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3 Ultimate Reasons To Back up Your Data
With technology rapidly changing, chances are that your computer will be obsolete in the next few years. However, that does not mean that you shouldn’t back up your data. Whether you are backing up data for your business or holding on to your personal photos, backing up your computer is essential to protect your files…
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Most Famous Computer Viruses In History
A computer virus can be reasonably harmless, simply reducing your computer’s performance or displaying joke messages. Others have gotten way out of hand. Early on, even the most widespread viruses were reasonably harmless, simply the handiwork of bored geeks who wanted to see what they could do. As time went on, authors started using viruses…
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Anitvirus-protection against Cyber Crime
Ransomware protection is an essential requirement for absolute computer security in 2019. With Ransomware being able to target anyone, from individuals to small businesses to large organisations like government departments and hospitals, nobody is safe from the reach of this form of cyber-crime. Ransomware works by infecting your PC/Mac and encrypting your files on your…
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Macs Cannot Get Viruses: Fact or Fiction?
When it comes to Mac repair, most users think viruses will not be a part of the equation, but is this actually true? The short answer is no – Apple Macs are able to get infected by malware – viruses included – it just happens less often than it does with PCs running Microsoft Windows.…
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Five Reasons Your Computer Keeps Freezing
You need your computer for just about everything these days. A lot of people use them to work and organise their lives, and after a long day at work, it’s nice to kick back and watch some TV shows or play some video games… on your laptop. Unfortunately, everyone knows that uniquely frustrating feeling when…
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Which Computer Upgrades Will Give Me the Best Value for Money?
Time for a computer upgrade? If your PC or laptop is running slow, there’s no need to invest in a brand-new computer. Upgrading a few key parts of your machine can go a long way – but which parts should you start with? Fortunately, this question has a few easy, universal answers. No matter what…
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Computer Maintenance – Ultimate Monthly Checklist
Our Ultimate Monthly Computer Maintenance Checklist A computer is no different from a car. It requires constant maintenance to ensure that it performs at its best. In this blog post we provide a list of monthly computer maintenance tasks that you should get into the habit of doing. Computer Maintenance One: Update Your Computer Regularly…
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5 Smart Devices – The Home of the Future
Technology in our homes is more exciting than ever. The last few years have delivered a whole range of exciting new smart devices. With Google, Amazon, and Apple all producing impressive smart devices to run almost everything in your life. Today we’ll at five smart devices changing the future of our homes. Smart homes: Amazon…
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Microsoft 365 for Business | 5 Reasons to Migrate
Microsoft 365 for Business | 5 Reasons to Migrate Many small to medium sized New Zealand business are seeing the advantages of migrating to Microsoft 365. Microsoft offers a cloud-based service that includes Exchange Online, Office Web Apps, SharePoint, and Skype for Business. Migrating to Microsoft 365 for business to the cloud can take careful…
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Scams NZ – Ultimate Guide to Avoiding Them – Cyber Security
Ultimate Guide to Avoiding Scams NZ Over the last 2 weeks Geeks on Wheels has noticed a substantial increase in the number of scams NZ directly affecting New Zealanders. In a usual month, Geeks on Wheels would generally average around 200 customers contacting us per month concerned about scamming activities. However recently we have been…
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IOS 13 Tips and Tricks You Need to Know
Do you need emergency iPhone help but don’t want to take a lengthy training class on how to use a smartphone? Look no further, as the team at Geeks on Wheels have got you covered. With IOS 13 tips and tricks. So you can enjoy your iPhone without your Siri search history filled with endless…
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Is anybody else reading your emails? | Geeks on Wheels Tips
New Gmail features help you keep out unwanted readers for good! Up until now, Google has had a relaxed practice of allowing third-party app developers to read your Gmail conversations to target you with specific advertising. In the past, giving permission to developers to read your emails could have been as simple as signing in…
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5 Reasons Why Your Wi-Fi Isn’t Working
If you’ve ever experienced the pain of Wi-Fi dropping out at the most inconvenient time possible, you’ll know how limiting it can be at work or at home. If you’re the parent of teenagers, you’ll also know the sound of frustrated cries a Wi-Fi outage can bring. So how you determine the ‘why’ in your…
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Windows Vista End Of Life Guide
Windows Vista is coming to the end of its life and here is how we can help you You knew this day would come, the signs have been clear and you’ve felt that it was only a matter of time before your loyal computer would be near the end of its life. On the 11th…
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Computer Problems Over The Holidays Sorted
Technology problems over the holidays? We’ve got your back! Did you buy a laptop in the Boxing Day sales and you can’t connect it to the wi-fi? Have your kids given you an iPad for Christmas and you want to know how to use it? Maybe the grandchildren played on your computer and now your…
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What makes an ideal technician at Geeks on Wheels?
