Everything about the Samsung in-display fingerprint scanner is different and using ultrasonic tech is what makes it different. Prior to the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S10 series , there have been smartphones with in-display fingerprint scanners. However, this is the first time a smartphone features an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. This is because the ones before it are optical and not ultrasonic. Basically, it uses light to create a 2D image of your fingerprint....

We live in a society where privacy is undervalued and under assault almost daily. Some people eventually notice that their privacy is at risk and set out to educate themselves and learn about tools to help them protect it. If you’re unfamiliar with DuckDuckGo , they are an internet privacy company for everyone who’s had enough of hidden online tracking and wants to take back their privacy. For over a decade, they have built products, created new technology, and worked with policymakers to make online privacy simple and accessible for all....

The Google search engine – which is better known as Google search – is the biggest and the most used search engine we have around, and of course, it is powered by Google. The Google search engine is available in almost every country you can think of and is available in about 150 languages. Google gives its users in these countries the option to change the language settings in their Google search on desktop....

By default, the Netflix app on your PC stores all your downloaded movies in the same drive that the app is installed in. In most cases, that means all your downloaded programs will be stored in the main drive (C:). It is, however, possible to change Netflix’s storage location to an external drive. That is if you do not want to crowd the main drive with Netflix downloads or when you start running out of internal storage....

If you don’t already have a Bank Verification Number (BVN) in Nigeria, you will be unable to carry out any form of financial transaction online within Nigeria. BVN is a must-have for anybody who wants to access full financial services in Nigeria. BVN – a unique 11-digit number allocated to you upon biometric registration – is a security number used by banks and other financial institutions in Nigeria to identify individuals and banking details....

Smartwatches and smart bands are a pretty nifty addition to our smart lives, offering much-needed companions for our smartphones. I mean, instead of relying on your phone for all the notification functions, time-keeping, and fitness tracking options, why not use your Smartwatch for that? Well luckily, one of the key functions of smartwatches is to mirror your phone’s notifications so you see what has hit your phone, enabling you to decide whether it is worth your attention or not....

First, you should know that deleting your Amazon account will completely erase your purchase history from its website. You will lose access to all your Amazon accounts, including Audible.com and accounts on different country domains (like amazon.co.uk and amazon.de). Your Amazon account is shared across all Amazon’s services, so if you delete it, you’ll lose access to Kindle eBooks, Audible, digital music, Amazon apps, Prime videos, etc. You won’t be able to return or refund items ordered by the account, nor will you be able to use Amazon gift cards or other vouchers....

We’ve watched our lives go completely digital in the last few years. Virtually everything we do today involves making payment for something online; either for subscribing to your favorite music app , paying for that Zoom subscription, or buying stuff from your favorite e-commerce platforms around the world. Until recent times, doing all of these things online wasn’t always easy. Virtual cards changed the game, however. A virtual card comes with all of the features of a regular credit or debit card....

Did you know that you can create a mobile-optimized website to represent your business via your Business Profile on Google? In this day and age having an online presence is really key and you really don’t want to miss out on possible leads. We shall see how to create a free business website without any coding or technical knowledge in this article. Google will automatically use the information and photos from your Business Profile to create a site that you can customize with themes, photos, and text....

The Start Menu has been a vital part of the Windows operating system’s user experience since the early days. The failed Windows 8 full-screen Start menu, for instance, is a perfect example of how important the Start menu is to users: the tiles weren’t interactive, and the full-screen effect wasn’t helping. Microsoft, however, quickly moved on from that to launch Windows 10 with a much more interactive Start menu. With Windows 11 , however, Microsoft has made a couple of changes....

Just like any other operating system, Windows 10 comes with quite a number of in built apps. These apps take up very little space of the PC’s internal storage. You may want to uninstall these apps to make your interface look more organised or because you downloaded a better alternative. Unfortunately, Windows 10 restricts you from un installing universal apps such a Maps, People, and Money among others. However, there are various methods you can use to un install these apps....

There might come a time in your life when you make the decision to unplug yourself from WhatsApp and switch to a new messaging app – for privacy reasons, maybe. Or you have suddenly become disenchanted by social media altogether. If you are at any of these stages, we will, in this article, show you how you can delete your WhatsApp account, retrieve your data, and move on, effortlessly. Backup Your Chat Once you’ve made the decision to delete your account and move, the first thing we recommend you do is to backup your chats....

Mid 2020, MTN Nigeria announced the introduction of its eSIM (embedded-SIM) service in Nigeria. eSIMs weren’t so popular at the time, and it was only made available to a handful of people because it was still in the testing face. However, eSIMs are now becoming mainstream as we are beginning to see more smartphone brands introduce smartphones with eSIMs. Apple is the latest brand to release a smartphone without a SIM card slot....

MPESA is undoubtable the most important transaction platform in Kenya right now. The platform is Safaricom’s most profitable venture as it accounts for majority of the company’s turnover. It is also used by millions of Kenyans for peer to peer transactions and also to pay for goods and services. It is therefore important to have a way for its users to view their expenditures to help them effectively manage it....

We are nearing the evolution from businesses having to reach potential customers by leaving their WhatsApp contacts on social media platforms, with the forthcoming business account app. The latest development to this is that a user will be able to know which business contacts are confirmed, and which are verified. For Verified Business account: A verified account has a green checkmark badge in its profile and this is an implication that WhatsApp has verified that an authentic brand owns this account....

Some call it Hard Disk; some, hard drive. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) and Fixed drive also qualify as the name of the largest data storage hardware of your computer. Also sometimes referred to as the C drive —because it is usually named (C:) on Windows OS by default— the hard disk could just be the most important component in your computer. Pictures, music, documents, pictures, applications and software, operating system and so many other type of files are things temporarily and permanently stored on your computer’s hard disk....

You can use Google Docs to create your own customized signup sheet, or you can use existing templates to make the task even easier. All the files you create will be stored directly in your Google Drive account. Let’s dive into it. Creating a Signup Sheet from a Blank Document Open Google Docs If you haven’t signed in to your Google account, this is the point where you sign in. Type in your Gmail email address, which is your one Google ID for all of Google’s services, including Google Docs and then type your password....

All Fire TV Sticks come with just 8GB of storage. Of that, you only have about 5GB usable space to install Apps, games and for caching. Soon, you’ll be running out of storage space if you install a lot of apps or stream a lot. Your Fire TV Stick will display a “critically low on storage” message when it runs out of usable space. In that event, you either have to reclaim existing storage or expand on it using external storage....

I’m starting to get a little irritated at the phrase “the new normal”. It seems to have become the catchphrase of 2020. Despite this, I find myself using the phrase myself. I suppose something irritating can, at the same time, be compelling. With the government easing restrictions on the lockdown and allowing movements of both public and private vehicles, you might find yourself parking at Kampala CBD hence the need to pay for your multiplex street parking ticket....

We know how awkward it can get when you play explicit content from your Spotify or music player in an inappropriate setting. Whether you’re an individual, with members of your family, or at work, you may want to trust Spotify with their recommendations – especially if you’re the DJ. This is why you have the option of turning off explicit content so you can comfortably play only appropriate songs in your car or at functions....