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To access certain Google services (Drive, Gmail, Google Maps , YouTube , Google Ads, etc), a Google Account is required for authentication and authorization purposes. When your Google account is disabled, other Google services might be restricted as well. Why Google Disabled Your Account There are many reasons why Google might block your account. It could be because you haven’t followed Google’s policies; its terms of product and service. Other reasons include;...

The rate at which computers have developed over the past two decades is nothing short of astonishing. This is best portrayed through portable computers. Laptops used to be heavy and cumbersome blocks of metal and plastic. But they are now sleek and lightweight devices that you can easily take with you anywhere you go. And that’s just the regular notebook laptops. Let’s not even mention the rate of development of smartphones....

Have you ever wondered what that small piece of plastic called a SIM card that slots into your phone is for? Here are the answers to your questions. When did SIM cards first appear? SIM cards first appeared with the digital ‘GSM’ mobile phones around 1992. Previously, there were analogue mobiles before the coming of SIM cards. Nokia 1011 was the first SIM card supported phone to go on market....

This feature will allow writers, experts, and creators to “share their written work, spark meaningful conversations and build a loyal following.” This makes a lot of sense as many Twitter users’ following usually centers around conversations. To add this feature, Twitter acquired Revue. Visit the Twitter homepage on a web browser Click on the More option located on the left side of the homepage Click on Newsletters Select Find out More Log in or Sign up after you are redirected to the Revue platform ....

There are indications that WhatsApp will be releasing a native app for Apple’s iPad very soon. This is as part of an updated multi-device support initiative that’s currently being worked on. It is really exciting news for users on the iPadOS as they haven’t used WhatsApp on the tablet since its launch. The multi-device support feature will let users sync their WhatsApp profile across multiple devices – 1 smartphone , 4 other devices....

It was not a surprise when WhatsApp announced recently that it had crossed the two billion user mark . One reason WhatsApp gained massive popularity in its early days, and continue to grow its user base really fast even today, is its cross-platform availability. WhatsApp Web was introduced in 2015, basically to let users mirror their phone conversation on a bigger screen (laptop or desktop). The PC-edition of the instant messenger has, however, proven to be very useful to users....

You most likely have heard the word “Taskbar” thrown around a lot especially when you’re operating a PC. Well, that’s probably because it is an integral element that makes up a computer OS. The Taskbar in Windows is the black bar located at the bottom of your display screen when you use your computer. Basically, the taskbar allows you easily locate and launch apps, view programs that are currently open, access notifications, search your computer, access system and network shortcut, etc....

First announced by Huawei on the Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro, wireless reverse charging is becoming a thing for a good reason; makes it possible to use one device to charge another without using cables. For instance, wouldn’t it be cool for your friend’s Huawei smartphone to charge your Samsung phone by simply holding both phones back-to-back? Samsung has announced wireless reverse charging support in the newly released Galaxy S10 devices....

In the world of true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, Xiaomi, a renowned technology manufacturer, has introduced two distinct models: Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro and Redmi Buds 4 Pro. Although they share similar names and are produced by the same company, these earbuds offer unique features and functionalities. This article aims to explore the reasons behind these similar names and provide an in-depth comparison to help you make an informed decision....

Xiaomi’s New MIUI Policy Restricts One Year Old and Entry Level Phones from Getting MIUI Beta ROMs Xiaomi has announced a few changes to its MIUI system development version policy, bringing bad news for owners of Xiaomi smartphones launched in the first half of 2018 or earlier. Once the new changes come into effect on July 5th onwards, Xiaomi will be rolling out MIUI beta ROMs to a few numbers of models....

This has got to be one of the creepiest topics in our increasingly connected world. Cameras and connected devices are everywhere right now. The thought that a creep behind a monitor somewhere could be watching you right now as you are reading this post is unsettling, to say the least. But that is the reality we are living in. In 2013, a hacker told UK’s BBC Radio 5 that access to a woman’s webcam costs about a dollar and that he had access to 500 computers....

In this post, we will dive in to see how they both compare (feature by feature), and which one of these video conferencing tools is the right one for you. Zoom vs Google Meet Joining and Getting Access to Meetings Zoom, on one hand, made it really easy for hosts and participants to share and jump into a meeting by just sharing the URL to that meeting. it had a code at the end of the URL that lets you easily enter a meeting....

M-PESA is a mobile money service that allows users to send and receive money, pay bills, buy goods and services, and access financial products using their mobile phones. It was launched in Kenya in 2007 by Safaricom, the leading mobile network operator in the country, in partnership with Vodafone. Since then, it has grown to become the most widely used mobile money platform in the world, with over 40 million active customers and 200,000 agents across Kenya ....

Now we know most of you are excited about 3D technology. Yes, it’s truly amazing and makes the conventional 2D pictures most of us are used to so 20th century. A lot of flat screen TVs in Uganda coming out these days already have 3D picture support. However, you’ve most likely experienced 3D in the cinemas around town. To enjoy 3D you probably already know that you need a pair of 3D active glasses to view 3D video....

Tecno Mobile recently released their newest offering, the Tecno Spark 2 to a lot of fanfare. This next-gen device in the Spark series comes with a number of new exciting features. For starters, the mid-range Spark 2 ships with a ginormous 6-inch almost bezel-less screen. That accompanied with the HD+ display and the overall finish hints at a device costing much more than the UGX 435,000 ($118) price tag. We have had a first-impressions and a more in-depth review of the Tecno Spark 2 already....

When we revealed 10 little known WhatsApp tricks and tricks , we talked about why you might want to block someone on WhatsApp and why your contact might also want to do the same. If you are, however, trying to send a text through to a friend, relative or colleague on WhatsApp but you can’t seem to get through to that person or you aren’t getting any reply at all, then there’s a chance that the person has blocked you....

Apple’s iOS vs Google’s Android is probably the tech head-to-head of ages, and we are probably never going to get an answer or see a winner. The two mobile operating systems have become rather more similar over the years than different. In this post, however, we draw our focus to their differences today by highlighting features that iOS can borrow from Android. 1. Full USB Access When you plug in an iOS phone to your computer it only gives you access to the camera folder with photos and videos....

Phablets are becoming a mega trend, and many of us have much love for them. For varying reasons and specifications, your personal choice might differ from mine, but there are attributes that will always raise eyebrows when looking out for a new device to hold. One of such is the Display. With a number of apps today ideally designed to perfectly scale into a tall screen and its proportions, backed by the undying demand for phones with no bezels, the high-end OEMs are gripping tighter on production of smartphones with Edge-to-Edge display....

Ever looked at the back of your router and wondered why on Earth would they put a USB port on a router? Well, today I’m going to share with you a bunch of cool things you can do with it. As well as the reason that USB port is there. 1. Printing Using USB Port On Your Router Most modern printers obviously come with built-in features that allow printing over Wi-Fi....

As time flies over the years, the things you once craved to have slowly become of less use and minimal need to you. Lucky for you, there are people that will need such stuff more than you do, and they are not any far away. Platforms like Jiji connect people to buy, sell or exchange used goods and services while making it fast and easy for anyone to post an item or service through their mobile phone or on the web....