Editor-in-Chief 903-662-8832 Here is a clip from CYBERSECURITY • this week: …Chainalysis reports that 65% of crypto thefts now rely on social engineering rather than code exploits, with $17 billion stolen across the sector in the past 12 months. The largest single attack: $282 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin taken in January after an attacker impersonated Trezor … Read more
B. A. Computer Services regularly assists individuals who are getting taken by fraudulent offers through computer resources. Honest people are being socially engineered to get their money taken from them. Social engineering means entire organizations specialize in marketing scams and making offers on the phone and in print to you that sound like they are … Read more
“When an email ad looks too polished, remember: real help doesn’t need a disguise—only bait does.” “Any message that seizes your whole screen isn’t protecting your computer—it’s trying to control you.” “When a ‘Microsoft alert’ appears outside of Microsoft’s own apps, it’s not a warning—it’s a wolf wearing your operating system’s skin.” If a security … Read more
1. Home Users Face the Same Risks as Businesses A home PC is not a “simpler” or “safer” machine. It is exposed to the same threats as a corporate workstation: The difference is not the risk level — it’s the support structure. 2. In a Business, the User Is Not the Administrator Corporate computers are … Read more
As we roll into 2026, a surprising amount of everyday PC hardware has quietly crossed into legacy status. Not because it suddenly stopped working, but because manufacturers, software developers, and the market have moved on. Production has slowed, support has faded, and prices have shifted in strange ways — especially for parts that used to … Read more
Reliable, Secure Internet — Wherever the Road Takes You Staying connected on the road shouldn’t be a struggle. Whether you’re a weekend camper or a full‑time RVer, having your own private and secure network inside your RV makes everything easier — streaming, remote work, smart TVs, tablets, security cameras, and more. That’s why we’re excited … Read more
Sleep, shutdown, versus hibernate A PC put to sleep may look completely off when in fact it is merely sleeping. Many computers have an blinking power light to help indicate the PC is still alive but in a suspended state. The safest thing to do if you are going to be away from the computer, … Read more
Firefox is a great everyday browser if you want something calm, simple, and private. It isn’t run by a big advertising company, so it isn’t trying to follow you around the internet. That means fewer pop‑ups, fewer surprises, and a cleaner, easier experience while you browse. Firefox is also the only major browser not built … Read more
Some websites restrict access to specific browsers and may refuse to load unless Chrome or Microsoft Edge is used. This behavior is often caused by user‑agent filtering rather than any actual incompatibility with Firefox. A user‑agent string identifies the browser to a website, and some sites block Firefox by checking this string and rejecting anything … Read more
Without violating their privacy, one of our clients recently had lightening strike their home resulting in a total loss of their personal property, including computing equipment. We will be assisting them in the interim to rescue if possible their burned computing device data and restore whatever networking they may need in the longer term. If … Read more
