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1709 days ago

Pesky Viruses + 1 very common anti virus product that slows down your computer

Evan from Farm Cove

Viruses and keylogger can really be troublesome with a lot you don't even know that they are on your computer but they use you computer as part of a large system of computers to harm other people or business. They do this by requesting a page or resource so many times that it brings the server… View moreViruses and keylogger can really be troublesome with a lot you don't even know that they are on your computer but they use you computer as part of a large system of computers to harm other people or business. They do this by requesting a page or resource so many times that it brings the server or website down. If it doesn't bring it down completely it can make it extremely slow for other people to use. To the point of being unusable for those that really need to use it. This type of event is called a denial of service attack and it can lose the victim a lot of business sometimes even making them go under completely.

If you have the following anti virus I would recommend switching as these aren't very good as they let a lot of virus past in my experience:
Norton, Mccaffrey and none :(
Norton I find especially bad because it automatically charges anywhere from $100 to $150 per year to customers who pay for it automatically online. They appear to raise the price of it the longer you are with them it looks like to me. As well its the most heavy use of your computer resources slowing down your computer especially the boot up time by much much more than anything else I recommend used. These are also ones customers who come in with the most virus have.

What I recommend which are in the price bracket of $40 to $80 (not paid by them just what I notice works right now in my 7 years of doing this). Some of them also have parental controls built in.
For more flexibility:
Avast; has a free version which for anyone who just needs something and isn't doing internet banking and/or credit card shopping on their computer. If you are banking/shopping on your computer I would recommend the paid version for peace of mind.

Trend Micro: Paid/free month trial. A decent solution haven't used this one greatly but it works.

Bitdefender: Paid/Free version. I wouldn't 100% recommend the free version of the product but the paid version looks to be just fine:

Eset Nod32: Paid/free month trial. more expensive than the others, does about the same as them

For the need for highly secured environments.
Kaspersky: Paid and Free versions. I have seen nothing get by it by it can need changes to it that can be a little complicated because it can very strict and block sites that maybe perfectly fine just not up to date in their certificates and it doesn't like some email servers which it just need a setting toggled.

In conclusion viruses can make anyone's day bad. Contact me and let's have a chat about the solution that would work best for you and don't let it be you, keep them pests out.
Give me a call or send me a line.
Evan 0226242172
EvanITguy@gmail.com

1710 days ago

GARAGE SALE, HOWE STREET, HOWICK, SUNDAY 1 DEC

Rebecca from Howick

Hello :)

We are having a garage sale this Sunday Dec 1st, starting at 8:00am. We will open our gate at 8:00am.

33 Howe street, Howick.

Thank you.

1709 days ago

GARAGE SALE - SUNDAY 1st DEC, 8am start

Rebecca from Howick

Hello :)

We are having a garage sale this Sunday. 8am start.

33 Howe street, Howick, gates will open at 8:00am.

I will post some pics later

C
1709 days ago

HUGE GARAGE SALE TODAY 7-11.30 65 OLIVER Road

Christina from Eastern Beach

HUGE GARAGE SALE on Saturday 30 November.

65 Oliver Road, Eastern Beach.
Time: 7am to 11.30am.

Lots of 50c to $3 items plus bigger items. Also fill a bag options. Come grab a bargain. We have bric-a-bac, household items, clothes, some furniture, books, art, jewellery and much more. Please bring… View more
HUGE GARAGE SALE on Saturday 30 November.

65 Oliver Road, Eastern Beach.
Time: 7am to 11.30am.

Lots of 50c to $3 items plus bigger items. Also fill a bag options. Come grab a bargain. We have bric-a-bac, household items, clothes, some furniture, books, art, jewellery and much more. Please bring your own bag.

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1709 days ago

Display Shelf - Wall Shelf - Decor Shelf

Mehboob from Bucklands Beach

Display Shelf Unit in Very Good Condition - Bought it a 2 years ago from Furniture Now for $399.
Solid wood. Very good condition
Height : 179 x Width : 100

Price: $149

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1709 days ago

Recipe: Paris Brest

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

It's time for a delicious Friday Recipe! This recipe makes two small or one large to serve 4 to 6 people. To learn how to make choux pastry, click here.

Ingredients -
Strawberry or cherry cream
2 Tbsp Icing sugar, up to 4 Tbsp
7 Strawberries, or 100g cherries
250 ml Fresh cream, or … View more
It's time for a delicious Friday Recipe! This recipe makes two small or one large to serve 4 to 6 people. To learn how to make choux pastry, click here.

Ingredients -
Strawberry or cherry cream
2 Tbsp Icing sugar, up to 4 Tbsp
7 Strawberries, or 100g cherries
250 ml Fresh cream, or mascarpone
2 Tbsp Berry fruit coulis, see recipe below

Berry fruit coulis
100 g Caster sugar
150 g Frozen berries
100 ml Water

Read the recipe directions and more on the link below!

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1710 days ago

Friday funny.

NumberWorks'nWords Howick & Pakuranga

Because pencils confused him. 2B or not 2B?⁠

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1710 days ago

A project to transform your home

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

Bring your home to life with a hanging plant holder.

It’s a gorgeous way to display your indoor plants.
Use your favourite Resene colours to complement the rest of your home. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick … View more
Bring your home to life with a hanging plant holder.

It’s a gorgeous way to display your indoor plants.
Use your favourite Resene colours to complement the rest of your home. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1710 days ago

Have you nominated your community?

Resene

Time is running out to enter your nomination! With just over a week to go, don't miss out on the chance to win enough Resene paint and accessories to colourfully transformed your community.

We've had dozens of entries into the Resene Colour Your Community competition - you can … View more
Time is running out to enter your nomination! With just over a week to go, don't miss out on the chance to win enough Resene paint and accessories to colourfully transformed your community.

We've had dozens of entries into the Resene Colour Your Community competition - you can check them out here.

Now's your final chance to paint a new mural for your community hall, clean up graffiti or refresh your local playground's paint job.
Enter now!

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1710 days ago

Become an early childhood teacher

Ministry Of Education

Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for children and young people, with lessons that can seem small, but are significant in terms of their impact.

These are lessons about important life skills such as confidence, identity, respect and persistence.

Become a teacherView more
Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for children and young people, with lessons that can seem small, but are significant in terms of their impact.

These are lessons about important life skills such as confidence, identity, respect and persistence.

Become a teacher and take your place alongside our children and young people. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their lives; to strengthen communities and build a better future for our next generations.
Learn more

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1711 days ago

Roasting pot

Natalie from Botany Downs

Roasting dish

Negotiable

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1711 days ago

Overcoming Obstacles

Graeme Dingle Foundation

🏆 We want every child to know: What they have inside is greater than any obstacle!

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1711 days ago

It matters where you study

MIT

MIT degree graduates earn more*.

Come join us, where the best makers are made.
Apply now

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