Security and Safety

The Rise of Phone Scams

December 6, 2010

Phone scams are on the rise. A number of Nerd customers and the Nerds themselves have received calls over the last couple of months from people saying they are from either “Microsoft” or “Windows” or some other bogus company name. The... Read more

Removing Bloatware

May 28, 2010

Buying a new computer can be a real relief after struggling along with an old, slow PC. Unpacking and plugging the new machine in can be a real pleasure when you are looking forward to hassle free internet browsing, gaming and more with a clean and... Read more

Protecting your PC

January 18, 2010

Viruses and spyware are everywhere on the internet these days. Your PC can become infected in a number of ways so you need to consider how you will protect your PC investment from these pests. How do I get viruses or spyware? •    By clicking... Read more

The importance of being backed up

December 18, 2009

When you rely on a computer for work or play you should think seriously about what would happen if you were to lose the information & programs you have on it. Running a backup on your computer regularly can save your hours of hassle should... Read more

Scammers and Spammers

December 11, 2009

Online shopping has become a big part of the retail market for New Zealand in recent years. More than 60% of kiwis who use the internet have bought items or intend to buy items online. This has resulted in a large increase in the number of scams and... Read more

Keeping Kids safe online

November 12, 2009

ith a computer in just about every home in New Zealand, keeping your kids safe online is an important part of every parent’s duties. Children can be exposed to strangers, dangerous materials and pornography online. With the growth of internet... Read more

Theft Awareness

October 16, 2009

The advent of computers and laptops in the home has provided thieves with the perfect item to steal. Computers and laptops are high-value items; easily visible and easily removed. Preventing PC Theft The most obvious measure you can take to... Read more

Online Credit Card Purchasing

July 30, 2009

With credit cards becoming more common these days and with most banks now offering debit cards it is very important to be careful when using your credit card online. There are some important things you should be aware of to keep your money and... Read more

Back-up software

April 23, 2009

Does the thought of losing EVERYTHING on your computer make you feel a little ill? Time, memories, and irreplaceable business information would be lost, if your computer hard drive corrupted today! So how many of us back-up our computer... Read more

Look out! Look out! There are light fingers about!

January 30, 2009

Techie devices are high on the hit list for burglars, particularly as they’re high value and easily carried for a quick get-away. Your computer will contain important sensitive data and memories through your photos and video files. And sorry... Read more

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