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 Phone 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. Here is the updated 2026 […]