Kevin's Santa Ynez Valley Computer Center

04/09/2020

The Postal Annex is operating on an extremely limited basis right now, therefore the front doors to the building will be locked. Kevin and I are both continuing to repair computers - Kevin in the field, me in the shop. We have installed a doorbell on the front doors, just give it a ringy dingy and I will meet you up front! Thank you for being understanding during this kooky time!

10/12/2017

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/10/equifax-website-hacked-again-this-time-to-redirect-to-fake-flash-update/

Be careful all!

Malware researcher encounters bogus download links during multiple visits.

12/04/2015

For Mac users - we have had two phone calls from frantic customers this afternoon about ransomware pop-ups. If you get this pop-up DO NOT CALL the number - it is a SCAM! Please read the following blog article to get yourself out of trouble -
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8071

12/12/2014

Turn off and unplug your computers tonight in case of a power outage. Stay safe and dry everyone!

10/30/2014

It is critical to keep adobe flash player updated. Please go to get.adobe.com/flash player to do so and spread the word to your friends and family. Thank you!

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08/28/2014

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2599100/hp-recalls-6-million-laptop-power-cords-that-can-pose-fire-and-burn-hazards.html

There have been almost 30 reports of power cords overheating and melting

04/22/2014

To all still using XP: if your computer seems to be barely running after XP support ended, it is likely not actually time to throw it out or upgrade. There is a problem that we have seen numerous times in the past weeks in computers that had Microsoft Security Essentials before the end of XP. If you are experiencing this problem please call us and we will advise you further.

03/28/2014

Our Yelp page has been updated! Check it out here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/kevins-syv-computer-center-buellton

IT Services & Computer Repair in Buellton, CA

03/05/2014

Please keep your private info private. Don't give your info to anyone unless you're 100% sure that they are who they say. Unfortunately, things like this have been happening more and more often. If you are not sure about something, please give us a call here at the shop and we will be happy to steer you in the right direction.

As scammers continue to get more and more creative with their endeavors, it is becoming increasingly important that we keep our guard up at all times. We recently covered a new scam that targets Verizon Wireless subscribers and looks to take over control of their accounts, but a new scam targeting N...

02/22/2014

Happy weekend! Don't forget to back up your data. :)