The New Google Image
In August 10 2015, Google announced its plan to restructure its operations by setting up a new parent company, Alphabet, which would oversee all other interests including Google.
Thursday, 27 August 2015
Ford Motors to Start Assembly in Nigeria
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| The 2015 Ford Ranger |
Ford Motor Company is expected to start assembling its best-selling Ford Ranger pickup truck in Nigeria by the fourth quarter of 2015. The US automaker announced this on Tuesday, 11th of August as part of the company's expansion in Africa and the Middle East.
Friday, 14 August 2015
How to Roll Back From Windows 10
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| How do I go roll back to my previous Windows? |
Tuesday, 11 August 2015
Sundar Pichai - Living The American Dream
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| Sundar Pichai, CEO Google. August, 2015. |
Monday, 10 August 2015
Windows 10 Upgrade Report
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| The Windows 10 Task Manager view |
Monday, 3 August 2015
Which Edition of Windows 10 Will I Get as a Free Upgrade?
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| Upgrading to Windows 10 |
One of the questions I asked myself before starting off was this: "Which edition of Windows 10 will Microsoft give me?" So, I checked out the Microsoft FAQ page and found the exact answer. In summary:
Windows 7
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| From Edition | To Edition |
| Windows 7 Starter | Windows 10 Home |
| Windows 7 Home Basic | |
| Windows 7 Home Premium | |
| Windows 7 Professional | Windows 10 Pro |
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
Windows 8
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| From Edition | To Edition |
| Windows Phone 8.15 | Windows 10 Mobile |
| Windows 8.16 | Windows 10 Home |
| Windows 8.1 Pro | Windows 10 Pro |
| Windows 8.1 Pro for Students |
If you have any edition other than what has been listed in the table above, you would need to purchase the Windows 10 operating system to experience it. Microsoft however, recommends a newer device when installing Windows 10 to get the full experience.
Happy Upgrade! Don't forget to tell us what your experience has been.
Wednesday, 29 July 2015
The Hidden Costs in Windows 10
What may be news to most people is that Microsoft has cleverly hidden small costs in the OS. Solitaire, the classic card game that has been many PC users favorite game on the operating system now comes with Ads. The Microsoft Solitaire Collection has been revamped with five variants of the classic Solitaire game to play. To get rid of the ads, users are expected to pay $1.49 per month or $9.99 per year. In this post, according to Mark Hachman, Microsoft may be putting too high a price tag just to take off a bunch of Ads and get a few extra game "coins".
As Microsoft continues it's drive towards subscription based services in order to bolster it's revenue earnings, will this latest move rock the boat?
Tuesday, 28 July 2015
Three Ways to Update Your Blackberry 10
- Before
installing any software updates, make a backup of your device using
BlackBerry Link to ensure your data can be restored in the event of an
issue. Trust me, you do not want to end up half-way with nothing to fall back to. For help performing a backup, check out the BlackBerry Link user
guide (PC, Mac)
- BlackBerry
10 OS update availability can be controlled by your wireless provider. So,
if you do not see an update that a friend was able to install on their
device, it may be a result of them using a different wireless
provider, or purchasing the device from Blackberry shop.
- If
your device is setup with enterprise email, contact your IT department for
guidance on how to update your device software before using any of the
methods listed below.
1st Method
Using a BlackBerry 10 device
The first method is checking for, and installing, updated
BlackBerry 10 software using your device. Since some software updates can be
pretty big, connect to a Wi-Fi network first which can help speed up your
download. For those of us conscious of our data plans, you definitely want to pay attention to this point as this helps to avoid data charges when using the mobile network. But you don’t have access to a Wi-Fi
network, you can update your device software using BlackBerry Link instead.
- On the
home screen, swipe down from the top bezel
- Tap Settings followed
by Software Updates
- Tap Check
for Updates
- If an
update is available, tap Update to start the update
process
- When
the software update has finished, restart when prompted
Using BlackBerry Link on a PC, or Mac
Depending on the size of a BlackBerry 10 update, or personal
preference, you can update your device software using BlackBerry Link for Windows, orMac OS X.
If you haven’t already, download and install BlackBerry Link and then follow the steps below.
- Open
BlackBerry Link
- Connect
your device using a USB cable
- Select
your device along the left
- Click Software
Updates
- Click Check
for Updates and follow the on-screen instructions
- When
the software update has finished, your device will restart automatically
3rd Method
Using a web browser (PC only)
For those using Mozilla Firefox, or Internet Explorer 5.5
and later on a Microsoft Windows PC, you can check for and install updated
BlackBerry 10 device software using your browser.
- Open
Firefox, or Internet Explorer
- Go to http://BlackBerry.com/update
- If
using Firefox, when prompted install the “Rim Handheld
Application Loader”
- If
using Internet Explorer, when prompted allow the “BlackBerry
WebSL Browser Plug-in from ‘Research in Motion’”
- Refresh
the website, click Check for Updates and follow the
on-screen instructions
Google is splitting Google+ from Youtube
1. Google+ profiles will no longer be part of its regular accounts. It will also be removed form Google's universal toolbar.
2. Youtube is breaking up with Google+ which means that a user will no longer need a Google+ account in order to leave a comment on a Youtube video.
3. Google+ Collections and Hangouts will remain as they are and will probably see some improvements.
We all know that Google is a formidable force when it comes to Tech giants but will these changes see its stake in the social network playground improve?
Share your thoughts. Leave a comment.
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