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How to move your WhatsApp chats to Telegram

27.09.2022 Telegram is an online messaging app that was released in 2013. Despite going live on the App store almost a decade ago, most of its growth occurred during the pandemic period. The attraction of […]

Encryption | Messaging | Security

How to update your iPhone after the security flaw

20.09.2022 Apple quietly published two security reports last month highlighting two new security vulnerabilities. It was brought to their attention by an ‘anonymous researcher’, who discovered these potentially devastating security flaws. Both bugs exist within […]

Apple | Cyber Security | Data Breach

What happens if I delete Messenger?

16.09.2022 Since its early days, Facebook had an internal ‘messenger’ function which allowed you to direct message your friends, slowly adding groups, voice calls and then video calls. In 2011, Facebook launched Messenger, a solo […]

Communication | Connectivity | How-to

What data is stored on my SIM card?

22.08.2022 What Data does a SIM Card hold? A SIM card or ‘Subscriber Identity Module’ card is the small chip that is required for most types of phones to access data and make calls. They […]

Data | SIM | Sim Card

How can I stop apps from tracking my location?

19.08.2022 Location tracking has its advantages. Whether it’s delivering a pizza directly to your door, ordering an Uber from just outside the bar you are in or sharing your exact coordinates with emergency responders, it […]

Cyber Security | Location | Location Tracking

How do I keep my technology secure while travelling?

16.08.2022 It’s important to stay connected when travelling away from home. Staying in touch with friends and family helps with isolation, and also with reassuring them that you are safe. Being connected also allows you […]

Cyber Security | Security | Tech

The History of Biometric Authentication

In recent years biometric authentication has entered the mainstream; facial recognition on smartphones, technology to speed up the experience at the airport, finger print access to online banking apps, or even biometric payment cards – the […]

Authentication | Biometric Technology | Biometrics

How can I avoid falling for a holiday rental scam?

Published: 2 August, 2022 It’s an awful feeling if your holiday rental turns into a nightmare, particularly when it’s a special event or a long-awaited holiday. One of the most common holiday scams is tricking […]

AirBnB | Data Protection | Holiday

How can I tell if I’ve been blocked on WhatsApp?

Published: 28 July, 2022 Not getting replies to a WhatsApp message? Are your messages to a certain individual failing to send properly? There are several reasons this might be happening – from having no internet […]

Communication | Social | Social Media

What are QR codes and how to use them?

Published: 08 July, 2022 What are QR codes and how to use them? Since the Covid-19 pandemic, QR codes have become more common in daily life. QR codes were first used in 1994 but, were […]

Communication | Communications | Data