Opera Launches Free Unlimited VPN For iOS

Over the last few weeks, Opera has upped its game and delivered several new features to its existing products. The developer version of its desktop browser now includes a free VPN and an inbuilt ad-blocker. Just over a week ago too, Opera Mini received an update that lets you block ads from showing on the mobile browser.




Opera has taken it even further by launching a free VPN app for iOS. This doesn’t only encrypt your connection and change your IP address, it also has features that let you block ads from showing in all browsers and prevent websites from tracking you.
I installed the app and it does exactly what is says. For now, you can switch between 5 different countries while using the virtual private network.
Unfortunately, the ad-blocker has no whitelist. All ads are blocked and there’s no way to support sites you like. We lamented about this when this same feature was added to Opera Mini.
Opera VPN has no hidden charges, it is completely free. These recent moves from Opera on all platforms are to generate more awareness for its desktop browser. If you’re wondering what else Opera gains from this, Chris Houston, president of Surf Easy explains:



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“ [Opera makes money] by collecting anonymous data about how people use their mobile device. This information is made available to third parties who are interested in better understanding the mobile ecosystem and how it’s evolving.**




Well, data collected cannot identify you personally, these are more like survey data about how a group of people use their devices. Opera too explains that advertising may later be introduced within the app.
Theres no word yet on when the free VPN app wil be available on Android.

5 Snapchat tricks every Nigerian should know

Nigerians have proven that Snapchat is indeed addictive! The moment you find anyone with their nose in their phone these days, he or she is most probably checking their feeds and uploading snaps. A user can send any of the “snaps” or images created on the app to friends, including their own personal touch, which delete themselves after a couple of hours.

While the app can create a lot fun, it however has a complex user interface which makes it very hard to use, and as such, so many users are unaware of more than half of the things they could do with it.

For users looking to graduate from the basic level of just sending photos & videos to friends, Jovago.com, Africa’s No.1 online hotel booking site has made a list of 5 cool tricks that will ensure users make the most out of the app and even impress their friends.

Add music to your snaps

Unknown to a lot of users, the Snapchat app allows the inclusion of music to videos taken with the app and it is a very easy process. You do not need to play the music in the background while making the video as you may not get the sound quality you desire. All you need to do is play the song you want in your video through a music player app on your smartphone, and while the song is playing, record a video on Snapchat. Magical!

Resize Emoji characters

Sometimes, you want to enlarge an Emoji on your screen or make it smaller. To achieve that, all you need to do is select the one you want to use; next, hit the "T" symbol in the upper right corner; then, using two fingers preferably your index finger and your thumb, zoom in and out of the Emojis. The process of zooming in or out determined how much bigger or smaller you make it eventually.

Switch between cameras while filming

This is a trick that you certainly cannot achieve on other social media apps. Rather than capture your film all from one point of view, you can actually create videos of your face and your POV by swapping between front-facing and rear cameras during your snaps. This does not only make the filming process super fun, it makes the snap very engaging for viewers

See the views your story

The whole point of recording snaps is so people can view it and maybe make their comment, so, naturally, every user will want to know how many views they have per snap, as well discover the identity of the people who made the views. While it seems like there is no option to achieve the latter, it pretty simple. All you need to do is go to the “Stories” tab, available one swipe away from the home page.  A tap on “My Story” reveals an eyeball with a number next to it. Tap on that eyeball and you'll get a drop-down list with the names of all your followers who have viewed it.

Combine two filters in one snap

Every single person on the social media will attest to the fact that filters are the best! Filters can literally transform a look or view and make it much more appealing. Generally, filters make the Snapchat experience  much more exciting, so imagine how much more fun you can have using two filters at once? It is possible!  You can actually use an image filter along with one of the data label filters that are available. All you need to is apply the first filter on a snap, then hold one finger on the display while using another finger to choose between the other filters. It is not tedious at all.

How To Get Free 15gb Data On Your Mtn Sim

Here is another Big Banga for Mtn users.
As I promise to always give you and update you with the best and latest free browsing cheats in town, So here i bring your another cheat of all times with free 15gb from the Mtn network...


So always visit my blog and invite your friends and family here too.


Just follow the below steps and get it done on your Sim within some seconds.


>>Insert your mtn Sim on your phone and simply send" Router to 398" and wait for some seconds for your free 15gb to arrive. its working on all devices and every mtn Sim, so if urs didn't work then there must be a witch following you from your village.
and don't forget to drop your comments below

10- Year- Old Jani Hacked Instagram , Cash In $ 10, 000 Reward From Facebook

A 10 - year old named Jani was able to hack the world wide social media platform “ Instagram ” , and thus earning him $ 10 ,000 from Facebook according to news site,
Iltalehti. Jani figured out a way to get into Instagram ’ s servers and delete text posted by Instagram users . Jani was rewarded $ 10 , 000 by Facebook as part of its bug bounty program , which offers cash rewards to people who find bugs and flaws in Facebook ’s digital infrastructure . That includes the Facebook -owned Instagram .
The boy told Iltalehti that he could delete what people wrote on the picture- sharing social media, demonstrating it to Instagram by deleting a comment they made on a test account . Jani said he could even delete Justin Bieber’ s comments with the flaw he found . According to the boy ’s father , Jani and his twin brother have found security flaws in websites before , but they haven ’t been significant enough to justify a payout , until this one .
Facebook ’s bug bounty program welcomes anyone to find bugs and flaws , and offers cash rewards to problems that are significant , similar to Google ’s own security rewards program . According to the most recent release from Facebook , the company received over 13 , 000 submissions from researchers in 2015 alone , 526 of which were valid reports . In 2015 , Facebook paid out a total of $ 936 ,000 to 210 researchers, averaging about $ 1 ,780 per submission .

