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The introduction of Threads by Meta is to displace Twitter, and they seem to be doing a good job so far. Threads have so far onboarded over 100 million users in just one month of its launch. The app comes with a bunch of similar features to what you’ll find on Twitter. And such a feature is the option to set up your profile as public or private. If you prefer to keep your threads and thoughts private on the Threads app, we’ll show you how to do that in this article, but first, here’s all you need to know about making your Threads profile private....

We will be showing you how to do all of these in this article. How to Group Apps On your Fire HD 8 tablet, you can group your apps into their separate folders by tapping and holding on an app for a few seconds. Then, drag and place the app onto another app. Once you let go of the app, a folder window will appear. You will then need to give the new app folder a name....

Have you ever wanted to play your favorite games but don’t have the hardware to support them? Nvidia’s GeForce NOW is the solution you’ve been waiting for. It’s a cloud gaming service that allows you to stream games directly to your device, so you can play your favorite games without needing a high-end graphics card or a powerful computer. In this article, we’ll take a look at how you can play games online with Nvidia’s GeForce NOW....

Early 2016, Worldremit a global leader in money transfers and remittances opened shop in Nigeria. This means Nigerians living abroad in countries such as US, UK, Canada, France, Germany and other 50 countries can send money to family and friends back home in Nigeria online. Worldremit introduced same-day bank transfer service to Nigeria as well as physical pick-up locations. According to the World bank, Nigerians in the diaspora all together sent home $20....

PDFs are one of the most common types of document format and they are demanded as the format of choice for the submission of documents for online portals and official use. However, there are sometimes stipulations about the maximum size of the PDF file you can use for different purposes and this makes it impossible to use some PDF document based off its size. However, you can easily reduce the size of the said PDF by compressing it and there are different ways to do this whether it is on your Android phone , iPhone or laptop....

It’s not advisable to drive around with an Expired Driver’s License in Nigeria. The Driver’s License is a form of identification that tells the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) that you were actually taught and licensed to drive in the country. Most Licenses have a validity of 3 or 5 years. And now, with the introduction of an online platform, you can now renew your Driver’s License online in Nigeria....

LinkedIn is a powerful tool that offers many value and benefits to job seekers around the world. It gives them access to millions of job opportunities, and direct access to recruiters, and hiring managers. LinkedIn is the perfect place to start your search if you’re looking for a new job, as a lot of hiring managers use the platform to post jobs and reach job seekers. To search for a job on Linkedin, you can either search for the job using the search field at the top of the LinkedIn homepage or you can directly access the Jobs page where you can search and apply for jobs from a list....

UPDATE : This post has been updated to include third-party cross-border money transfer platform, Chipper Cash that integrates with a user’s M-PESA Account to allow for seamless cash transfer between users of the app. You took a little vacation to Tanzania, and rightfully so, it is a beautiful place. There are so many places to go, you decide to do it all, after all, you only live once. You get on random shopping sprees and before you know it, you’re on the rocks, you’re broke....

Google Meet is a video conferencing tool designed by Google. The platform was initially targeted at enterprise users but is now available to everyone. Google Meet can accommodate up to 100 people on a video chat and users can meet for up to 60minutes per meeting. Just recently, Google announced that the Meet video conferencing tool is now free for everybody. All you need to access Google Meet and host a meeting is a Google account....

Some devices won’t easily allow you to install a VPN app or client. Roku TV, Apple TV devices and some game consoles for instance don’t support VPN Apps. This leaves you exposed to snooping from preying eyes, hackers, governments or your Internet Service Provider. With a VPN or Virtual Private Network, your devices are secured. You also get the benefit of accessing Geo-restricted content from streaming services such as Netflix....

Telegram has been on a feature-releasing spree of late – releasing features month-after-month. And when compared to its competitor like WhatsApp and Signal, Telegram is a much more feature-rich instant messaging platform. Telegram recently introduced a Screen-sharing feature for mobile. This feature lets group video call or audio call participants to share their mobile screen to display anything from documents to videos, to slides, etc. Also, one interesting thing about the screen share feature is that you can share your mobile screen with up to 1000 participants....

You are reading this because your Twitter DMs have been acting on your behalf and it’s annoying. We’ve seen it. It’s like a Twitter pandemic.. one that is bothering your followers even when you sleep. Follow this guide to stop your Twitter account from sending spam direct messages. How to prevent your Twitter account from sending spam messages and tweets 1. Watch what you click! You just got a DM from a follower you know....

Most people are used to taking Zoom or Google Meet calls on either their smartphones or laptops. But if you have a group of people sitting in a conference room on the same call with another party on the other end of the line, it can get little crowded and inconvenient. Having video calls on a big screen TV is alot better for everyone than cramming together around a smartphone or laptop screen....

Following the introduction of new WiFi versions and standards by the organization in charge of the technology, the WiFi Alliance, it has become paramount to know what version(s) of the technology one’s device(s) support. When the last WiFi band which was the dubbed the “ 5G WiFi ” was introduced, a lot of users were equally curious to know whether their gadgets would work with the super fast network as ‘5G routers’ were also fast becoming the rave....

Now, if you’re like me, you’re not exactly a fan of how Airtel Kenya tries to be all up in your face with promotions and reminders of just how ‘awesome’ their services are. I mean, I counted up to 8 different messages from various offers that Airtel is running, from UnlimiNet , to Tubonge , new data plans and not-so-new ones being repackaged to appear new. It is all a bit much....

Find My iPhone is an iOS feature that allows users to locate their missing Apple devices. You can use it to find your missing AirPods , or a missing Apple Watch, or MacBook , or any other device connected to your Apple ID. But sometimes, you might need to turn off Find My iPhone. While it’s best to always keep this Find feature on at all times, there are certain instances that you might need to turn it off....

The typical way to unlock your Chromebook is entering your password or PIN. This is also the standard way across Mac, Windows and Linux computers. However, Chromebooks add another level of convenience to your Chromebook security if it’s integrated with your Android Smartphone. You can unlock your Chromebook with your Android Smartphone! How cool is that? Before I show you how to do it, let me tell you why I would opt for this option....

Update: The WiFi alliance, the governing body responsible for the development and standardization of WiFi technology has today 16th Sept 2019 announced WiFi-6 certified program . This means the standard is mature and ready for roll out across devices. Now Original Equipment Manufacturers(OEMs) can apply for their products to have the WiFi 6 or 802.11 ax branding. If you are reading this article, it’s probably because you are already frustrated with your current Wireless connection....

For the Marvel diehards and fans of the Avengers, Google has the perfect gift for you. No, it’s not from Captain America or your friendly neighbourhood Spiderman. It is from the Mad Titan, Thanos himself. Do you remember the Thanos snap? Of course, you do. No spoilers! The hype surrounding the Avengers just escalates every hour. Even after I watched the movie, I still want to go back in the cinema and watch it all over again....

YouTube is a humongous library of information, entertainment, and a whole lot of other content. To fully enjoy these resources, it is imperative that a user knows how to navigate YouTube settings to best suit yourself. YouTube is home to a whole lot of media that spans a wide array of subjects and interests. For scholars, it is an online athenaeum and for music enthusiasts, it is a music library and likewise a school to learn various skills....