Since getting acquired by Facebook in Feb 2014 and later on dropping their subscription fee back in 2016, WhatsApp has been looking for a way to monetize itself. For some time now, there’s been talk about ads coming to WhatsApp. Well, turns out the rumors were true. WhatsApp’s vice president Chris Daniels has confirmed that the Status feature will start showing ads in the coming months: Read More: Why WhatsApp doesn’t sell ads...
Sharp TVs are state of the art TVs that are a major seller in the TV and SMART technology industry. But the question remains, where are Sharp TVs made? Sharp TVs are made and manufactured in China starting in 2015. Since then, all Sharp TVs have been made in China. However, some Sharp TVs are made in Japan for the Japanese market. Before 2015, Sharp TVs were made in Mexico for North America and Poland for Europe....
It’s been a perennial battle among nerds and the tech savvy community, Macs Vs PCs. A battle that will never be won, at least not in this life time. Somewhere during the battle of words and online forums, the question of price always comes up. Why are MacBooks more expensive than Windows laptops? In this article, we share a few reasons that we think make MacBooks more expensive than Windows laptops....
Nothing can be more frustrating than having your music stop playing through your Echo Dot. Listening to music is one of the few activities that light up the entire brain and can even be therapeutic. So, while staring at a Netflix buffering screen might be annoying, having your music cut off is downright cruel. There are several reasons why your Echo Dot may stop playing music: No Wi-Fi connectivityPoor signal strengthThe device is connected to the wrong bandwidth Any one of these is a potential issue worth checking into to get your Echo Dot up and running reliably again....
As more devices rely on wireless internet connections, ethernet cables are becoming more obsolete. Yet, as you unbox your non-smart TV, you may have noticed that it features an ethernet cable in the back. You may be asking yourself one simple question: “Why?” Your non-smart TV most likely has an ethernet cable to install firmware updates, although this is seldom necessary. You can also use the ethernet port to upload digital media or even use a non-smart TV as a smart TV....
If you are looking for ways to maintain a healthier lifestyle, you have probably thought about investing in a popular company called Fitbit. Fitbit easily tracks your steps throughout the day, monitors your heart rate, and much more just by using a wearable smart device. Unfortunately, many users of these unique watches have had issues with extending their battery life. Turning on the “always-on” feature and GPS through the Fitbit mobile app is the reason your battery life is draining faster....
Without a doubt, the Truecaller app has been very useful to smartphone users since it was introduced in 2009. It is a multipurpose call management app (available on Android & IOS) that helps you identify unknown callers. In Nigeria, for example, this app has been really helpful in thwarting fraudsters, spam calls, and unsolicited calls from telecom service providers. Asides that, you get other great features; it lets you record calls manually and automatically, and helps you backup your contacts and call list....
The all-new Start menu is genuinely one of the best features of the Windows 10 operating system. There are plenty of settings to customize the default look of the Start menu, but there is no option out there to create custom tiles. Win10Tile Win10Tile is a new software designed to help Windows 10 users create and pin custom tiles to the Start menu. Unlike some other tools out there, like Tile Creator, for instance, this tool is fairly easy-to-use and, more importantly, doesn’t require a universal version of the app to be installed to get started....
Installing Windows isn’t always simple, and sometimes certain issues can occur. One of the most problematic issues is Windows cannot be installed to this disk error, so let’s see how to fix it. Windows cannot be installed to this disk error usually appears if there’s a problem with your BIOS settings. Other storage devices can sometimes interfere with the setup process, so you should disable them. Creating installation media with third-party tools will help you circumvent this problem on your PC....
Many users believed the Creators Update would offer a clean and efficient software upgrade thanks to the wide array of new features and improvements Microsoft boasted about. However, the upgrade ended introducing a few issues of its own. Microsoft spent many months working on this update, one of the company’s biggest and most important to date. With several months worth of constant Windows Insider builds, users had no reason to believe the final Creators Update would be anything but improvements....