MTN Surprise Plan: How To Subscribe To MTN 5GB + N2560 Airtime For Just N2000

Mtn has surprised us with another tripping offer which i think is cool to go for if not for anything but for the Airtime that is accompanied with the data.


Before now, we use to pay N2,500 to subscribe for MTN 4.5GB data but now you can get 5GB including free N2560 Airtime to call any network for just N2000. Isn't that a good development by MTN? Though we expect more affordable data plans but this one is one step closer to achieving that.



How To Activate This Data Plan
==> If you are not on MTN TrueTalk, Simply migrate to MTN Truetalk by dialing *400#
==> Recharge N2000 on your MTN line
==> Send D2000 to 131 in an SMS to get the offer. Both the data and call is valid for 30days.

Check your account balance with *556# and you will see the airtime. You can also dial *559# to check your data balance.



.Wait! There is another one...
Do you know you can as well get N1950 free credit and 100MB data with only N500?
To get this, you must be on MTN TrueTalk tariff plan, then load your line with N500
and SMS V500 to 131 you will be given both the data and airtime but this time, its valid for just 7 days.


I am expecting competition from other networks like Etisalat, Airtel and glo. They need to counter MTN or they loose a good number of their customers especially
this period of free data scarcity. With more competition, the subscribers will gain.

5 keywords Nigerians should avoid in emails

Like the rest of the world, Nigerians have replaced hard-copy memos and letters with e-mails. The average person would rather send an email -whether personal or for official purposes- than type it out on paper. Unfortunately, emails can make things go horribly wrong as certain words used can come off as haughty when the original intent was probably to sound proactive, efficient or even  likable.


Communicating via email does not take away the need to stay careful in the choice of words as certain terms or words with meanings that can easily be identified when said in person- based on the speaker’s facial expression and tone- may sound completely different when used in emails. For Nigerians who are not conversant with some of these dicey words, Jovago.com, Africa’s No.1 online hotel booking portal reveals the five most common.

Sorry

This is the word commonly used to show remorse or regret, however, the word has been so overused that it is no longer taken seriously. In fact, some people consider it non-genuine and hardly acknowledge it. If you need to apologize when you have done something wrong, rather than say “sorry”, use a phrase like "I apologize". “I apologize, it totally slipped my mind”  looks a lot better than “Sorry, I forgot!”

No

In a normal conversation, you can easily say something like: “No, it belongs to the company” with a soft tone that implies you are not being judgmental or acting superior. However, in an e-mail, the “No” can make the same statement sound even condemnatory. Using the word “No” in an email can be very dicey, so it is best to just omit it and stick with the compliers.

Actually

Commonly used as sentence starters or transitional words in everyday communication, “Actually” can actually come off as condescending, as though you intend to correct someone or an idea. For instance, you could reply an email with the sentence: “Actually, I have to leave work by 5pm today” and It would sound extremely rude and combative. Actually has a way of turning a simple response into an awful one. Instead, use alternative

Thanks

“Thanks” is something almost everyone writes at the end of an email, especially when we are in a rush, however, the expression -which is a short form of “thank you”- is often considered sarcastic or unprofessional, especially when used in official situations. It is important to always use the full form of the phrase when writing e-mails.

Need

The word “need” almost always comes off strong. Most times, using the word suggests that you place yourself in a position of authority, superior to the person receiving the message. Also, it sounds demanding. It may be preferable to use phrases like “I would like...”


Ndem Nkem
Travel/Tech Writer
Jovago Nigeria

Introducing who wants to be a millionaire? Nigeria mobile app

Ultima Limited in partnership with Sony Pictures Television and MTN Nigeria present the official mobile app for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Nigeria. The App, which is scheduled to be released on all mobile platforms is now available on Google Play store.



This new WWTBAM App is developed in Nigeria to deliver the T.V experience of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire game show on mobile phones. The introduction of #WWTBAMApp is a welcome change, and an exciting one at that, capable of enriching more lives. Lovers of the game should expect the Facebook version published in the coming weeks.



Features of the App include:

• Subscription at N50 by MTN Subscribers only
. 45 Additional questions purchase at N50 by SMS PIN or Credit/Debit card
• Play your way up the virtual Money Tree & use your classic life-lines (Ask the Audience, Ask a Friend, 50/50) to win the virtual 10million Naira.
• Stand a chance of getting on the Hot seat by subscribing and playing your way up the Leaderboard. 10 top players win N5, 000 every week and Top player for the month wins N50, 000 every month.



• Share scores with friends on Social media.
To get started, click http://bit.ly/1WhTZwi to download the app on Google Play store and subscribe for just 50 Naira/month by sending PIN to 165.



