Mankato Computer Technology

06/16/2026

The UK is taking steps to keep teens off social media--and they're not alone.

Britain plans to ban people under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube to protect them from harmful content.

06/09/2026

What does your VPN actually do--and what doesn't it do?

From DDoS attacks to public Wi-Fi risks, here's what a VPN is effective against—and the threats that require other tools and safer browsing habits.

06/02/2026

Have you set a password for... your kid?

A frantic call. Your child's voice. A demand for money. Scammers are weaponizing AI-generated voices, and parents are in the crosshairs. Here's how the scam works—and how to stop it.

05/12/2026

Still using the silly Gmail address you made as a teenager? Google is going to let you change it now and retain your account data.

Google is now allowing users to change their Gmail addresses. The company said this week that feature, which began rolling out in India last year, is now available in the United States.

05/05/2026

Charging cables always breaking? Here's why.

Charging cables are the most overlooked technology in your life, until they break and you're stuck with a dying phone. Here's how to take better care of them.

04/14/2026

What happens when the power of AI is focused on hacking? Probably nothing good.

Anthropic is withholding its most advanced model over hacking concerns. Experts say it may only be a matter of time before similar tools are widely available.

04/07/2026

A cyber attack has impacted US manufacturer Stryker--it wasn't a Crypto virus--it was a wiper.

The company, Stryker, said a cyberattack disrupted its “Microsoft environment.”

03/16/2026

The MCT office will be closed to walk-ins today. Business clients should call the Help Desk as usual.

03/10/2026

As the AI in everything trend continues, Zoom prepares to roll out "photorealistic avatars" that mimic users' eye and facial movements.

Zoom is also introducing a real-time deepfake detection tech for meetings

03/03/2026

Is age verification a double-edged sword? Security researchers are sounding the alarm.

While age verification pursuits may have noble intentions, security experts warn that the consequences could be dangerous and far-reaching.