No doubt, Wi-Fi , that wireless standard you use to connect wirelessly to the internet in the office or at a coffee shop, has had unprecedented success and adoption on portable devices especially on laptops and more recently smartphones. Wi-Fi is an IEEE 802.11 standard that operates in the 2.4GHz unlicensed frequency spectrum. This means that if you for instance run a home wireless hotspot using a wireless router, don’t have to pay for this frequency spectrum or ask for permission from a regulatory body....

Credit card fraud is on the rise worldwide and so are the different types of credit card scams. Internet has made Credit card fraud easier and the scammers are getting smarter and use all sorts of tricks. These range from phony phone calls and emails to credit card skimmers and Wi-Fi hot spots to obtain your personal information. What are the common tricks these scammers use? The credit card fraud stars can take advantage of an upgrade in a particular bank....

Backing up for many is associated with the cloud. However, due to the high level of hacking and also the possibility of Internet failure in case you need to urgently access your data makes cloud backup a little tricky. That’s where an external USB hard drive comes in. On top of that, it even offers a great way to expand your storage for lower-end laptops and portable devices. There are so many USB hard drives out there though, how do you know which ones to buy?...

Are you stuck trying to cancel your Showmax subscription? Then this post is for you. This is a step-by-step guide on how to stop the video streaming platform, Showmax, from automatically resubscribing you to the service on the next billing cycle. Please note that you must cancel your subscription on or before the next monthly billing date. Otherwise, monthly fees would be deducted by Showmax as agreed. Follow the guide below to cancel your Showmax subscription on both web and mobile....

If you’re a Chromebook user, you may want to know how to connect an Android phone to a Chromebook and connect your Android phone to the Chromebook. Phone Hub allows you to connect your Android phone and Chromebook all at once. It also gives you access on both devices so that when you take photos, for example. This is especially useful if you are using both devices on the same day or want to switch between multiple devices without losing any data or not having access to your Chrome Android apps....

Facebook is continuously integrating all of its platforms . As a result, for Instagram and Facebook, it is much easier for users to cross-manage content and marketing on both platforms. But to do this successfully, you’d have to link your Facebook page and Instagram business account. As a business owner, digital marketer, or creator, you should definitely connect your Facebook page to Instagram so it harmonizes your activities. And you shouldn’t even worry about individually tracking these activities, as Facebook reports segregate them....

Globally, today there is no shortage of platforms to help you send and receive money across borders. Western Union , Moneygram , and XOOM are just a few names that come to mind when we talk of global money transfer.However, some of these platforms are not exactly tailored to work well in the African setup, and our unique challenges like lack of proper addresses and stuff. Eversend is a digital banking platform that aims to provide financial inclusion and empowerment for Africans....

Using Preview on a MacBook Change the format to JPEG. Rename the file and save. Click “Save” to complete the conversion. Using Paint in Windows Open Paint. This also comes pre-installed on your PC. Using a Web Converter This could take some time. Using Gimp on Windows, Mac or Linux This window may have many choices to settle on from. Click “JPEG.” Another dialog box will appear with options for your JPEG....

Usually, the process of texting new, random numbers on WhatsApp will require you to save the numbers as a contact first. Afterward, you’ll have to search for that contact in WhatsApp and send in a message. The WhatsApp Click-to-Chat link feature streamlines this process and makes things easier. With the Click-to-Chat feature, you can create a link for your WhatsApp number such that random people can send you a message without saving your number as a contact....

Is your physical Chromebook not working? You can use the on-screen keyboard to type text. This keyboard also comes in handy if your Chromebook is touchscreen and you want to type without using your physical keyboard. Also known as a virtual keyboard, the on-screen keyboard appears on your screen just like on a smartphone. The on-screen keyboard enables you to type using a touchscreen, mouse, trackpad or another input device. In this article, we shall look at how to work with the on-screen keyboard on a Chromebook....

Factory resetting your Wyze camera can be a necessary step when you’re troubleshooting an issue or wish to return the camera to its default state. Luckily resetting your Wyze camera to its factory state is very easy. It simply takes pressing a reset button located at the bottom of your camera. Both versions of Wyze cameras — Cam v1/v2/v3 or Pan v1/v2 — have this reset button. The reset button is labelled as SETUP at the base of the cameras....

Every WiFi router comes with its own firmware. This is a proprietary operating system installed by the manufacturer right from the factory. This is one of the reasons it’s incredibly difficult to manage and use routers compared to other devices such as smartphones for instance. Also these vendor router firmware lack in features, are rarely updated with new features and security patches. So, one option you have is to install an open source custom router firmware on your router....

It is quite easier than you think to tell your friends where you are without having to describe it yourself. As long as they have a smartphone, you can always send the exacts location to them. All that is needed, is for you to have an internet connection and either Whatsapp, Telegram or Google Maps. However, the beauty of this is that it is not static which means even when you’re on the move it’ll show your current location as it changes....

Nowadays, you will not need to go to a Stanbic Bank Branch to open a new account . This can now be done from anywhere you are and the only time you make a visit to the bank branch will be to receive your Visa Card. So how do you open a Stanbic bank account online? We discuss the steps in this article. Visit the Stanbic Bank website and scroll down to the place that has ‘Online Account Opening....

Today, with the prevalence of affordable home internet, we find ourselves streaming more and more content, no doubt aided by the abundance of smart devices in the market today from Smart TVs, Smart Speakers, and so on in our homes. Spotify commands the lion’s share in the music streaming segment and with the incorporation of podcasts to the platform, Spotify is making itself even more indispensable and a more robust and genuinely useful platform....

The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a foldable phone, the first from Tecno and its parent company, Transsion. The device debuted at MWC 2023 and has made headlines owing to its price, compared to other foldable devices. It features a 7.85 inches Foldable L TPO AMOLED Display with a resolution of 2000 x 2296 pixels and an 88.0% screen-to-body ratio . The phone also has a 6.42-inch LTPO AMOLED Cover Display with a resolution of 1080 x 2550 pixels....

Global money transfer is becoming relative with many individuals, especially those in the diaspora, who wish to send money back home. Among the numerous platforms that provide the transfer service is MoneyGram, which has a network of more than 357,000 agent locations across the world. With their same day service, your money can arrive in as soon as 10 minutes from the sender. For you to pick it up from the agent, follow these three simple steps....

Modern TVs come with a plethora of connections allowing you to hook up most of your devices and have them output their content on the big beautiful displays. Of course, there are far more elegant ways to connect to the said TVs wirelessly but sometimes, you need a physical connection. HDMI is a pretty mainstream connection method today and you might have a few of these devices connected to your device....

Google Assistant’s Scheduled Actions is one of my favorite features in my quest to build a smart home. This feature allows you to conveniently schedule commands in advance e.g. if you want to schedule lights on Google Assistant. To be honest, the Google Assistant isn’t known for being very bright in the lights department but it’s slowly getting there. Google Assistant has been able to switch smart lights on and off for some time now....

Fire TV Stick streaming devices and smart TVs are one of the most widely supported devices. The platform supports most popular streaming services such as Youtube, Netflix, Prime video, IMDB TV, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, Paramount+ and several others. Fire TV even has a built-in browser that you can use to browse and view web content of any content provider just in case they don’t have a native app. So why would you want to screen mirror your device to Fire TV?...