Many people think charging their smartphone’s battery overnight is harmful to its longevity, but there are much worse things they could be doing. In reality, there is a very limited chance of [overnight] charging impacting [a smartphone’s] battery life. Smartphones use lithium-based batteries with lifespans typically measured in charge cycles. Smartphones typically have a battery […]
SIM cloning is a practice where a malicious user makes a copy of your phone’s SIM card, putting you at risk that any SIM-based authentication you use is compromised. If you realize it fast enough, you could minimize the damage. What SIM Cloning is and why it happens: A SIM card is essentially a security measure to […]
If you’re looking at replacing your old router—maybe even upgrading from your ISP’s combined modem/router unit—you may come across terms like “dual band,” which refers to a router that uses both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. These numbers refer to two different “bands” that your Wi-Fi can use for its signal. The biggest difference between the […]
Steve Flynn, Sales and Marketing Director of ESET South Africa, says South African small businesses are particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Why? Business owners aren’t taking the necessary precautions to protect their digital assets, often with dire financial consequences. Despite the significant risks, SMEs seem reluctant to take the same digital preventative measures to secure their IT […]
Even if you’ve been using Windows 10 for a while, there are likely more than a few non-obvious features you’ve never tried before. We have picked some handy ones, and each one will help you get the most out of your PC. In future we will add more tips so remember to check back. Emoji […]
With over 3.2 billion people using Google Chrome, the popular web browser has a massive number of users, however, most people don’t know how to use it to its full potential. Here are 10 ways you can improve your experience and get the most out of Chrome 1. Group Your Tabs This feature allows you to arrange […]
We’ve all done it before. You sit down to log into your Windows machine, type in what you think is the password, and bang, you realize you forgot what it was! You scramble to try different combinations of letters and numbers to see what will fit, but nothing works. What do you do now? Thankfully, […]
Just about all modern gadgets, including tablets, laptops, and speakers, feature Bluetooth capabilities. Bluetooth is a common wireless communication protocol used to connect two devices together over short distances, such as wireless earbuds with an Android smartphone. The technology is fast and convenient, and the modern version of it is quite reliable, which is why […]
Need an upgrade? Your choices range from installing more RAM to custom building a case designed for a DIY liquid cooling system. Which upgrades are the best depends on your PC. What specs does it have right now? Are you gaming, editing 4K videos, or just browsing the web? Here are some common PC upgrades […]
This week (July 2022) the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced its intention to treat cryptocurrencies as financial assets and not as currencies. It is expected that the SARB will bring regulatory rules to the crypto industry by early 2023. Cryptos are not a currency, but an asset Deputy governor of the SARB, Kuben Chetty says cryptos […]