Click http://bit.ly/1T3wIeF to learn more about the App.



For further enquiries, send email to
info@millionairenigeria.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbUM4QFyqfY


So start playing, learning, and winning!

5 Simple Signs That You Need a New Phone

There are several brands of phones available in the tech space today that you will be spoilt for choices. The lifespan of these devices varies. It is therefore, follows that the number of years you have used a phone does not really count when it comes to the repair or replacement of a phone. Hence, it is important for you to look out for some signs that will be shared by Jovago.com, Africa's No 1 hotel booking portal. If you notice or observe anyone of these signs, it is perhaps time to buy a new phone.


It suddenly shuts down

If your phone frequently shuts down while you were calling a number, chatting on WhatsApp or playing a game, then you need to ditch that phone for a new one. You can adjust the batteries but if it still shuts down on it is own, it is requesting that you should let go.


The touch screen takes forever to respond

Your touch screen is meant to respond immediately you swipe your fingers. This is why it is called a touch screen phone. However, if the touch screen is very slow in responding, it may be time to either change the touch screen or purchase a new phone.



Cracked Touch Screen

Of course, you may forget that you put your expensive and latest iPhone in your back pocket and immediately you sit down, it cracks. In other cases, your hands may be slimy and it drops the screen cracks. Hmmm...it destroys the beauty and fancy of the phone. The crack may not affect the touch screen but it makes your phone 'ugly'. You can only manage it for some time. But someday, the crack will spread and render it unusable. You can take it to computer village in Lagos for repairs or walk into one of the malls and pick a new one.

The Battery life is short

For a battery, you can simply change it. However, if you are lucky you will get a good battery. Aside that, when the original battery does not last more than 15 minutes after being fully charged, you will spend your hard earned money on buying substandard batteries.  

You say hello several times

When calling a friend, you have to either shout at the top of your voice for them to hear you or you say hello several times, it means your phone's speaker is faulty. You may want to get it checked.  



Ogunfowoke Adeniyi
Travel/Technology Writer

Top 5 Benefits Of Social Media for Businesses In Nigeria

We can never ignore the importance of social media in our day-to-day lives. The impact is so much that for some individuals, social media has converted into a compulsion and for other people, an everyday need.

However, social media can be more useful especially in marketing. A lot of businesses, precisely in Nigeria, have now turned to social media platform for the purpose of marketing their products and services. The benefits of this platform cannot be ignored and are quite numerous. These are just 5 of them:


Increasing traffic to business website
No business website can survive in this cyber world without traffic. You can generate more sales if you have more traffic. Thus, social media is an effective and pertinent way to generate direct traffic to your website.


Boosting engagement with costumers
Trust is the most important factor which is mandatory for any transaction in business. There is a big chance of increase in sales if your customers have trust in you. Many customers think that e-business is fake. However, with social media, the level of trust can be raised through interaction with customers.


Several media formats for communication
Social media has the potential of influencing numerous media platforms. The usage of images, videos and other media formats appeals to your customers visually and audibly.


Less marketing cost
The most important goal of any marketing project is to make more money with lesser cost. Social media is no doubt an effective way to advertise and help you in this regard.


Social media is faster
Your business can be more attractive if it is meeting deadlines so that your customers can have great reviews regarding your business. Millions of people are now using this social media platform and spend more time on social networks. It is easier and faster to connect with your them where they always are.

GoodLuck

How to add Geotags to your Instagram pictures

We all love Instagram, especially since the messages – pictures and videos - are uniquely instant. There are however moments where we are unable to remember the location of some pictures or videos but would like share that information on our walls anyways.


For instance, you may have returned to Nigeria from a trip to Ghana and want to post a picture you took of Kwame Nkrume’s statue at the park but find you are unable to indicate that it was taken while you were in Ghana. In such situations you realize that you may succeed in posting these throwback pictures but you may not be able to use the geotag feature as Instagram cannot find locations after you have left the spot.


Geotagging adds a level of originality to posts and for picture taking purpose, it is important to make sure that Location Service is turned on for every Camera App you use, including Instagram. However if you took the photo somewhere else, not the place where you are uploading the photo from, and the image file does not contain that specific info, and you determined to geotag it on Instagram, Jovago.com, Africa’s No.1 online hotel booking has some steps that could be of immense help.

Step 1:

Login to your Instagram app and using the file picker, select the photo or Video to which you want to add location.

Step 2:

Once you are on the photo page, at the bottom-right corner, next to the ‘Like’ and ‘Comment’ buttons, you will find an icon with three-dots. Tap on this icon and select the ‘Edit’ option from the list of menu presented.

Step 3:

The option takes you to the edit page, where you can edit the picture, including the photo caption and the location. If per chance the photo does not include location info, look for an ‘Add Location’ link at the top left corner, just under your username and next to your avatar. Tap on the link to edit the location.


Step 4:

From the suggested list the pops up, pick a suitable location. If you do not see the location you want, search for it, and when you find the location, tap on it. This step is the key to adding the location to your photo.


Step 5:

On completing Step 4, you should see your newly added location shown on the photo. To ensure it the amendment is saved, confirm the change by tapping on the “Done” button.


