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Google Assistant has a feature known as interpreter mode. It allows you to communicate in about 44 other languages. The languages include speech and text and it is available for both Android and iOS. This is a very helpful tool for travellers. You won't be needing human interpreters when you want to converse with a foreigner in many part of the world. To Activate Interpreter Mode  Simply set up Google Assistant on your smartphone if it is not already pre-installed. Tap on the app and say or type something like "Hey, I want you to help me speak Spanish" Simple, and you are good to go.

Google Photos, the best memory bank for your photos and videos. Just like every other social media apps, the Google Photos will now feature private messaging for quick sharing of photos, there by, saving you the time to create an entire album before sharing. You will now be able to share, like and comment on friends photos with this app just the same way you do on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook and every other chat apps. And you can easily download and save photos and videos shared with you on your device. The messaging feature drops next week and it comes with the latest version of the app.

Custom HTML5 and Bootstrape4 Website, Mobile Friendly, For Both Small and Well Established Business A website is the newest and the most efficient form of e-marketing for businesses. Get a crafted website for any type of business. The site will be customized according to your requirements. What You Should Already Have: → A logo → Custom image that will be converted to favicon. → Product photos and other photos to include in the website. → Social media accounts; it's URL that will be connected to the website. → Email address (custom or not) that will be connected to your contact form. → A written content about your business; what makes your business stand out from others. Goals, objective and services rendered. → Domain name, hosting and SSL certificates. If you do not already have these three and wishes to use my cheap hosting services, it will only cost you addition of $30 per annual. PRODUCT INFORMATION → This listing includes digital files only a...

If you have a business idea or an existing business that you want to take online, you are in the right place. An easy way to achieve your goal is to hire the services of a freelance web developer. Let's find out how you can hire one. Who is a Freelancer? A freelancer is a person who sells work or services by the hour or day. A freelance web developer is an independent professional that work remotely for his/her national or international clients on a project basis. In short, these professionals are hired based on a temporary contract for a specific set of projects. Hiring a Professional Web Developer Yourself Although hiring the services of a web developer can be challenging for the first time, this choice has a lot of advantages. Ideally, hiring a web developer yourself is a good idea if you don't know a thing about website development. From the beginning, it may seem, by all accounts, to be frightening to get a web developer yourself, which is why this article...

Throughout the years innovation has truly developed and whenever solicited practically from us we answer that we adore the amount it has made our lives simpler and increasingly helpful. There are new home appliances that are being developed every once in a while and with these devices, one can without much of a stretch achieve different assignments inside a brief timeframe. These devices can be utilized as apparatuses or with machines, or for home and office administrations. To get straight to the point, here are probably the best home gadgets to look at and think about when making purchase. 1. Motion Detector This is an incredible device for the wellbeing of your home. It is structured such that it can undoubtedly recognize and distinguish a trespasser who goes into your home or loft. It quickly tells you when it identifies somebody new in your home or compound. 2. FoldiMate I am certain many individuals would concur with me that the folding part in laundry is vit...

All businesses should have a website unless you are a business owner with no intention of growing your brand. Having a business website is not just about selling your goods and services. It is also about providing something of value to potential customers. Your competitors all have company websites. If you don't make your business stand out from your competitors, you are giving shoppers a reason to buy from another brand. Large percentage of consumers perform online research before making a purchase. That means they type in one or more keywords into google search and if a keyword matches with a website the website will show up in google search results. If you don’t have a website for your business, the chances of showing up on the search engine results page are zero. But if you have a site, you can optimize it for search engines, thereby increasing your chances of appearing at the top of google’s results and getting more visibility with potential cu...

In this modern age of technology, one can easily use Google Account to move photos, videos and other files between computer and phone or tablet but of course with data. In a situation where there is no data, moving files between devices is still possible; with the use of USB cable or Bluetooth of your PC and mobile devices, you can share even larger files. Using Bluetooth Depending on your PC, if it does not have inbuilt Bluetooth, you can purchase an external Bluetooth device which cost less than a thousand naira. Plug the external Bluetooth device into one of the free USB port on your PC, allow installation to take place and it should serve its purpose. Moving Files from Phone to PC via Bluetooth 1. Turn on Bluetooth on your mobile device. 2. On the bottom right side of your PC (Windows) locate the Bluetooth icon on the task bar to 'Add a Bluetooth device.' 3. Pair both devices (phone and PC). 4. Click on the Bluetooth icon again on the PC and select 'Re...

