WPA is the security standard that looks after you when you login to a wireless network. Currently at v2 (WPA2), but v3 looks very good.
New WiFi standard set to improve wireless security
scmagazineuk.com
The WiFi Alliance has announced that a new version of the WPA protocol, WPA3, will be released later this year.
Battery recall by HP.
HP recalls 50,000 consumer notebooks following "overheating" concerns
arnnet.com.au
HP is recalling about 50,000 consumer notebook batteries for free after receiving reports of "overheating, melting, or charring".
Kings Computers shared a link — at Kings Computers
Meltdown and Spectre Side-Channel Vulnerability Guidance | US-CERT
us-cert.gov
CPU hardware implementations are vulnerable to side-channel attacks referred to as Meltdown and Spectre.
The facts are still coming out about this one...
Intel flaw will slow most computers sold in the last 10 years
stuff.co.nz
Intel rocked by fault which means most computers won't run as fast as they used to.
It seems you have to be careful about speed claims from internet providers. They might just be telling a joke 🙁
Stuff Fibre warned over speed claim
nbr.co.nz
Managing director says it was all in good fun; regulator sees things differently.
Phone Repair
Kings Computers repairs smartphones. Initially focusing on screen repairs for iPhone 5 5C 5S 6 6-Plus 6S 6S-Plus models but will look at anything that you bring in for repair.
Call Kings Computers on 07 884 9590 or email to david@kingscomputers.co.nz
Facebook : www.facebook.com/KingsComputersNZ
Web : kingscomputers.co.nz
Providing Computer maintenance, upgrade and repair services. Pickup, Drop Off or Onsite in the greater Te Aroha and Tauranga Areas.
Some info on why SSD is better than HDD as the main drive on your computer.
A lot of money to lose to criminals
CERT NZ: Kiwis have lost $1.9m from cyber incidents since April
itbrief.co.nz
Cyber attackers have been successful in causing more than $1.9 million in losses for New Zealanders since April 2017 and $1.18 million was from Q3.
An interesting article about Vocus and its associated brands in NZ.
itbrief.co.nz
The Vocus Group is reportedly looking for $500 million for its NZ assets as it tries to decrease debt and steady the ship.
Brother
Brother Printers. At your side. Kings Computers is an Authorised Technical Service Provider for Brother Printers. We can look after your warranty needs under the 4-year Brother on-site warranty in Te Aroha, Matamata, Morrinsville and Thames areas. Call us on 07-884-9590 or call Brother direct on 0800 329 111 (T&C's apply please refer atyourside.co.nz/scenarios/customer-service-guaranteed/ and www.brother.co.nz/Public/Warranty/Warranty.aspx)
atyourside.co.nz
When you buy a Brother printer it also comes with outstanding service. Simply use our genuine inks or toners with your Brother printer, and we'll support you every step of the way with our unique 4-year onsite warranty commitment.
When things were very expensive, and you didn't get much by todays standards 🙂
Here is a reminder from Vodafone for those with one of the following emails :-
clear.net.nz
es.co.nz
ihug.co.nz
paradise.net.nz
pcconnect.co.nz
quik.co.nz
vodafone.co.nz
vodafone.net.nz
wave.co.nz
Just a reminder that Vodafone email is closing on 30 November 2017. If you’re using a Vodafone email address as a user name for Facebook or any other services make sure you set up auto forward. This means you get to keep receiving all your emails incl any password resets you may need in the future. Check your inbox for an email we’ve sent you – this has all the info you need, including a unique link to set up auto forward to a new email address of your choice. For more info head to vodafone.co.nz/email
Brother Printers
Brother is committed to recycling and to maintaining its carboNZero certification. As part of that process Kings Computers, a Brother Authorised Technical Service Provider, accepts any used Brother printer consumables and any old Brother printers for recycling at no charge. You can drop them off, or I can visit you to collect them.
www.facebook.com/KingsComputersNZ
kingscomputers.co.nz
Providing Computer maintenance, upgrade and repair services. Pickup, Drop Off or Onsite in the greater Te Aroha and Tauranga Areas.
I don't normally share ads, but here in rural Waikato Lightwire offer an amazing deal for internet access.
Get rural broadband that’s wireless, fast, reliable and affordable! Too good to be true? We don’t think so! At Lightwire, we don’t think you should suffer from poor broadband speeds just because you live at a rural address. Using world-class wireless technologies and hilltop sites, Lightwire delivers fast, reliable rural internet to thousands of homes and businesses across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Use our coverage tool to see if there’s a Lightwire site near you that can connect your property with great rural internet: www.lightwire.co.nz/rural-coverage-map/
This WiFi security issue affects all ISP's that issue WiFi router modems. (e.g. Spark, Vodafone, Slingshot, Callplus, etc).
www.newshub.co.nz/home/money/2017/10/security-vulnerability-putting-all-spark-customers-at-risk.html
Spark issues alert over major global Wi-Fi vulnerability
newshub.co.nz
They're warning of the threat imposed by a security vulnerability in Wi-Fi networks across the world.
