Tag: geeks on wheels
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Movies you didn’t know used AI!
Hey Geek fans! AI isn’t just a buzzword in the tech world anymore! With it continually advancing at a rapid pace, it’s starting to pop up everywhere! From business, to healthcare, to art and photography, and even the film industry! Would you believe it! In this blog, we’re spilling the secrets on 6 movies that…
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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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School Holidays Activities—Educational Games for Kids & More!
Hi Kiwi parents! Or maybe you’re a motivated student looking to challenge yourself with tech these school holidays—either way, welcome! We know technology often gets a bad rap, especially when it comes to kids and screen time. But not all screen time is created equal. In fact, there are real advantages of technology in education,…
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How to spot AI generated images
With AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology becoming more mainstream, you’ve no doubt started to see a lot more AI generated images and videos online—especially on social media. Sometimes, this content is clearly marked as AI created. Other times, it’s difficult to tell if what you’re seeing is real or fake! To avoid being misled by false…
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Microsoft Quantum Computing—The Majorana 1 Chip
This February, Microsoft announced a major breakthrough in quantum computing with the creation of the Majorana 1 Chip. After 19 years of development, this is the world’s first quantum computing chip to utilise a completely new state of matter! Microsoft Quantum Computing is a game changer, but it can also be tough to wrap your…
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Keyboard Shortcuts You Need To Know
Who doesn’t love a shortcut?! Whether it’s a quicker route home or an easy hack to make daily tasks simpler. Here are a few of the best keyboard shortcuts everyone should know. We’ve included some Microsoft Word shortcuts, browser shortcuts and general shortcuts to help speed up your computing. Most importantly, we’ve included Windows Keyboard…
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How to Share Location with your apps and when you shouldn’t!
Thanks to location tracking, we can track phone location, follow deliveries, share our whereabouts with loved ones, and more! But at what point does it become too invasive? And, where should you draw the line? In this blog, we’ll walk you through how to turn off share my location, when it’s best to opt out,…
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Good tech habits for 2025
When we get our hands on shiny new gadgets, we’re all about keeping them in perfect condition. But as time goes on, we often get a little too relaxed and forget to give our devices the TLC they deserve. To give you a friendly nudge and help kick bad habits to the curb, we’ve put…
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Geeks on Wheels is turning 20!
We’re turning 20! That’s older than the iPhone, Android smartphones and even Twitter. When Geeks on Wheels first launched, floppy disks were still a thing, Amazon’s most-sold tech item was the iPod Nano and Google’s most-searched tech item was the Xbox 360. Thank you to our amazing customers and team members who have shaped our…
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AI in 2025 – Top Tech Giants Competing for Dominance
AI in 2025 is predicted to bring in a wave of new and improved innovations. These will ultimately redefine the possibilities of machine learning. In November 2022, the launch of ChatGPT marked the beginning of AI’s rise to the mainstream. A couple of years later, as we turn the page from 2024 to 2025, we…
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TV Buying Guide NZ
Are you looking to upgrade to a new TV or find one that meets your specific needs? In this blog, we’ll provide a straightforward TV buying guide, highlighting the key specs to consider when asking yourself, ‘What TV should I buy?’ So, follow along! Choosing The Best Refresh Rates Let’s kick off our TV buying…
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Best Laptops & Computers in NZ
Christmas is just around the corner, and 2025 soon after! So, what are the best computers and laptops in NZ for yourself or as a gift? As always technology is so rapidly advancing so this blog will likely be out of date as soon as it goes live. But, we’ve put our shopping caps on…
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Safe and Secure Online Shopping
With Black Friday, Summer then Christmas coming up, you’re likely to spend some time shopping online. We want you to have a safe and secure online shopping experience, so in this blog, we’re sharing some of our top tips for better online shopping security! Do your research Are you shopping somewhere new? Yes? Then it’s…
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Did you know these Spooky Internet Facts?
How much websites know about you? The answer can be kind of scary! So, in light of it being the spooky season and all, we thought we’d share some of the spooky internet facts that your favourite sites and browsers might know about you! Google The world’s most popular search engine and maps app is…
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Our Top Cyber Security Tips
In this blog, we’re sharing a handy cheat sheet featuring our top cyber security tips. As technology continues to evolve and scam tactics get more complex, it’s important that we stay up to date with the most effective tips for preventing and managing scams. From adding extra layers of security to your online accounts, to…
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Stay Safe Online with GeekSafe™ – Your Essential Digital Defence
In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, online safety has never been more important. At Geeks on Wheels, we understand the need for a reliable defence against the ever-growing threat of online scams. That’s why we’ve developed GeekSafe™ – a membership designed to empower you. Providing the tools and knowledge to stay safe online, ensuring you…
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The best apps for learning te Reo Māori
Kia ora e te whānau, ko Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. It’s Māori Language Week, an annual celebration for all New Zealanders to show their support for the Māori language. This year’s theme is ‘Ake ake ake – A Forever Language’. Representing the resilience, adaptability and endurance of te Reo Māori. Have you been wanting…
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Top iPhone 16 features
On September 9th, Apple unveiled the highly anticipated iPhone 16. This was alongside the new AirPods 4 and Apple Watch 10! In this blog, we’re diving into the standout iPhone 16 Features. Across its basic, plus, and pro models. So, if you’re in the market for a new smartphone and considering the iPhone 16, you’ll…
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Fake News Story Scams
Have you ever spotted a fake news story scam? This might be a Facebook post about a known public figure like Jacinda Ardern or Mike Hoskings accompanied by a shocking headline. Many of us have gotten used to spotting these scam news stories in recent years. We can often quickly identify one and continue scrolling. Apart…
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Setting up smartphone emergency features
Are you familiar with your smartphone emergency features? Your smartphone is more than just a handy device–it can be an essential tool for saving lives in the event of an emergency. So, if you don’t have your medical IDs set up on your smartphone, we would suggest you get on to it now. Don’t know…
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Being prepared for future tech outages
On Friday the 19th, Kiwis faced the repercussions of a global tech outage. Originating from a Windows routine software update pushed out by CrowdStrike, a U.S. cyber security technology company. Basically, the update that was pushed out attempted to do something Windows couldn’t process due to it having problematic content. CrowdStrike later stated they have…
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Windows 10 End of Life
Windows 10 will be ending support on October 14th, 2025! Although this may sound like a long way off, this end of support is particularly unique. This is because it will be the first time an operating system has a hardware requirement. So, if you have older devices running Windows 10, after mid-October next year,…
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Get ready for the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympics are just around the corner, kicking off in a little over a month. As always, it’s promising to be an unforgettable event. One filled with athletic excellence, celebrations and hopefully a great medal haul for New Zealand. So, whether you’re a seasoned sports enthusiast or just a casual viewer, here’s your…
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Different computer backup options
Looking for some computer backup options? Feeling overwhelmed by all the choices for protecting your precious digital memories and important files? Whether you’re considering cloud storage or a simple flash drive, we’ve got the expertise to help! In fact, we’ll jump into the pros and cons of various computer backup options, so you can find…
