How To Make And Receive Calls On Windows 10 PC With Android Or iOS Smartphones.

In December 2019, Microsoft launched the use of windows 10 PC to make and receive calls. This is really attainable through the installation of the “Your Phone” application. At the time, this feature was limited to Windows Insiders users only, but now, Microsoft has officially launched this feature for all Windows 10 users.

The Microsoft Your Phone app is available for all iOS and Android phones. However, the app’s performance is more prominent in high-end Android phones (such as the Samsung Galaxy Note 10). In addition, the phone gallery function in the app has also been optimized. Users can now use the touch screen on the PC to interact with the phone. At the same time, it also supports dual SIM cards, new message notifications, battery status, wallpaper PC visibility, stylus Support, and copy and paste features across devices. This feature saves users the stress of multitasking across devices and you can attend to your phone and PC from your PC.

The idea of Your Phone is to link the PC and phone closer together, allowing you to receive notifications from your smartphone on the desktop, for example, and benefit from the convenience of replying to texts with a keyboard.

Taking calls on your PC is another reason why you might never need to pick up your phone again (or at least not be reaching for it nearly as much, anyway).

Enabling the phone calls feature requires permissions on your PC (unsurprisingly).

Seamless implementation
As to what you can actually do with this functionality, it allows you to make or answer calls on your PC as you’d expect. For making phone calls, there’s an in-app dialer and the ability to initiate a call directly from your contacts list.

And when there’s an incoming call, you don’t have to answer it – it’s possible to send it to voicemail, or alternatively decline it with a predefined message. Your Phone also allows users to seamlessly transfer a call between phone and PC, and it keeps a log of recent calls.

In short, it’s a very handy addition, and it comes on top of a ton of work that Microsoft has been doing of late to the Your Phone app. That includes transforming your PC’s touchscreen into a giant digital art pad for your phone (allowing for support for pressure sensitivity). Plus there’s potentially a nifty content transfer feature in the pipeline, to allow for the easy shuttling of files between PC and smartphone.

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See How To Activate The Dark Mode Theme On Your WhatsApp.

Currently, the biggest instant messaging application is experiencing beta testing, the consequences of which should satisfy many instant messenger fans. WhatsApp team has chosen to include support for a dark mode. At last, the company lets our eyes to take a break from the brilliant light in the dark. Also, for some owners of cell phones with AMOLED screens, this is decent assistance to improve battery life. 

To access the WhatsApp Beta, you will need to be part of the Google Play Beta. If you are already part of this program, then expect an update to version 2.20.13 on your device in the near future. In addition to the dark theme, you will also receive some bug fixes and improvements.

Since this is a beta version, most likely, not everything will work perfectly. WhatsApp beta testers already know they can expect bugs. If you have already updated the application and still do not have the option to enable the dark theme, you may have to reinstall the application in order to make it work or wait until the desired version arrives on your device.

If you can’t wait for the pleasant innovation, you can also download the application’s APK file. Well, the best option is to just wait until the stable version arrives. Unfortunately, it is not yet clear exactly when this will happen.

How to Enable Dark Mode in Whatsapp for Android

Source: Android Central

1. Open WhatsApp from the app drawer or home screen.
2. Tap the action overflow menu (three vertical dots in the top right corner).
3. Hit Settings.
   

   Source: Android Central
4. Select Chats.
5. Choose Themes.
6. In the Choose Theme dialog box, select Dark.
7. You should see the interface switch to a dark theme

That’s it! You should now have dark mode set up for the messaging service. Dark mode looks particularly good on WhatsApp because of the green accents that are present throughout the interface, and they bring a bit of visual flair to the app.

Try it out and drop your experience via the comment section below.

Blazing Hot! How To Activate Unlimited Free Calls To Any Network With MTN Sim.

It's been quite long that we have got this kind of freebies. No dulling guys, it is time again to experience unlimited free calls on the telecom giant, MTN. This doesn't require airtime, as you can make calls till you get bored even with N0.00k airtime balance.

Just that the steps involved is quite technical and stressful, but remember that no pain no gain. What you need to do is to follow the given instruction carefully without skipping a line. I'll be posthaste and very straight forward.

These are the Features of this MTN Unlimited Free Calls
✓ Activation is instant
✓ Airtime is not needed for it to work
✓ Requires special MTN numbers
✓ Once activated, it can be used to call any networks in Nigeria 
✓ No validity period.
✓ Free for life until MTN decides to block it.

How to Activate Your MTN SIM for Unlimited Free Calls
Tested and confirmed working before making the post, so make sure you pay full attention while activating yours, otherwise, it won't work for you.