There have been talks for quite some time now about a possible Windows 10 feature revolving around improved overall control over everything Office-related. The anticipated feature, which was known under the name Office Hub, has been now pushed to users from the Windows 10 Insider program. The Insider program allows enlisted Windows 10 users to test updates ahead of their official release to live, sort of like a beta testing phase....
Windows 10 build 16188 brings a new security feature to Microsoft Edge called Windows Defender Application Guard, which protects enterprises against malware and zero-day attacks. Microsoft first revealed this feature in September and now Insiders can finally try it out. The general public will be able to test Windows Defender Application Guard in just a few months time after Microsoft launches the Windows 10 Redstone 3 Update. To turn Windows Defender Application Guard on, click Start, type “Turn Windows features on or off” and select the first result....
The Windows Server Manager is sort of a one-stop shop that enables the IT staff to keep a tab on all the servers hosted on a network. However, many of our readers reported that Windows Server Manager is not opening. The main cause for this issue is Windows Server Manager corruption If Windows Server Manager is not opening or launching, the issue may be caused by file corruption. Another problem might be that the executable file is broken or altered by viruses or malware....
After the installation of one of the most recent updates, it seems that Microsoft’s recommendation for Bing and Chromium Edge on Windows 10 is back. The pesky pop-up message keeps appearing through the Windows 10 built-in notification center.After Edge has been upgraded to version 91, there are constant notifications about Microsoft Bing as the default search engine.The prompt is being delivered when Microsoft Edge is not the default browser on your machine....
Mobile phones have come a long way since they were first introduced. From simple devices that allowed two interlocutors to communicate, they developed into miniature computers that can do many things. Wondershare Dr.Fone is an excellent toolbox that can help you fix all the problems you may have with your phone. This solution covers all Android and iOS devices, including the ones with iOS 15. The Windows app comes with dedicated modules for each individual task, including phone backup or data recovery....
Gamers, this one is especially for you all. In case you didn’t know, Microsoft came with a little surprise earlier than Christmas, this year. There were many problems with Xbox controllers, and Microsoft fixed a few more.The new Xbox Insider Alpha update tackles the controller batter drain situation.You can check the full changelog right here and see what else has changed lately. You can kiss all those battery drain problems and unresponsivness goodbye, because this new Xbox Insider Alpha update will make it all better....
Xiaomi recently announced the Redmi AirDots 3 in February this year. The earbuds are the next iteration of its most popular True Wireless Earbuds (TWS) — the Redmi AirDots, also known as True Wireless Earbuds Basic in the global market. Last year, the Chinese electronics company announced the AirDots 2 which had confusing specs and branding in various markets. But the AirDots 3 seems to be a real upgrade and you’ll know why in a bit....
KAMPALA – MTN Uganda has unveiled a unique one-of-a-kind solution which will see Africell customers top-up airtime and data bundles from any MTN Mobile Money agent countrywide. You can now buy Africell airtime and data bundles from any MTN mobile money agent. Africell customers have for the longest time faced with the sad truth of limited access to airtime, especially in far-flung areas. On the other hand, MTN Uganda has one of the widest mobile money agent footprints in the country....
Foobar2000 is an audio player for Windows that gained its popularity thanks to its highly modular design, extensive user flexibility regarding configuration options, a vast set of features and a highly customizable user interface. Now, you can download this freeware from the Microsoft Store. Foobar2000 main features This classic music player has been in development since back in 2002 and now you can find it in the Microsoft Store. Here are the most important features of this app:...
Yet another one of Microsoft’s UI decisions is now under intense user debate, as some actually embrace this initiative, while others point to its futility. Microsoft introduces another UI change with the release of preview build 22000.65.The tech company added another search bar, located on the top of the Start menu.Although most users welcome this new addition, some are finding it completely useless.Others think that this decision was made for a better Windows 11 touch-screen experience....
