Category: Tips & Tricks
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How to block pop-ups in UC Browser
Earlier we treated how to block pop-ups in Chrome, and here, for UC Browser, you will find out how to block annoying pop-ups that tend to take over the entire screen, especially on mobile. Unlike for Google Chrome, UC Browser does not have a standalone setting for blocking pop-ups. Instead, its ad-block function takes care…
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How to block pop-ups in Google Chrome
Pop-ups can be really annoying while browsing, especially on mobile as opposed to desktop. They often take over the whole screen and it’s not exactly convenient swiping them away with your fingers unlike on a PC with a mouse. Most browsers like Google Chrome, Opera, UC Browser, and Firefox, offer a built-in pop-up blocker, which…
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Tips to boost your android phone battery life
Many Android phone users would be happy to make it through a single day hoping that a nightly recharge is sufficient. Sadly, sometimes this is not the case, as Android phones battery life would not guarantee that. A number of factors have conspired to reduce gadget endurance over the past several years. Today’s Android phones…
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How you can secure your android phone with Android Device Manager security
Do you that Android Device Manager, on your android phone, though not a foolproof panacea for lost or stolen phones, is a device manager security feature that can save your phone from being stolen or intruded on? Do you know Android Device Manager is a useful tool kit that takes very little time and effort…
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11 Android security tips you need to know
Android devices are getting safer all the time, but they still have a long way to go before they catch up to the standards of Apple’s iOS. That’s because while Apple assumes responsibility for iOS device security, Google farms out much of that responsibility to device makers, wireless carriers and, well, you. And if you…
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What to do if your phone is lost or stolen
You might not think your phone will get lost or stolen, but it can happen to anyone. Though you might face that feeling of emptiness when you can’t text or take selfies, you can avoid a total disaster if you prepare properly and don’t panic when a phone goes missing. Here’s what to do when…
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How to stop WhatsApp from downloading, saving photos, videos automatically
WhatsApp is used by over a 1.2 billion people worldwide. It is probably one of the first apps anyone in Nigeria downloads when they get a new smartphone as it has become the default means of texting in the country. However, it can become an annoyance too when it downloads all media files automatically sent…
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7 things that shorten the lifespan of your PC
Computers like other devices have a short lifespan. When computers get noisier, slow down, and show error messages, its signs that something is wrong. This problem occurs when certain things happen to your computer. Here are 7 things to avoid if you want your computer to last longer. Power Surges Power surges may be as…
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7 easy tips to make your iPhone videos look pro
When Steve Jobs famously announced the original iPhone in 2007 he described the device as an “iPod, a phone and an internet communicator.” For all its revolutionary design and features, the original iPhone had a camera but didn’t shoot video. Ten years later, the iPhone has evolved into the primary photo and video camera for…