November 2025 Public Newsletter
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November 2025 Public Newsletter
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Welcome to the November newsletter from Computer Techs!
As the holidays approach and our inboxes fill up with sales and shipping confirmations, scammers are working harder than ever to trick you. Since much of our digital life from shopping to communication now revolves around our email, we’re dedicating this month’s newsletter to keeping your primary online gateway safe and running smoothly. The goal is simple: to help you recognize a threat and know the best way to handle it when your email isn't working as it should.
Our first blog post, "Beware: The Latest Tech Scams You Need to Know About," is a direct warning about the new threats we're seeing, particularly fake invitations that install dangerous software and fake invoice scams supposedly from companies like McAfee or Geek Squad. These scams rely on you reacting quickly and clicking a bad link or calling a bogus number. However, what if a legitimate email is delayed or you suspect your account has been compromised?
That’s where our second post, "Using Webmail for Reliable Email Troubleshooting," provides the essential guidance. It explains that the best way to check if an email issue is real (or if your account is hijacked) is to bypass your local email app
and log directly into your email provider's website, or "webmail," which acts as the source of truth for your account. Both articles teach one critical lesson: always go to the source, whether it's to verify a sender's true URL or to check your email status directly on the web.
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Cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to trick people, and we at Computer Techs are seeing an uptick in scams that target computer
and internet users. These scams often look convincing on the surface, but with a little extra caution, you can spot the red flags before becoming a victim. One new scam come from someone you know disguised as an invitation...
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In today’s digital world, many people access their email through email clients or apps installed on their mobile devices or computers. Popular email clients include the Mail app on Mac and iOS, Microsoft Outlook and Thunderbird on Windows, and Samsung Email on Samsung Android devices. These applications provide a convenient, organized way to manage email from one or multiple accounts in a single interface, but...
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Caught a Virus or Scammer? Get Professional Virus & Malware Removal Fast
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If you accidentally click a link from a fake invitation or give a scammer remote access as a result of a calling a number in a fake invoice, your computer could be severely compromised. Our Virus & other Malware Removal service is the rapid, comprehensive solution you need. We specialize in safely removing malicious software like remote support Trojans, restoring your computer's performance, and ensuring all your accounts and files are secured against further damage. Don't waste time trying to fix a complex infection yourself; let our experts handle the cleanup and get you back to safe computing.
Whether you've been targeted by a new scam, are struggling with email issues, or simply want to ensure your system is clean and secure before the holidays, Computer Techs Reno is here to help. Contact us today for on-site or remote IT support and let us give you peace of mind!
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Otherwise, call our office voicemail at
775-624-6888
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