Tag: geeks on wheels
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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…
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What is better than a Wi-Fi extender?
We all know just how frustrating slow or patchy Wi-Fi can be. But can it all be fixed with a Wi-Fi extender? Are you finding that the internet works fine in the living room when you’re conveniently sitting next to the router, but as soon as you head to another room in the house videos…
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Online safety seminars
Educating New Zealand seniors about the importance of online safety Since starting business in 2005, Geeks on Wheels has been helping New Zealander’s both young and old with online safety. In the last 20 years, the online landscape has evolved significantly, not only in New Zealand but across the world. Now, the lives of Kiwis…
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NZ Post Scams: what to look out for!
Of recent, Kiwis have been facing a significant surge of NZ Post scams flooding their message inboxes! These deceptive scams are circulating through both email and text channels, with NZ Post scam text messages being one of the more predominant delivery methods. The goal in mind is to acquire your personal or financial information and/or…
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Xtra Mail Price Changes
Spark’s widely used email service, Xtra Mail, is the talk of the tech world right now! After nearly three decades, the provider has announced plans to introduce a charge for their Spark broadband customers and increase prices for all other users! So, what exactly does this mean for you if you have an Xtra Mail…
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Scams to look out for in 2024
Do you know what scams to look out for in 2024? Well, we’re here to help! In this blog we’re sharing some common scam tactics we’ve seen in New Zealand so far this year. With the first few months of the year behind us, it’s a great time to look at the types of scams…
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What to do if your laptop is not charging
Why is my laptop not charging? We’ve all been there before, dumbfounded why the charging icon isn’t appearing when you plug your laptop in to charge. Fortunately, there are some simple strategies for troubleshooting your charging issues instead of losing all hope! Let’s get into them now. Is your charger actually plugged in? This one…
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Samsung Galaxy AI features
Samsung’s new range of Samsung Galaxy devices come with the much anticipated Samsung Galaxy AI features, heralded as the “era of mobile AI”. Samsung says their new AI features will “unleash new levels of creativity, productivity and possibility”. The cool thing is they are also being rolled out to other Samsung devices, including the S23…
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Our favourite Google Chrome tab management features
Google Chrome is by far the world’s most popular internet browser, edging out Safari, Firefox and Edge for the top spot. It is a powerful browser packed with capabilities, from security and privacy tools to bookmark and tab management features. Today we’re going to share some of our favourite tab management features of Google Chrome.…
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Try Geocaching this Easter instead of an Egg hunt
Looking for something to do this Easter? Why not try a modern twist on the classic Easter egg hunt: Geocaching. Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunt game that uses your smartphone. It’s a fantastic alternative to traditional egg hunts, offering adventure, exploration and a chance to connect with nature. Let’s delve into why you…
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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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Sharing your Wi-Fi login
Sharing your Wi-Fi login details is the modern-day equivalent of offering a house guest a cup of tea. It’s often one of the first things a person asks after they walk in the door! After all, Wi-Fi powers pretty much everything we do. It has to be easier than reading out a long and convoluted…
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YouTube tips you should know!
In this blog we’re sharing our top YouTube tips so you can make the most of the popular video-sharing platform. Since its humble beginnings in 2005, YouTube has amassed a whopping average of 122 million active users per day! Not only have daily users increased over time, but YouTube’s capabilities have also evolved significantly and…
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How to find and update your device’s operating system
You’ve likely come across the term “operating systems” or “OS” when your device prompts you to install the latest update or when certain applications demand a particular operating system to operate effectively. However, do you know how to find your device’s existing operating system? And, in case you initially decline the update prompt from your…
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Speed test your internet
Do your favourite shows online keep buffering? Keep dropping your internet connection when you walk around the house? Start your 2024 off by speed testing your internet. Speed testing your internet will help you determine if you are receiving the speeds that you expect from your chosen broadband package. They may also help you find…
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Our Top 10 AI-Powered Tools 2023
Whilst AI has existed for over half a century, 2023 has no doubt been the year of AI. OpenAI’s ChatGPT took the world by storm after its launch in November, 2022. For a while thereafter nearly every news article that popped up on social media feeds was about a new or use for AI. AI…
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How to turn off app tracking and why you should
If you’re a smartphone user, you’re likely familiar with the term ‘app tracking’. If you’re an iPhone user, you’ll have encountered it when installing a new app. This is where a pop up appears asking something along the lines of “Allow ‘App’ to track your activity across other companies’ apps and websites?”. However, what app…
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YouTube begins “global effort” to stop ad blockers.
In an era dominated by digital content consumption, YouTube, the video-sharing giant, has launched an effort to stop ad blockers. This is in order to ensure advertisers receive the returns and exposure they are paying for. The platform strives to maintain its commitment to free, accessible content. As such a concerted global effort has been…
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Online Christmas Meal Kits for your Xmas feast
Christmas is just around the corner! We know that between shopping, gift-wrapping and decorating, things can get a little hectic. The last-minute Christmas grocery shop is never fun! Fighting in the aisles over the last Christmas ham or searching high and low for a bottle of fresh cream. Save yourself the hassle this year and…
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Our favourite laptops for Christmas 2023
The festive season is fast approaching and whether you’re looking to buy a laptop for a loved one, or wanting to pull together a wish list upon your family’s request, this blog has you covered! In particular, we’ve hauled together a range of laptops that we personally have on our own Geek’s laptop Christmas wish…
