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We use our smartphones for many things in our professional and private lives. Therefore, we should try to ensure they last as long as possible. Many take precautions like installing anti-virus software and closing background apps, but are these steps really necessary? Here are five things you’re doing wrong with your Android device. 1. Using task killers or manually closing applications Many of us use task killers or close applications manually from the recent apps menu. But without realizing it that could be harming the performance of our device. When we first open an app, part of its data is becomes stored in the RAM. This means that when you open the app a second time, it will load faster because of the existence of this previously cached data. If you remove the app from the recent apps menu, or delete the cache, the data stored in the RAM is lost also. If you then wish to reopen it you have to start this process again. Only close applications if yo...

IT LOOKS like a cross between an oversized train and a transformer. But this is actually an elevated bus and China hopes it holds the answer to its crazy traffic jams. The Transit Elevated Bus (TEB) would see passengers ride above the traffic below with stops placed along the route in a similar system to the subway — except apparently cheaper. A scale model of the bus was unveiled just days ago at the 19th China Beijing International High- Tech Expo, and it certainly attracted some attention.

Hackers have increased their rampage these days and are causing people many worries. But you can be safe by following these tips. One normally starts thinking about security only when it gets compromised. But the services you normally use put in a lot of effort to keep you and your data secure. Here’s a quick rundown of the steps you need to follow to secure your online presence. 1. Whatsapp WhatsApp already uses end-to-end encryption to secure your chats — no one, not even WhatsApp staff members can read your chats if encryption is on (which it is by default). But a common scenario is losing your phone. Before you realise the loss, a thief will have full access to your WhatsApp account which may include photosvideos, personal information and messages. The thief may also impersonate you to extract money from your contacts. To prevent this, lock WhatsApp with a PIN — you will need third-party apps to do this. In case of theft of phone with a...

Telecommunications giant, Globacom says its subscribers nationwide can start to enjoy 3GB of data for just N500 during weekends. This is coming as the firm unveils a new data tariff called TGIF. According to a statement released from its headquarters in Lagos and made available to the media, “This unbeatable offer will be available to Glo customers from 12:01 am every Saturday morning to Sunday evening at 11:59pm. The company explained that subscribers should select ‘Buy Data’ on the menu and then pick ‘Night and Weekend Plan’ which is number 7 on the next menu page. Globacom stated that when the menu opens to the ‘Night and Weekend plans’, subscribers should pick option 2 on the last menu which reads “N500 = 3GB for Sat and Sun. “This is simply designed to meet the expectations of subscribers who download and upload a lot of content during weekends. We have observed that subscribers have the time to do he...

Most customers feel comfortable using their debit cards to withdraw money from the Automated Teller Machine. Some have gone the extra steps of using it to pay for goods and services at the Point of Sale machine. However, the plastic can do a lot for customers and totally transform their transaction life if they are careful and versatile with its usage A report by www.rediff.com gives more tips on how the debit card can serve the owner. 1. View account balances With your card, you can visit the ATM, insert the card, and punch in your Personal Identification Number. Select view account balance to know your balance. 2. Get mini statements Mini statements are the shortened version of what your bank sends to you after every three months. That is your bank account statement. The bank can also provide you with a printed passbook detailing all the transactions you have done in a particular month. But if you hate going to your bank because of the long queues and pe...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says inactive lines in the country’s telecommunications industry have increased from 65,186,763 in May to 67,331,498 in June 2016. This is contained in the “Monthly Subscriber Data’’ report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday. The report indicated that there was an additional 2,144,735 inactive numbers within the period, making the unused lines to increase to 67,331,498 in June. It showed that of the 217,150,404 connected lines, only 149,818,906 numbers were active. The report stated that of the 67,331,498 inactive numbers, the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) networks had a share of 63,934,119. “The Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA mobile) operators had a share of 3,210,489; while the Fixed Wired/Wireless networks had a total of 182,662 unused telecommunications lines. “Moreso of the 149,818,906 active lines, the GSM networks had 149,179,083 numbers, adding a total of 990,040 ...