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What is a Web Browser? A web browser or internet browser is commonly referred to as a browser. It is a software application for exploring information on the World Wide Web. There are lots of web browsers out there but this post will cover shortcuts of these popular browsers; Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Explorer and Opera Mini. Note: while most shortcuts on this post are general to Google Chrome, to some browsers, the shortcuts may not have similar functions or does not function at all.  Shortcuts Keyboard Keys Functions Browser Alt Opens Menu. Not general Alt + D Highlights the URL on the browser bar. General Alt + ← To previous web page (back). General Alt + → To previous web page (forward). General Ctrl and click on a link Opens link in a new tap. Not general Ctrl + D Adds to bookmark. General Ctrl + E Place console in search area. General Ctrl + H History General Ctrl + I Has different functions to d...

HTML List consists of two kind: unordered list and ordered list. Unordered list starts with the <ul> tag, followed by the <li> tag to create each list items within it. Code: <ul>   <li>Table</li>   <li>Pen</li>   <li>Notepad</li> </ul> The list items will be marked with black bullets by default. Example of Unordered List: Table Pen Notepad Ordered list starts with the <ol> tag, followed by the <li> tag to create each list items within it. Code: <ol>   <li>Table</li>   <li>Pen</li>   <li>Notepad</li> </ol> The list items will be numbered by default. Example of Ordered List: 1. Table 2. Pen 3. Notepad Try this source code on your text editor: <!doctype html> <html> <head> <title> HTML List </title> </head> <body> <h1> Unordered List ...

This post focuses on Windows, Microsoft Word, CorelDRAW and Web Browser shortcut. Windows and Microsoft Word Shortcuts Alt + F4 To close active window(s) and to perform computer shutdown. Alt + F For menu options in current program. Alt + Tab To switch between tabs. Ctrl + A To highlight all items in an document or page. Ctrl + B To bold highlighted texts. Ctrl + C To copy selected items. Ctrl + F To find word(s). Ctrl + I To italic highlighted texts. Ctrl + N To start a new page. Ctrl + O To open existing document. Ctrl + S To save current document. Ctrl + U To underline highlighted text. Ctrl + V To paste copied items. Ctrl + X To cut selected items. Ctrl + Y To redo action. Ctrl + Z To undo action. Ctrl + End To go to the end of a document. Ctrl + Home To go to the beginning of a document. Ctrl + Alt + Del To open task manager. Ctrl + Shift + C To copy formatted texts. Ctrl ...

Word processing programs are computer software designed to create documents that can be printed, faxed, emailed, transferred to other computer packages etc. There are different word processing programs by different software companies but Microsoft Word created by Microsoft Corporation is one of the most popular. This blog post will focus on the introduction to Microsoft Word. Installation Visit Microsoft Product page to open an account and place order for your preferred option and version. After purchase, you should be able to install the software from the site. Second option is you can contact a techie for the software and installation. Activation There are three major ways to start MsWord on your computer. 1. Click 'Start,' select 'Programs' or 'All Programs' and click 'Microsoft Office,' then 'Microsoft Word.' 2. Right-click on the Microsoft Word icon on your computer screen and select 'Open.' 2. Double-click on the...

Mouse and keyboard are the most common input devices used to instruct the computer which is why learning mouse and keyboard techniques is essential. The mouse is a hand operated device used to interact with files and to manipulate objects on the computer screen. MOUSE DESCRIPTION The mouse comprises of clickable buttons that users can right-click and left-click to carry out important computer functions. It has USB or PS/2 cord that enables its connection to the mother-board via the computer ports. Also, there are wireless mouse with Bluetooth technology. Mouse comes in different colors and shapes and can fit into the right and the left hands of any user. Bluetooth mouse  MOUSE TECHNIQUES There are four basic mouse techniques. Clicking  Double Clicking  Drag  Point  KEYBOARD The computer keyboard which is modelled after typewriter-style is used to input data into the computer. There are different types of computer keyboard with differen...

It’s only a good habit to have a computer turned off after use; a good habit that leads to the durability of your computer device. So, this post will teach you how to turn a computer off. STEPS Ensure all windows are closed by clicking on the ‘X’ sign(s) at the top right corner of the window(s).  Pay attention to the arrow on the image above on how to close windows.  Click the start button on the bottom left corner of the computer as seen in the image next.  Click on shut down button. Or, make use of the Alt + F4 keyboard keys to close all open windows and to perform computer shut down. To do this; press the Alt key first with your thumb and immediately press the F4 key with the middle finger and you will be presented with a pop-up window with a question: “what do you want to do?”  Make sure the appropriate option is selected. Click on the ‘OK’ button. Wait for computer to shut down.  Computer completely shuts down when the...