Brother Printers
Brother is committed to recycling and to maintaining its carboNZero certification. As part of that process Kings Computers, a Brother Authorised Technical Service Provider, accepts any used Brother printer consumables and any old Brother printers for recycling at no charge. You can drop them off, or I can visit you to collect them.
www.facebook.com/KingsComputersNZ
kingscomputers.co.nz
Providing Computer maintenance, upgrade and repair services. Pickup, Drop Off or Onsite in the greater Te Aroha and Tauranga Areas.
Kings Computers shared New Zealand Police's Scam warning — at Kings Computers
WATCH OUT for overseas scams targeting NZ businesses. Police are warning the public to be wary of scams targeting New Zealand businesses, where scammers are using forged invoices to swindle local companies out of expensive electronic industrial equipment. Overseas scammers have been using false email addresses and targeting companies using domain names similar to well-known organisations such as Universities and DHBs This scam first came to light earlier this year and we are aware of it recently circulating around businesses again. Detective Sergeant Michael Cartwright says the scammers will send the forged invoices to businesses requesting various electronic and industrial equipment such as computers, phones, camera equipment and hard drives. The invoices request the companies to ship the goods to a NZ freight company who are then instructed by the scammers to forward the goods on to an overseas address. The company supplying the items is then left out of pocket when they bill the relevant organisation who have no knowledge of the order, with the goods having already been shipped overseas and unable to be recovered by the time the scam is discovered. Companies can avoid falling victim to the scammers by staying vigilant and looking out for suspicious signs. Poor English is a common identifying factor in the scam and the emails will often contain false phone numbers and email addresses. We encourage companies to check the legitimacy of any invoice and if they receive an invoice similar to those described, they should immediately contact the relevant organisation to check its legitimacy before sending any goods. We also encourage anyone who has been a victim of this scam or has received a suspicious email that matches this description to contact their local Police station.
Beware of fake invoices.
Beware of fake invoices being sent to your business. Con artists and thieves are using digital technology and emails to try to steal your money. the attached picture example is a spam email we received that looks like an invoice from MYOB/Xero online. They keep trying because it works and people fall for it still!!.. DO NOT click on the links. If you do not recognise the supplier. do not open the emails. whats the worst that can happen? They call you to do debt collection a few weeks later?
Phone Repair
Kings Computers repairs smartphones. Initially focusing on screen repairs for iPhone 5 5C 5S 6 6-Plus 6S 6S-Plus models but will look at anything that you bring in for repair.
Call Kings Computers on 07 884 9590 or email to david@kingscomputers.co.nz
Facebook : www.facebook.com/KingsComputersNZ
Web : kingscomputers.co.nz
Providing Computer maintenance, upgrade and repair services. Pickup, Drop Off or Onsite in the greater Te Aroha and Tauranga Areas.
This is a huge change.
Vodafone to ditch email after failing to beat technical problems
stuff.co.nz
Vodafone to close all its 200,000 to 250,000 email accounts at the end of November.
Some customers have been getting an email that says it came from Spark and tells them "Someone tried to access your Spark account from a different location than usual.". This is a Scam. Be careful with these and never click on the link in the email.
Another one to be careful about.
www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/warning-new-zealand-facebook-users-hit-malware-attack-which-s...
Warning: New Zealand Facebook users hit by new malware attack which steals your info
tvnz.co.nz
A new virus attack infects your computer through a message before stealing private information.
Good thing someone is keeping an eye on these companies that we get our internet from.
Four telcos warned about breaching Fair Trading Act by Commerce Commission
itbrief.co.nz
“The complexity and range of goods and services offered by the industry means consumers can be easily confused about product offerings."
Interesting review.
Gear Friday: Spark wireless broadband
nzherald.co.nz
It's not the cheapest service, but it's a convenient one.
Brother Printers. At your side. Kings Computers is now an Authorised Technical Service Provider for Brother Printers. We can look after your warranty needs under the 4-year Brother on-site warranty in Te Aroha, Matamata, Morrinsville and Thames areas. Call us on 07-884-9590 or call Brother direct on 0800 329 111 (T&C's apply please refer atyourside.co.nz/scenarios/customer-service-guaranteed/)
atyourside.co.nz
When you buy a Brother printer it also comes with outstanding service. Simply use our genuine inks or toners with your Brother printer, and we'll support you every step of the way with our unique 4-year onsite warranty commitment.
Not a good situation to be in.
Apple urges iPhone owners to update immediately
nzherald.co.nz
Apple is urging iPhone owners to update devices to fix a new security flaw.