Currently at Geeks on Wheels, we are in an exciting phase of recruiting a range of new technician roles across a number of our regions. Today we sat down with our HR Coordinator Vic to talk about the recruitment process, and what he looks for in potential applicants. Q – What qualities do you look for…
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Geeks On Wheels Auckland – Meet The Team
Meet Auckland’s Friendliest Computer Technicians Auckland is not only full of great experiences but is also full of people. It’s New Zealand’s most populated city. Lots of people means lots more technology, which also means, lots more tech-failures. Luckily, Auckland has some of the best techies around to sort them out. Meet Auckland’s Geeks on…
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Dunedin Geeks Roll Into Town
Dunedin: the coolest city at the bottom of the world Dunedin. It’s the coolest little city at the bottom of the world and if you live in New Zealand, there’s a high chance you probably haven’t ventured that far South yet. The South Island cops a bit of flak – it’s undoubtedly colder in winter,…
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Ultra-Fast Internet – Say Goodbye to Buffering
No one likes slow internet, that much can be gleaned from the rise in frustration levels after you reach your broadband cap level for the month. Everyone has experienced those painful few weeks back on dial-up after your kids or grandkids have been over for the weekend and burned through your broadband limit in a…
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Get Streaming: Your Guide to Home Entertainment
Full stream ahead – How do I join the revolution? TV ain’t what it used to be. And thank heavens for that – thanks to online streaming we no longer have to endure infomercials, never-ending Friends reruns and the painful squeals of Peppa Pig because there’s literally nothing else on. From Netflix to Quickflix, Lightbox…
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Slow and Steady Computers Don’t Win the Race
Is there anything worse than a slow computer? Not for the hundreds of thousands of people all over the world looking for ways to fix their slow computers, fast! A slow PC happens to be the most common complaint from people in Auckland to Hamilton to Wellington, and it’s not hard to understand why slow…
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Frozen Mac Hacks – Get Back To Full Speed
Oh no! It’s the dreaded colourful spinning circle icon on your Mac screen! You may have been here before as Macs lean towards a temporary freeze – even when they’re known as some of the best computers on the market. So, why is your Mac freezing? Well, it could be any number of reasons…
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Getting More Life out of Your Laptop and Your Wallet
Are you in love with your laptop? You’re not alone – we all depend on our laptops every day of our lives for countless tasks, so it’s no wonder they become our most treasured possessions. Of course, as the years go on, our trusty friends get worse for wear, especially considering how much we use…
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Who Ya Gonna Call? What to Look for in a NZ Laptop Repair Service Provider
That feeling when your laptop stops working: ultimate panic. We’ve all been there and it isn’t pretty. Luckily, there are plenty of laptop repair services providers in New Zealand – but the tricky part is knowing who to go to. Local or national? Ma and pa store or a chain? Of course, if you’re…
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Say Ola! to OS X El Capitan!
It’s easy to get annoyed with all the new updates that are coming out for your smart phone, your apps, and your computers. Sometimes there are so many that it gets you wondering what the point is to all this upgrading. The thing is, upgrading is good for your tech. It helps to protect your…