Ndem Nkem
Travel/Tech Writer
Jovago Nigeria

How to get Complaints Resolved via Social Media

Social media can be used to do a lot of things today including to complain and get the complaint resolved. Twitter is one of the best interactive networks to use to get a quick response especially as many organizations now have a strong Social Media presence.


With the versatility of social media, some users still have problems with making complaints and having them resolved. Sequel to this, Jovago.com, Africa's No 1 hotel booking portal gathers tips on how to get complaints resolved via Social Media.

Contact official channels

All serious organization own a website. On these websites, you can get the contact information of the company. Using the contact info, you can either call or send a mail. If you do not get a response or get an unsatisfactory response, you can take it to social media.

Check their reply speed on twitter

Despite the fact that some businesses have Twitter or Facebook accounts, they may not be active and may take them forever to reply to your complaints. Hence, before you send a tweet, you should check how quick they respond to complaints and if they actually resolved it.



Send them a direct message

If you are not happy with their response offline, it is time to take it online. You can send them a direct message whether their handle is active or not. If you do not get a favourable response, you should take it public.  



Tweet publicly and politely

Responsible businesses prevent crisis rather than fanning it. The direct message may be futile but the public tweet will not. So, you send a series of tweets featuring your complaints. Do not forget to tag some the service companies and influencers that can help you retweet the message to their followers. At this juncture, do not be surprised at how swift they will pacify you. Social media further cement the saying that that the customer is always right. Remember, do not use abusive words while tweeting.

Thank them when complaint is resolved

Most customers do not do this. When you are eventually satisfied with their reply, it will be nice to send a tweet appreciating their response and if their offer you an incentive to pacify you, you should also mention it in the tweet.  




Ogunfowoke Adeniyi

Travel/Technology Writer

Four Places Where you Should not Keep your Phone

Your phone is a valuable asset and losing it or getting it damaged can cost you a lot of money and emotional stress. If you do not want to experience any of this, Jovago.com, Africa's no 1 hotel booking portal points out places you should never leave your phone.

In the sun

Many people know that they should not just drop their phones in the sun but some others have inadvertently left it in the sun while washing or working outside their home. Extreme heat or cold are not good for electronical appliances. So keep it away from harmful weather to extend its lifespan.  

Your back pocket

Carrying your phone in your back pocket is not a good idea. Many people have damaged their phones, especially the screen, just by forgetting their phones in their pockets. Besides the physical damage, the phone may overheat and is susceptible to theft there.



Bottom of a bag

As a regular traveler, you may have had to live through the experience of having your phone go missing and as a result adopted the precautionary measure of hiding it at the bottom of a bag. While doing this has its perks, it can begin to malfunction due to the heat or pressure from moving the bag from place to place. Your best bet would be to use an inner side-pocket in the bag or under the first few layers of items within it.



In proximity to a cooker

In an attempt not to miss a call, it usual practice to keep your phone close to you even when cooking. This can be very risky as it could result in a fire outbreak. Make it a habit to place your phone far from the fire and increase the volume of your ringtone so that you can hear the call wherever you are.



Ogunfowoke Adeniyi

Travel/Technology Writer

5 Ways to Deal with Online Trolls

The internet has its limitations despite all its advantages, one of which are the presence of online trolls whose responsibility is to target others by posting abusive, threatening, rude and hateful messages. They are simply out to ridicule others  and they can be very frustrating.

It's therefore, becomes ever more important to deal with because they will not go away. Jovago.com, Africa's No 1 hotel booking portal shares several tips on how to deal with them.

Ignore them  

This is perhaps the smartest way to deal with online troll; ignore them. If you ignore them, they will not have the opportunity of achieving their desires which is to make you feel bad. So, do not give them that satisfaction.

Expose or block them

Online trolls thrive on bullying others. You will think they have got nothing else doing but to close-mark other people like a defender does to a striker. You tweet or post pictures on Instagram, they respond with rude remarks. At this point, you do not need to ignore them, you can expose them to your followers. If you like, you can block them!

Fight back with facts

Online trolls are good at one thing, they rarely make mistakes. They can go to any length to embarrass you especially when you do not get your facts right. But if you do, they can only do as much.  

You may stop  show-off online

The trend online is for Nigerian celebrities to show off their latest cars, house, shoe closet, money and designer bag. You have a right to show off these things but there are people online that question why you are displaying your wealth online.  If you do not want pesky trolls on your  case, maybe you should stop the online extravagance.  For example, online trolls took popular blogger, Linda Ikeji to the cleaners for posting a look-alike Hermes bag. The online troll went as far to proof that the bag is counterfeit. Ikeji had to pull the picture on Instagram.

Employ humor

There have been circumstances whereby some people deleted their social media account because to excessive taunting by online trolls. The trolls will be happy kicking you off social media. However, if you take it lightly and respond with humor, the troll will may move on to others. But if you respond the same, you have opened the floodgate to trolling!

Ogunfowoke Adeniyi

Travel/Technology Writer

Cheapest Data Plans For Android, iOS, PC and Blackberry Users 2016

A lot of things have changed in the last 30 days, some are deadly blows; while to others they are hopeful blows. Some plans have been stopped; some capped, while new ones are been introduced. As a smartphone user, there is a particular plan that suits you. On this note, I’ll begin with those who download a lot.



