Hi Everyone!

From now until 19th December, every computer repair completed will go into the draw to win a $ 200 Christmas Hamper - including a spectacular handcrafted boutique ham!

If your computer is giving you trouble, or you’re considering upgrading to a new one, now’s the perfect time to buy. So whether you need your laptop repair, a broken screen replaced, a virus removed or help with some pesky computer scammers - or even with a new laptop computer please give us a call and we’ll get you sorted.

Our Christmas hours:

Closing Weds Dec 24th at 5pm and opening again Monday Dec 29^th at 830am

Closing 31^st Dec at 5pm and Opening Jan 5^th at 830am

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Oh Dear, Windows 11

Microsoft is a Tad Messy

You know how you expect your PC to just work - click Start, open a folder, browse, shut down, rinse and repeat? Well, turns out that with Windows 11 lately … not all those basic things are working as smoothly as we’d hope. In fact, the tech people and engineers at Microsoft have admitted that many of Windows 11’s core bits are broken.

A Windows update is Destroying SSDs!

If your laptop or computer  has suddenly started misbehaving after recent Windows updates, you’re not alone. A batch of August/September Windows updates has sparked issues ranging from failed “Reset this PC” recoveries to storage/SSD weirdness on some machines. Microsoft has acknowledged problems with recovery tools on certain Windows 10 and Windows 11 versions, and there are widespread reports of storage glitches under heavy load. Here's what to do!

Windows 10: One More Year of Safety

The Step-by-Step Guide to the Extended Security Updates program

If you’re still on Windows 10, normal support ends on 14 Oct 2025. Microsoft now offers Extended Security Updates (ESU) to keep security patches coming until 13 Oct 2026 on eligible PCs. But how do you get this update? And is it free? 

Two Fresh Laptop Donations:

Napish Aotearoa & Revolution Church

Our Community Help Project (CHP) is all about putting good tech back to work for good people. This week, we were stoked to donate one refurbished laptop each to two local groups doing real, on-the-ground mahi:

The Greener the Geekier

How Computer Help NZ is Repairing Laptops and the Planet

At Computer Help NZ, we’re not just wizards at laptop repairs and computer troubleshooting—we’re on a mission to make your technology greener, cleaner, and a whole lot leaner for the planet.

Laptop Purchase Guide 2025

Buying a laptop in 2025 can feel overwhelming. The technology market moves fast, with new models, brands, and specifications hitting the shelves every year. Whether you’re buying for work, study, or home use, it can be hard to know which one is actually worth your money. That’s why we’ve updated our original 2021 guide with fresh insights to help you navigate your next laptop purchase with confidence.