Category: Online
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Our Top 10 AI-Powered Tools 2023
Whilst AI has existed for over half a century, 2023 has no doubt been the year of AI. OpenAI’s ChatGPT took the world by storm after its launch in November, 2022. For a while thereafter nearly every news article that popped up on social media feeds was about a new or use for AI. AI…
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YouTube begins “global effort” to stop ad blockers.
In an era dominated by digital content consumption, YouTube, the video-sharing giant, has launched an effort to stop ad blockers. This is in order to ensure advertisers receive the returns and exposure they are paying for. The platform strives to maintain its commitment to free, accessible content. As such a concerted global effort has been…
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Threads: An introduction to the new social media platform
Threads, Meta’s brand new social media platform has been the talk of the internet ever since its release on the 5th of July 2023! So, there is no doubt you’ve at least heard about its launch if you spend a fair share of time on the internet. But what is Threads, should you sign up…
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A brief intro to popular AI powered tools
Artificial intelligence or AI has been all over the news and our social feeds recently, and with its many intricacies, capabilities and limitations it can be a difficult concept to understand. So here is a brief intro to AI tools, with a focus on natural language processing tools powered by conversational AI. The type of…
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Improving your Wi-Fi network for faster connectivity
Tired of slow Wi-Fi, spinning wheels, buffering videos and lost connections? With today’s world being so reliant on the internet for both personal and professional activities, we definitely shouldn’t have to put up with slow and unreliable Wi-Fi. So, in this blog, we’re giving you some easy solutions for improving Wi-Fi for faster connectivity. Follow…
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What is a Mesh Network and how will it solve my Wi-Fi problems?
Hi, Geeks! This month we’re looking at mesh networks. Specifically, what it is, and why it’s such an incredible solution for all sorts of Wi-Fi issues. We’ve come a long way from the days of dial-up and extremely slow internet speeds. However, modern Wi-Fi isn’t without its drawbacks. Many of us deal with ‘weak’ spots…
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How to extend WiFi signal NZ | Even through concrete walls
Hi Geeks! Last week we stayed somewhere with concrete walls and noticed just how difficult it was to pick up the WiFi. We know this is a common problem, so today we’re talking about how to extend WiFi signal NZ and make it stronger. And even pick it up through concrete walls! When your WiFi…
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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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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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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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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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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…