Tech by Victor

In order to keep your account secure, here's a list of to-do: 1. Strong Password: You should have a unique and complex password for your fb account and keep this entirely to yourself. This password should be different from the ones you use elsewhere. 2. Log out: Ensure you log out when you're done, especially when using a public computer or someone else's mobile device. You should also never check the "Remember Me" box when logging in from a public computer, as this will keep you logged in even after you close your browser window. 3. Secure Email: It's necessary that the email you use for your Facebook account is a secure email since anyone who can read your email can probably access your Facebook account. 4. Log in at Facebook.com: There are phishing sites made to look like the real facebook site in order to get your login credentials. Make sure sure the address on the address bar is ' www.facebook.com '. 5. Avoid Friending everyone A c...

An artist, a lawyer, and a computer scientist are discussing the merits of a mistress. The artist tells of the passion, the thrill which comes with the risk of being discovered. The lawyer warns of the difficulties. It can lead to guilt, divorce, bankruptcy. Not worth it. Too many problems. The computer scientist says "It's the best thing that's ever happened to me. My wife thinks I'm with my mistress. My mistress thinks I'm home with my wife, and I can spend all night on the computer!"

The cost of producing a single unit of iPhone 5 is said to be around $167 but the phone sells for about $199 to $399 depending on the memory size. This means that Apple would be making over $30 for each and every single unit of iPhone 5 they sell. Normally, this might have or should have been overlooked but the iPhone 5 lacks a single feature capable of making the news, it lacks NFC(Near Field Communication) which is now a standard in the smartphone market, even Nokia featured it in Lumia 920 using it for Wireless Charging. Here is a list of the cost of some of its components; · The 4-inch 1136x640 pixel display costs $18 · The touch screen $7.50 · One battery unit is $3 · The A6 processor $28 · The camera stands at $10 · The built-in WiFi/Bluetooth/GPS is $4 Putting everything into consideration, Is the iPhone 5 a cheap plastic?

Ever wanted to try out an Android OS on your iPhone 2G and 3G. Here are 10 steps to make it happen. 1. Make sure your iPhone is jailbroken. 2. Open Cydia on your device, then click on 'Manage' followed by 'Sources'. 3. Click 'Edit', then 'Add'. 4. Enter " http://repo.neonkoala.co.uk " and click 'Add Source'. 5. Search for 'Bootlace' and install it. 6. Goto the iPhone's home screen and launch 'Bootlace'. 7. Download and install OpeniBoot. 8. Then install(This is the Android OS). 9. Select QucikBoot tab and click on the Android logo. 10. Your iPhone should reboot into the Android OS. NOTE - The OS works in a dual boot config i.e. You can choose to run either the iOS or the Android OS. - Only works on iPhone 2G and 3G - There may be a decrease in your phone's battery life - Bugs might be encountered

Galaxy Note II An amazing device, the galaxy note II introduces Air View, this means that you can actually view stuffs with the S pen like your messages without actually touching the device. This device is packed with so much functions that it could literally almost knock Galaxy S III off the shelf. The downside of this device is the battery life, doesn't last as much as you'd expect. The size of this device can be a plus or a minus depending on your view of a device such as this. The screen is perfect for broswing and watching video on the go but its portability is questionable. Verdict: This is a must-have gadget Specification Os: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Camera: 8MP, 1.9MP Front Display: 5.5inch HD Super AMOLED Network: 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+21Mbps Processor: 1.6GHz Quad-Core RAM: 2GB Memory: 16/32/64GB microSD expandable up to 64GB Others: Air View, A-GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC, S Beam, Screen Recorder, VPN, VMware MVP

Chipset: A6 chip OS: iOS 6 Network: 4G(LTE), 3G(HSDPA) Display: 4-inch Retina display Memory: 16/32/64GB RAM: 1GB Camera: 8MP iSight, 1.2MP Secondary Camera Battery: 8hrs talktime, 10hrs video playback time and 40hrs music play Others: Airplay, Airprint, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, A-GPS, nano-SIM card support only, iCloud, TV-Out, Maps. Release date: September 21st

Following Apple's official annoucement of the iPhone 5, the internet and smartphone market has been dominated by talks of the iPhone 5. Most people are of the opinion that the iPhone 5 isn't much of a game changer as it still has the same old iPhone look that's getting boring despite the change in screen size and also the fact that the iPhone has no news worthy feature. Verdict: Not buzz worthy iPhone 5 is slated to be released September 21st.

