Showing posts with label Technology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Technology. Show all posts

25 December 2021

How To Download YouTube, DailyMotion, Vimeo, Metacafe and Other Videos for Offline Viewing

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Have you ever wished you could download that interesting YouTube video but cannot? Or realize you have to close that Vimeo video because you did not have enough 'Internet Data' muscle to stay on as you would have wanted? This article will teach you how to download YouTube and other videos for offline viewing at your convenience.

22 March 2020

What is a Virtual Private Network (VPN)

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A virtual private network (VPN) gives you online privacy and anonymity by creating a private network from a public internet connection.

5 Tips to Stay Secure If Working From Home

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According to OWL Labs, 52% of the employees work from home (WFH) at least one day a week. In the U.S., 4.7 million employees now work from home more than half the time, with the work-from-home population growing by 173% since 2005.

5 October 2019

What is Vishing Scam. And What to do if You Are A Victim

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Unsolicited phone calls from fraudsters can cause you to lose your hard-earned money. Vishing scams are on the rise, so here are some things you need to take note of.

9 April 2018

The Cambridge Analytica Scandal: How to Find Out if Your Facebook Data was Shared

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If you want to know if your Facebook data was shared by Cambridge Analytica, there's an easy way to find out. Beginning Monday, Facebook is notifying all 2.2 billion users about whether their data was harvested by Cambridge Analytica.

17 January 2018

Alarming WhatsApp Security Flaw Permits People ‘spy on private chats’

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A massive WhatsApp security flaw has been discovered that allows anyone to infiltrate people’s group chats.

25 December 2017

4 Important Apps Every Entrepreneur Should Have

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FOUR APPS EVERY ENTREPRENEUR CANNOT DO WITHOUT

As an entrepreneur, staying organized can be very demanding. However, technology/ propelled innovation has changed work propensities, daily administration objectives and the way tasks are being accomplished. Efficiency is important for any entrepreneur that is continually juggling different tasks as the quicker you can access information and execute, the faster your organization will be built.

13 November 2017

Skype Updates for Windows 10: What You May Not Be Aware Of

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Did you realize there's been loads of updates and improvements on Skype over the past months which has made it's use and life easier? What's new in Skype for Windows 10?

24 October 2017

5 Reasons Smart Gadgets are Now Essential for Learning

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WHY SMART GADGETS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR LEARNING

Over the years, there have been arguments on the relevance of Smart gadgets, including 5th generation laptops, IPads, tablets and smartphones to education and innovative learning. While some are perturbed over the possible damage being inflicted on the young minds’ concentration and critical reasoning abilities, others believe that these smart devices give access to technology which will revolutionize learning.

23 August 2017

Build Your Confidence Online with IBM Security Trusteer Rapport (Advanced Fraud Protection)

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INCREASE ONLINE TRUST WITH TRUSTEER -- PROVIDING INTEGRATED, CYBERCRIME FRAUD PREVENTION PLATFORM

Ever heard of Rapport by Trusteer? Now consider this 2009 report: "A recent test of best-of-breed anti-virus vendors and Web browser anti-phishing filters revealed that more than half of active malware and phishing threats on the Internet go undetected, with an average detection rate of 37 percent for malware and 42 percent for phishing." Cyveillance, February 2009. Now, is that report not scary? It sure is. To counter this, I will introduce you to an online security product I have used since 2013. Discover the IBM Security Trusteer fraud prevention solutions for your online protection!

30 July 2017

5 Safety Tips You Must Consider When Using Public Wi-Fi

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5 SAFETY TIPS FOR USING PUBLIC WI-FI

Wi-Fi or WiFi is a technology for wireless local area networking with devices based on the IEEE 802.11 standards. Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance, which restricts the use of the term Wi-Fi Certified to products that successfully complete interoperability certification testing.

25 June 2017

Windows 10 Autumn Creators Update is here! Grab it NOW!

