After 12 long years, Microsoft stopped all support for Windows XP across the globe, including in New Zealand. The decision came about as they refocus the resources towards supporting more recent technologies. It is estimated that there are still millions of people still using the Windows XP operating system. However, what a lot of people […]
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Notebook PCs have become hugely popular over the past few years and they have unchained us from our desks – allowing us to roam freely while working and surfing the net. Here are a few tips that can help improve overall battery performance —and keep us on the go. Correct charge-cycles One of the […]
Time is running out for Windows XP users. Soon it will see the end of all official support — including security upgrades — from Microsoft. To protect yourself and take advantage of the many productivity enhancements that Microsoft’s more recent operating systems have to offer, it’s time to step up. Here are five tips to […]
Smartphone batteries are notorious for draining at a rate that leaves many puzzled. You’ve only been using it to text, make a few phone calls, and play a few games, so why can’t it last longer than a day? The answer lies in the fact that smartphones are doing more than phones have ever had […]
We use smartphones to do just about everything, from mobile banking to emailing, and from shopping online to gaming. It is no wonder that the smartphone is now the centralized source for all of your information and with this comes big risks, and the more you’ve connected and stored, the more you stand to lose. […]
If you have never experienced a broken keyboard then you should consider yourself lucky. Imagine your keyboard cutting out in the middle of writing up a report for work or an essay for school. There are only a few things you can do to fix this so we have mustered up some tips to help […]
Good tech habits aren’t just for geeks and computer nerds. Your online security habits can help keep all of your personal information safe, help you avoid frustration, and can save you money in the long run. We’ve mustered up SEVEN online security habits that we think you and everyone else should have. 1. Create strong […]
Windows 8.1 was released on October 17 this year as an upgrade to the amazing (yet somewhat controversial) Windows 8. Since its release it has received millions of downloads worldwide and critics are claiming that it was a much needed upgrade that helps bring back the familiar feel of the older operating systems whilst at […]
There are few things in this world that are more frustrating than watching your computer struggle to do a task that you think should be relatively easy and simple. Many things that can be attributed to the slowing-down of your computer and luckily for you, we have compiled a list of 10 common and useful […]
