Author: Smart Megwai

Is it just me, or does the new WhatsApp upgrade annoy you, too? The WhatsApp Update Tab now displays both your status updates and the updates from the channels you follow together. I enjoyed scrolling vertically through the different status updates and selecting the ones I wanted to view. However,…

I had a female colleague who wasn’t as tech-savvy as her 10-year-old son. One day, she called me, but I didn’t answer because the caller ID displayed “Private Number.” She continued to call, but I didn’t pick up since it still showed as private. The next day, she approached me…

Have you ever felt like documenting something but feared being caught? Maybe it’s a source sharing sensitive information, a public figure making an off-the-record statement, or witnessing an event that contradicts official narratives. In an age where information is tightly controlled and access is often restricted, knowing how to capture…

Every month, two billion people use WhatsApp for various purposes, primarily for communication. Many of us rely on WhatsApp to store information that we can reference later. For instance, if I need to recall a conversation we had, I can simply search for a specific word or keyword from our…

Are you still taking photos of important documents? There’s a better way! While apps like CamScanner are great for scanning, WhatsApp has made it even easier with its built-in scanner. WhatsApp’s Document Scanner is a feature that allows users to scan physical documents, receipts, or notes directly within the app.…

I understand that you sometimes turn off your location to prevent advertisers, social media platforms, apps, websites, and even individuals you’ve shared location data with from tracking your movements. However, did you know that by sending a picture to someone, you may inadvertently give them access to your location? Remember,…

Did you know that you can ask ChatGPT questions on WhatsApp just like you’re talking to a friend? You can even call the chatbot using a U.S. or Canadian phone number. Recently, OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, introduced new features that allow users to interact with the chatbot through phone…

If you’re not aware, the private photos and videos you’re trying to keep hidden might not be as safe as you think. A leaked nude, intimate, or compromising image or video—or even a confidential document, or a family photo you’ve kept secret from your spouse—nothing stays hidden forever. It’s not…

I recently fixed my television after part of its panel was damaged by a high voltage surge. Before taking it to a technician, I suspected it was a minor issue that wouldn’t require a significant expense. I explained what had happened, detailing how the generator malfunctioned, allowing high voltage to…

There are websites where you may encounter prompts to solve a puzzle to prove you are not a robot. While this is an effective way to prevent hackers from using bots to access these sites, it can also be a significant time-waster. It becomes even more frustrating if you accidentally…

Apart from writing, I work part-time as a Social Media Manager. I previously worked for a music startup in the UK, where we used Descript to edit videos. This process could be quite exhausting, especially after the CEO, who also managed the studio, had spent hours conducting interviews with music…

I was tasked with reviewing a 93-page document to determine if it contained all the necessary information to pass an audit exercise my organisation was preparing for. My first challenge arose from the fact that the document was in PDF format, which made it impossible to make direct edits. I…

You know how they say, ‘Variety is the spice of life’? Even something as useful as WhatsApp can get a bit stale if you’re using it the same way every day. Looking at the same green bubble and layout all the time can get boring after a while. But there’s…

Here’s how to eliminate the annoying ads that appear while you’re trying to open applications on your smartphone—something you’ll likely want to try immediately. These ads often pop up at the most inconvenient times. You could be in the middle of an important task when a huge banner suddenly blocks…

MTN, Nigeria’s largest telecommunications provider, has kicked off the implementation of a new tariff hike approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). If you thought you had a solid understanding of your data costs, you might want to check again! Just recently, a quick look using the *312# code on…

In an impactful shift, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the end of the three complimentary monthly withdrawals that customers enjoyed when using ATMs of different banks. This new policy, laid out in a circular dated February 10, 2025, mandates all banks and financial institutions to enforce fresh…

We’ve all been there—you’re in the middle of scrolling through social media, or maybe you’re trying to load a video, and suddenly your phone freezes. You tap and tap, waiting for it to respond, but it feels like time is standing still. It’s like your smartphone has decided to take…

Have you ever thought that an ordinary calculator can help you save a picture or video that you don’t want anyone to see? It might sound ridiculous, but imagine your calculator app functioning like a secret vault. This is a technique that some savvy Millennials and Gen Z users have…

Android Users, Listen up! I want to reveal a crucial feature that you need to turn on on your smartphone to protect yourself from harmful websites. Imagine you’re using an app and you accidentally tap on a link that could potentially steal your personal information. This is a common scenario,…

We often use Google Search to conduct research and find information such as facts, statistics, definitions, dates, and more. Our goal is always to learn something new. In this article, I will share five fun facts or tricks about Google that you may not have known existed. Google Gravity Open…