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THE WINDOWS 10 CREATORS UPDATE

Microsoft described the Windows 10 ‘operating system as a service’ that would receive ongoing updates to its features and functionality.

23 June 2017

Top Ways To Keep Your Important Business Data Safe And Accessible

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KEEP YOUR BUSINESS DATA SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE

If you are thinking about using cloud storage for your business, then you could be getting in on one of the biggest trends today. More and more businesses of all sizes are moving to cloud storage because of its convenience, simplicity and scalability.

15 May 2017

How To Keep Safe from the Worldwide Rampaging WannaCry Ransomware Attack

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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RAMPAGING RANSOMWARE

It is no longer news that the malware more popularly referred to by experts as WannaCry (or WannaCrypt, WanaCrypt0r 2.0, Wanna Decryptor) is a ransomware program targeting Microsoft Windows operating systems worldwide. Why is it called a ransomware? it is so-called because on Friday, 12 May 2017, a large cyber-attack using this malware was launched, infecting more than 230,000 computers in 150 countries, and demanding ransom payments in the cryptocurrency bitcoin in 28 languages (see image below).

2 September 2016

10 Questions You Need To Ask Yourself While Shopping For Tech Gadgets

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IMPORTANT QUESTIONS WHILE TECH-SHOPPING

There are a ton of new tech gadgets coming out in the market. Sometimes, all it takes is as little as a month for some new line of electronic gadgets to gain the public eye. This is why it is essential that you learn how to hold your horses and take a long, hard look at what you're getting before you commit to a purchase.

28 August 2016

5 Mistakes You Must Avoid When Buying Cloud Services

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BE WARY OF THESE FIVE BLUNDERS

Whether you’re a startup, a midsize company, or a well-established leader in your industry, you’re likely moving to the next stage of your cloud sophistication and increasing your company’s exposure to this technology. In contrast to most types of purchases, however, established cloud services are hard to come by; there isn’t a Kelley Blue Book or Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval for cloud computing, storage, or infrastructure services.

24 August 2016

Media.net Acquired by Chinese Consortium for $900 Million USD in 3rd Largest Ad Tech Deal Ever

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CHINESE CONSORTIUM PURCHASES MEDIA.NET

Acquisition will fuel Media.net’s global expansion strategy and provide access to China’s world-class talent and capital markets

Media.net, a key player in the ad-tech space, on its website 2 days ago announced the conclusion of its acquisition by a Chinese Consortium from serial internet entrepreneur Divyank Turakhia's Starbuster TMT Investments in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $900M USD.

21 August 2016

Best Way to Dispose Your Laptop After You See Signs of Aging

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HOW TO GET RID OF YOUR OLD LAPTOP

In a previous article titled "How to Know Your Computer Needs Upgrading or Replacing," I had pointed out that everything has an expiry date and that your personal computer is no exception. I then went on to describe tell-tale signs that warn you of possible impending computer crash which actually give you enough time to save your important work, documents and software like apps, games, etc.

19 August 2016

How to Know Your Computer Needs Upgrading or Replacing

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SIGNS YOUR COMPUTER IS OLD

In life's daily walk, almost everything has an expiry date. In the same way, your personal computer has both a date of initial manufacture and a date of expiry. But before any computer gets to that point where it no longer functions as it really should (or no longer exist), there are tell-tale signs that you need to look out for capable of warning you ahead of time that it is old.

28 January 2016

5 Reasons to Download Microsoft’s New Android Alarm Clock App

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REASONS WHY YOU NEED TO DOWNLOAD THE NEW MICROSOFT ALARM APP

Everyone living in a busy city like New York, Beijing, Lagos, etc understands the need to wake up early and hit the road before traffic builds up. For those who have mid-day appointments, they also need to set out to their destination at least an hour earlier than is required to accommodate possible delays and emergencies, and so, it is no secret that many of these people who live and work in or even visit such cities have and use alarm clocks on the regular. From the vintage types that decorate their tables and walls to the ones that come with mobile phones and gadgets, they literally run their lives based on the alarm’s dictates.