Heavy User Data Plans.
This plan works best for you:
MTN daily unlimited Plan: When it is unlimited, we don’t keep quiet because it’s going to solve a lot of online downloading problem. I’ve used this plan before and I can tell you that it’s not capped. For the first 6 hours of my use, I downloaded 8GB, the rest is history.


To get this plan, load your MTN line with N150 and dial *567*59#. It works on all smartphones, PC and iOS.

Airtel Unlimited Night Plan: Airtel network is strong in most locations and strongest in the night hour. This plan is unlimited at night; no speed throttling, and it is download as you want.


How To Subscribe To The Airtel Night Plan:
=> For 1hour plan, dial *481*1# and it cost N100
=> For 3hours plan, dial *481*2# and it cost N300
=> For 6hour plan, dial *481*3# and it cost N500.

NB: This data plan works on all devices, be it Java phones, Symbian, Android, iPad, iPad, PC.
Simple User Data Plans
It’s no longer news that a lot of us are unable to reactivate MTN BBLited because of the recent MTN server upgrade. It’s been capped to mere 10MB no matter how you tweak it. The only people still using MTN BBLited on Android are those who already subscribed before MTN capped the plan. However, there is an alternative which is sim selective. MTN Maxi Plan… see guide here


MTN Music Plus: The current best alternative to MTN BIS on Android is MTN Music Plus. You can use it on PC, iOS and Android devices. Although,  some users are reporting that MTN charges N75 and not N15 for this offer while some successfully activated it for N15. The plan you are determine how much you’ll be charge. You can see more guide on how to activate MTN Music Plus for N15 here.


Glo BIS: Glo Blackberry plan has been reduced to 2GB For N1,000; 3GB For N1,400 and N1,500 respectively. I tried the N1,400 and it zaps data a lot while the N1,500 plan doesn’t zap at all.
To Subscribe for any of this plan;
Dial *777*21# For 2GB For N1,000
Dial *777*23# For N1,500 or dial *777# and follow the prompt respectively. It works on BB10 and Android whose IMEI has been tweaked.

For those using Samsung, HTC, iTel and other Qualcomm devices, you need Glo universal data plan. Dial *777# and follow the prompt. You can get 1.5GB +Free N2,000 credit with just N1,000 glo data subscription.

Glo 6GB For N1,300: those of us who used this plan before must surely have a testimony to share; the bad news is that it’s not currently available but will be available soon.

Airtel: The major concern I’ve with Airtel Network is the Auto zapping data which I considered as callous and fraudulent. Aside of this, Airtel network is super-fast in most location.
For Airtel lovers with good network connection, you can get Airtel N1,500 for 3GB. Dial *440*16#. It works on all devices.



Ordinary User Data Plans
This one is for those who don’t consume much on their devices, they merely download, just to surf the net, read news and socialize and turn off their data. We have a plan that equally suits you.

Glo N1,000 for 1.5GB: Dial *777# and follow the prompt. No strange settings required.
Etisalat N1,000 for 1GB: Dial *229*2*7#. No strange settings required.
MTN 1GB for N1,100. Just comment and I’ll recommend a reliable third party data reseller to you.
Airtel N100 for 1GB: This is a weekend plan and it can be activated twice every weekend. Some of you are not eligible; but to be eligible, you only need to keep your line active. Dial *474*1#

Are you still confuse on what data plan to use? Ask your question…

Cheapest Data Plans For Android, iOS, PC and Blackberry Users in April

A lot of things have changed in the last 30 days, some are deadly blows; while to others they are hopeful blows. Some plans have been stopped; some capped, while new ones are been introduced. As a smartphone user, there is a particular plan that suits you. On this note, I’ll begin with those who download a lot.

Heavy User Data Plans.

This plan works best for you:

MTN daily unlimited Plan: When it is unlimited, we don’t keep quiet because it’s going to solve a lot of online downloading problem. I’ve used this plan before and I can tell you that it’s not capped. For the first 6 hours of my use, I downloaded 8GB, the rest is history.

To get this plan, load your MTN line with N150 and dial *567*59#. It works on all smartphones, PC and iOS. 

Airtel Unlimited Night Plan: Airtel network is strong in most locations and strongest in the night hour. This plan is unlimited at night; no speed throttling, and it is download as you want.

How To Subscribe To The Airtel Night Plan:
=> For 1hour plan, dial *481*1# and it cost N100
=> For 3hours plan, dial *481*2# and it cost N300
=> For 6hour plan, dial *481*3# and it cost N500.

NB: This data plan works on all devices, be it Java phones, Symbian, Android, iPad, iPad, PC.

Simple User Data Plans

It’s no longer news that a lot of us are unable to reactivate MTN BBLited because of the recent MTN server upgrade. It’s been capped to mere 10MB no matter how you tweak it. The only people still using MTN BBLited on Android are those who already subscribed before MTN capped the plan. However, there is an alternative which is sim selective. MTN Maxi Plan… see guide here

MTN Music Plus: The current best alternative to MTN BIS on Android is MTN Music Plus. You can use it on PC, iOS and Android devices. Although,  some users are reporting that MTN charges N75 and not N15 for this offer while some successfully activated it for N15. The plan you are determine how much you’ll be charge. You can see more guide on how to activate MTN Music Plus for N15 here.

