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Best Apps for Watching Series + Movies
The age of online movie and TV watching is upon us! More and more apps and streaming services are becoming available making it hard to know which one is best for you. We’ve decided to help you make that decision by listing what we thing are the best apps for watching series + movies. And,…
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How to enable dark mode iPhone
How to Enable Dark Mode on your iPhone and iPad Dark Mode is a new feature on iPhones and iPad that comes with iOS 13.0 and later. This feature allows you to change the appearance on your screen to dark instead of the normal white/light look. Dark Mode uses a darker colour palette for all…
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What is Geek Approved?
Geek Approved_ allows us to PROVIDE knowledge and confidence BY OFFERING SECOND – HAND TECH to everyday New Zealanders. We find that our customers often have outdated technology, however, are not in a position to purchase newer hardware; furthermore, hardware that can genuinely help improve their home IT experience. The alternative is to try and…
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Buying Second-Hand Technology | The Ultimate Guide
Your guide to buying refurbished, second-hand gadgets You may think it’s impossible to save money on your gadgets and get excellent quality technology, but Geeks on Wheels can help you do both! By giving you access to a great range of second hand, #GeekApproved devices, that have been refurbished and recommended by our very own…
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Office Tech Must Haves | Back to Work
Office Tech Must-Haves | Back to Work As we move out of lockdown many Kiwi’s will be readjusting to office life. So we’ve put together a list of Office Tech Must-Haves to keep you productive, comfortable and ready to work! Even if you aren’t returning to the office just yet, these gadgets can help make…
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Zoom Safety | Follow These Steps
Zoom Safety | Follow These Steps The Geeks on Wheels team have been using Zoom for weekly meetings and to keep in touch with colleagues. We know that Zoom is safe but ONLY if you follow these necessary precautions. We understand that many of you have been using Zoom to keep in touch with family…
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Isolation Scam Alerts NZ – Stay Safe
Isolation Scam Alerts NZ – Stay Safe During Isolation It has been brought to our attention that before and during the isolation period caused by COVID-19, there has been a growing number of isolation scams in NZ. We deal with an average of 200 scam enquiries from customers each month. However, we have had an…
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Isolation Apps – Stay connected to loved ones
How to stay connected to loved ones in isolation Just like many countries around the world, New Zealand is currently in isolation. The thought of being alone or having to stay with only a few people you know can feel daunting. Fortunately, we live in a world where technology can keep you connected to your…
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Security Tips for Isolation
Security Tips for Isolation Over the last few years, working from home has become increasingly popular in New Zealand. Head of IWG Australia and New Zealand Damien Sheehan said, “We are entering the era of the mobile workforce and it is hugely exciting. Not just for individual employees, but for businesses too.” However, the coronavirus…
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Working from Home – The Ultimate Guide
Why you may need to work from home. Many companies around the globe have rolled out mandatory working from home policies. This is due to the spread of Covid-19. As the number of cases in New Zealand is low, we wanted to get you prepared. Whether you choose to work from home for peace of…
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Geek Hotline Business – How It Works
What is Geek Hotline Business The Geek Hotline Business subscription is your very own, ‘over the phone’, IT department! We provide advice and guidance from our expert, NZ based technicians giving you priority service with your IT issues. And if we can’t fix the problem over the phone, we can securely support your computer remotely…
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Hyperfibre – Everything you NEED to know
All You NEED To Know About Hyperfibre Late last year, telecommunications infrastructure provider Chorus, launched Hyperfibre. Wondering what that is? We have the answers. What is Hyperfibre: Hyperfibre is a super-fast fibre connection that will soon be available to homes and businesses across New Zealand. With download speeds of up to 4000Mbps, its nearly 4…
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Should I Upgrade or Buy a New Computer?
Should I Upgrade or Buy a New Computer? When is it time to upgrade or buy a new computer? The answer will come down to personal preference, but what factors should you consider before committing to a computer upgrade or new purchase? A computer serves many functions, and what you use it for will determine…
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How to Screenshot – The Ultimate Guide
How to Screenshot – The Ultimate Guide Here at Geeks on Wheels we understand that it can be confusing trying to take a screenshot from one of your devices. So we’ve put together a helpful ‘How to Screenshot – The Ultimate Guide’ blog! It includes: You may want to take a screenshot because you’re taking…
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50 Best Movies on Netflix NZ | (UPDATED) 2020
So you’ve had a tiring day with the kids or you’re about to wind down with a loved one. The snacks are prepared and ready to roll, you’ve changed into your comfy clothes and you snuggle down on the couch. Now comes the hard part that you and everyone else forgot about…..the dreaded task of…
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Email Scam Alert | NZ 2020 | What To Do
Email Scam Alert – NZ – December 2019 Over the last 2 weeks Geeks on Wheels has noticed a growing number of email scam issues in NZ. Generally, the average number of scams that our customers experience per month is around 200. However recently, we have been contacted by an increasing number of non-Geeks on…
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Set Up the Google Home Mini |How to Guide
Set up the google home mini with this super easy guide. Luckily the Geeks on Wheels team are experts at home automation and that is why we have brought you super easy, step by step tutorial videos on the Google Home Mini and you can even print out the downloadable PDF guide to go with…
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Geeks on Wheels Launch Robot Vacuum Cleaner Range on Geek Shop | Shop Now
Introducing the new age of Robot vacuum cleaner to New Zealand. The Neato Botvac D3 and D5. Robot Vacuum Cleaner App Features: No Go Lines, Floor Plan, Schedule The main benefit of a robot vacuum cleaner is that you can control your Botvac with an app. The Neato Robotics app can be downloaded from on…
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How to Make your Computer Faster
5 Ways to Make your Computer Run Faster A slow computer can be frustrating when you are trying to get things done, watch your favourite videos or working from home. Not only that but It can reduce productivity and generally make you so furious you can feel like you may want to throw your computer…
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10 most frequently asked tech questions – answered.
Here at Geeks on Wheels we understand how frustrating it can be to lose a document you’ve spent hours working on. Or your favourite TV show won’t load because your WiFi is too slow. Or perhaps you can’t login to your Facebook account! Falling out of love with your devices is easy when you don’t…
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5 Common Ways of Getting a Computer Virus
Looking for malware removal? The best cure is prevention! There is no shortage of places on the internet where you can read about how computers get infected by a computer virus – just as there is no shortage of ways to get infected – but which viruses are most common, and which are most likely…
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Outlook Hacks You Need to Know 2019
So you’ve set up your free outlook account and your inbox is starting to receive emails! It can be super hard to keep track and stay organised but we’ve got you covered. Geeks On Wheels brings you Outlook email support for windows and mac. After reading this article you’ll be a) using Outlook like a pro…
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How to Stream the Rugby Ultimate Guide
If you’re wondering how to stream the rugby in New Zealand with Spark Sport, luckily you’ve come to the right place. This guide will tell you how to stream the rugby and get you setup for future streaming too. Spark Sport So what is Spark Sport? Spark Sport is a…
