smartphone-safety

Is Your Smartphone Secure? 8 Essential Tips for New Zealanders

Your smartphone is no longer just a phone. For most New Zealanders, it’s a wallet, ID, work device, and photo archive all in one. At Advanced Computers, we regularly see customers in Auckland who only realise their phone was compromised after money has gone missing or accounts are locked. Mobile scams and malware are increasing […]

Phone-in-water

Dropped Your Smartphone in Water? 8 Steps to Save Your Device

Whether it’s a splash in the Waitematā Harbour or a tumble into the kitchen sink, water damage is a race against time. While many modern smartphones claim to be “water-resistant” (IP68), this resistance wears down over time, and salt water or chlorinated pool water can still cause instant internal corrosion. For iPhone users, unfortunately liquid […]

DSLR

6 Tips to Maintaining Your DSLR or Mirrorless Camera

Whether you’re shooting the black sands of Piha or a wedding in the Matakana vineyards, your camera is a precision instrument. In 2026, while cameras have become more weather-sealed, the move toward Mirrorless systems means your imaging sensor is often exposed every time you change a lens. To prolong the life of your gear and […]