Scams
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 […]
Read MoreThere 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 […]
Read MoreBig 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 […]
Read MoreHello, 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 […]
Read MoreA 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 […]
Read MoreApple 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 […]
Read MoreTLS 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 […]
Read MorePoweliks 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreIf 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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