Dear valued customers, We’re sending you this email to update you on an important change here at Advanced Computers that may impact on you as a customer. With New Zealand now operating in the traffic light system (COVID-19 Protection Framework), Advanced Computers has moved to become a Vaccinated Business, effective from Monday 6th December 2021. Our branch office will open on […]
Christmas is only 10 weeks away. Now it is time to take care of your camera gears and keep it tidy and clean for fantastic photos at celebration seasons. There are some common camera cleaning mistakes many camera users unwittingly make that can cause more harm than good. In this newsletter, we will […]
Do you remember how fast your PC or laptop used to be when you first got it? It would take just a few seconds to boot up, and you’d be ready to go. But now… It can take up to 5 minutes to boot, and another 5 minutes just to open your web browser… Instead […]
If you’re in the habit of using your MacBook in areas like cafes, restaurants or even your kitchen table – you’re running the risk of having liquids spilled on it. Subsequently damaging your $2,000+ MacBook – I.e. the dreaded “Liquid Damaged MacBook.” Should this ever happen to you, here’s what you should do: 1. Turn […]
Your iPhone probably cost you hundreds of dollars – and you take it everywhere with you (while you eat/drink, shower, in the rain etc.). This is why many people have lost their phones to liquid damage. They also find out that Apple’s 1 year warranty doesn’t cover liquid damaged phones. So what should you do if […]
Approximately $12 Billion is lost to phishing scams every year. Furthermore, according to APWG, cybercrime has cost New Zealanders around $257 million in the last year. But Netsafe has developed a solution to help online users fight back against scammers via their program, “Re:Scam.” Re:Scam is an artificiality intelligent software that can mimic human behaviour […]
The internet is getting more convenient than ever with online shopping, news, games and social media. With all these attractive incentives to be online, there is an ever increasing risk of hackers and other malicious activity. So we at Advanced Computers put together a short list to ensure you can stay safe online. 1. Use […]
Digital thieves are constantly on the lookout for data to steal—personal information, financial records, intellectual property, etc. They may then use this data to steal money from bank accounts or to set up credit cards, or they may simply sell the personal information to a third party. Your task is to do all you can […]
How many times have you seen someone else’s iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch running an old version of iOS that is not backed up and has tons of app updates waiting to be attended to? It’s extremely common for iOS hardware to go neglected by those who are less tech savvy. Here are some super […]
Keeping your personal property safe often comes down to common sense and with smartphones becoming so important in our everyday lives, making sure you keep this safe is just as important as keeping your PC or Home Contents safe. Taking basic precautions will go a long way toward saving you time and money. Here are […]
