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  Contemporary technologies are a defining feature of the present age. Some, like social media and mobile phones, have become fixtures in people’s lives worldwide. Others, like Artificial Intelligence and cloud computing, are quickly taking a similar place in our considerations. To make the most of them (and stay safe while doing so), you’ll probably need to know some useful tech tips that’ll allow you to wield these technologies smartly.
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In this article, we’ll talk about 10 things you can do to improve your experience of technology as a Nigerian. Depending on your exposure to the relevant tools, some of the things we share here may be known to you, or be information you’ve never come across. But you will find this piece useful. What follows is our brief discussion of those tips:

Utilize No-Code Platforms

Sometimes, you get the impression that you need some knowledge of code to build really useful digital items and products. This remains true for many things. But the number of domains to which this applies is falling. Today, there are low-code and no-code platforms that let you build apps, automate workflows, and improve business processes. Popular no-code platforms include Airtable, Mailchimp, and Typeform.

Stay in the Know about the AI Revolution

Leading corporate executives say that a strong knowledge of AI tools and functionality is now a hiring criterion for many businesses. If you are going to thrive in the brave new world partly shaped by LLMs and automation, you’ll need to master AI and the use cases that are relevant to your industry. There are a lot of resources online you can learn from.

Learn to Code, if You Can

We just suggested using no-code sites. Now, we’re advising that you learn to code, if it’s possible. Even if you don’t get to develop income-generating software with this skill (and you could), your knowledge of programming and its intricacies will strengthen your grasp of the digital platforms you use, and may even enable you to use some of them more effectively (this sort of thing can happen with WordPress, for example).

Be Careful when Installing Apps

You should only install apps from sources you trust. Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store are usually reliable. However, downloading applications from questionable websites is never a good idea. If you are unfamiliar with an app that you’d like to get on your phone, you may want to check for reviews of it online before deciding whether or not to download or install it.
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Buy Tech Tools for Present and Future Use

Before purchasing tech devices or subscribing to software, it’s a good idea to consider your present and future needs first. Many people make the mistake of only thinking about current demands. But factoring in continued use further out into the future lets you make smarter purchasing decisions. You are more likely to secure durable solutions and save money in the long term if you take this approach to acquiring tech.

Speed up Work with Keyboard Shortcuts

The more keyboard shortcuts you know and use, the faster you’ll become with tasks and the more productive you could be. Some shortcuts you may want to try out include:
  • Ctrl + Up to move your cursor to the start of the previous paragraph
  • Ctrl + X to cut selected text
  • Ctrl + Z to undo changes to a document
  • Ctrl + Y to redo changes that were effected with Ctrl + Z
  • Ctrl + H to find and replace text
These shortcuts (and many more) are functional on computers that use a Windows Operating System.

Manage Device Storage

If your device’s storage is almost full, it could negatively affect the device’s functionality. To avoid or remedy storage-related issues, make sure to regularly delete files you no longer need. You should clear cache and temporary data often as well. Also, backup your data to reliable storage that you can access in the eventuality of system failure or loss.

Backup Your Files in Multiple Secure Locations

Don’t just keep your most important files on your computer alone. Have them encrypted and backed up on the cloud, and store them in an external drive too. With your files situated in multiple non-overlapping locations, they’ll stand a better chance of surviving the loss of the original, or even one of the backups.

Switch Your Devices off

A major cause of shortening battery life in modern devices is having them on for too long, and too often. Apps that run in the background (in addition to the ones you’re using at any given time) also drain power from these devices. Prolonging battery life therefore requires that you regularly power down your devices, especially when they aren’t in use.

Update Applications as Soon as Possible

Update your apps when their developers make new versions available. Quite often, these updates come with fresh patches and features that protect against the latest cyber threats. If you run on old software for too long, you risk falling victim to cybercriminals.
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Final Words

These tech tips cover a range of concerns, from productivity and efficiency to cybersecurity and device durability. If you apply them in ways appropriate to your peculiar situation, they’ll yield vast improvements to your experience with contemporary technologies.
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This article was first published on 26th February 2025
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Ikenna Nwachukwu holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He loves to look at the world through multiple lenses- economic, political, religious and philosophical- and to write about what he observes in a witty, yet reflective style.

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