Category Archives: I.T.

Information Technology related posts

Beware of new forms of hoax messages on Facebook

Posted on July 11, 2017 by

Ok. So I’ve been getting this message from contacts in my Facebook Messenger not to accept a friend request from a certain “Jayden K. Smith.” An excerpt of the message goes like this: “Please tell all the contacts in your … Continue reading →

Posted in I.T. | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Give no room to the devil – backup that data now!

Posted on June 29, 2017 by

In an era where hacking has become rampant, we can all agree that nothing is safe or secure. In fact, there is no 100% safety or security when it comes to the internet. Ransomware has become the trend for hackers … Continue reading →

Posted in I.T. | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

How to protect your computer from getting infected by Petya ransomware

Posted on June 28, 2017 by

Yesterday, I shared a news article from the BBC about how this new ransomware was wreaking havoc across the globe. Big companies in America and Europe have been affected so far. The Petya ransomware like the WannaCry/WannaCrypt ransomware spreads through … Continue reading →

Posted in I.T. | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Mobile Data Saving Tips

Posted on June 27, 2017 by

The cost of mobile data is on the rise instead of decreasing as cost of doing business for these telcos increase. If my memory serves me correctly, more than a year ago, you could get 400MB of monthly data from … Continue reading →

Posted in I.T. | Tagged | 1 Comment

Tips on how to stay safe online

Posted on June 6, 2017 by

Hackers, like the devil are always busy – finding new ways to cause problem for unsuspecting users of computer systems. And in this Age of Internet of Things (IOT), not only are computers targeted, but Smartphones and other smart devices … Continue reading →

Posted in I.T. | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Be careful of Truecaller’s Blocking functionality

Posted on February 1, 2017 by

Today, I got a notification from Truecaller that a call from a number has been blocked by the application on my behalf. When I checked, I realised it was a DSTV Customer Care number. The funny thing is that the … Continue reading →

Posted in I.T. | Leave a comment

Beware of Job Scams

Posted on November 5, 2016 by

Scammers are getting very creative and very intelligent into luring unsuspecting applicants into their schemes. They’re everywhere like virus, which means they’ll post jobs on genuine websites such as Jobberman, JobsInGhana, etc. On some occasions, in the job posting they … Continue reading →

Posted in I.T. | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment