August 17, 2023 By Mark Computer Techs

Charter Spectrum notifying customers about required Internet equipment upgrades

Due to recent network upgrades in the Reno area which enable faster and symmetrical speeds, Spectrum has been notifying customers about required upgrades to their Internet equipment. Charter Spectrum Internet subscribers are required to use an authorized modem for use on the Charter Spectrum network, which they provide at no additional charge to the monthly Internet service fee.

In the past few months we’ve helped many customers change to a new Spectrum DOCSIS 3.1 modem, and a new Spectrum WiFi 6 router if not using their own purchased router. Quite a few customers have been sent older DOCSIS 3.0 modems in error, and we’ve helped them make an appointment at a local Spectrum Store to swap out to the DOCSIS 3.1 modem which is required for the faster and symmetrical speeds.

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July 17, 2023 By Mark Computer Techs

Your Scam Protection Guide – and What to Do If Your Computer Has Been Compromised by a Scammer

Below is a scenario that we hear about many times each month – and it could happen to you.

You’ve just spoken on the phone with someone claiming to be from Microsoft, Amazon, your bank or Internet provider or other well-known company. You’ve given the stranger remote access to your computer and they’ve shown you a bunch of things that’s wrong with it – errors, security or firewall problems, exposed social security numbers, or even offered to help transfer funds to or from your bank account. They may say that they have a “fix” – and can remedy the “problems” for a few hundred dollars.

Maybe you didn’t tell them your credit card number or purchase gift cards for payment, but the damage has already been done. In a matter of minutes a scammer can obtain or change passwords or credit card numbers stored in your web browser, purchase goods or services on your behalf or create new accounts. Sometimes it happens so quickly and convincingly that you may not realize that you’ve been conned until long after you’ve hung up the phone.

If you’ve let a stranger get into your personal device – what should you do?

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