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MyRepublic's Halloween promo narrowly escapes death by complaint
Unified Communications

MyRepublic's Halloween promo narrowly escapes death by complaint

MyRepublic has been let off by the Advertising Standards Authority, after a complaint about a promo that was 'in very poor taste'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Hands-on Review: Gaming on HP's new 4K Omen laptop
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Gaming on HP's new 4K Omen laptop

HP's new 4K Omen laptop dazzles with its gaming prowess, outshining Alienware at a more palatable price point.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Out-of-date websites costing Kiwi businesses
Marketing Technologies

Out-of-date websites costing Kiwi businesses

Kiwi businesses risk missing out on eCommerce opportunities due to websites that aren't optimized for smartphones and tablets, says E9.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Hands-on Review: QNAP TS-451+ four bay NAS Drive
Storage

Hands-on Review: QNAP TS-451+ four bay NAS Drive

With the explosion of documents, images, movies and music that we now store, NAS drives are the perfect way to not clog up your computer.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
Spark deploys its 'fastest' UFB service to most of NZ
Ultrafast Fibre

Spark deploys its 'fastest' UFB service to most of NZ

Spark ramps up broadband speeds, launching its swiftest UFB service for most Kiwis, with promises of 700-900Mbps downloads.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016
The global device divide - PC or mobile?
Tablets

The global device divide - PC or mobile?

Despite the mobile era, Gartner finds desktop PCs remain the top choice for work, while personal smartphones dominate over corporate-issued devices.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016
Hands-on Review: Final Cut Pro X 10.3 - creativity abound
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Final Cut Pro X 10.3 - creativity abound

By taking the time to digest the new interface and customise it as you see fit, you might be surprised at how intuitive Final Cut Pro has become.

By Mark Roulston • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
Hands-on Review: HP Elite X3 - one device to replace them all
Gaming

Hands-on Review: HP Elite X3 - one device to replace them all

The HP Elite X3 is a truly outstanding productivity tool and a must-have for modern workers that are constantly on the go.

By James Fraser • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
Travel tips: The gadgets that I take on my overseas jaunts
Digital Entertainment

Travel tips: The gadgets that I take on my overseas jaunts

Navigating modern air travel's dual ease and hassle, these versatile gadgets can lighten your load and elevate your overseas adventures.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Digital tools still need to work with analog brains
EduTech

Digital tools still need to work with analog brains

Research suggests that there are significant educational benefits to some old-fashioned analogue skill sets that can be critical to the way we think.

By Al Blake • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Hands-on Review: STM Prime 13' laptop backpack
Gaming

Hands-on Review: STM Prime 13' laptop backpack

STM Prime's 13' laptop backpack strikes the perfect balance for the savvy traveller - secure, stylish, and comfortably adaptable.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
Sydney move pays off as IGEL Technology double ANZ sales
Desktop-as-a-Service

Sydney move pays off as IGEL Technology double ANZ sales

IGEL Technology sees record sales in H1 2016 following decision to move APAC HQ to Sydney. Q3 results on track.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2016
Monitoring, measuring and secure design patterns the future of cybersecurity
Application Performance Monitoring

Monitoring, measuring and secure design patterns the future of cybersecurity

There's a rebirth in monitoring and measuring security threats and a new movement in secure design patterns, says Tenable Network Security's Ron Gula.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
The big IT question: Upgrade or replace?
Productivity

The big IT question: Upgrade or replace?

Should organisations upgrade their computers or replace them altogether? A survey reveals a 50-50 split among IT professionals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Apple unveils new MacBook Pros
Marketing Technologies

Apple unveils new MacBook Pros

Apple launches next-gen MacBook Pros, boasting a customizable Touch Bar, faster graphics, enhanced colour and sound, in a sleeker design from NZ$2499.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2016
Webcam security: Understanding this modern day threat
Cybersecurity

Webcam security: Understanding this modern day threat

Facebook's Zuckerberg unwittingly highlights global webcam spying risk, spotlights vital need for robust digital defences.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Laptops stories

Dicker Data resellers go wild on Stewart Island
Dicker Data

Dicker Data resellers go wild on Stewart Island

What happens when you send Kiwi tech resellers to the wilds of Stewart Island? We know - and we're happy to show and tell...

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Exclusive: Resellers go wild for Dicker Data NZ promotion
Dicker Data

Exclusive: Resellers go wild for Dicker Data NZ promotion

Eight resellers will be heading off on a 'real Kiwi adventure' after being named the winners of Dicker Data's Wild NZ promotion. And the winners are….

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016