The RasTech IT Blog

Oct 20, 2015

Removing Windows 10 Upgrade Notifications

I had rather hoped that I could reasonably trust Microsoft with updates, but that trust has been betrayed.

Jul 6, 2014

Impromptu Mobile Phone Amplifier

Have you ever been somewhere hanging out with friends and use your phone as a music player? The phone's little speakers just aren't rich.

May 21, 2014

Malware continued - Backups!

Friend, please do yourself a favor and back up your files. I realize it is another task on an already busy task list for you.

May 15, 2014

Malware continued - "But I didn't do anything!"

I see infections pretty much every week of malware, or more frequently what is lumped together as “potentially unwanted programs” or PUPs.

May 12, 2014

Malware continued - Email

A very common infiltration method is to dress up as a good guy, get you to invite them in, and then release heretofore concealed bad guys.

Apr 30, 2014

Malware, you have to get smarter!

Is it me, or do the frequency and severity of viruses keep increasing? Save yourself time, money and peace of mind – outsmart those viruses!

Apr 24, 2014

USB 3.0 Drivers for Dell XPS 15 9530

Today I spent quite a while struggling to find drivers for a new Dell XPS 15 laptop. My client purchased one of the new laptops from Dell.

Dec 13, 2013

YouTube: “I’m not talking if you’re not listening!”

One of my clients is a school. Teachers occasionally use content from YouTube in their class. It's normally not an issue.