Glo BIS: Glo Blackberry plan has been reduced to 2GB For N1,000; 3GB For N1,400 and N1,500 respectively. I tried the N1,400 and it zaps data a lot while the N1,500 plan doesn’t zap at all. 

To Subscribe for any of this plan;

Dial *777*21# For 2GB For N1,000

Dial *777*23# For N1,500 or dial *777# and follow the prompt respectively. It works on BB10 and Android whose IMEI has been tweaked.

For those using Samsung, HTC, iTel and other Qualcomm devices, you need Glo universal data plan. Dial *777# and follow the prompt. You can get 1.5GB +Free N2,000 credit with just N1,000 glo data subscription.

Glo 6GB For N1,300: those of us who used this plan before must surely have a testimony to share; the bad news is that it’s not currently available but will be available soon.

Airtel: The major concern I’ve with Airtel Network is the Auto zapping data which I considered as callous and fraudulent. Aside of this, Airtel network is super-fast in most location.

For Airtel lovers with good network connection, you can get Airtel N1,500 for 3GB. Dial *440*16#. It works on all devices.

Airtel 4GB For N1,500: This plan works on all devices… see how you can activate it here.

Ordinary User Data Plans

This one is for those who don’t consume much on their devices, they merely download, just to surf the net, read news and socialize and turn off their data. We have a plan that equally suits you.

Glo N1,000 for 1.5GB: Dial *777# and follow the prompt. No strange settings required.

Etisalat N1,000 for 1GB: Dial *229*2*7#. No strange settings required.

MTN 1GB for N1,100. Just comment and I’ll recommend a reliable third party data reseller to you.

Airtel N100 for 1GB: This is a weekend plan and it can be activated twice every weekend. Some of you are not eligible; but to be eligible, you only need to keep your line active. Dial *474*1#

Are you still confuse on what data plan to use? Ask your question…

- See more at: http://www.yomiprof.com/2016/04/cheapest-data-plans-for-android-ios-pc.html#sthash.xyWvL1FG.dpuf

How to Get Airtel 4GB Data For N1500 With Free N2,600 - Works on All Devices

There is nothing strange about what you are about to read, the only strange thing is the requirement involved. Airtel network is fast in almost all location and it sucks in some location. Everybody wants cheaper internet subscription, unfortunately, what you have maybe too heavy a burden for you to
bear. The truth is, you can get Airtel 4GB for N1,500 or 6GB for N2,500 only if you follow the rules of thumb.

The only requirement here is for you to get a new Airtel SIM. Old sim will never work with this. New sim works because you are on ‘Welcome to Airtel’ package which offers 5 times value on every recharge to new, prepaid customers on the network.

How can I get Airtel 4GB for N1,500 & 6GB for N2,500?

Once your new Airtel SIM is active, load N1,500 using this code *555*pin#, you'll be given bonus of N2,600 to call Airtel to Airtel + Free 1GB. Your N1,500 will still be intact and untouched;  you can then subscribe for 3GB by dialing *440*16#.
6GB For N2,500

Load your airtime using the code *555*pin# and you'll also receive the bonus attached (1GB + 500MB)+ free N3,900 to call Airtel to Airtel lines.  Dial *437*1# and 4.5GB will be given to you. Summing it up to 6GB.
Does the bonus Airtime of N2600 + data expire?

Yes, it expires (14 days duration).
Will it work on my device?

Yes, it works on all devices.

Remember, only new Airtel SIMS are eligible for this offer. The tariff on this plan is same as smartCONNET.

How to Get Airtel 4GB Data For N1500 With Free N2,600 - Works on All Devices

There is nothing strange about what you are about to read, the only strange thing is the requirement involved. Airtel network is fast in almost all location and it sucks in some location. Everybody wants cheaper internet subscription, unfortunately, what you have maybe too heavy a burden for you to
bear. The truth is, you can get Airtel 4GB for N1,500 or 6GB for N2,500 only if you follow the rules of thumb.

The only requirement here is for you to get a new Airtel SIM. Old sim will never work with this. New sim works because you are on ‘Welcome to Airtel’ package which offers 5 times value on every recharge to new, prepaid customers on the network.

How can I get Airtel 4GB for N1,500 & 6GB for N2,500?

Once your new Airtel SIM is active, load N1,500 using this code *555*pin#, you'll be given bonus of N2,600 to call Airtel to Airtel + Free 1GB. Your N1,500 will still be intact and untouched;  you can then subscribe for 3GB by dialing *440*16#.

6GB For N2,500

Load your airtime using the code *555*pin# and you'll also receive the bonus attached (1GB + 500MB)+ free N3,900 to call Airtel to Airtel lines.  Dial *437*1# and 4.5GB will be given to you. Summing it up to 6GB.

Does the bonus Airtime of N2600 + data expire?

Yes, it expires (14 days duration).

Will it work on my device?

