At the beginning of next year, Microsoft will finally call time on providing support to users of Windows 7. From January 2020, you will no longer receive any security updates targeted at the aging operating system (OS), which was released in 2009. The announcement from Microsoft could pose a problem for a huge volume of […]
Life’s not always easy for an Android smartphone owner. It’s common knowledge that Android devices are generally more susceptible to viruses than smartphones manufactured by Apple. In August last year, we told you how a massive 145 mobile applications in the Google Play Store were loaded with malware — malicious software — that could compromise […]
In 2016, Apple released the controversial iPhone 7, which did away with the traditional headphone jack. This 3.5mm port has historically featured on laptop and desktop computers, and on many smartphone models, too. It’s the connector favoured by many headphones, but instead, models 7 and beyond from the iPhone lineup of smartphones began using earphones […]
Social media has lit up with reports of 2 potential new bugs in the popular WhatsApp messaging platform. Whereas one was reported by a single user, the other appears to be affecting many Android smartphone owners who use the application. Messages may be disappearing from WhatsApp It’s suspected that a software bug — or even […]
There’s a security method you should be using to secure all your important accounts, whether they’re social media, email, business, or financial. It’s commonly called 2-factor authentication, 2-step authentication, or one of numerous other abbreviations — but they all boil down to the same thing. The process involves using two separate identification methods to access […]
A few weeks ago, we reported on how a stealthy update to the Microsoft knowledge base indicated that forced upgrades may be making a return. The tactic, which involves automatically updating users’ PCs without asking for permission, has been used in the past to much dismay from the Windows community. It’s not uncommon for Microsoft […]
Have you ever found yourself in an area of the country that only offers 3G (third-generation) data connectivity on your smartphone? If so, you’re probably familiar with the much slower service offered when compared to 4G (fourth-generation) data services. First launched around the end of 2010, 4G — much like 3G — has a set […]
As far as weather applications go on mobile, there are heaps to choose from. But one of the most popular apps of them all has been found to be collecting an “unusual” amount of user data. This application in particular is for Android smartphones and we recommend checking whether you have the app installed on […]
We’ve already taken a look at how your Google Home devices can help to automate daily tasks, from waking up in the morning, to turning on lights when you arrive home. But if your smart home ecosystem revolves around Amazon’s smart products instead, you can still use routines. Rather than using one command at a […]
For one of the most popular messaging applications around, WhatsApp sure does have its share of hoaxes, scams and viruses. Unfortunately, scammers have their pick of victims on the app, as it enjoys millions of downloads across the world. Now, one of the most common WhatsApp scams of 2016 has returned to terrorise smartphone owners […]
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