by cchambers@mankatotechs.com | Jun 16, 2022 | Insights
It’s already been an active severe weather season in Southern Minnesota and we’ve seen an uptick in the number of customers whose computers have suffered damaged power supplies or more major hardware problems resulting from lightning strikes and power...
by cchambers@mankatotechs.com | May 26, 2022 | Insights
At Mankato Computer Technology we pride ourselves on our comprehensive support and helping our customers to resolve problems before they start. MCT Premier Care is a program we designed to give our consumer customers proactive solutions that are similar to what we...
by cchambers@mankatotechs.com | May 20, 2022 | Insights
The rise of phone and email scams has changed the computer threat landscapes, but computers still get traditional malware and adware which can present a security risk as well as being incredibly annoying. Here are some signs that your machine might be infected with...
by cchambers@mankatotechs.com | May 12, 2022 | Insights
Phishing is nothing new and scammers have been impersonating brands via email for years, with the intention of spreading viruses, defrauding recipients, or stealing passwords. But a study from security firm Check Point Research found that phishers are increasingly...
by cchambers@mankatotechs.com | Apr 28, 2022 | Insights
While we are not an Internet Service Provider (ISP), we frequently get questions from our clients about whether they should switch from DSL or cable internet to a fiber connection. There are a growing number of ISPs providing fiber connections in Southern Minnesota,...
by cchambers@mankatotechs.com | Apr 20, 2022 | Insights
Internet Explorer, Microsoft’s long-suffering and oft-maligned legacy internet browser is finally going the way of the dinosaur. The software giant has been warning that the browser would be discontinued for over a year now and they have been working diligently to...