Mac running slow? Pop-ups? You might have Adware.

Mac running slow? Pop-ups? You might have Adware.

If your internet browser has slowed down, or you are seeing more adverts or pop-ups, it is possible that you have picked up some adware. Adware is often installed as an add-on into your web browser in the same way as a legitimate extension. Once installed however,...
Drone Selfies – Dronies

Drone Selfies – Dronies

Selfies have become a big thing in social media in the last few years. With smartphones it is so easy to take a quick picture of yourself doing something fun and share it with your friends Here in Queenstown, the bum-bag or fanny-pack has now been replaced by selfie...
New Zealand drone flight laws

New Zealand drone flight laws

On 01 August 2015 new drone laws came into effect Click here for the latest laws   In the near future we can expect to see hobby drones, courier UAVs, and GPS controlled research drones for everything from farming to surveying, and remote tourism. We can...
Drones are now available in-store and online

Drones are now available in-store and online

Mac Ops are proud to announce the introduction of the famous DJI and Parrot Drones to our growing store. With models ranging from the small, indoor, Parrot Mini-Drone Rolling Spider, to the stunning DJI Phantom Vision 2+ with a 14MP camera that is stabilised and...
Tips for extending battery life on your iPhone, iPad or Macbook

iPhone 5 and 5s: Tips for extending your battery life.

We’ve seen some complaints surfacing lately about the battery life of the iPhone 5(s), and how it may not be that great. While a bad battery can cause some significant issues (and can be easily replaced), the vast majority of problems can be fixed by addressing...

Extend your battery life

There was a great article on wired.com recently, detailing how you can get the best battery life from your laptop battery. Long story short: don’t leave it plugged into the wall socket, and when you recharge, charge it up to only around 80% ?! It sounded pretty...