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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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Pet tech – how to use apps and devices to take care of your pet
There is wearable technology for just about everything: from smart watches that tell you when to exercise, to baby onesies that tell you it’s time to change your baby’s nappy. And now there’s a range of technology to help you be a better pet owner. Microchipping your pet When you take your pets to the…
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The SkySphere – the kiwi bach of your tech geek dreams
Deep down on his parent’s Manawatu Farm, Jono Williams has been busy at work building the kiwi bach of his dreams. The Skysphere is the result of a chat over a few beers with a friend. After three years of hard work his solar-powered steel tower is finished. The project was a labour of love,…
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Cloud computing, making your life easier
Cloud computing is hardly a new concept, tried and true email services like Hotmail have been using cloud based storage for decades. But with technology advancing, and smartphones becoming a compulsory accessory for most of us, the need to access information all the time, from anywhere, is growing – and the cloud helps us to…
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Smarten Up! – Top Tips for a lost Smartphone in New Zealand
If you’ve lost your mobile, you’re not alone. On average, people lose their smartphone at least once per year. Smartphone theft in 2013 was at a record 3 million. So don’t blame yourself if you’ve lost your mobile, there are more constructive and effective actions to take. Losing your phone is inevitable It’s a fact:…
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Translating Google Translate!
By Dave Jurgensen – Hamilton Team Leader Are you a Star Trek fan? No? Well, no matter, you will still be blown away by the latest update from Google! In their latest version of Google Translate (available for Android, and iPhone/iPad), you now have access to a Universal Translator! Google Translate has already been a…
