Mobile Phones

Smartphone - Bad Apps

November 23, 2011

According to an analysis from some phishing sites, secure web services provider Trusteer found that people using smartphones are more likely to fall for phishing attacks than users of other devices, including PCs.   Phishing is a way of attempting... Read more

Smartphones

September 23, 2011

Microsoft’s plan to add 500 new functions to its Windows smart phone has pundits predicting sales will overtake that of the iPhone by 2015. Nokia, the world’s largest manufacturer of mobile phones, signed a deal with Microsoft last year... Read more

A tweet with Twitter

September 7, 2011

The world is tweeting about Twitter. If you have no idea what I am talking about you could become my follower on Twitter and I’ll tweet you all about it. If you’re completely lost now you will need to read this column to learn more. Social... Read more

Digital Music

July 8, 2011

Sony recently announced it had stopped making the cassette Walkman.  Its days were numbered as soon as Apple rolled out is first iPod in 2001. There is now a proliferation of digital devices designed to play digital music files which make music... Read more

Pimp your cell phone

June 6, 2011

Cell phones used to be only used for making and answering calls on the move. Not anymore. Even the simplest cell phone model, these days, includes the ability to send text messages and emails, a lens through which to capture digital photographs and... Read more

Nerd Tools

June 1, 2011

So you want to be a nerd? Like any other time honoured profession it takes the right mentor coupled with the right tools. You’ll find the right mentor hanging around your local personal computer users club or at the local computer store which is... Read more

Phone services

May 18, 2011

You’re waiting for an important telephone call on an important contract. The phone rings and it’s your best friend who needs your ear for half an hour. You can’t hang up on the off chance your contract caller will ring in the next half an... Read more

Get Smart, Get A Smartphone

June 16, 2010

A feature-rich handset can boost work and home life productivity. So you’ve decided to take the plunge, join the masses and by a new smartphone. But while the benefits of these top-end handsets are often discussed, how can you make sure you’ll... Read more

Voice and Video Calling

July 16, 2009

If you have a computer then chances are you have heard of Skype. You may even have Skype on your computer already. What is Skype? Skype is a free program which allows you to make voice and video phone calls to other Skype users, landline and... Read more

  • Nerd Online Backup

    We’ve had more than our fair share of disasters in New Zealand this year and disasters, both natural and... Read More

  • Smartphone - Bad Apps

    According to an analysis from some phishing sites, secure web services provider Trusteer found that people using... Read More

  • Mobile data

    A smartphone is a fantastic tool for the savvy owner, with a host of useful applications and features. There is however... Read More