As we head into the Christmas/End of Year holidays, Kings Computers will be closed from 21 December 2024 until 12 January 2025.![]()
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It's been a really busy year, and I'm looking forward to some rest time.![]()
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I thought I'd add a picture of what the place looks like. Eventually, I'll do something about getting better signage put up to make it easier to find.
As the number of scams keeps increasing, it becomes very important to know how to avoid them. The following linked site has lots of good advice and is part of the MBIE government department. They cover other items as well as computer security. www.facebook.com/ConsumerProtectionNZ
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Important Firmware Update On Selected Brother Mono Laser Printers Purchased From 1 December 2023. Follow the link for more information.![]()
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This is an important product notice in relation to recently purchased Brother mono laser printers that will help ensure you continue to get the best out of your printer. As you may be aware, Spark is changing the price for Xtra Email. Charging $5.95 per month or $9.95 per month. A reaction to this could be to move to a free email provider such as Google or Microsoft. ![]()
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At this stage, I'd like to make sure people know about a free service called Stepping UP which can help with creating a free email account. The Te Aroha Library is part of that program so can help with this. Call them on 884 7047 or email libraries@mpdc.govt.nz
Over the last few days, I've been pretending I have excellent eyesight as I work with screws that have 1mm of thread and a 2mm head. They use a P2 screwdriver bit. There are 12 of these in the laptop, each of which needs to be handled gently to avoid destruction or being lost beside a spec of dust. I need a desk microscope 🙂
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it's been deleted. Seniors might not be up to speed with webinars, but the subject is very important.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it's been deleted. You may have heard that Matamata-Piako District Council has arranged for some electronic waste (e-waste) recycling stations at the 3 transfer stations. This a huge step forward for e-waste as we now don't need to drive to Hamilton or Auckland. It isn't free, especially for batteries that are toxic and dangerous in a landfill.![]()
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More info later as I work out charges for common electronic items.![]()
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Congratulations to Matamata-Piako District Council for this work.
I was inspired by a release from local company AgPlus. A tip from a new lawn mower specialist was talking about how low-cost brands can be a false economy because when they break, replacement parts can't be found. The same thing happens in the computer industry. Prices are kept low by not providing spare parts, amongst other techniques. Thus, I tend to recommend laptop brands such as Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, etc and printers such as Brother, etc.![]()
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Note: I do warranty repairs on Brother printers, so I'm probably biased about that brand 🙂
Some great advice from NZ Police.![]()
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Don’t be a victim of an online scam this festive season
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This holiday season, New Zealand Police are encouraging people to be aware of online scams and fraud. Some printers are a pain to work on. Well, more the weight of the printer. A 40kg colour laser printer is difficult to move around, and impossible for my old body to lift by myself. It is now fixed and returned to its home near Walton. Mind you, it is much lighter than big office printers from Konica-Minolta, Ricoh, etc.
Kings Computers will be closing on 22nd December for the Christmas break and reopening on 8th January. I hope everyone gets some enjoyment over this traditional holiday period and comes back refreshed for a new year.
Not computer related, but I think it's still worth sharing.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it's been deleted. If you've ever wondered what is inside an inkjet printer cartridge. This is Big Clive cutting open an Epson cartridge and showing how complex they are inside.![]()
Ink cartridges are complex inside!
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Aside from making a huge mess, it took a surprisingly long time to reverse engineer this cartridge due to the clever way it forms ink and air channels that c... Today marks the 10th Birthday of Kings Computers. This is one of those important milestones where we wonder how those 10 years went so fast. While also expecting that the next 10 are just as quick 🙂 🥳
Just saw this at Brother. As I am a Brother TSP I thought I should pass this on.![]()
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Scam Alert | Unauthorised Service Providers
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If you're unsure if you are dealing with an authorised Brother staff member or service provider, get in touch with our team today.This content isn't available at the moment
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it's been deleted.“Mum I dropped my phone” SMS scam targeting New Zealanders | CERT NZ
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A campaign of fake text messages, pretending to be family members trying to contact their parent or relative, claiming their phone has been damaged and they need money for a replacement.This content isn't available at the moment
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it's been deleted. If in doubt, just delete it.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it's been deleted.Credit card scam text message campaign targets New Zealanders | CERT NZ
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A campaign of fake text messages, pretending to be from various companies, is targeting New Zealanders, with the goal of obtaining credit card details. Kings Computers will be closed from 12noon on 24th December 2022 and will reopen on 4th January 2023.![]()
Many thanks for all your business during the year, and we hope to see you all in 2023.
Just completed training on Konica Minolta A3 colour laser printers. Now I can service and repair Konica Minota models from the C227i through to the C650i. Earlier models can also be done subject to parts being available.
I was just talking to a customer about a variation of this where the friend/relative contacts you via Facebook messages. The problem is that it isn't a friend or relative at all, but just another scammer.![]()
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I recall years ago we were taught that paranoia wasn't a good thing. Nowadays it seems being paranoid is the only way to avoid scammers.
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