Nokia has been at the receiving end of critism lately, over the release of a promotional video containing pictures assumed to be taken using a Lumia 920 which however turned out to be false. The company has since been tendering apologies for misleading it's consumers.

Good news! Airtel users can finally browse using the Opera mini browser, which suddenly stopped working on the Airtel network. No reason was given by Airtel for the disruption of Opera mini service. Enjoy!!!

The Nokia Lumia 920 promises to be packed with cool features some of which includes; Wireless Charging The Lumia 920 allows users to charge the phone wirelessly using Near-Field Communication(NFC). PureMotion Display This sleek phone is armed with a supersensitive display that will respond to even the slightest of touch. SmartShoot A feature that allows you to remove unwanted people walking around in your photoshots. True Offline Maps No need to download maps before you can use them, Lumia comes bundled with in-built maps for easy navigation. Specifications CPU: 1.5GHz OS: Windows Phone 8 Display: PureMotion HD+(Multitouch) Memory: 32GB(No card slot) RAM: 1GB Camera: 8.7MP(1MP Secondary Camera) Battery: 400h standby time, 10h talk time, 67h music play Others: Bluetooth 3.1, Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, NFC, A-GPS

VPN(Virtual Private Network) is not just used to connect a worker to his/her office's network, there are a whole lots of other ways VPN would be useful to you, even if you are just an average internet user. 1. Extra Security VPN offers some of the best security for internet users and can protects you from third parties sniffing your passwords or other sensitive information. 2. Anonymous Web Browsing A VPN can allows you to browse the internet without the fear of being tracked, as your real IP address is hidden to protect your identity and location. 3. Encrypt VoIP traffic You could use VPN to prevent other internet users from eavedropping on calls you make over the internet. 4. Get Around Restrictions/Censorship With VPN you can access services that have been blocked or blacklisted, if you happen to reside or just visiting a country or an organisation that blocks internet services like Skype, Facebook, Twitter e.t.c. 5. Private LAN Gaming With VPN you can enjoy gam...

Just a few acronyms used when chatting, tweeting e.t.c Awayu - How are you? ASAP - As Soon As Possible AWOL - Absent Without Leave BTW - By The Way CWYL - Chat With You Later DIY - Do It Yourself DPMO - Don't Piss Me Off EPIF - Epic Failure F2F - Face to Face FYI - For Your Information G1 - Good one G2G - Got to Go GBY - God Bless You GR8 - Great IDK - I Don't Know IMO - In My Opinion IMHO - In My Humble Opinion IYD - In Your Dream L8r - Later NM - Never Mind NP - No Problem QT - Cutie TNTL - Trying Not To Laugh TTYL - Talk To You Later TTYS - Talk To You Soon UOK - Are you okay? WB - Welcome Back WE - WhatEver WRT - With Regard To or With Respect To WTF - What The Fuck WTH - What The Hell WTFIYP - What The Fuck Is Your Problem WTG - Way To Go WWJD - What Would Jesus Do? To be updated from time to time. You could add your own acronyms in a comment.

A Port Harcourt businessman has been arrested by the police for being in the possession of a Blackberry phone reported to be owned by the late Cynthia Udoka Osokogu, who was allegedly raped and murder by some suspect. The businessman admitted to purchasing the phone through a friend in Lagos, which was later sent to him through a courier. Police were able to use the BB pin to get the SIM number of the businessman, hence were able to track the phone to Port Harcourt, even though it had already been flashed. P.S. Just one of the many disadvantages of buying a used phone

I notice that the Opera Mini browser app on my phone doesn't connect anymore on the Airtel network. Initially I thought it might have been a problem with the particular browser but later found that the Opera Mini did work on the MTN network. Since I'm currently on a 1 month bundle guess I'd have to go back to using UC Browser or UC Web as it's now known as.