Facebook on Friday took direct aim at video-loving adolescents, and Snapchat, with the release of a new iPhone app that allows teens to watch clips about the lives of their classmates. The app, called Lifestage, was released with no fanfare, and is available for anyone to download on iPhone, although seeing profiles of other users is reserved for those 21 years of age or younger. The social network allows users to make video clips to describe likes, peeves, dance styles, and other aspects of their character. Those clips are woven together to serve as public profiles that can be viewed by other Lifestage members, provided they are young enough. A tool in the app lets users block and report older folks. “Lifestage makes it easy and fun to share a visual profile of who you are with your school network,” the app’s iTunes store description says. Once enough students at any given school are on the app, it becomes “unlocked.” “Once your school is unlo...

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1.    Using a light application of petroleum jelly will make light-medium scratches disappear. 2.  Applying a paste from baking soda and water onto the screen will work as well. 3.   Vegetable oil will also make scratches disappear. However, you have to be careful not to apply too much of this.

Apple places a lot of restrictions on iTunes. You can only associate 10 devices with your iTunes account, including just five computers. When the space is taken by the 10 devices, it means you will have to remove some of them in order to add a new one. Here are how to remove devices: Remove a computer It’s simple to remove a computer from your account – as long as you still have access to the computer in question. On the computer you want to remove: 1. Launch iTunes and click ‘Store’ in the menu. 2. Select ‘Deauthorise this computer’. You’ll need to enter your Apple ID and password. If the computer died or you’ve given it away, your only option is to deauthorise all computers. When you go this route, you’ll have to re-authorise the computers you still use. You can only use this nuclear option once a year, so it’s better to deauthorise individual machines when you can. To do that, follow these steps: 1. Launch iTunes and click your name. Select ‘Account Info’ from the dr...

The lights on the Internet router or cable modem aren’t just there for show. According to www.cnet.com , they convey information about the status of your Internet connection. Here’s how you can use them to troubleshoot problems. Many users may have noticed that their router and modem have many constantly blinking lights on them but they may not know the purpose of the lights. When there is a loss of Internet connection, these lights can be used to re-establish connection. Here are a few tips to do this: On a router Most routers have a single light dedicated solely to the status of the Internet connection. This light is often labelled as Internet, WAN, or marked with a symbol of globe or a satellite flying around a globe. In most cases, this light needs to be lit solid (white, green or amber) or flashing to show that Internet activity is happening. But if it’s off or red in colour, then it’s time to check to make sure that the network cable that connects the router’s WAN (Inte...

When buying a car, we must keep in mind that choosing car insurance is a paramount importance. Depending on coverage, these insurances ensure that you no need to worry about the theft or damage to your car. However, we must have to make clear many aspects of these; hence, we bring you the 6 tips when hiring car insurance. CREATE YOUR OWN PACKAGE There are many insurance companies offering car insurance packages, and help us create a personal one. Although it may have a higher cost, this may be better because you own it no matter what happens. CHECK THE POLICY It is important to analyze everything that mentions about our insurance policy, thus, this will reduce the possibility of misunderstanding. That the policy is something many people skip reading. We should ask any question directly to the customer service department of the insurer or broker with whom we hire insurance. CHECK THAT THE CONTRACT MATCHES THE POLICY On hiring our auto insurance, we have a copy of the contr...

When it comes to updates, Windows 10 can be quite annoying, suddenly deciding to restart the PC while you're in the middle of a movie, playing a game or working, with total disregard for your activities. Being totally honest, I've even seen live streams and TV getting interrupted by the installation of Windows updates. Fortunately, there's a pretty easy way to prevent the Update service from restarting your computer at an inopportune time. Here's how to do that: Windows 10 has always allowed users to control restart times, but the solution that we were offered wasn't optimal. Fortunately, Microsoft's engineers took note of this issue and, as a result, the Anniversary Update comes with a new feature called "Active Hours", which makes it very easy for you to instruct the operating system when not to restart your computer. Basically, all you've got to do is to select the time frame when you're actively using your PC and Windows 10 will only...

The rumors circulating weeks ago concerning Nokia’s plan of releasing two flagship Android smartphones have finally been confirmed. Nokia executive Mike Wang, president of the joint management team in China has confirmed that not just two, but three or four new Nokia-branded Android devices will be launched in the fourth quarter of 2016. According to The Paper, Mike mentioned that both smartphones and tablets running Android are to be released by the company. Prior to this new information, some rumors suggested that the two purported smartphones will sport AMOLED display panels with QuadHD resolution. The devices are allegedly water resistant with IP68 certification and they will run on Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. It is also said that Snapdragon 820 quad-core processor will power the smartphones. The smaller version will have a 5.2-inch screen, while a 5.5-inch screen should be expected for the bigger model. Although the company might make announcements during fo...

