Spark Sport is a New Zealand sports-streaming service that allows you to watch a wide range of sport from around the world including football, basketball, motorsport and rugby throughout New Zealand. It’s offered as a monthly subscription, for …
With technology rapidly changing, chances are that your computer will be obsolete in the next few years. However, that does not mean your files and data will also be obsolete. Whether you are backing up data for your business or …
Computer viruses can be reasonably harmless, simply reducing your computer’s performance or displaying joke messages. Others have gotten way out of hand. Early on, even the most widespread viruses were reasonably harmless, simply the handiwork of bored geeks who wanted …
With Ransomware being able to target anyone, from individuals to small businesses to large organisations like government departments and hospitals, nobody is safe from the reach of this …
When it comes to Mac repair, most users think viruses will not be a part of the equation, but is this actually true? The short answer is no – Apple Macs are able to get infected by malware – …
You need your computer for just about everything these days. A lot of people use them to work and organise their lives, and after a long day at work, it’s nice to kick back and watch some TV shows or …
Time for a computer upgrade? If your PC or laptop is running slow, there’s no need to invest in a brand-new computer. Upgrading a few key parts of your machine can go a long way – but which parts should …
A computer is no different from a car. It requires constant maintenance to ensure that it performs at its best. In this blog post we provide a list of monthly maintenance tasks that you …
This November, Microsoft plans to stop supporting the desktop version of Skype 7.0 in a bid to move customers to the newer Skype 8.0 which is cloud based rather than application based, this means that all chat and conversations will …
Technology in our homes is more exciting than ever, and the last few years have delivered a whole range of exciting new smart products. With Google, Amazon, and Apple all producing impressive smart products to run almost everything in your …
Geeks on Wheels provide wireless mesh routers that are the next step in modern Wi-Fi. A giant leap from the routers, Wi-Fi extenders and Powerline solutions that have traditionally been thought of …
Many small to medium sized New Zealand business are seeing the advantages of migrating to Office 365, a cloud-based service offered by Microsoft that includes Exchange Online, Office Web Apps, SharePoint, …
Over the last 2 weeks Geeks on Wheels has noticed a substantial increase in the number of scams directly affecting New Zealanders. In a usual month, Geeks on Wheels would generally average around 200 customers contacting us per …
Do you need emergency iPhone help but don’t want to take a lengthy training class on how to use a smartphone? Look no further, as the team at Geeks on Wheels have got you covered, so you can enjoy your …
Up until now, Google has had a relaxed practice of allowing third-party app developers to read your Gmail conversations to target you with specific advertising. In the past, giving …
If you’ve ever experienced the pain of Wi-Fi dropping out at the most inconvenient time possible, you’ll know how limiting it can be at work or at home. If you’re the parent of teenagers, you’ll also know the sound of …
A slow computer is a nightmare to deal with on all levels. Whether you’re using a laptop for business presentations, graphic design, writing, or just surfing the internet, lag is more than …
Windows Vista is coming to the end of its life and here is how we can help you
You knew this day would come, the signs have been clear and you’ve felt that it was only a matter of time …
With Schools going back we have decided to put together a New Zealand laptop buyers guide for primary, secondary and Uni students. We know you are probably full of questions and have been bombarded with the message to BYOD! Put …
Technology problems over the holidays? We’ve got your back!
Did you buy a laptop in the Boxing Day sales and you can’t connect it to the wi-fi? Have your kids given you an iPad for Christmas and you want to …
Amazon Prime may be late to the party but it brings one of the biggest names in entertainment.
Amazon Prime has launched around the globe and it is the latest competitor to join the race of digital TV/movie streaming services …
When it comes to the latest gadgets you can trust that our Geeks are the first to get their hands all over them. So this year we have dug deep to find what’s what and what’s new in the tech …
Currently at Geeks on Wheels, we are in an exciting phase of recruiting a range of new technician roles across a number of our regions. Today we sat down with our HR Coordinator Vic to talk about the recruitment process, …
Auckland is not only full of great experiences but is also full of people. It’s New Zealand’s most populated city. Lots of people means lots more technology, which also means, lots more tech-failures. Luckily, Auckland …
Dunedin. It’s the coolest little city at the bottom of the world and if you live in New Zealand, there’s a high chance you probably haven’t ventured that far South …