social-media-burglars

Burglars using social media to target victims

Social media platforms have become the new target for today’s online burglars. Burglars are increasingly using social media to virtually case potential targets, and people should be wary about posting holiday plans online. People are not as careful as they should be with their personal information, as social media becomes ever more present in modern […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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Risks of Running Microsoft Windows XP

After 12 long years, Microsoft stopped all support for Windows XP across the globe, including in New Zealand. The decision came about as they refocus the resources towards supporting more recent technologies. It is estimated that there are still millions of people still using the Windows XP operating system. However, what a lot of people […]