With this post, You don't need to have your Own PC before you can Unlock Modem. Steps to Get Your Modem Unlocked Online Get your Modem and Look at the Back to Locate its IMEI Number, Usually Start with 35 e.g  352379420752120,  Just Write down the Number and the Maker of the Modem e.g Huawei or ZTE. Click on any of this Link: for  Huawei Modem  |  For  ZTE Modem   Then you will see a Space for  IMEI , Enter the Number at the Back of your Modem and then click on the Calculator Button. Your code will be Provided to You e.g Unlock: 37661250 or NCK = 37663240 Now The Next Steps To Take! The Generating of the Code is always the Hardest Part of Modem Unlocking, What you have to do next is to Remove the SIM Card in your Modem and Insert another SIM Card that is different from the Network of the Modem e.g If the Modem is an MTN F@stlink Modem, You will have to Insert an AIRTEL Sim or GLO into the Modem and Plug it to your PC. Just wait, A ...

You can now borrow Megabyte MB from mtn whenever you need to browse and don't have mb (megabyte) on your Phone. This new product according to them allows you request for megabyte from the network on credit, when you have run out of MB and pay later. The service is available to prepaid customers that have between  0-12 Naira  on their account balance, and meet an unspecified including tenure on the network, and recharge frequency. To borrow data, follow the simple steps below: Dial  *606# Use the display menu to check if you are eligible. Mind you, this services attract charge of what you are requesting for. If you have any problem regarding this, kindly drop your comment.

Those of you who have succumbed to installing Windows 10 on your PCs may have noticed that it doesn’t always perform in a speedily manner. Luckily, there are many ways that can help you to speed up your system’s performance. Here are five things you can do in order to make Windows 10 work that little bit faster for you. 1. Eliminate startup programs that are not needed Now this is one of the oldest tricks in the book, and most of you will already be aware that having programs automatically startup when you turn on your computer can cause your system’s booting time to become agonizingly long. If you want to find out which applications are automatically starting up when you turn on your computer, simply press Ctrl + Shift + Esc as your system is starting up. You can click Start to view which programs are currently initiating. Did you know all of these programs were running? If you feel like certain programs are starting up unnecessarily, simply right-click to deactivate them...

The team of researchers was led by Iowa State University mechanical engineering professor Reza Montazami. Measuring 5mm in length, the lithium-ion battery has a thickness of 1mm, delivers 2.5 volts with a width of 6mm. It has the capacity to power a desktop calculator for 15 minutes. As stated by a published journal, the battery is made up of an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte separator surrounded by two layers of polyvinyl alcohol-based polymer. Their journal explains further: Unlike conventional electronics that are designed to last for extensive periods of time, a key and unique attribute of transient electronics is to operate over a typically short and well-defined period, and undergo fast and, ideally, complete self-deconstruction and vanish when transiency is triggered. Placing the battery in water for 30 minutes leads to the swelling of the battery’s polymer casing. The electrodes break apart, and dissolve within 30 minutes. Nanoparticles remain, but later disper...

Windows 8 was a massive departure from the operating system we all knew and loved, but Windows 10 takes the best parts of Windows 8, and merges them elegantly with the best parts of Windows 7 to create Microsofts’ most loved OS to date. With the introduction of Cortana, your new voice assistant, and with the brand-new web browser, Edge, Windows has never been a stronger platform! Enjoy the book. Download

Two Security researchers from Secureworks, Joe Stewart and James Bettke, recently discovered a Nigerian scam ring. They were eventually caught in their own web after several years of operation. The ringleader unknowingly infected his computer with the same malware that they want unsuspecting victims to download. This vulnerability made it possible for the researchers to monitor the ringleader for several months. Information concerning his contacts, tools, messages, his victims and the amount of money transferred were revealed, according to Bettke’s account. A more refined version of the Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam was employed by the criminals. It is also known as wire-wire which involves picking random email addresses from public sources and attacking them with malware so that they are easily accessible. After the attack, if a victim orders for anything through email, the group hijacks it and altered details are sent to the victim. The group consists o...