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How to Search Google Safely

We all love Google, quickly finding everything we need on the Internet. It has replaced dictionaries, encyclopedias, instruction manuals, newspapers and in many cases, even doctors. However, sometimes your search results aren’t the real thing and can be downright malicious.

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A New Year’s Data Resolution to Stick To

Many of us set goals, tasks, and challenges to tackle in the new year.  Cleaning the clutter, exercising more, or getting out more than we did last year.   We set these goals to improve our lives and build on productivity, health, and organisation in the future.

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Computer

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Computer

Most of us make New Year’s resolutions for ourselves, like eating better, reading more or meeting new people. But what about your computer?
Here are 5 new year resolutions for your computer.

Tips to avoid holiday scams

Four Email Scams That Can Give You Malware During Christmas

Christmas is a great time for cyber-criminals, especially those who make nasty malware which they distribute through malicious email attachments. That’s because scammers will know that many of us will be shopping on the Internet over the next few weeks. This allows criminals to tailor their emails scams to target those who may have just made an online purchase, in the knowledge that a good percentage of those receiving their email scams will likely have done just that.

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Email – POP vs IMAP

If you have ever set up an email client or app, you will have certainly come across the terms POP and IMAP. Do you remember which one you chose and why?

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Buying Tech in Time for Christmas

Christmas time is back with us again.  The latest devices and gadgets are hitting store shelves just in time to keep up with the rush.  Magazines, television, and the web are brimming with advertisements and reviews of the latest tech your money can buy.

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Setup for the Holidays

Everyone loves new tech on the holidays. But is that device ready to go out of the box? What will you do with the data on your old device? We can help.

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Why Your Business Should Not Be Using Free Email Service

A lot of small businesses start with a free email address, such as Xtra, Yahoo, Gmail, or Outlook. However, if you are using a free email service, you are sending a wrong message to your customers, suppliers, and anyone who does business with you. Here are the reasons why using the free email service is a bad idea.

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4 Simple Tips to Keep Your Internet Banking Safe

Online banking has boomed in the past few years to become the new norm. Branches are out and apps are in. Even Kiwibank is closing many of their branches! But is internet banking really safe?

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How To Revive Your Slow Computer

Old age creeps up slowly – unless you’re a computer.

Then it seems to happen overnight. One day you’re logging in normally and jumping right into the action, the next day booting up takes so long you not only have time to make a cup of coffee, you could have run out to a local takeaway!