Technology never stops, and Instagram keeps pace with it in dizzying and maddening turns. Every time I think I've got the platform figured out, a new feature or algorithm update falls and serves me a curveball.
Over the span of a few years, I've seen trends rise and fall, but AI and automation? That's not disappearing anytime soon. Latest technology trends like artificial intelligence, automation, and augmented reality are transforming Instagram at a speed that’s hard to ignore.
AI-Generating Content: Double-Edged
Not so long ago, content creation took skill, patience, and a dash of luck. Today, AI tools are inserting themselves, streamlining, and amplifying at the same time. I've experimented with a few AI-generated caption tools myself, and, while decent, lack that...
Your free time is more valuable than you think. Even a few spare minutes can contribute to your financial goals when used strategically. While many turn to online surveys for extra income, there's a wide range of opportunities beyond answering questions.
Passive income streams and task-based platforms provide diverse ways to earn, catering to different interests, skills, and schedules. These options let you turn downtime into productive moments, whether you're running errands, relaxing at home, or looking for quick online tasks. With the right tools, you can transform free time into meaningful income without overhauling your routine.
Platforms to Earn Extra Income
There's no denying that online surveys are a popular way to earn. But who said they were the only option?...
Bebuzee is the name of the most recent social network to share revenue with its users. Founded in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom and with only three months of existence, it has already recorded over five million users worldwide, surpassing some of the most influential social networks, this in terms of success achieved in such a small period of time.
As sceptical as it may sound, Bebuzee believes that social networks should share their profits with their users since it is through them that income is generated in the first place. Without users there is no online traffic, no adverts clicked...
Google is making another play at home entertainment with Asus made Nexus Player. Leveraging the success of Google's streaming Dongle (the Chromecast), the Nexus Player is a set-top box for streaming movies and music on your TV as well as for playing games. Nexus Player is the first device to run on Android TV.Where to Buy Game ConsolesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦8,999.00 View Offer
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Nigeria's number one blog Linda Ikeji's blog have been finally deleted by Google. A visit to the domain of the blog lindaikeji.blogspot.com returns a Blog has been removed message. The removal is probably connected to a number of copyright and defamation allegations against the blog over the years.
Before its removal Linda Ikeji's blog was one of the most visited Nigerian websites ranking 10th on Alexa Nigera traffic. It was also the second most visited Nigeria owned website behind NairaLand and was said to be bringing in revenues of over 100 million Naira ($625,000) per year.
Linda Ikeji's blog has had...
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In terms of cloud storage offerings for consumers, the search engine giant’s Google Drive offers one of the most generous free space at 15 GB. This is one of the factors that entices users to the service. But, Google also provides cloud storage services to businesses called Google Drive for Work.
About Google Drive
A number of businesses are now beginning to appreciate the benefits of cloud storage. It provides easy access (through any device) and flexible storage expansions. Today, there are already a variety of options in terms of cloud storage for business. And for business administrators who are looking...
The search engine giant Google, of course, won’t get left behind with any technology-related trends. So, to tap the opportunities in cloud storage, the company launched its cloud storage service called Google Drive in 2012.
Google Drive leverages Google's millions of Gmail with unparalleled integration. Users’ Google Drive login is practically the same as their email, and a logged in email account will give a quick access to Google Drive’s web app.
Collaboration
Google Drive’s edge is its integration with a Microsoft Office-like document format, which lets users create, edit and import and documents. It also lets a group of people collaborate...
Microsoft, the technology company we’ve long known, has always been busy providing consumers with various software and applications. Today, a lot of new technologies have emerged; and cloud storage is one of them. Of course, Microsoft is a major player in cloud storage with its OneDrive cloud service offering some great services for business wishing to move some or all of their data to the cloud.
Cloud Storage for Business
OneDrive (previously known as SkyDrive) is its take on cloud storage service. A service that started in 2007, apart from the branding, the cloud service has already evolved in terms of...
Today, the cloud storage arena is under tough competition with various cloud storage providers to choose from. Unlike many up and coming cloud storage providers, we’ve known and used Microsoft software for most of our lives. And of course, such a huge technology company would not let itself get left behind with trends like cloud storage. If you’ve heard of SkyDrive before, scrap that, Microsoft cloud storage service is now called OneDrive.
If you are using Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, Windows 10, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, OneDrive Cloud Storage is already built-in with the operating systems. However, if...
A number of consumers have found Cloud storage services like Box beneficial because of their ease of use. However, the benefits of cloud storage are not only limited to consumers. A number of businesses that have delved into this trend have already experienced some benefits of cloud storage services.
Businesses generate volumes of files daily, which can pile up to tens or hundreds of gigabytes of files very quickly. Businesses also want to ensure that their files are secure. While traditional servers or storage hardware can answer this, most small to medium sized businesses could find the cost of purchasing...
While cloud storage service provider Box is known for its focus on the business crowd, it has not in any way ignored the consumer market. So, if you are considering a personal cloud storage, Box is worth your time.