Yes, it works on all devices.

Remember, only new Airtel SIMS are eligible for this offer. The tariff on this plan is same as smartCONNET.

- See more at: http://www.yomiprof.com/2016/03/how-to-get-airtel-4gb-data-for-n1500.html#sthash.xulJj5Y9.dpuf

How To Add Bold, Italic And Crossed Words To Messages On Whatsapp

 

Cross-platform mobile messaging app, Whatsapp, has announced the latest upgrade to its application.


The upgrade, though small compared to more recent additions, allows users to write in different formats.
The latest addition can be used to add emphasis to certain words when sending messages. Users can add certain characters before and after the words or sentences to make them go bold, italic or with a line through the centre, known as a strikethrough.
The feature was originally tested in beta but has now been rolled out to iOS and Android users as part of the most recent update.
Other recent additions include the blue ticks that reveal if a message has been read, which have now been made visible on the chat list screen.
Messages can be ‘starred’, to save them for later, and as part of the previous iPhone update, the messaging service let users send files.
Pushed out to iOS platforms last month, the update introduced a total of five new features to WhatsApp users on iPhone.
Users can now share photos, images and other files stored on other third party apps – including iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox and Microsoft’s OneDrive – with their contacts on WhatsApp.
Beyond photos, the app added the ability to send and received PDF files. Once users receive the file they can see an in-line preview.


Tapping the preview image while it is displayed will open the PDF in the iOS document viewer.
To make text appear bold, type an asterisk before and after the text e.g. *biggie*
To make text appear italicised, the underscore character needs to be typed before and after the text e.g. _ biggie _
And to strikethrough a word, type the tilde character before and after the text e.g. ~biggie ~
Users can also additionally apply all three formats to a word: *~_biggie_~*

Afraid of heights? These are top 5 ways to handle turbulence on flights

Do you recall how you felt the last time your plane was hit by turbulence?  It is difficult not to get distressed and frightened by the sudden, erratic shaking of the aircraft.

While it is a huge concern for anyone who is nervous about flying in Nigeria, there are ways it can be managed to ensure it does not become a nerve-wrecking experience. Jovago.com, Africa’s No.1 online hotel booking service offers top 5 ways to handle turbulence on local flights.

Breathe deeply as often as you can

Deep breaths can be very helpful while enduring an episode of turbulence. Rather than fret and worry, close your eyes, inhale and exhale deeply as frequently as you can. Also, you can carry a paper bag which you can use as an anti-hyperventilating device as well.It is very good as reducing anxiety.

Remain buckled to your seat

The most important thing to do when there is turbulence is to stay buckled to your seat. Refrain from walking around or moving from one corner to the other. No matter how afraid you are, sit still and ensure you only raise your hand if you need to signal an air hostess for anything. Sitting still rather than walking around helps you stay calm and reduced chances of injury or accidents in the case of severe turbulence.

Try the rubberband technique

This is not a common technique and might not work for everyone. The rubber band technique is such that you wear a rubberband around your wrist and snap the rubber band against your skin anytime you feel yourself becoming agitated such that the pain is a reality bite that takes your mind off any particular situation that makes your anxious or gives you a fright. Adopting this method helps with turbulence. It distracts you from it and cuts out chances of you being traumatized by the movements.

Listen to slow, calming music

The fear for turbulence has a way of kicking up fear inside of you, making it hard for you to be calm or focused on any flight. You find your mind consumed on the possibility of turbulence, how it could lead to crash and how it would mean the end of your life or worse, a maimed body. You mind wanders and perfectly normal flight noises seem like sounds that do not exist. Listening to peaceful and calming music help you manage yourself on the flight and even when an actual turbulence is going on. It occupies your mind and takes off a lot of stress that comes with turbulence.

Avoid caffeine products

Caffeine products, especially coffee may seem like the perfect drink for a long flight, but it can cause as an overly hyper state of mind will only exacerbate your anxiety when you have to deal with turbulence. Avoid taking any caffeine product before or while you are on the flight, instead, go for other liquids that will keep you hydrated. A glass of one can be very good for calming the nerves.

Ndem Nkem

Travel/Tech Writer Jovago Nigeria

5 tricks to Make Your Car Seem like New Again

Every motorist is somewhat emotionally attached to his vehicle as he spends a lot of time commuting to work or just hauling groceries in it. But as the vehicle gets older, it exterior less flashy and faults a little more persistent, the car-owner battles with the temptation to acquire a new alternative…even when keeping the older is much more cost-efficient.

Agreed, it is normal to grow tired of used cars long before their lifespan runs out, however, the cost for purchasing a new one can cut a big hole in the pocket. So Jovago.com, Africa’s No.1 online hotel booking website shows you fresh tips to keep your cars in top shape for longer,  make it seem new and have you feeling good about it again.

Do a thorough cleaning of the vehicle

This does not entail the quick, normal cleaning that you do on your car every day, it involves hardcore scrubbing of every part of the car you can reach. Wash the carpet and upholstery, dig out all the trash moldering in the boot of the car, remove the spare and get into every nook and cranny of the tire well, and remove the seat cushions and pick out the entire food residue. If possible, take out the front seats and vacuum under there. Also, clean all the grime from the engine bay and get under the car too. As for the exterior, wax the car to a perfect shine.  Deep cleaning may seem tedious; however, it pays off as it not only leaves your car looking as good as new, it gives you the chance to uncover possible hidden problems.