• Use your old SIM or buy a new MTN sim with any of this prefix: 081640***, 081641***, 081642***, 081643***, 090611***, 070630***, 080641***.
• Above are the recommended numbers. Make sure you get one of the numbers above with the exact number prefix.
• If you don't have an old sim with the number prefix, get the new sim and register it as you would do to a normal sim. 
• You can recharge N100 airtime and make a normal call for a minute just to fully activate the new MTN sim.
• Next step is to go to your Phone's Settings > Mobile networks > Network operators > then tap on Search networks or Select manually. 
• Then wait for network search to complete. When done, you'll get a list of available networks as seen above. 
• Kindly choose any network to register on it except MTN. 
• You might get an error message, just ignore it.
• Go to your dial pad and call any number you want to call by adding 999 before the number. For example 99907064572651.
• You might get a response saying "Number doesn't exist". Don't panic. Just go back to your phone's settings and select another network operator except MTN.
• Again, redial the number again. If you stop getting such responses and faced frequent hangups, then you have to keep redialing the number until it finally connects.
• The frequent hangup is caused by network congestion on 999.
• Make sure you don't select network operator again if you successfully activated this on your MTN sim.

Drop your comments or questions via the comment section below.

STARTIMES Slashes Price Of Their DTH Combo Decoder Plus One Month Free Subscription For New Customers. See The New Price...

In a bid to remain applicable in Nigeria's pay-TV market, StarTimes has cut down the costs of its decoder and reception apparatus for new endorsers ready to buy the kit with one-month free membership successful. The offer has commenced since January 15, 2020.

The Company announced the price reduction from N8, 900 to N6, 900 for its DTH (Combo Decoder Only) while a combination of Combo Decoder and Dish sells for N8, 900, a more than 30% reduction.

Kunmi Balogun, StarTimes public relation manager, in a statement said “As a listening organization, fulfilling its promise to customers have over the time provided the best access to great educative, informative and entertainment content on our platform.

“…We believe that the price reduction of our DTH reinforces our commitment to ensuring that our customers enjoy the best for less’’ He said.

Barely a year ago, StarTimes reduced the prices of its decoder and antenna for new subscribers in a bit to remain relevant in the PayTV market.
Visit any StarTimes dealer outlet near you and purchase the decoder at the new price.

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MTN Slow Internet Connection Has been Resolved, See What They're Rewarding Their Customers With...

I believe that most of the MTN subscribers have switched to other networks that have a strong internet connection, due to the MTN slow data speeds and difficulty with accessing the internet these days.

For the past few days, Most of the MTN subscribers have been lamenting of slow data speed even though the network displays a stable 4G connection in most locations. The network opens some sites, and some won’t even load and this has kept subscribers frustrated.

MTN Nigeria thus, sent a message across to all subscribers stating that “We apologize for slow data speeds and difficulty with accessing the internet. Please bear with us as we work to resolve the issue” without stating the real cause of the slow data speed.

Further digging reveals that a technical fault with two submarine cables has caused the Internet to slow across a number of African nations as a result of damages.

The outages first occurred on Thursday (January 16). The cables involved are the South Atlantic 3/West Africa (SAT-3) and the West Africa Cable System (WACS), both of which run from Africa to Europe.

A total of 13 countries was impacted, with local news outlets describing cases of slow Internet speeds and outages. Some of the nations affected include South Africa, Ghana, the Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Gabon, and Cameroon.

South African multinational mobile telecommunications company, MTN Group Limited has taken to their MTN Nigeria Twitter handle to say sorry and as well, hint us that the issue has been resolved.

The post by @MTNNG said: "Dear customer, Thank you for your patient. We're glad to report that we have resolved all issues with our internet service. We apologize for the inconvenience."

Therefore, those who have abandoned their MTN Sim card due to the internet slow connection, but still have an active subscription on it can now switch back to your MTN network, so as for your data not to waste.

Another good news is that MTN is rewarding their esteemed customers with free data for their patience.

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Sad! Microsoft Officially Ends Supports On Windows 7 Operating System. See The Risks Of Continuing Using Windows 7 On Your PC.

Microsoft has officially ended Windows 7 supports on Tuesday 14 January 2020.
It's unfortunate that the windows most of us prefer to use because of its user friendly and less technical issues is about to be fade out completely by Microsoft.

It means Microsoft will no longer provide technical support to Windows 7 users. Any computers and other devices running the operating system will no longer be able to receive official software updates or critical security patches.

The company has recommended that users with systems running Windows 7 upgrade to Windows 10 to avoid security risks.

Those business and Café that relies on Windows 7 Professional can opt-in to Extended security updates which provide supplemental Windows 7 supports till January 2023.

Earlier in March 2019, Microsoft rolled out an update to Windows 7 that notifies existing users about the end of the support. The software maker has now stopped support for Windows 7 on January 14th, 2020.

