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Data guzzlers like me certainly can’t depend on the regular mobile data, otherwise, I will have to break the bank. But then, what happens if your Internet service provider is not available in a particular location like I have experienced in Lagos, Nigeria’s tech capital a number of times? In this case, you will have no choice but to resort to using your phone’s mobile data because the telecommunications companies have far more reach than regular Internet/broadband service providers. Mobile data, of course, is not cheap. In my case, I rather move around with a mobile wifi which I find a lot more cost effective. That brings me to the point of the cost of Internet service, which in my opinion is still expensive but I must admit that it is a lot better than what it was a few years ago.
For you to reduce your cost of data usage, you need to adopt some strategies whenever possible. Your smartphone is capable of consuming all your Internet data without you realising it especially if you use Android. This may be from the data-hungry apps that are always running in the background or simply because of default configurations of your phone that you are unaware of.
There are, however, several techniques that you can adopt to ensure your data usage is reduced. Below are some of the tips you may want to try out:
- Switch off mobile data on your smartphone when you are not using the Internet
The first natural way to prevent data usage is to switch off the mobile data on your phone. There are instances when you do not use your smartphone for a particular period of time; for instance when you are sleeping, driving or attending a meeting. All you need to do is to move to the notification panel on your smartphone and switch the mobile data option off if it is an Android smartphone. If you are an iPhone user, then go to Setting > General > Mobile data and turn off the mobile data. You can switch the mobile data off to prevent too much data usage during the period. You need to be sure, however, that you are not anticipating an important e-mail that you will not be able to check if you are not connected to Internet.
- Limit background data
There are a number of apps on your smartphones that are working in the background, consuming your Internet data without you even realising it. Of course, a few apps will possibly not consume that much—but multiple apps or services can rapidly accumulate to a data burn. Several apps and services, for example, Facebook and Email are continuously syncing and checking for updates.
Major mobile operating systems such as Android and iOS permit you to limit background data. To restrict data in an Android device, just go to the Setting and select Data usage and then scroll down to observe the amount of data each app has used. Just click on it to get more details. If you will like it to halt refreshing in the background, just check the Restrict Background Data box. In case, you are an iOS user, then go to Settings > General and press Background App Refresh button. Here, you can easily turn Background Refresh off for all apps and services, or you can just scroll down and select the apps that you do not want to refresh in the background.
- Frugally use ‘free chat applications’
You may think that chat applications are free and do not use data but the fact is, these free chat applications have the potential of consuming a large amount of your Internet data. Whether you use Google’s Hangouts or Apple’s iMessage or third-party apps such as WhatsApp or TextFree, these apps can eat up a large chunk of your data. If you send basic texts, you don’t need to worry so much. However, a large amount of data will be consumed, if you send pictures or videos via these applications.
- Use Wi-Fi to download large files
Unless absolutely required, you ought to avoid downloading massive files such as songs or videos while using mobile data. Instead, you should download such large files at a future time when you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
- Website data compression
Some web pages may not be optimised for mobile devices and may consume a great deal of your mobile data as well as several other websites that may eat up your Internet data via a lot of advertisements. You can simply prevent this by making use of mobile browsers that enable data to be compressed. Mobile Web browsers such as Google Chrome and Opera Mini have the options to shrink the data from a web page just before it is sent to your smartphone or tablet. It may not work for protected connection websites like online banking. However, for most of the websites, it will make smart use of each megabyte. Note that you may need to change the browser’s settings to enable this option.
- Visit the mobile version of websites
Whenever you visit a website from your smartphone, each element, from the text to the videos, needs to be downloaded just before it is shown. It is not a big issue when visiting the website from your home PC using the broadband connection, but on your mobile device, it is a big problem.
Most of the sites now offer both a desktop and a mobile version. The mobile version always includes very fewer photos and videos and is much lighter and quicker to load. Several websites are setup to identify if you are visiting from a mobile device and will redirect to the mobile version instantly. If you think you are visiting a desktop version of a website on your smartphone, then check to see if there is any link to a mobile version. Generally, you can get the link at the bottom of the webpage.
You are sure to enjoy considerable savings on your mobile data by applying the above strategies. Do let me know via email or SMS, if you find these tips useful. Remember to join me on Tech Trends on Channels TV (www.CFA.ng/tv) by 4.30pm on Mondays.
The man was just 28 years old when he was arrested in 1985 for two killings.
A man in Alabama, United States, has regained his freedom after being on death row for 30 years.
Ray Hinton was freed on Friday, April 3 after the state determined that the only evidence they had against him could not prove he committed the crime.
According to new forensic tests which did not show that crime scene bullets, the only evidence linking Hinton to the killings came from his gun.
"I shouldn't have sat on death row for 30 years. All they had to do was test the gun," he said.
Hinton was 28 when he was arrested in 1985 for two killings.
Days Like this do not come by except by the Grace Of God and that is why we Join our very own Vikky Sember to celebrate Gods faithfulness Today as its in line with the Easter.
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Attahiru Jega‘I’m not interested in a longer tenure,’ INEC Chairman says
By Unknown - Saturday, April 04, 2015
Jega stated further that he had successfully completed the task assigned to him and would not continue in office even if he was offered another term.
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, has said he has no interest in an elongated tenure.
Jega stated further that he had successfully completed the task assigned to him and would not continue in office even if he was offered another term.
The INEC Chairman stated this during a recent interview with the Hausa Service of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
“I am grateful to God. I was asked to come and contribute my own quota to the national development and I have done my bit to the best of my ability,” Jega said.
