It starts with a simple ping on your phone or a new message at the top of your inbox. Maybe it’s a text from an unknown number that just says, “Hi,” or “Are you still living in Reno?” Maybe it’s an email claiming, “Check out these photos,” or a sudden alert stating, “You’ve been charged $399 for your annual computer protection renewal.” When you receive a message that seems meant for someone else, human nature—and common courtesy—tells you to reply and let the sender know they have the … [Read more...]
October 15, 2026 By Computer Techs
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The Case Against Using the Email that AT&T and Spectrum Provides
Most people that have been using the Internet in the Reno area for a long time have an email address that ends in @att.net, @sbcglobal.net, or @charter.net. You probably got this email address for free when you first signed up for internet service years ago. It is the address your friends use to contact you, and it is the username for financial, device, social media and medical accounts. The idea of changing it now probably feels like a huge headache. However, Computer Techs and other … [Read more...]
December 31, 2025 By Computer Techs
Fortress Inbox: The 4 Pillars of Securing Your Email Account
Your email is the "master key" to your digital life. It’s where you receive sign-in codes and password resets for your bank, social media, healthcare portals and even other email accounts that you likely have. If a hacker gets into your email, they can get into most everything else. Securing it doesn’t have to be complicated. By implementing these four layers of defense—unique passwords, passkeys, 2FA, and recovery info—you can make your account virtually impossible to breach. … [Read more...]