This is the 10th most frequent Icelandic word.
frá
The Icelandic word "frá" means "from" in English.
In this sentence, 'frá' is used as a preposition to indicate the origin or starting point of the action, which is coming from Iceland.
Ég kom frá Íslandi.
I came from Iceland.
Here, 'frá' is used as a preposition to indicate the source of the news—a friend of hers.
Hún fékk fréttir frá vini sínum.
She received news from her friend.
In this case, 'frá' is used as a preposition to denote the instrument or means by which the action is performed, namely using my computer.