Printers and other devices
Working with PDFs
January 15, 2010
What is a PDF anyway? PDF is a popular document ‘format’. It is an electronic document you can create, edit and read or print. PDF is short for Portable Document Format, and here’s why… Everyone who you provide a copy of a... Read more
Mouses, A spotters guide
December 31, 2009
The computer mouse is a common sight in almost every household these days and has an interesting history. There are many different kinds computer mouse and we will look at a few of these today. Mouse History The original mouse was invented in 1963... Read more
Wireless Widgets
September 3, 2009
With broadband being very common in NZ households these days, I thought I would discuss running a wireless network at your home or business. Why do I need wireless? A wireless modem or router in your house allows you to connect all your household... Read more
Global Positioning Systems
August 6, 2009
Have you heard of GPS? This is a technology which is starting to come into its own in New Zealand. A GPS device allows you to work out your location and will provide you with latitude and longitude information as well as giving you directions to... Read more
High Speed Broadband
July 9, 2009
In New Zealand we are privileged in that most of us can afford to purchase a computer and have access to the World Wide Web via broadband. There have been some developments in the broadband market recently which are very exciting and promise to... Read more
Capturing life in pixels
January 16, 2009
The sun is out and it’s holiday time. We’ve entered the season in which trigger happy photographers make the most of their many opportunities to capture every unforgettable (and/or every definitely regrettable) moment! Digital camera... Read more
Scanners
December 12, 2008
If it’s true that a picture paints a thousand words, being able to scan and safely store photos and printed material is worth a lifetime of full-on chatter! There are many good reasons for purchasing a scanner (and using it of course). To... Read more
The Output of the Input
September 19, 2008
Printers. Not too long ago they simply stood alone, churning out black and white pages with more or less speed than their counterparts. Now however we are faced with a huge range of options. For manufacturers the aim is to capture greater market... Read more
Connecting Devices
May 31, 2007
What if I were to suggest you no longer need to carry numerous cables (or drill holes in walls to run cables) to connect all your techie devices together? Good news! This is not only a suggestion, it can be your reality. Your computers, MP3... Read more
What’s in a name? A quick look at Bluetooth.
February 5, 2007
Chances are if you use a mobile phone or a PDA you’re using Bluetooth technology. While Bluetooth is a buzzword, what do you really know about it? Here are some facts to help you determine what’s what with Bluetooth and impress your... Read more
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We’ve had more than our fair share of disasters in New Zealand this year and disasters, both natural and... Read More
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Smartphone - Bad Apps
According to an analysis from some phishing sites, secure web services provider Trusteer found that people using... Read More
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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
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