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A quick update on the Home/Small business router compromise reported last month. The threat is much more serious, and affects more devices than originally reported. What researchers have found is that the malware that infects routers can also steal passwords, Continue reading Update on Router Vulnerability; Sales Tax on Internet Purchases; Scams→

Homeland Security has just issued an urgent bulletin, requesting that we reboot our routers and other networked equipment. Hundreds of thousands of Home/Small business routers and other devices have been compromised. Please reboot your router, and other networked devices to Continue reading Please Reboot Your Router→

Laptops, Smartphones and other valuables are frequently being stolen from public places such as coffee shops and libraries. The criminals often target people who are busy using their devices. The bad guys and gals will simply grab your device and Continue reading Laptop Thefts From Public Places→

There’s always a lot going on in the tech world. Here are a few snippets I thought might be of interest: It’s tax time, and the criminals are hard at work sending fake threatening emails and making phone calls, claiming Continue reading Fake IRS Scams, CrashPlan Home and Mozy Backup Services→

Happy 2018! There’s lots of technology news to share: Apple Battery Replacement Price Lowered. Intel Processor Flaw Means Likely Device Slowdown. Change Your Passwords. Backup Your Data. ___________________________________________________________ Apple has admitted to slowing down certain iPhone models as their batteries Continue reading Apple Batteries; Intel Processor Flaw→

As we fast approach the new year, all of us at Lamorinda Technology, Inc., thank you for your patronage, friendship and support. We are privileged to have you in our lives. We hope that your 2018 is filled with Love, Continue reading Holiday Security Tips→

As we approach Thanksgiving and the Holiday Season, I want to let you know how much Ryan, Gica and I appreciate you! You make it possible for us to do the work we love, with people we love to work Continue reading Wi-Fi Hack Update, Technology Gift Ideas→

Lamorinda Technology, Inc. is our new corporate name! As of January 1, 2017, we changed our corporate name to Lamorinda Technology, Inc. Why Change the Name?We love the name Nerd4Rent-it’s playful and communicates what we do clearly. However, we have Continue reading New Year Technology Tips; Training Classes→

Don’t Fall for the FAKE Tech Support Pop-Ups This is an addendum to my recent post about fake vendor tech support phone calls. Many of our clients have reported pop-ups on their computer, warning of a serious issue and instructing Continue reading Don’t Fall For Fake Tech Support Pop-Ups→