Microsoft’s end of support date means that Windows 7 users will no longer receive security updates, and the company wants consumers to upgrade to Windows 10 PCs instead.

Dangers of Using Windows 7
» You are exposed to hackers and malicious attackers once security updates cease.
» You are exposed to Malware infections as most Anti-virus may also stop supporting Windows 7

For security, software updates and other reasons, it's time to stop procrastinating. Upgrade to Windows 10 to keep your PC running smoothly and securely. (Extended support for Windows 8.1 users ends in January 2023.)

If you are using genuine Windows 7, there is a free upgrade available for you using the Microsoft windows download page here.

Let's have your view concerning this latest development by Microsoft via the comment section below.

NIMC Introduces USSD Code To Check National Identity Number Incase You've Lost Your Slip.

Here comes a good news to those who have lost the paper slip given to them and do not remember their National Identification Number (NIN). The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)  has come up with a USSD code to retrieve your National Identity Number (NIN).

The National Identification Number (NIN) is a set of numbers (usually 11 in number) that is assigned to an individual upon successful enrollment in the National Identification System by NIMC.

To Check NIN Number Using USSD Code
Simply follow the steps below:

• Navigate to your dialer or phone app and dial *346# 
  
• Select the “NIN Retrieval” option, by typing in ‘1’ to check your NIN number if you dialed this code from the phone number you used when registering for your NIN.
• Select “NIN Search” by typing in ‘2’, to check your NIN by inputting some of your registration details if you’ve lost your phone number or using another phone.
• Congratulations, you are finally able to check your NIN for your mobile device.

NB: Make sure you have at least N20 Airtime on your phone because you’ll be charged a one-time fee of N20 once you dial the USSD code above.

You must dial from the SIM associated with a previous registration of either voter’s card, driver’s license, BVN or any other registration that got your Thumbprint and photo.

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MTN Nigeria Introduces New Affordable Data Plan Of 2.5GB For Just N500.

One of the leading telecommunication network in Nigeria, MTN has quietly added a more affordable bundle to its data plans, 2.5GB for N500. Currently, the plan is only available via MyMTN app.

The plan is suitable for those who have better MTN Network in their Area and consumes much data daily (I mean, guys who downloads large files or streaming HD movies online) because it was just designated with 2-day (48hrs) validity.

How to Activate MTN 2.5GB for N500

• As I said earlier, the plan can only be accessed using the MyMTN app. 
• Recharge your MTN SIM card with N500 airtime.
• After installing the MyMTN app from Google Play or iOS App Store, launch it.
• Look at the bottom of your device, tap Hot Data Deals at the top or click on Bundle > Data Bundles > Daily > 2.5GB 2-Day Plan (N500).
  

If you have the N500 airtime on your MTN SIM card, you should activate the data by simply following the simple steps above.

The data is valid for only 2-day. To check your data balance, simply dial ∗131∗4#.

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Working Method To Activate Free GLO Unlimited Browsing On Your GLO SIM.

Latest Glo unlimited free browsing is blazingly hot. The cheat has been circulating and blazing like hell for the past few weeks, though the previous method has stopped working, I have decided to share new working methods for you guys. Some bloggers are requesting for money before you can get this information, but here you will get it free.

This Glo cheat requires no VPN, no config file, no special setting, but rather, you need two (2) Glo SIM cards. It works on all Android phones and even laptops. It’s one of the most trends, but hidden free browsing cheat in Nigeria right now.

Sadly, Glo network is not really stable in some locations in the country, but for those of you lucky enough to have a strong Glo network, especially the 4G network, this cheat should serve you really well.

Needed Materials

• You, need Your Phone (Android or iOS)
• 2 Glo Sim Cards (1 on Glo Yakata and the second on the Glo New Yakata Tariff)
• A stable 3G or 4G connection in your area for maximum enjoyment of the cheat.
• Minimum of N100 Airtime Recharge

This new method works very fast and it is only done once weekly if you followed the tutorial properly. What I mean is that some people might try it, but not carefully by missing a step, once that happens, the Glo free browsing will not work and you'll have to re-do it again. The new method is a bit similar to the previous one, you need two Glo Sim to enjoy this, but you can enjoy the unlimited browsing on multiple sims if you have more than just 2, this is where data sharing comes in. So as always, the requirement first before the procedure, if your device or accessories e.g SIM, Network, Tariff Plan doesn't meet these, don't bother trying it or it will not work for you. So without much talks, Shelaf has shared the tutorial free below;

How to Activate Glo Unlimited Free Browsing
Follow the below procedures to activate this latest Glo cheat.

