Category: Tips & Tricks
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How to upgrade to Windows 10 for free as Microsoft ends support for Windows 7
If you have managed to ignore and forget the full-screen nag screens in Windows 7, support for your operating system will soon end, with Microsoft looking to herd the masses over to Windows 10. The last day for Windows 7 is January 14, 2020, and after that, the beloved OS goes into retirement, though fortunately…
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How to tweak your phone to get more battery life on New Year’s eve
On Tuesday, being New Year’s eve, activities on smartphones will skyrocket as smartphone users will cling to their devices and various social media platforms to make a statement to mark passover into 2020 on December 31st night. With the amount of usage smartphones will receive, many users may go out of battery life, even when…
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One tech trick that could save your life
What would happen in an emergency and you are unconscious, but first responders could not get necessary information to administer first aid, or even reach your loved ones on your behalf to save your life? It spells disaster, but as we will be quick to say, God forbid! There is one tech trick that could…
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How to know when someone unfollows you on Instagram
Instagram is one of the most popular social networks in the world. While there’s a lot to like about the social network, it still lacks certain features that some people would like to use. One of these is the ability to track who unfollowed your account. There is no easy way to find out who’s…
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Hidden way to speed up your Android smartphone
Whether you’ve got an ageing Android smartphone, a shiny new top-tier flagship or anything else in-between, there’s a very simple way to give your device a speed boost that’s immediately noticeable. Buried deep within your phone’s settings menu is the option to reduce device animations, that’ll make every app you open and button you press…
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Why it matters to update your Android smartphone plus how to
Software updates are critical for every Android smartphone, and a common question that many people ask is how to update Android. There is no singular answer to that question as the exact steps vary by manufacturer, Android version, and sometimes even from one device to another even if both were made by the same company.…
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How to setup one WhatsApp key privacy feature
WhatsApp regularly brings new and useful features for its Android and iPhone chat apps, and one of the recently added features on Android is the ability to add a fingerprint lock to WhatsApp Messenger. The fingerprint lock feature on WhatsApp means that you can’t access WhatsApp chats without unlocking the app via a fingerprint saved…
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How to restore deleted WhatsApp chats
Have you ever accidentally deleted WhatsApp chats and regretted it immediately? Wondering if there is a way to get it back? Worry not, we’re here to help. We’ll share a way to restore deleted WhatsApp chats and one method to bring back WhatsApp chats overwritten by an iCloud or Google Drive backup. If you have…
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Avoid being blocked by NCC: How to confirm SIM card registration status
The Minister of Communications, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami recently directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to block over 9 million improperly registered SIM cards in circulation in the country, until the users present themselves. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports Pantami gave the directive as the Nigerian government battles to clamp down on illegal SIM cards used…
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How to activate WhatsApp new privacy settings
WhatsApp has rolled out new privacy settings for Groups in order to help prevent spam group invites that is a pain for so many users. The new privacy settings for WhatsApp groups invites is meant to help users choose who can add them to groups. The new privacy settings that can be accessed by going…