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Jul132019 by Somtoo OkoyeNo Comments

Data Recovery: Hard drive data recovery techniques explained

The world of data recovery is a big mystery for most consumers and even some IT professionals. This is largely because hard drives themselves are complex devices and their technological specifics are not generally well known. Data recovery companies thrive on their customers’ lack of information and often get away with charging obscene rates for any recovery, regardless of complexity. I hope this article will be a helpful resource for consumers and professionals alike. I provide some basic information about data recovery by shedding some light on how hard drives work, how they can fail, what are the chances of successful recovery and how much the user can expect to pay. This information will enable the user to make an informed decision when choosing a data recovery company. A bit about Ha

Apr162019 by Somtoo OkoyeNo Comments

New AppleTV to include Siri support for smoother usage

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Apple Inc. is really looking to broaden its scope and widen its horizon also and this can be seen in the diverse range of products that is being manufactured by this multinational giant. From the iPhones to the Mac OS personal computer systems, to the Apple Watches and now, the Apple TV is rearing its head into the market. Apple has added some improved features for its TV to help it gain much more appeal among customers and to work towards earning it the surname "smart". Apple is planning to integrate the functions of Siri to include working on the Apple Music application and platform. Siri is an artificial intelligence programme developed by Apple which relates to individuals and phone users like another person and can actually hold a conversation. Siri is also capable of obeying your...

Nov32015 by Somtoo OkoyeNo Comments

MainOne donates ICT tools and free Internet to schools in Yaba

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The way forward for African ICT to grow is when we support ourselves by making donations to areas where the resources are lacked. This is what MainOne has put in mine when it delivered units of computers to a secondary school in Lagos in a bid to help build its ICT base. MainOne Cable Company which is a cable and communications company based in Africa and owned by an African board of directors have donated a lot of Information and Communication Technology tools and as well, study materials to the students over at the Herbert Macauley Girls Secondary School which is situated in Yaba of Lagos. This donation is part of the company's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative which sees it impacting the public positively in any way it can. This CSR campaign has been dubbed the "MainOne...

Nov22015 by Somtoo OkoyeNo Comments

iFamCare gives you remote monitoring access to your home

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The iBaby was launched sometimes ago from the stables of iBaby Labs, Inc., and this application proved to be a huge success which went as far as to put the minds of parents at rest whenever they left their babies home to a nanny or kids to a babysitter. The application, linked to camera(s) around the home helps to remote monitor the activities of your children and their guardian while you are away. iBaby Labs has then been in the works again and they've come out with a most recent innovation to add to their already impressive résume. This they have named the iFamCare. The iFamCare offers a more extensive service as opposed to the iBaby, helping to keep watch over the entire home while you are away. Dubbed "The Helmet" because of the striking resemblance, the iFamCare can be used to call

Oct292015 by Somtoo OkoyeNo Comments

Sources Claim Toshiba is Selling Image Sensor Business to Sony

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Like many other multinational giants, Toshiba is also a brand that is highly diverse in its operations. Best known for its operations in the laptops and personal computer market, Toshiba has also broken grounds when it comes to the smartphone market and they also run lots of other businesses to boost the main business in an underground manner. Toshiba has then decided to call it quits on one of its less-pronounced investments and focus on other aspects of building the company. The Toshiba image sensor business is the one that Toshiba wishes to let go and according to reports that claim to be founded due to insider knowledge, the deal is to be with Sony and well worth around 20 billion yen. In United States' dollars, that translates to roughly $166.15 million. Sony is expected to, if the ...

Sep52015 by Somtoo OkoyeNo Comments

Asus VivoStick runs on Windows 10, has 2GB RAM and all that pocket friendliness for $129

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We've had Windows-powered sticks around for some time now but the new Asus VivoStick isn't too bad especially since it costs only $129 and boots on Windows 10 out of the box; or as you can say, out of the pocket. Asus rolled out the VivoStick at the 2015 IFA trade show happening in Berlin, Germany right now. Measuring 138 x 34 x 15 mm, the stick is a pocket-friendly PC you can carry anywhere you go. It's even smaller than the Remix Mini, albeit a tad bit costlier. However, on the average, the Asus hardware is way cheaper than the smart sticks in its specs level. VivoStick comes with 2GB of RAM, 32GB storage, Cherry Trail processor from Intel, two USB ports, one microUSB 2.0 port and a male HDMI fuse for plugin to the host device. Image credits: AOL, Asus

Jul242015 by Somtoo OkoyeNo Comments

TONE Active is a new sporty Bluetooth headset from LG

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LG Electronics will begin the global rollout of the LG TONE Active, a new sporty Bluetooth headset in its award-winning TONE series. The LG TONE Active will go on sale starting this month in North America and Korea, to be followed by key markets in Europe, CIS, Asia and Latin America throughout the third quarter. Perfect for both music listening and conversation and compatible with any Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, the LG TONE Active is water and sweat resistant with earbuds that retract fully into the headset to eliminate tangled cords. Designed with durability in mind to support the most active lifestyles, the LG TONE Active with its contoured design fits snugly around the neck for a secure fit even when running or jogging. Standout features of the LG TONE Active include: Water an