Your Laptop Has No Bluetooth? Here’s What to Do
Have you ever been in a situation where you want to transfer some files or try to connect your phone to your PC, and suddenly realise your laptop has no Bluetooth? Read more about Tech Last month, I got a call from an older friend who panicked because she couldn’t find Bluetooth on her laptop. […]
Buying a Laptop? Here Are 10 Things to Consider
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, up until around 2010, owning a laptop or personal computer was seen as a huge investment. However, a lot has changed in the last 14 years, especially with the changes in the world of work and business brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Owning a reliable laptop in […]
Basic Things To Consider Before Buying A Laptop
Having used laptops before is not an assurance that you’ll not encounter any problem while buying a new one. Due to the ever-changing technology, Laptop manufacturers now include new features, which makes it even tougher to select the right kind of laptop you need. Read more about Tech There are times when we end up […]
How To Keep Your Data Safe And Secure
The safety of data on mobile phones, tablets or PC is often disconcerting for many upwardly mobile people. Read more about Tech Aside from the risk of theft of these gadgets, any of these devices could crash and all the data you have on such gadgets would be lost. Other forms of data loss […]
Did You Know: World’s First Laptop Was Made In 1981
Portable computers were first conceptualised in the 1970s and 80s when companies sought to build small computers that could run as efficiently as the desktop computer. This led to the making of the first laptop computer- The Osborne 1. The computer was made by Osborne Computer Corp, in 1981. It was a portable computer that […]
Tip of the Day: Save Mobile Data on Your PC with TripMode
Tethering mobile data from your phone to your computer can be a nightmare because of the huge data that might be consumed in the process. Even though on some platforms like Windows, you can mark a network as a metered connection in order to restrict data usage, this might not entirely prevent apps from accessing […]
Tip Of The Day: How To Send/Reply SMS From Your PC
You must be wondering when on earth PCs gained SMS messaging functionality. Don’t think too far. With a recent update to its Android messaging web app, Google has made it possible for PC users to send text messages through the web by logging into the app on your browser. They also added support for RCS-based […]
Top 5 Essential Laptop Accessories to Use
Just like every other mobile electronic device, if you are going to enjoy your laptop and use it to the fullest, you’ll need to get the right set of accessories. Whether you’re using your laptop for business or pleasure, these must-have accessories will improve your overall experience. You don’t need to be a pro gamer […]
5 Tips for Keeping Your Laptop Battery Healthy
Batteries, much like anything else that is manufactured, degrade over time and eventually become unusable. But taking care of your laptop battery while it is still relatively new will certainly reward you with years of efficiency and productivity when using your laptop. So if you are asking “What can I do to keep my batteries […]
What to do When You Spill Water on Your Laptop
Have you ever had water or any other liquid – soda, coffee, tea, wine, milk or juice- accidentally spill on your laptop? It is a terrible feeling, especially if you spent a lot of money purchasing the laptop or you have very important information in it. Drink spills are a risk to laptops in […]
Win an iPad, Laptop Or Camera! Participate in ConnectNigeria.com’s Picture of the Week Contest!
In celebrating our 52nd Independence anniversary, ConnectNigeria.com’s theme for the Picture of The Week Competition this October is all about Nigeria. Picture of the Week is a fascinating competition, where people upload pictures – that are funny, interesting, appealing or inspiring – to be viewed and voted for. The picture with the highest votes gets […]
Buying A New Laptop? 7 Things To Consider.
By Bernice Alhassan. It’s a pretty funny way to start but at I’m boiling over in laughter at the thought of my first laptop which I didn’t buy myself. It had an eighteen gigabyte hard drive memory which was just twice my phone’s memory by the way, 512MB RAM (sorry about the technical terms, but […]
Make Your Laptop Batteries Last Longer
About all the electronic gadgets we use today are powered by batteries. From your Blackberry to your iPod to your laptop, we rely on these batteries to keep our devices working when we are on the go. Even though the use of tablet PC’s, smartphones, and netbooks are becoming rife, it would be a while before any device can replace the laptop (except, maybe, the recently announced highly-anticipated Surface tablet from Microsoft).