If you have never experienced a broken keyboard then you should consider yourself lucky. Imagine your keyboard cutting out in the middle of writing up a report for work or an essay for school. There are only a few things you can do to fix this so we have mustered up some tips to help […]
We’ll be taking a small break over the Christmas / New Year period with both of our branches closed some days. Detailed below are the trading hours for both our North Shore and Central Auckland branches: Advanced Computers North Shore Closed Christmas Day until we reopen again on the 6th January 2014. Advanced Computers Central […]
Good tech habits aren’t just for geeks and computer nerds. Your online security habits can help keep all of your personal information safe, help you avoid frustration, and can save you money in the long run. We’ve mustered up SEVEN online security habits that we think you and everyone else should have. 1. Create strong […]
Windows 8.1 was released on October 17 this year as an upgrade to the amazing (yet somewhat controversial) Windows 8. Since its release it has received millions of downloads worldwide and critics are claiming that it was a much needed upgrade that helps bring back the familiar feel of the older operating systems whilst at […]
There are few things in this world that are more frustrating than watching your computer struggle to do a task that you think should be relatively easy and simple. Many things that can be attributed to the slowing-down of your computer and luckily for you, we have compiled a list of 10 common and useful […]
We can spend hundreds of dollars and countless amounts of hours purchasing and setting up anti-virus software in hope of never having to deal with the horrors that come with a computer virus. But, what happens when we actually get one? What do we do? Are there certain procedures that should be followed? A virus […]
You know you’d be lying if you told us that you’ve never had a problem with a wireless signal, whether it be the Wi-Fi in your own home, at work, or at Starbucks. Being on the constant move means that we want to be able to download our emails, load our newsfeed, and stream our […]
Schools have it, banks have it, but why do you need it? Network security is not something to be taken lightly. Public institutions make use of network safeguards because they handle sensitive information, but then so do you. There are two types of network: wired and wireless. A wired network is as the name implies: […]
Having a hearing impediment shouldn’t stop you from getting the most out of your technology. The rise of smartphones and tablets means deaf and hard-of-hearing now have a great range of tools to choose from to make their lives easier. Here are 6 apps that are currently available through the iTunes App store. 1. LouderTV […]
The iPad is a nifty piece of technology that can be a great help, if you know how to use it, that is! Many people hesitate when it comes to buying a tablet, because they don’t know how to use it, or what it can do. This is where our iPad guide comes in handy. […]
