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How to Search Google Safely
We all love Google, quickly finding everything we need on the Internet. It has replaced dictionaries, encyclopedias, instruction manuals, newspapers and in many cases, even doctors. However, sometimes your search results aren’t the real thing and can be downright malicious. Here’s how to search safely: Pay attention to the URL […]
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A New Year’s Data Resolution to Stick To
Many of us set goals, tasks, and challenges to tackle in the new year. Cleaning the clutter, exercising more, or getting out more than we did last year. We set these goals to improve our lives and build on productivity, health, and organisation in the future. Resolutions to improve for […]
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5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Computer
Most of us make New Year’s resolutions for ourselves, like eating better, reading more or meeting new people. But what about your computer? Here are 5 new year resolutions for your computer. Running the Best Security Software Most computers today run at least some form of basic antivirus. Sometimes, that antivirus […]
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Four Email Scams That Can Give You Malware During Christmas
Christmas is a great time for cyber-criminals, especially those who make nasty malware which they distribute through malicious email attachments. That’s because scammers will know that many of us will be shopping on the Internet over the next few weeks. This allows criminals to tailor their emails scams to target […]
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Email – POP vs IMAP
If you have ever set up an email client or app, you will have certainly come across the terms POP and IMAP. Do you remember which one you chose and why? If you are not quite sure what these terms stand for and how each affects your email account, we […]
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Buying Tech in Time for Christmas
Christmas time is back with us again. The latest devices and gadgets are hitting store shelves just in time to keep up with the rush. Magazines, television, and the web are brimming with advertisements and reviews of the latest tech your money can buy. Before you rush out to buy […]
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Setup for the Holidays
Everyone loves new tech on the holidays. But is that device ready to go out of the box? What will you do with the data on your old device? We can help. The holiday season is here again. TV and mailboxes are full of ads and stores have dusted off […]
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Why Your Business Should Not Be Using Free Email Service
A lot of small businesses start with a free email address, such as Xtra, Yahoo, Gmail, or Outlook. However, if you are using a free email service, you are sending a wrong message to your customers, suppliers, and anyone who does business with you. Here are the reasons why using […]
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4 Simple Tips to Keep Your Internet Banking Safe
Online banking has boomed in the past few years to become the new norm. Branches are out and apps are in. Even Kiwibank is closing many of their branches! But is internet banking really safe? You’re always told to keep your financial details private, but now also to jump on […]
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How To Revive Your Slow Computer
Old age creeps up slowly – unless you’re a computer. Then it seems to happen overnight. One day you’re logging in normally and jumping right into the action, the next day booting up takes so long you not only have time to make a cup of coffee, you could have […]
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