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Beware Computer Scammers

The most dangerous computer virus in New Zealand right now is not a virus at all. It is a phone call. In the scams we clean up most often at our Christchurch workshop, nobody hacked anything. The victim was talked into opening the door themselves: installing a remote access app, reading out a code, or typing their banking password while a stranger watched their screen. Kiwis lose close to $200 million a year to scams by conservative estimates, and NetSafe has warned the true figure is likely far higher because most victims never report it. After 29 years of fixing the aftermath, here is exactly how they get you, and how to slam the door.

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How Choose a Good Computer Technician

In this short article I’ll show you the 3 things to look for when looking for a great computer repair technician. This will help you to have confidence that you are getting great value for money and your computing device (laptop, desktop, tablet or phone) is not going to get wrecked.

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Computer Repairs At YOUR Place

Computer Repairs at Your Door: Why More Christchurch Locals Are Choosing an On-Site Technician

Searching for "computer repairs near me" usually brings up a list of workshops you have to pack your gear into the car for, book a slot, and wait days to hear back from. But what if the repair came to you instead? At Computer Help NZ, our technicians drive straight to your home or office — no unplugging cables, no lugging a desktop tower down the stairs, no time off work to sit in a waiting room. Here's what that actually means for you, and why it's worth considering before you choose a repairer.

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Why We Charge for an Assessment

(And Why That's Actually Good for You)

We hear it occasionally: "But can't you just take a quick look for free? Those other guys don’t charge"

It's a fair question, and we get it. You've got a broken computer, and you just want to know what's wrong before committing to anything. That makes complete sense. But here's the honest answer: our assessments are not free - and anyone that offers them is not being transparent. We believe you deserve better.

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Which Antivirus Software?

Choosing an antivirus product for your computer is one of those things that sounds simple until you actually start to try to do it. Then suddenly you've got a bunch of browser tabs open, you've read six "Top 10 Antivirus" blogs, and you're somehow more confused than when you started. Sound like you?

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Thirty One Laptops Given to Local Charities

We've always been passionate about giving back to our community at Computer Help NZ - historically it's been through charity donations, sponsoring local sports teams, or sending computers overseas to places like Zimbabwe or Vanuatu. Our Trade-in for Charity project turns your old laptops into real opportunities for those who need them most.

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Messenger Is Closing Down - Kinda

Meta is closing the stand alone website messenger.com on April 16th – thus making a change to how Messenger works on computers. Again.

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Fuel Prices & Computer Pricing

Fuel prices have been going up since the war in the gulf, and while most people notice it at the pump, there’s a wider affect. For some it is in the cost of your laptop and computer repairs here in Christchurch & Canterbury. Some are increasing their call out charges - not us! Read on!

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Computer Help Internet Provider

Exciting News: We got fed up!

Lastly, around 6 months ago, on the back of many of our business customers frustrations with the big Telco’s levels of service, and difficulties we were having when dealing with them to resolve Internet, VoIP and fixed wireless issues, we decided to take the bull by the horns and become an Internet Service Provider!

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