Turning a computer on is the first thing a begginer need to know. Everyone using computers had their first experience on how to start a computer and it’s no shame having someone teach you how to go about it the first time. If you are reading this and which to DIY for the first time, all you need do is make sure the mouse, keyboard and monitor’s cables are rightly connected to the computer’s system unit. The monitor and the system unit should be connected to electricity before turning on the power source if it is a desktop. Then, on your devices, locate the power icon as seen in the image below. POWER ICON FOR DESKTOP STEP 1 Locate the power icon on the system unit and push the button to turn it on. Push the power button on the monitor too. FOR LAPTOP The laptop only require to be charged or plugged to a power source and flip the lid open to locate its power button. Then, follow the directives at step 2 below for laptop and desktop. STEP 2 Wait for the comput...

It is quite amazing how one can build stunning and customizable website in few minutes using any of those awesome website builder sites online. Yes, and now you may want to know: 1. if you can use any website builder of your choice to build a website why do you need to learn how to build website with HTML? 2. And why are there still lots of website developers out there? OK, the answers to the two questions are pretty simple. It is because no matter how exquisite those themes all look on the computer or mobile screen there is/are some features the website owner would still wish to add. If the website owner is already acquainted with HTML and CSS or any other languages associated with the web as an addition. This will save the website owner from running to a website developer all the time and will also save him/her money too. There are lots of website developers because there'll always be high skills and techniques that they possess as professionals that...

Computer itself is not dangerous but not knowing how to stay safe while using a computer is. In other to stay safe whether you are a short time user or a long time user, you must avoid setting acts that may cause damage to your health and learn how to be comfortable while using the device. Let’s look at some of the physiological principles that should be associated to using a computer. Adjust the brightness of the computer screen to suit your optical view. This will help you avoid vision problem(s). Keep and maintain a good viewing distance from the computer screen. Have your computer screen cleaned/wiped before use. Make use of photochromic or recommended glasses by an optician if you already have vision problems. Avoid static position and try to move away or give yourself/your eyes a break from the computer sometimes. Engage in stretching exercises during break. Avoid excessive neck rotation. Support your feet with footrest if necessary. Ensure there is nev...

Coping files to an external memory like flash drive is one suitable way of safely moving files around. The method to copy and to save files in flash drive are as follows. 1. IDENTIFY COMPUTER USB PORT For desktop: the ports are located on the System Unit. Laptops have its ports on either left or on the right side. 2. ATTACH AN ADAPTOR (OPTIONAL) If the flash drive that you want to use is of another version compared to the USB port of your computer you will have to attach a compatible USB adapter and plug it into the USB port on your computer. 3. INSERT FLASH DRIVE INTO COMPUTER USB PORT AND FOLLOW THESE STEPS Use the keyboard shortcut Win + E to bring out the File Explorer window or click File Explorer icon on the taskbar. Search for the file name you would like to copy, then click on it once and press Ctrl + C or right-click on the file you want to copy and select ‘Copy’ from the options displayed. If you want to copy multiple files, hold down Ctrl key and c...

Windows 7 is a personal computer operative system that was produced by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. It was released to manufacturing on July 22, 2009 and became generally available on October 22, 2009, less than three years after the release of its predecessor. Windows 7 Is your PC/Desktop running the original copy of Windows 7? If not you probably haven’t received the message. Message from Microsoft Yes, it’s official. Microsoft stops security updates and technical support for computers running Windows 7 starting from the 14th day of January 2020 after a decade of wonderful service to its darling users. As part of early preparation and for the Microsoft Cooperation to serve you better she would like all her Windows 7’s users to not only backup their devices but to also, upgrade to its newer versions before the closing date. Cheers!

First, you’ll need a computer, good connection to the internet, then, have all email addresses you would like to send message(s) to, ready. 1. GMAIL ACCOUNT Create a gmail account or log-in to your already existing account. Click on Compose to start a message with a subject name. Save the message to draft. 2. GOOGLE DRIVE Click on the google apps icon close to your profile photo on the top-right corner of your computer screen. Select/hit on drive. Hit on the button that says “New.” Select Google Sheet (you may need a little knowledge of MsExcel to be able to work with the sheet). In the opened google sheet, you may want to write a title on the untitled single column at the top left side directly above the displayed menu. 3. COPY EMAIL ADDRESSES Leave the page (google sheet) and go copy the email addresses you want to send message to, or click ‘File’ on the top menu and select import to get the addresses if you already have it saved in MsExcel. Email addre...