Computer Tuneup

Windows 10, Our Impressions So Far

By Dev Team / August 11, 2015

Microsoft’s Windows 10 has been out for just shy of two weeks.  Despite the short time frame, Tech 2U already has a lot of experience with this new operating system.  During the months leading up to the launch, not only did we keep our eye on Windows 10 news, but we ran early access versions of it […]

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Microsoft Will NEVER Call You

By Dev Team / April 4, 2015

There is a common scam right now which many people are falling victim to. Someone will call and tell you that they are from Microsoft, Windows, Comcast or some other company and that they have detected problems on your computer which they need to connect and fix for you. None of these organizations will ever […]

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Superfish and Mcafee, A Big February!

By Dev Team / March 2, 2015

Big news in February with Mcafee releasing an update which killed internet access for all their users! There’s one more reason we recommend no one uses them. They said they should have it fixed by now, but if you or someone you know is still unable to get online, just give us a call. News […]

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Yelp is a Racketteering Fraud

By Dev Team / February 23, 2015

Hello, I’m one of the owners and co-founder of Tech2U and I have a story to tell. Yelp has filtered eleven 5 star customer reviews and one 4 star review (click on the link for filtered reviews at the bottom of Tech2U’s page) but only shows a couple negative reviews in order to retaliate against […]

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Internet Explorer Is Currently Unsafe Without AVG, Again!

By Dev Team / February 14, 2015

A new vulnerability has been discovered with all versions of Internet Explorer. This vulnerability allows malicious hackers to steal all your usernames, password, and credit card information from any site, even when you type them into your bank’s website or sites like Amazon. In this example, this vulnerability uses a technique called “Cross-Site-Scripting” to change […]

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How Do You Stream? Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, or Amazon Fire?

By Dev Team / November 15, 2014

Apple TV? Roku? Amazon Fire? Chromecast? Any one of these devices gets your TV online, but which one is best for you? Are you looking to watch Netflix, Youtube or videos from your phone? Our Techs can help you setup your TV to go online and access all the best content the world has to […]

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Microsoft TLS Exploit

By Dev Team / November 14, 2014

TLS is the technology that gives you a secure connection to a website. A new exploit has been discovered which affects all versions of windows. This exploit allows a malicious third party to remotely take control of your computer. Because of this exploit, simply going to normal websites like Facebook or Yahoo could result in […]

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Poweliks: A New Type Of Virus

By Dev Team / November 13, 2014

Poweliks is a new type of virus which has no files. As such, it is immune to most automated virus removal tools. Our techs have been seeing this infection all over the place in the last few weeks. As with most new infections, an expert Tech with the right set of tools is the only […]

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Don't Fall Prey To The Bash Bug!

By Dev Team / September 27, 2014

The Bash Bug is a problem which has recently been discovered with all computers, phones, home appliances, routers, and other devices running any variant or descendant of Unix or Linux. All Apple, Android, Cisco, D-Link, Linksys, and other similar devices may be vulnerable, as well as any devices on the same network. Now is the […]

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Gmail And iCloud Compromised!

By Dev Team / September 15, 2014

  If you use Gmail or iCloud, your account may be compromised. Both of these services have had major, recent leaks. If you have an Android or iPhone, you may not be aware of iCloud or Gmail. These services are built into your phone, and they are responsible for backing-up your devices, as well as […]

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