“Whatever assignment one will do for five years – just like this difficult one — to me if one is able to successfully accomplish the task, someone else should be given the opportunity. Because for me I am not interested and if I am requested to serve again, I will not do it, by God’s grace,” he added
Jega was appointed by President Goodluck Jonathan in 2010. His tenure will expire in June 2015.
According to a statement, the gunmen attacked the community, killing 6 persons instantly while 3 others died on arrival at a hospital where they were rushed to for medical attention
Nine persons have been confirmed dead after unknown gunmen stormed Obrikom and Obur communities in Rivers state on Saturday the 4th of April.
According to a statement by the Rivers state PRO, Ahmad Muhammad, the gunmen attacked the community, killing 6 persons instantly while 3 others died on arrival at a hospital where they were rushed to for medical attention.
Two other persons are reported to have been injured and are currently receiving medical attention. The gunmen also set the home of a politician, Vincent Ogbagu, who is running for a seat in the state House of Assembly in the April 11th election, on fire.
Two other persons are reported to have been injured and are currently receiving medical attention. The gunmen also set the home of a politician, Vincent Ogbagu, who is running for a seat in the state House of Assembly in the April 11th election, on fire.
According to reports, Kris fears for the life of her troubled son, who has been battling with depression for several months.
Reality TV star mum, Kris Jenner is currently afraid of her troubled son, Rob Kardashian's depression state.
According to reports, Kris fears for the life of her troubled son, who has been battling with depression for several months.
Rob, who has taken his current state to hurl insults at her elder sister, Kim Kardashian West, is reported to have found solace in chatting up voluptuous ladies on social media - some of which exposed his new found love recently.
The KUWTK star recently wept over her troubled son's state and worries over what could happen to him in the next few months.
Goodluck JonathanPresident stops PDP from challenging Buhari’s victory
By Unknown - Saturday, April 04, 2015
Buhari emerged winner on Tuesday, March 31, and the PDP vowed to challenge the outcome of the polls citing irregularities.
President Goodluck Jonathan has reportedly put a halt to plans being made by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to challenge the victory of All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Muhammadu Buhari in the recently concluded presidential elections.
Buhari emerged winner on Tuesday, March 31, and the PDP vowed to challenge the outcome of the polls citing irregularities.
According to The Nation however, the President has decided to raise a Transition Committee instead of heading to an election tribunal.
“The President has prevailed on PDP to drop plans to go to tribunal against Buhari. He said he wants his word to be his bond, having been applauded by the international community,” a source told The Nation.
“At a point, Jonathan said ‘I don’t believe in post-election petition at tribunal because it distracts the incoming administration’. He also said Nigeria must emulate other nations where once the presidential poll is lost and won, the new government must not be distracted with election petitions. He told party leaders that he was not interested in going to the tribunal. It is now left for PDP leaders to heed his advice,” the source added.
Jonathan conceded defeat after the election results were announced and congratulated his opponent via telephone.
LIB reader met and took picswith the LAdyd in a wedding Dress At the palms
By Unknown - Saturday, April 04, 2015
Wizkid joined Chris Brown on stage yesterday in the South African leg of Chris's world tour. More photos and video after the cut...
The Headies award winning rap act is mourning the loss of one of his close buddies whose name was simply given as Bayo.
YBNL boss, Olamide is currently mourning.
The Headies award winning rap act is mourning the loss of one of his close buddies whose name was simply given as Bayo.
Sources disclosed that Olamide's relationship with the deceased dates back to his days in Bariga and the two had been close till his last days.
Olamide took to his Instagram account to announce the death of his buddy with a picture of himself and Bayo which was captioned "R.I.P sir bayu #Blood #Bariga #YBNL #GoonMI
AFWN 2015- Abiola Okoya unveiled as ambassador for 2015 edition
By Unknown - Saturday, April 04, 2015
Daughter of business tycoon; Abiola Okoya has been announced as Global Goodwill Ambassador for the 2015 Africa Fashion Week Nigeria
Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2015 has unveiled Lagos socialite and entrepreneur; Abiola Okoya as her Global Goodwill Ambassador this year's edition.
Responding to the announcement, Okoya who was the ambassador for the 2014 edition revealed, “I am Very excited at being honoured as the Global Goodwill Ambassador of such an international event and also a pleasure working with the founder, Ronke Ademiluyi and the Team.”
“It is an idea whose time has come and i believe it will continue to flourish and gain momentum, Creativity certainly is not lacking in the African community but what is needed is a platform for them to showcase their talent and funding to nurture it, which i believe AFWN will achieve.”
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Nicole KidmanWatch actress' Ethiad ad causing uproar by flight attendants' union
By Unknown - Saturday, April 04, 2015
Batman Forever star, Nicole Kidman, has received knocks from the Association of Professional Flight Attendants for her new ad campaign with Etihad Airways.
Batman Forever star, Nicole Kidman, has received knocks from the Association of Professional Flight Attendants for her new ad campaign with Etihad Airways.
25,000 flight attendants represented by Laura Glading, wrote Ethiad claiming the sponsorship deal was at odds with the Oscar winner’s role as a United Nations Women’s Goodwill Ambassador.
However, Etihad has rejected the allegation, saying its commitment to its employees is one of the airline’s top priorities.
Watch the video here to see why the union and Ethiad are having it rough at the moment.
'Ibedi Alhaja' singer, Sexy Steel is back a new tune titled 'SISI' The Versatile artiste, with a with different blend and mix in his songs, sure knows how to record a dance track with laced with sensual delivery.
The song is produced by Young John.
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The Asaba born Steven Emeka Ugoh is making waves with his talent. Steven's painting, Artworks, Designs on shirts, shoes, jackets, caps, bags, e.t.c is the talk of the country Nigeria and some parts of other country amongs which Ghana is one of his patronage.
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