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The best insurance companies in Africa do not usually dwell under one umbrella. This means one insurance company has a product for automobiles, health, agriculture, businesses, and even Life insurance. While it might make you skeptical about choosing a brand, it is a big win because when you register under one company, you’re sure to have all your insurance under one institution. This saves you the stress of having to manage different accounts and track how they are all faring....

In this article, we shall discuss our favorite Google docs add-ons with you. But first, let’s look at how to install and uninstall an add-on in Google Docs. How to install and Uninstall an add-on Adding an add-on To get an add-on, open a new or existing file in Google Docs, click “Add-ons,” and then click “Get add-ons.” You will then browse the list of all add-ons, use the drop-down menu to sort by category or search using the search bar....

But history has proven to us that VPNs are not always a silver bullet for privacy and digital security and because running a VPN requires money, VPN providers will also ask free service customers to consent to other ways of making money, which may include tracking and selling their private data. This entails people looking for other avenues to stay safe online. In this guide, we will look through over 10 ways to practice digital hygiene and keep safe without having to use a VPN....

Compared to the non-renewable energy, it is the most abundant and cleanest energy source available in our world. In addition, it has become the largest and fastest-growing renewable energy sector in the world. People harness this energy in different ways like Photovoltaic cells, solar thermal technology, and passive solar heating. The most common form is the use of solar panels to convert light from the sun used for several purposes....

This post compiles online platforms where you can purchase UK used phones in Nigeria. Many of these platforms usually have physical locations in Lagos or Abuja but can deliver packages nationwide. The delivery cost is, however, placed on the buyer. Before we explore this list, let’s get to know exactly what UK used phones are. What are UK Used Phones? As the name implies, these are phones that have been used abroad before being shipped to Nigeria for further use....

During the launch, Xiaomi announced that the Redmi Note 11 5G (the premium model) will start at a recommended retail price of $329 (for the 6GB/64GB model), $349 (for the 6GB/128GB model), and $379 (for 8GB/128GB model). The basic Redmi Note 11, however, will start at a recommended retail price of $179 (for the 4GB/64GB model). For a smartphone series packed with some really amazing features including 5G and fast charging, a recommended retail price of $179 and $329 for the premium model is a bargain, in my opinion....

Of all the players in the world today, Samsung holds the biggest share with around 31.38% of total smartphones sold. And for good reason, Samsung devices offer class-leading features in many segments including the best OLED panels in the business, sleek designs and one of the more refined Android experiences we have today in form of OneUI. That said, Samsung’s portfolio cuts across all market segments, from the bleeding edge $1,000+ devices, to the mid-range segment and the entry-level....

This is what Ug-CERT attempts to resolve — cyber threats within the communications sector. With assistance from International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and partnerships from the ministry of ICT, National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA) and security agencies, UCC will raise awareness and train associates, develop and employ systems to be used as well as maintaining an effective communication to escalate national security and other incidences related to law enforcement. The inauguration of Ug-CERT, however, follows a series of events....

What is Google My Business? Google My Business is a free tool created to help businesses manage their online presence across the Google platform. As with an online directory, business owners create and claim ownership of their Google My Business profile and populate it with vital information such as hours, location, and photos. Business owners can also publish posts to their Google My Business profile although these posts are not permanent, they delete after 7 days....

Now, before you read on, lets be clear; am not going to offer some get-rich-quick schemes if that’s what you’re expecting. These are ways that if diligently implemented could get you some bucks, serious bucks if you’re a little more serious. #1. Sell off some stuff online The fact is, all of us have some stuff, valuable stuff, in the closet that we wish to get rid of. It could be an old TV or Radio that’s gathering dust, some dell laptop, old furniture, shoes or even that car....

Memorize your PIN and destroy your PIN mailer immediately. Easy Go card PINs consist of only 4 digits. You can easily memorize this PIN. As an extra precaution, you must destroy the PIN mailer immediately to prevent anyone from seeing it. The only record of your PIN should be in your head. This makes it harder for anyone to retrieve to gain access to money on your Easy Go card....

The acquisition put about 300 million people in Jiji’s access within the five markets. In Nigeria alone, Jiji has more than six million unique active users and 50,000 professional sellers listing more than one million items. This puts it high in the ranks of Nigeria’s e-commerce. What happens after OLX becomes Jiji? OLX has started sending out messages informing users signed up for the service that they’ve taken steps to improve buyer and seller experience by partnering with Walie Holdings Ltd....

And that’s just the regular notebook laptops. Let’s not even mention the rate of development of smartphones. Then there was the introduction of tablets that brought portability to a whole new level. Tablets filled the gap left between smartphones and laptops. In most cases, if you’re looking for a portable device like this, you only want, need, or have the budget to get one of these devices. In such cases, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons of both laptops and tablets to see which device is more suited for your needs....

This all means you get a virtual environment that is isolated and temporary that you can use to download, install and use untested or unknown software applications. The functions of Sandbox are not limited to testing apps only. You can also use it to safely browse suspicious websites, change key settings in Windows, and try our unfamiliar browser add-ons and extensions, among other uses. If you try out a suspicious website that turns out to attempt to infect your PC with a Trojan, the Trojan will be restricted to the Sandbox and it cannot harm your PC....

A guide on what you should look out for in a smartphone camera might do you just good. Let’s start by understanding the issue of Megapixels. Most smartphone cameras are identified by the number of mega pixels they have. Well, megapixels define how much you can crop an image. Five megapixels are enough to print an image on an A4 paper, unless you want a billboard that will need about forty megapixels....

8K Ultra HD displays are almost beginning to roll out across modern day consumer electronics starting with display monitors and Smart TVs. In fact the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games are reportedly going to be broadcasted in 8K. Also 8K is the next video resolution standard after the much hyped 4K and Full HD before it. This is all about pixels and if you’re not techie enough, the take away is newer standards pack more pixels per inch on the display than their predecessors....

The former SD Express 7.0 spec that powers CFexpress format uses PCIe 3.0 and was released in July 2018. This SD 7.0 spec was the first to use PCIe Gen 3.1 and NVMe architecture on SD cards. However, the new SD 8.0 specification can utilize a couple of means of data transfer. Also Read: SanDisk has released a 400gb microSD card and it costs more than some smartphones SD Express 8....

Mobile Money + VISA + MasterCard This week I wanted to buy a domain name cheaply from GoDaddy but couldn’t because my debit card is not accepted by PayPal, not even my Facebook friends could help. What if I could use my Mobile Money account to pay for goods through PayPal directly? What if I could receive money from Europe directly without any middle man like Western Union? What if I could pay for coffee while at Café Java’s with my Visa prepaid Mobile Money card?...

It is therefore wise to ask, “are apps safe?” Some of these apps can contain malware, put your privacy at risk, waste your resources like the battery, among others. So how do you judge whether a mobile application is safe to download? Here is a short checklist for you to look through. Source of the App The safest course by far to find apps is to download them reputable application markets....

Also announced at the event is that WhatsApp will soon support stickers. This feature has been available on competing platforms for a long long time. Viber had this since it launched and Telegram has had it for years. It is nice to see WhatsApp finally join the party. Much like its competitors, it will also let allow third parties to develop their own collections of stickers. WhatsApp is also pushing their Business products....