Category: Geek Approved
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Questions to ask a tech company (and the answers)!
Tech can be confusing sometimes. As your friendly neighbourhood tech experts, we get asked all sorts of questions to ask a tech company. From Wi-Fi headaches to Printer woes, we’ve seen (and solved) it all! We love coming to the rescue and fixing your tech troubles in person. So, we’ve taken it a step further…
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Alternatives to uBlock Origin 2025
If you’re a Chrome user, you may have noticed that uBlock Origin is no longer working. A trusted and reliable ad blocker used by many internet users in recent years. Google has recently cracked down on browser extensions, disabling those that don’t comply with Manifest V3, the company’s new browser extension framework.This blog looks at…
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Our favourite Kiwi podcasts
Hey podcast geeks! In this blog we’re giving you 6 of our favourite Kiwi podcasts so you can listen more locally this Autumn. As of January 2024, podcasts have over 464 million listeners world-wide! With such impressive numbers, it’s safe to assume that many of you are not only familiar with podcasts but may already…
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An overview of Nigel Latta’s “You’ve been scammed”
Respected clinical psychologist Nigel Latta is the host and presenter of a new 4-part TV documentary aired in July on TVNZ and TVNZ+. “You’ve been scammed by Nigel Latta” brings together Nigel Latta and an array of New Zealand internet safety experts to show how scammers can exploit Kiwis. And most importantly, how we can…
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The Best Christmas Apps For 2022
Merry Christmas, Geeks! Festive songs are on repeat and it’s officially the silly season. But here at Geeks on Wheels, we’re still keeping technology in the limelight, which is why this month, we’re looking at some of the best Christmas apps for 2022. We’ve got some for the kids, and some for you as well!…
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What is Geek Approved?
Geek Approved_ allows us to PROVIDE knowledge and confidence BY OFFERING SECOND – HAND TECH to everyday New Zealanders. We find that our customers often have outdated technology, however, are not in a position to purchase newer hardware; furthermore, hardware that can genuinely help improve their home IT experience. The alternative is to try and…
