For years, rural communities across the Rangitikei and Manawatū have lived in a kind of digital exile with slow unreliable Internet connections making modern digital life feel out of reach. But that’s changing fast, thanks to the rise of low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet services like Starlink. Previous older satellite systems had slow speeds, patchy […]
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In today’s digital landscape, small businesses across the Rangitikei and Manawatū are increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals. We know many business owners invest in antivirus software and firewalls, however, sometimes the breach point isn’t technical—it’s human! According to CERT NZ (Computer Emergency Response Team), over 80% of cyber incidents in small businesses stem from staff
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When we think of cybersecurity, we often picture antivirus software or strong passwords. But there’s one device quietly running in the background that’s often ignored — your home router. It’s the gateway between your devices and the internet, and if it’s not properly secured, it’s like leaving your front door wide open. Cybercriminals are increasingly
Your Router Is the Front Door to Your Digital Life — Is It Locked? Read More »
Do you own an Apple Mac and do you know how secure it really is? For years, many believed that Apple Mac operating systems, commonly known as MacOS, were immune to malware and didn’t require antivirus protection. That might have been true in the past, but the landscape has changed, and unfortunately not positively. With
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Do you have a Gmail account? Google Gmail is a very popular email platform, with approximately 2 billion users sending an estimated 350 billion emails every day! But, due to Gmail’s popularity, attackers are always dreaming up new improved ways of attacking the platform and the people that use it. In response, Google has recently
The Gmail Security Upgrade You Didn’t Realise You Needed Read More »
TV programming in NZ has and is undergoing huge change with multiple content options being offered by local and international On-Demand Streaming Services. Some of these services are free, while others require a monthly or annual paid subscription. So, how do you choose? The choice is very personal and often will come down to cost
On-Demand TV Streaming Services – How to choose? Read More »
If you have an Android device, Google announced at their I/O Conference in May 2025, new security and privacy features for Android which are being released as part of Android 16. These new security and privacy features have already been released to phone manufacturers, and for those with a compatible Android device the new features
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Every year in October, CERT NZ, the Computer Emergency Response Team, together with the National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC), businesses and organisations combine to hold “Cyber Smart Week”. This year Cyber Smart Week is from Monday 6 October to Sunday 12 October and will focus on the importance of cybersecurity, helping businesses, organisations and home users
Cyber Smart Week 2025 is coming! Read More »
In an article in August last year, we advised that support for Windows 10 expires on 14 October 2025, which isn’t that far away! So, what does this mean for you? It is not something to ignore, especially if your computer is still running Windows 10 and you use it for Internet banking. You may
Countdown to Windows 10 End-of-Life Gathers Pace Read More »
Have you set up your own or your business Google account and did you set up Account Recovery Information in Google at the same time? It is vitally important to have Account Recovery Information setup in your Google account as if you’re unable to remember your password, and you don’t have Account Recovery Information setup
Do you have a Google Account and is it Recoverable? Read More »
