ransomware

Feb 2016 – Ransomware Is Here

Ransomware is a specific type of malware controlled by an organisation which will unlock your device if you pay a ransom.  This Herald report reveals ransomware hit New Zealand years ago. Advanced Computers does not charge a call out fee for on-site repairs and support, so if you suspect you have a virus, give us a call.

apple watch

Tech Tip- The Apple Watch Battery

  Image – Apple.com/nz The Apple Watch was one of the biggest tech releases of 2015. Here’s how to hack your Apple Watch battery and extend its hours.

Tips for iOS

4 Super Simple iOS Maintenance Tips for iPhone & iPad

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 […]

windows10

Upgrade to Windows 10 for Free

Enjoy the amazing new features and familiar experiences of Windows 10 – where you’ll feel like an expert from the start. Plus with the new OS, you can be confident that you’ll be kept up-to-date and safer with the enhanced built-in security features. Don’t miss out the free upgrade offer from Microsoft (Conditions apply). This […]

smartphone-safety

8 Tips to Keep Your Smartphone Secure

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 […]

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 […]

Printer printing money

Tips to save you money on printing

In this blog post we offer six money-saving printing tips – most of them tried and true, but some have downsides or up-front costs that you should weigh carefully before implementing them. It’s also good to have a general idea of how much you print every month or even every year (either personally or for […]