Get two Glo SIM cards

• If your first sim is already on YAKATA you don’t have to migrate to Glo bounce, just continue with the next step. And note that New Glo YAkATA and Glo YAKATA is different from YAKATA.
• Now on the first sim dial #100# to confirm if you’re on “YAKATA. If you are not then *170*4# to migrate to Glo Bounce, then Dial *230# or *310# to migrate to YAKATA.
• Once you have Migrated to Glo YAKATA dial #100# to confirm your tariff plan if it’s successful.
• Now Load N100 to your Glo YAKATA Sim after that you will receive a message like this “Recharge Successful you will receive bonus of 40MB data soon” after getting your free 40MB data bonus.
• Then share the data to the second Glo SIM (dial *127*01*friend’s number#)
• That’s all, you can browse and download unlimitedly on the second SIM, not on the first SIM, and the 40MB data plan will not be touched.

So guys enjoy while it lasts. If you don’t have two Glo SIMs, you can just buy or borrow from someone. And if you are very sure the Glo network in your area is stable, this is a good opportunity to flex-free internet, download as you like, stream videos as you prefer, browse as you desire without the fear of exhausting your internet data plan.

Follow the above steps carefully and enjoy free browsing while it lasts.

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GLO Introduces Special Data Plan Of 7GB For Just N1500.

GLO has joined other network that offers incredible weekly plans, Globacom has added weekly plans to its data plans. It is located under the special data plans, Glo 7GB for N1500.

The duration of the plan is 7 days. It works on all eligible smart devices. It is advisable you go for this plan if you use more than 7GB in a week or you have something big to download.

Therefore, if the Glo network is good in your place, this new plan might be ideal for you. For now, 9mobile and Glo offer you 7GB for N1500, while Airtel and MTN offer you 6GB for N1500.

Also, you can get 1GB for N300 or 2GB for N500 in this so-called Glo special data offer.

To Activate Glo 7GB for N500
Simply dial *777# and select 1, select 1 again and chose special data offer.
As I stated earlier, the duration of this plan is just 7 days.

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Bitcoin Hits Above $8,400 In A Space Of 40 Minutes.

Good news at the start of the new year 2020 for Bitcoin traders.
 At 23:30 UTC on Jan. 7, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization began a strong upward trend from $8,080 to above $8,400 before topping out at $8,438 in just over 40 minutes.

The move to fresh 2020 highs comes after Iranian missiles struck U.S. and coalition bases in Iraq, causing traders to reallocate capital into safe-haven assets such as gold and oil away from riskier assets.

Joshua Green, head of trading at Digital Asset Capital Management - a cryptocurrency trading firm said the BTC rally was a response to the unfolding events in Iraq.

“You are also seeing oil and gold up strongly,” Green said.

At the time of writing, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 0.41 percent while the S&P 500 index is down 0.28 percent.

Crude oil has risen significantly and is up 4.3 percent while the spot price of gold has is up 2.19 percent to around $1,608 per troy ounce.

BTC is now looking to cement its position as the leading safe-haven asset, at least in crypto, amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

Other notable cryptocurrencies such as ether and XRP have experienced little gain, with XRP down 3.5 percent while ether is slightly in the green, up by 0.09 percent, Messari and CoinDesk data show.

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CBN New Rules To Commercial Banks On Inter-bank Transfer, Card Maintenance And ATM Withdrawal Charges.

Effective from 1st January 2020, there is an alteration in the schedule of charges applicable to Automated Teller Machines (ATM) cards and the fees for electronic financial transactions. As it was Earlier announced by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

The CBN late in December 2019 slashed ATM charges after the third withdrawal from N65 to N35.

There were other reductions, according to the new Guide to Charges by Banks, other Financial and Nonfinancial institutions.

Image Credit: The Cable Bank Charges

Under the new rules, Card Maintenance Fee on all cards linked to current accounts has been eliminated. The maintenance fee for cards linked to savings accounts has been reduced to a maximum of N50 per quarter from N50 per month amounting to only N200 per annum instead of N600.

Banks will also now charge a maximum of N1 per mile for customer induced debit transactions to third parties and transfers or lodgments to the customers’ account with other banks on current accounts only.

The new guide sets a debit card charge at a one-off charge of N1,000 for the issuance of cards, irrespective of card type regular or premium.

The same one-off charge of N1,000 applied for the replacement of debit cards at the customer’s instance for lost or damaged cards.

Upon expiry of existing cards, customers are to pay the same one-off charge of N1,000 irrespective of card type and no charge should be required for pre-paid card loading or unloading.

Lastly, there would be no more charges for reactivation or closure of accounts such as savings, current and domiciliary accounts while status inquiry at the request of the customer like confirmation letter, letter of non-indebtedness and reference letter would now attract a fee of N500 per request.

Check it out on your online banking app and drop your feedback via the comments section below.