EMail

The benefits of a truly personalised email address

Ever wondered if it were possible to have personal email address that really reflects your identity – and we’re talking even after the ‘@’ sign? Well it definitely is, and the benefits of doing this are more than just looking ‘cool’. More and more of our customers are getting their own domain which letting them […]

Google-Apps

Office 365 vs Google Apps

The choice of productivity suite is a critical decision for New Zealand business owners because these are apps used by employees for core office work on a daily basis. Microsoft’s Office 365 and Google Apps for Work are two main contenders and below we quickly see how the weigh up against each other.   Email/Calendar […]

DSLR

Tips to clean your digital SLR

Has your DSLR camera been collecting dust because your phone has replaced it as your everyday camera? Then before you go on that all exciting adventure, be sure to get it cleaned so you can go out and take great photos in confidence. Of course, if your DSLR is being used regularly then chances are […]

outlook

Tips to get more out of Outlook

Microsoft Outlook is one of the most common preferred email client in New Zealand, and it’s scary the amount of users that aren’t aware of the multitude of great features it has to offer. We’ve trolled through the worldwide web and rounded up a few of our favourites that will help make you and your […]

Phone-in-water

8 tips to help you with a water damaged phone

1. Get it out of the water! First things first. Get the phone out of the water right away – if the phone is plugged in already, unplug it (very carefully). Don’t be tempted to turn it on as this can cause short circuits and potentially ruin the phone even further. 2. Remove the Battery […]

DSLR

6 Tips to Maintaining Your DSLR Camera

Whether you’ve invested in a lower end DSLR or went all out for a top model, you need to keep your camera maintained to ensure that you can continue taking quality photos and prolonging the life of your camera. Knowing what actions to take to avoid problems down the road is the biggest gift you […]

laptop-charging

8 tips to get more juice out of your notebook battery

  Notebook PCs have become hugely popular over the past few years and they have unchained us from our desks – allowing us to roam freely while working and surfing the net. Here are a few tips that can help improve overall battery performance —and keep us on the go. Correct charge-cycles One of the […]

locked-phone

7 Tips to Protect Your Privacy on Mobile Devices

We use smartphones to do just about everything, from mobile banking to emailing, and from shopping online to gaming. It is no wonder that the smartphone is now the centralized source for all of your information and with this comes big risks, and the more you’ve connected and stored, the more you stand to lose. […]

computer repair

Tips to Keep Your Laptop Keyboard Working

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 […]

security

7 Good Online Security Habits

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 […]