Computerease

05/08/2026

Old school mouse maintenance. IYKYK

05/07/2026

Technology problems are stressful enough. Feeling ignored by your IT company shouldn’t be part of the experience.

One thing we’ve always focused on is responsiveness and helping clients feel supported when issues come up.

Thank you to Bob Barenholtz and St. Louis Tag Co. for the kind words and continued trust in our team

05/05/2026

Don’t treat Microsoft OneDrive or Google Drive as a guaranteed backup.
Many people assume that if their network gets hit by ransomware, they can just log into their cloud account and restore an older version of their files.
The problem is that modern ransomware can sync encrypted files to your cloud account, overwriting clean versions and potentially targeting version history or recycle bin contents before you even realize you have been attacked.
When malicious software reaches a synced laptop, the damage does not stay on that single device.
Because your cloud drive is designed to sync changes instantly, the system automatically uploads those locked, encrypted files straight into your company cloud.
It directly overwrites your clean data.
Cloud storage connects your data, without isolating it.
To have a higher level of security, you need a separate backup system that is completely offline or locked down.
You need an isolated copy of your files that a compromised network account cannot reach, alter, or delete.

05/04/2026

May the 4th be with you.
Our resident Ewok-dog Sandie (belonging to our Marketing Manager) showed up ready to help. We’re considering making this the new dress code.

05/01/2026

Funny how this flipped.

04/28/2026

81% of breaches last year started with a weak or stolen password.

Not advanced hacking. Not complex attacks.
Just bad password habits.

Here’s what works today:
• Longer passwords, not more complicated ones
• Passphrases you can actually remember
• Passkeys and biometrics where possible
• No password reuse across accounts

If your team is still using old password rules, it’s an easy entry point.

04/24/2026

If you had internet in the 90s, you remember this setup.
The computer was basically furniture.

Big monitor.
Big speakers.
Front and center in the house.

And “going online” was an event.
You’d sit down, connect, and hope no one picked up the phone.

Looking back, it feels simple.

One device to manage.
One connection to worry about.

Fast forward to today and it’s a completely different world.

This video is a fun throwback:

20K likes, 9.1K comments. "Classic 90's - The Kids Guide to the Internet"

04/23/2026

Do you have an AI policy in place yet?

Not a long document that sits in a folder.

A clear, usable set of guidelines your team can actually follow.

Because AI is already being used inside your business whether it’s formal or not.

The question is whether it’s being used safely.

We created a practical AI Acceptable Use Policy to help you set the ground rules.

You can download it here:
https://computer-service.com/it-services/ai-for-business/ai-acceptable-use-policy/

04/21/2026

Most people don’t think twice about their we**am.

But hackers do.

Accessing your camera is one of the more invasive ways attackers try to exploit devices. In some cases, it turns into blackmail using photos or video you didn’t even know were being captured.

Paying doesn’t fix it. It just tells them you’re willing.

Simple step you can take today
Use a we**am cover when you’re not actively using your camera

It’s a small habit that removes a real risk.

04/15/2026

Tax Day doesn’t have to be stressful. When your systems are working the way they should, everything moves a little easier. Here’s hoping your technology behaves today and helps deliver some good news on the numbers.

04/14/2026

Working from home?

Using your personal laptop or phone to log into company systems?

That’s one of the easiest ways attackers get in.

Most people assume the cloud is “safe enough.” It’s not. If your device isn’t secured, monitored, and managed, you’re opening the door.

59% of ransomware hits now involve cloud data.

Not because the cloud failed.
Because the device did.

Simple rule: If it’s not a company-managed device, don’t use it for company access.

If you need a secure way to work from home, we can set it up the right way.