Microsoft interestingly chose an education-focused event to launch the newest member of the Surface series of computers: the Surface Laptop. It was interesting because almost everything about the Surface Laptop spells premium; from the laser-cut Alcantara material that wraps the keyboard and trackpad, to feats like implementing the thinnest LCDContinue Reading
Apple’s refreshed MacBook Pros from last year received a fair share of flak from Mac loyalists. Major complaints included removal of the SD card slot, using futuristic-but-mostly-incompatible-today USB Type-C ports, and flaky real-world battery life. Power users sighed at Apple’s focus on a thinner design instead of drastically better performanceContinue Reading
It’s been a decade since we first saw the iPhone and iOS. Apple has never included a “user exposed” file system on iPhone or iPad. Each app would have its own sandboxed storage system. With iOS 11, that’s changing. The new Files app finally lets you have your own fileContinue Reading
If you use a computer, you probably have some Microsoft Excel documents on your Mac or PC that you wouldn’t want other people to find and read. After all, Excel is used by both regular consumers, businesses, government institutions, and millions of other people all over the world. Thankfully, it’sContinue Reading
Remember when smartphone plans were all about the number of call minutes and text messages you got, and the data was unlimited? These days, it’s exactly the opposite. When carriers realized what we really wanted was data, there was a shift to unlimited minutes and texts and data caps —Continue Reading
iOS 11 is now available. Here’s what you need to know. Nowadays, Apple releases a beta version of iOS months ahead of its official release. So, we’ve already been playing with iOS and compiling how-tos so you can get started, too. What’s the release date? Sept. 19. Continue Reading
Whether you’re a telecommuter, freelancer or just starting a brand-new home-based business, having a reliable printer is essential to your productivity. Whether you’re choosing your first printer for a new home office or replacing an old workhorse, the right model can help to save valuable time and money. The followingContinue Reading
Turning off Windows updates in earlier versions like Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 was easier as there was an option available within the settings of the PC which allowed users to defer the download and installation of the update until resumed manually. But Microsoft got rid of this feature fromContinue Reading
The VLC media player has been a long-standing partner in the game for playing media files on the computer seamlessly. And the Android app is also no less with a myriad of features. But then, how about the idea of streaming the media files from the Windows computer to yourContinue Reading
With data connection rates still comparatively pricey in Nigeria, Wi-Fi hotspots are often a source of joy for most smartphone/device users in need of some free web browsing or social media time. The benefits of free Wi-Fi access such as the ease of connectivity and opportunity to conserve cellular dataContinue Reading