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Free FileMaker seminar comes to Wellington - 1st Nov

Fri, 19th Oct 2012
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Join FileMaker's free seminars in Wellington on Nov 1 for a chance to enhance your database skills with expert training. No prior experience needed.
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Tablets closing the gap on laptop market

Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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Tablets surge as they chase down laptops in sales, with forecasts predicting a nearly fourfold rise by 2016, GBI Research reports.
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Android App of The Week - MightyText

Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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MightyText, this week's top Android app, lets you text from your computer - ideal for work, or when your phone's battery dies.
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Once more unto the breach dear friends…HP tablet v2.0

Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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Beleaguered HP has announced its return to tablet computing with a Windows 8, Intel Atom- powered device it calls the ElitePad 900.
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Synnex draws winners for Intel SuperCar promo

Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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Synnex NZ revved up excitement, awarding partners a supercar experience for Intel-powered laptop purchases. Winners to drive 5 dream cars.
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BYOD: Understanding what our customers really want

Tue, 16th Oct 2012
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Breaking down what most (honest) corporate users want to do when they are at work in it's most simplest form, is to perform the tasks it takes to do their job.
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NZ Oil Services chooses Gen-i cloud

Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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An infrastructure-as-a-service solution from Gen-i has enabled NZ Oil Services to become more agile, efficient and competitive.
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Review: Microsoft Wedge Touch Mouse

Mon, 1st Oct 2012
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Microsoft's compact Wedge Touch Mouse dazzles with Bluetooth connectivity and BlueTrack tech, perfect for on-the-go users, despite its sensitivity.
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Tough tablet computing arrives in NZ

Mon, 24th Sep 2012
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The Panasonic Toughpad is set to revolutionise the face of tablet computing – and it is to arrive in New Zealand very shortly.
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Apple denies FBI device ID list

Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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Apple distances itself from a hacker group's claim of stealing 12m device identification numbers from an FBI laptop.
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Review: Imation Slim External DVD Recorder

Sat, 1st Sep 2012
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The Imation Slim External DVD Recorder: a sleek solution for those missing a built-in drive, blending style with functionality. #TechReview.
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Review: Samsung LED 8000 series Smart TV

Sat, 1st Sep 2012
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Samsung's LED 8000 series Smart TV dazzles with its ultra-thin design and stunning display but grapples with sensitive voice and gesture controls.
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Motorola trade secrets thief jailed in U.S.

Thu, 30th Aug 2012
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Judge issues four years prison for Chinese spy caught stealing millions of dollars in trade secrets from mobile phone company.
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Internet security: You're still the weakest link

Thu, 23rd Aug 2012
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Bad news for careless internet users: all the software in the world probably can't protect you if you don't use your head.
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Tablet computing and the imminent threat to the desktop operating system

Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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With the burgeoning craze around tablet computing, it is little wonder that Microsoft is getting in on the action, albeit awfully late in the game.
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Planned obsolescence and Apple's soldered-in RAM

Tue, 21st Aug 2012
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Apple's soldered-in RAM strategy fuels planned obsolescence, pushing consumers to newer models as upgradability fades, critics argue.
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Aerohive at forefront of digitising society

Tue, 7th Aug 2012
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Aerohive leads NZ in transforming classrooms digitally, making learning immersive with advanced wireless tech and support for Apple's Bonjour.
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Review: Rapoo 9060 Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Combo

Wed, 1st Aug 2012
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This wirless optical combo comes with a 5.6mm ultra-slim keyboard and mouse, connecting wirelessly through one nano-USB receiver.
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News: EPEAT again, fixes for 2012 MacBooks, 1024 pixel icons in the MAS, and more!

Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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The long and the short of is, Apple pulled all their products from the EPEAT product registry, then put them back after the public outcry.
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Bank Card Skimmer Jailed

Mon, 16th Jul 2012
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Polish fraudster jailed for bank card skimming attempt in New Zealand, sparking renewed calls for vigilance against offline scams.