Category: Computing
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Hyperfibre – Everything you NEED to know
All You NEED To Know About Hyperfibre Late last year, telecommunications infrastructure provider Chorus, launched Hyperfibre. Wondering what that is? We have the answers. What is Hyperfibre: Hyperfibre is a super-fast fibre connection that will soon be available to homes and businesses across New Zealand. With download speeds of up to 4000Mbps, its nearly 4…
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Should I Upgrade or Buy a New Computer?
Should I Upgrade or Buy a New Computer? When is it time to upgrade or buy a new computer? The answer will come down to personal preference, but what factors should you consider before committing to a computer upgrade or new purchase? A computer serves many functions, and what you use it for will determine…
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How to Make your Computer Faster
5 Ways to Make your Computer Run Faster A slow computer can be frustrating when you are trying to get things done, watch your favourite videos or working from home. Not only that but It can reduce productivity and generally make you so furious you can feel like you may want to throw your computer…
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10 most frequently asked tech questions – answered.
Here at Geeks on Wheels we understand how frustrating it can be to lose a document you’ve spent hours working on. Or your favourite TV show won’t load because your WiFi is too slow. Or perhaps you can’t login to your Facebook account! Falling out of love with your devices is easy when you don’t…
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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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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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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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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…
