RB's Computer Service

09/15/2025

https://www.yourcomputerhero.com/2025/09/13/apple-patches-new-security-exploits/

Are your company’s devices fully secure? Staying ahead of threats is non-negotiable in today's increasingly digital world. Learn about the recent Apple security updates and how they might impact businesses. What Is a Zero-Day Vulnerability? In the past, criminals would...

06/06/2025

In this month’s blog we’ll explore some good cybersecurity habits you can incorporate when using your computer and browsing the web. From passwords and antivirus software to steering clear of scams and hackers. For computer repair, call RB’s Computer Service via email [email protected] or call us at 763-441-3884. https://rbsmn.com/cybersecurity-stay-safe-replacing-bad-habits-with-good-ones

05/23/2025

RB's Computer Service will be closed Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day and will reopen Tuesday, May 27th at 9am. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend.

05/15/2025

If your idea of a tech expert is someone who makes clever TikToks and once built a PC using YouTube tutorials, it’s probably not a good idea to let them rewire your business infrastructure. For this month’s blog we decided to weave together a variety of situations we have seen over the years into a fictionalized story about an auto repair shop owner named Lou and his nephew named Kyle. The moral of our fictionalized story is to make a point; if you have a computer or network issues, it makes a lot of sense to call RB’s Computer Service first before hiring a whiz kid. For computer repair, call RB’s Computer Service via email [email protected] or call us at 763-441-3884. https://rbsmn.com/nephew-breaks-auto-repair-shop-s-computer-network

04/15/2025

In this month’s blog, learn about how a Los Angeles dad got scammed out of $25K from an AI impersonation of his son and what you can do to spot AI scams and steer clear of them. For help with your cyber security, contact RB’s Computer Service at 763-441-3884 or email us at [email protected]. https://rbsmn.com/ai-voice-scams-dad-out-of-25k

03/12/2025

We sell previously owned commercial-grade Dell laptops for $495 that come with Windows 11, Intel Core i5/16 GB, and a 512 GB SSD Drive. Plus, we sell Dell towers for $470 that come with Windows 11, Intel Core i5/16 GB, and a 512 GB SSD Drive (while supplies last). If you need a custom-built computer, we can help with that too. Stop by our shop in Elk River.

03/12/2025

We sell previously owned commercial-grade Dell laptops for $495 that come with Windows 11, Intel Core i5/16 GB, and a 512 GB SSD Drive. Plus, we sell Dell towers for $470 that come with Windows 11, Intel Core i5/16 GB, and a 512 GB SSD Drive (while supplies last). If you need a custom-built computer, we can help with that too. Stop by our shop in Elk River.

03/12/2025

At RB’s Computer Service, we thought it would be an excellent idea to write a blog about the things to look for when buying a new or previously owned laptop, a topic we know a lot about. Because most of our customers use PCs with Microsoft Windows as an operating system, we decided to write our guide focusing on processors, graphic cards, RAM, and storage options most laptop buyers would run into during the buying process. While you explore options in this blog, if you get stuck figuring out which ones make the most sense for you, don’t hesitate to contact RB’s Computer Service at 763-441-3884 or email us at [email protected].

02/08/2025

Someone coined the phrase “curiosity killed the cat” and someone else once said, “even if you don’t want it, if you continue to visit the barber shop, sooner or later you’ll get a haircut.” If you don’t have a purpose for being on the Dark Web, it probably makes sense to steer clear of it. But if you have a reason to be on the Dark Web and you are concerned about cybersecurity, check out our blog. https://rbsmn.com/where-is-the-dark-web

02/08/2025

Recently RB’s had a customer ask: “Where the Dark Web was?” With movies and streaming TV shows portraying criminals using the Dark Web for their plots and law enforcement simultaneously using it to foil them, it was probably just a matter of time before this question came up. As a result, the team at RB’s Computer Service thought it would be a great time to write a blog about the Dark Web; what it is, how it works, the risks in using it, and how to stay safe on it. https://rbsmn.com/where-is-the-dark-web

01/15/2025

Tech experts are raising urgent warnings about AI, describing it as a looming threat to online security in 2025. Cybercriminals are applying AI generated impersonations to proven scam techniques like email phishing, financial fraud scams, and ransomware extortion. In this month’s blog, I highlight some of the ways AI impersonations are being deployed in scams and suggest ways to protect yourself from being duped. If you need help protecting your computer network, contact RB’s Computer Service today at 763-441-3884 or email us at [email protected].

12/12/2024

In this month’s blog, we’ll look at the benefits external SSD drives offer to creative professionals, gamers, business owners, and anyone else who wants and needs to effectively manage files, data, and media, and increase productivity. RB’s Computer Service can help you determine the right external SSD drive for you and help you create a secure environment and protocols for using it at home, the office, on the go, for consumer or business applications, and gaming. Don’t hesitate to contact us. https://rbsmn.com/external-ssd-drives-are-more-flexible-and-portable