Communications

Setting up wi-fi

November 14, 2011

Most broadband modems include a wireless router these days. It’s known around the world as Wi-Fi and is great for connecting a multitude of portable computing devices to the internet. Almost all modern cell phones include wireless connectivity... Read more

Is Your ISP Delivering?

November 9, 2011

If you bought a six pack of soft drink and discovered when you got it home that a can was missing you’d probably take it back to the supermarket. When it comes to the broadband service delivered by your internet service provider (or ISP) you... 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

Wikis

July 22, 2011

Wikileaks, the website which publishes leaked documents online alleging government and corporate misconduct, has been in the news a lot lately. You would have to have been hiding in a cave (perhaps in Afghanistan) to have missed the reportage around... 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

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

Choosing a webcam

May 10, 2011

Video calls to friends and family the other side of the world has become a regular occurrence in New Zealand homes thanks to free software like Skype, and more affordable webcams. Many lap top computers, and even some personal computer monitors... 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

Ditching Dialup: Make the move to broadband

June 16, 2010

Let’s face it: in a world where we increasingly rely on the web for sending and receiving more and more information, and where more of that content is video, dial-up internet just doesn’t cut it anymore. Broadband internet pricing has dropped... Read more

Google Maps for Mobile

June 16, 2010

Everyone has experienced that sinking feeling when you realise you are lost and don’t have a map with you. Asking for directions can be a problem for us males and what do you do if no-one is around? So if you are always on the go – a... Read more

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