Like most of the popular cloud storage today, Box offers three ways for users to access, store, and sync files: namely website, desktop app and mobile app.
For starters, Box offers consumers 10 GB of free storage, a pretty competitive space offering compared to its competitor Dropbox’s 2 GB free storage. For people who need more storage, there are still ways to...
Dropbox is one of the most used cloud storage service since this kind of internet-based storage technology became known to consumers. Its fame can be attributed to the "refer a friend feature" where a user can get free additional storage when a friend he refers eventually signs up for Dropbox. In no time, the cloud storage service has been well-known. Today, the service Dropbox offers is not only limited for consumers alone, businesses are not left-out.
Businesses can also take advantage of such flexible storage service, and this too, is being provided by Dropbox. Cloud storage services are more beneficial...
With the continuous demand for more storage, cloud storage is increasingly becoming an important option for a number of people due to its flexibility. That idea of uploading data once and being able to access and sync from multiple devices is gradually catching on. DropBox, a cloud storage company founded in 2007, is one of the leaders in this space.
Dropbox boasts of more than 300 million users across consumers and small businesses.
The Service
For some who haven't tried such technology, the idea of cloud may still be vague. So, what exactly does DropBox offer to consumers?
DropBox is your storage on...
Are you a long-time business owner who want to explore selling online? Or are you starting a new business and plan building an online store? Whichever side you're on, an eCommerce platforms and software are the answer to your needs.
What is an e-commerce software or platform? It is a software that allows you accept and process orders online. This includes integrating shopping carts, online payment processing, inventory management, amongst other features.
There are many eCommerce platforms to choose from when building an online store? This wide variety of eCommerce platforms may have got you all confused about your choices.
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Cloud storage has received attention in recent years as a new way to save files. When the idea came out, it was interesting how one can save files without a physical hardware. But as interesting as it is, doubts still exist in the mind of many - why should I give up my hard drives or at least support it with cloud storage?
For people who are still unsure, here's a comparison of the uses and functions of the two:
Means of access
Since hard drives and flash drives are physical storage devices, of course, your storage has to be with you...
Millions of people use the internet everyday, and surely a good percentage of this internet populace are already using cloud storage (even some might not be aware that its cloud, they know the idea). If this is a need for any typical individual, storage is even a bigger necessity for businesses, with various files and documents being created by a number of employees everyday.
This makes cloud storage a perfect tool for businesses. While over the years, there are hardware for businesses to store data, it is now becoming hard to manage due to the continuous increase in data and...
With the emergence of tablets and smartphones, today, individuals and businesses alike no longer entirely rely on computers to store and access files. You may be using your computer in the office, your laptop at home, and your mobile device while on the road, making cloud storage a growing need.
With the usage of multitude of devices, it's very unpractical to keep your files all in one physical storage. This is where cloud storage comes in as a very handy solution. Most cloud storage services are now making it easy for users to access files through all of these devices.
However,...
In today's digital age, the need to save files is undeniable. It is now a common habit to keep important files, maybe for personal or business purposes. While traditional storage devices - such as hard disks, flash drives and memory cards - have been handy storage devices for year, a new technology called Cloud Storage now provides a better and seamless way to store files.
If you are still not sure what good it will give you to move into the cloud, here are the reasons why:
Ease of access
Given that cloud storage is internet-based, accessing files is a smoother process....
Storing digital files can sometimes be a pain. What do you do when your computer runs out of storage, your file gets corrupted, or you left your flash drive just before an office presentation? These are just typical problems in traditional storage. Cloud Storage, a new form of storage over the internet that's accessible everywhere, aims to answer these problems.
Store Once, Access Everywhere
In a nutshell, cloud storage is about the internet. There are varied uses of the cloud both for personal and business use; and storage is one of them. Being a technology on the internet, cloud storage simply...
Konga.com, Nigeria's online marketplace, celebrated her best performing affiliate marketer in Lagos last week. Incidentally, the best performing affiliate partner is yours truly and our Team Lead, Paschal Okafor, was invited to Konga's Headquarters in Lagos to celebrate this achievement. NaijaTechGuide have been promoting products on Konga for about 9 months now and currently boasts of 6-figures monthly commissions (in Naira).
Like most milestone celebrations there was cake and lots of photos, but, the opportunity was also used to rub minds on how to improve the affiliate programme. Paschal Okafor was also presented with a 50,000 Naira Konga Shopping Voucher.
The...
Microsoft recently demoed a new app called the Skype Translator that offers near real-time language translation for people chatting in different languages. The Skype Translator bridges the language barrier as you no-longer need to learn a new language to communicate with people who speak a foreign language. It is a game changer with great potential in education, business, tourism, and relationships. Skype Translator will be available in beta for Windows 8 before the end of the year.
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The Future is Here
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You need the best marketing automation software to scale your business fast and convert more leads to customers.
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