Re-Paint

Nothing screams “new’ car” more than a flashy, clean, well-sprayed exterior.  Take your care to the maintenance center and ask for full-body paint. For some thousand Naira, you should be able to get a good exterior paint job that will dramatically improve how your car looks. You could go for a new colour; however, if you cannot afford that, you could use same old paint color and touch up the car.  A new paint job generally makes a huge difference in the overall appearance of your car.

Electronics upgrade

A major way to get your car looking like new is by buying and fixing in new electronics and  incorporating new technological trends.  Most cars now have the Bluetooth feature as well as  iPod and iPhone dock, so if your car is about 3-5 years old, chances are your sound system and other car gadgets are outdated. The good thing is that these new technologies and accessories are very affordable and can easily be attached to an older model. For instance, you can trade an old radio head unit for one that integrates with an iPod, iPhone or satellite radio, and includes a Bluetooth connection for a cell phone, will shoot your car into the present.

Sort out Brakes, suspenders, tires and rims

Shocks, springs, dampers, struts, brakes, discs and pads may seem like normal service items, but replacing them can make a huge difference in how the car drives as worn out ones, can seriously degrade performance. Also, the wheels, tires and rims at the base of your car helps your car maneuver faster and keeps you safe, and so, having a good lightweight set will improve the handling and brake performance of your car, making it that much safer and fun to drive. Remember to stay within your budget and mechanical abilities, though; you do not have to go to extremes to make your vehicle new.

Deodorize your air conditioning

Part of what gives a car the feeling of being new is the way the car interior smells, of which the air-conditioning plays a huge role. Clean out the vents and cabin air filter system in your car, then drain the tubes, get them unclogged, cleaned and disinfected, and deodorized. This kills off the mold and ensures a pleasant smell is emitted in its place.  You can easily do all these by yourself, however, if you feel that you cannot, find a place that does deodorizing of the a/c system, and pay to have your car sorted. This helps with reviving the new car feel.

Ndem Nkem

Travel/Tech Writer Jovago Nigeria

Instagram Stalking just got Easier with this New Feature

Weeks after announcing that it was making big changes to our timelines, Instagram has begun testing a new search bar that will enable users to view both the followers of other users and those they are following.

This feature, according to Mashable, is being tested among a select few, since not too many people have seen it under their own accounts.

You can now search people’s names in “Followers” and “Following”.

Photo Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Top Internet Tricks every Workaholic should know (MUST READ)

The internet has completely changed the way things are done. From school, shops and even offices, basically every task that needs to be completed  in any set-up is best achieved with the help of the internet. Workaholics understand the essence of the internet and its importance in ensuring they reach their goals and target, however, despite the immensity of time that they spend online, it is surprising how many of them are unaware of simple tricks that can make their online experience faster and smoother.

To give further insight, Jovago.com, Africa’s No.1 online hotel booking service shares some tips to try the next time you hit the Internet.

Use the Internet browser shortcuts

There are so many browser shortcuts that apply to the internet via the different browsers available. Learning them certainly makes the entire experience smoother. Some of the key  Internet browser shortcuts include:

·    Alt + D or Ctrl + L to move the cursor into the address bar.

·    Ctrl key and the + or - to increase and decrease the size of text.  

·    Ctrl + 0 to reset the text.

·    Backspace key or Alt key + left arrow to go back a page.

·    Press F5 or Ctrl + R to refresh or reload a web page.

·    F11 to make the Internet browser screen full screen. Also, press F11 again to return to the normal view.

·    Ctrl + B to open your Internet bookmarks.

·    Ctrl + F to open the find box to search for text within the web page you are reading.

Take Advantage of Tabs

Sometimes, you need to work on multiple internet pages at the same time. Rather than clogging your task bar and switching back and forth between with several windows, take full advantage of your ‘tab’. All you need to do to open a new tab without a link is click on Ctrl + T. If however you have a link you want to view in a new tab, just hold down the Ctrl key while clicking on the link address.

Try alternative browsers

Although it comes pre-installed on many computers as the default browser, the most popular browser, especially on Microsoft Windows, is Internet Explorer. While the browser is highly efficient, there are other great browsers available for free that often work much faster and feature great add-ons and plugins to personalize your Web browsing experience. Some of the favorite options include Chrome, Opera or Firefox. Rather than stick with one single browser, try another browser. Have more than one on your system so you easily switch to another when one is a bit slow.

Use the online Cloud backup

Almost every workaholic has to deal with information on a regular basis and depending on how important or sensitive the information is, they often need to save it and possibly back it up on different disks. While flash drives and hard disks can be handy, they can be easily stolen, tampered with or destroyed by a virus. To eliminate this risk, try any of the cloud storage solutions available on the internet. Some example include One Drive, Dropbox, or Google Drive. Backing up to a cloud is a seamless process and provides twice the advantage any hard storage disk can offer.

Ndem Nkem

Travel/Tech Writer Jovago Nigeria

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