10 Great WhatsApp tips and features that you should know!

WhatsApp – we all use it these days and it has become a really convenient and cheap way to communicate with friends, family and businesses. The question is, are you using it to it’s full potential? Here are 10 great WhatsApp tips and features that you should know and may not be familiar with –… Read More »

Why having the RIGHT technology is so important when managing your photos

Having trouble with how to sort and organise your photos? Sarah and Bo from Sort Your Photos (a sister company of Tekkie Help) share with us why having the RIGHT technology is so important when managing your photos – it really is the key to any successful photo management strategy and vital you consider your… Read More »

Dealing with screenshots – how to clear the clutter

Now I wouldn’t be a psychic to predict that your phone’s photo collection is riddled with heaps of screenshots – receipts, text correspondence, useful information, recipes, Facebook recommendations etc. The issue is dealing with screenshots so you can minimise the clutter PLUS make them easier to refer back to when needed. Here are our top… Read More »

How to Watch the World Cup in Singapore

We are about to enter World Cup fever! We have been inundated with calls from people wanting us to set them up to watch all the games from the comfort of their own homes. Yes, you can watch the matches at many local pubs, sports bars, public spaces and even McDonalds restaurants but since many… Read More »

Why Regular Computer Maintenance is So Important

When was the last time you cleaned out the fans of your computer, ran a scan for viruses and malware or checked the condition of your hard drive? The best thing you can ever do for your computer is to give it some regular “TLC” – Tender Loving Care. Don’t we all?! Your devices are… Read More »

Secure, Eco-friendly & Charitable Hardware Disposal

Disposing of unused computers and hardware can be a challenge, especially if you are concerned about the environment and the security of your data. Don’t let your data fall into the wrong hands Great caution needs to be exercised when throwing away (or selling on Carousell/ Facebook) unwanted computers as any data saved onto the… Read More »

Tips On Buying a New Mac (or do you even need one?)

If you’re in the market for a new computer, check out our tips on buying a new Mac in the video below. But first, do consider if a new Mac is really what is needed… Many people feel that it is time to send their computer to “Computer Heaven” is when they become slow. A… Read More »

Need to work from home? How to get your IT set up and running

As the Corona Virus outbreak grows, more and more people are being asked to work from home in order to minimize the spread. If your employer has enforced home working or split shifts, you may feel lost navigating remote work and struggle to be productive due to the limitations of your technology. In these challenging… Read More »

How to watch BBCiPlayer and US Netflix in Singapore

One of the common things people miss living in a foreign country is access to their favourite TV shows from back home. Content Providers such as BBCiPlayer, US Neflix, ITVPlayer, Hulu, HBO etc block streaming video abroad due to digital rights restrictions. So how can you watch BBCiPlayer in Singapore? There are ways to work… Read More »

Tekkie Help – How it all started

Bo and Sarah chatted with Angela Manners, from Vanilla Beige, to share the story of how Tekkie Help began: I have a husband, The Vegetarian, who is quite a technical person. Ever since I’ve known him, he’s been tinkering with this device or pulling apart that computer. Every tech issue in our house has been fixed by him.… Read More »