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I Work From Home: Here Is My Top 7 Tech Tools

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2021 may not be different either as we are yet to completely get rid of the virus. The world continues to do things virtually. Many people will continue working remotely until it becomes safe for everybody to go back to their normal ways.

It is interesting to note that there are certain technology tools or applications people are leveraging to work from the comfort of their homes. What is basic is the Internet. You are good to go once you are connected to the Internet. I have outlined some of the tools that I used in 2020.

The year 2020 took everybody by storm when the world began to experience something strange. Covid-19 is still reshaping how things are being done. Many events and occasions were held online last year. There was no room for social gatherings due to how contagious Covid-19 is.

These Apps were crucial for me to carry out my daily task as a writer working from home without necessarily exposing myself to the virus. Other people also used some of these tools.

Zoom: One of the tools that come first is Zoom. Most of the events and conferences I participated in were via this App. It provides videotelephony and online chat services through a cloud-based peer-to-peer software platform and is used for teleconferencing, telecommuting, distance education, and social relations.

Slack – This tool is essential to employers or bosses who delegate tasks. Slack allows you to communicate with the team. You can delegate or assign tasks and track if the tasks have been done or not. At some point, I used Slack when a client wanted a simple WordPress website. It was a tool for me to communicate with a colleague.

Todoist – I later switched from using Slack to this App. It is also a cloud-based service, and that makes it interesting. You could do whatever you want to do offline and it’s gets synchronized when you are connected to the internet. It is a bit similar to Slack or Asana. I use this App for projects. I could set a task, assign responsibilities, and track them. 

Google Docs – This is a popular tool with many functionalities. And probably one of the tools that have not been fully exploited by users. It is a word processor included as part of the free, web-based Google Docs Editors suite offered by Google. The service also includes Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Drawings, Google Forms, Google Sites, and Google KeepWriting Documents & Proposals.

Canva: This is one of those design tools that has disrupted the graphic design market. If you understand how to use this App, you could create stunning graphic designs. The tool is a graphic design platform, used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents, and other visual content. There are different templates for designs to select from.

Evernote: All the articles I wrote in 2020 were first written on Evernote before publication. It is a tool that I use to note all my ideas, memos, to-dos, files, screen captures, and voice notes in a single notes app for Android. It is also a cloud-based app that can use when offline. All your notes get synched when you are connected to the Internet.

Photo Editor: This tool was also instrumental to my work. I downloaded this App from the Apple Store, it is also available on Google Play Store. You can use this tool to edit images.

There are other tools could be of value to you depending on your daily tasks. Check out the aforementioned tools and start taking advantage of them. They are all free.

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Justice Okamgba is journalist at Grassroots.ng

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Samsung Unveils Galaxy A06 – Galaxy Wey Sabi

By Sandra Ani

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October 12, 2024

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Galaxy A06 WeySabi
From left to right: Stephen Okwara, product manager, Mobile Experience West Africa; Oge Maduagu, head of Marketing West Africa; Joy Tim-Ayoola, group head, Mobile experience West Africa, and Nathan Lee, business manager, Mobile experience, all of Samsung West Africa, during the unveiling of Galaxy A06 at Ikeja City Mall, Lagos

Samsung Electronics has officially unveiled the latest addition to the popular Galaxy A series smartphones – the Samsung Galaxy A06.

Joining a fan favorite series and combining powerful performance with a sleek design, the Galaxy A06 offers customers and loyal A series fans unique features and premium experience at an affordable price.

The stylish Galaxy A06 is set to redefine what users expect from entry-level smartphones, offering cutting-edge technology without compromise.

Aptly, tagged “Galaxy Wey Sabi”, the Galaxy A06 stands out in the competitive category as it aims to resolve the customers’ needs in a smartphone with focus on durability, functionality, security, camera, and entertainment.

Users can enjoy capturing high-resolution photos with the 50MP rear camera, now equipped with Nightography for capturing the essence of every detail especially in low-light conditions. The 8MP front and 2MP (depth) cameras also provide crystal-clear selfies with advanced beautification features.

Spotting a slimmer design and comfortable grip, as well as a side fingerprint scanner, the new Galaxy A06 features a stunning 6.7” HD+ display, providing vivid colors and crisp clarity for an immersive viewing experience that delivers seamless visuals on the infinity-U display with enhanced brightness, especially for outdoor visibility. 

Galaxy A06 – Galaxy Wey Sabi is truly a device, which understands your needs, equipped with a 5000mAh long-lasting battery, you can enjoy more device usage without worrying about battery life. The 25W Super-Fast Charging feature ensures up to 50% battery charge in just 30mins, meaning you are back in action quickly.

“The Samsung assurance is a promise, a trustworthy reliability in our Knox Security on this device, which protects your personal information by isolating your passwords and other private data within a secure environment,” said Stephen Okwara, Head Product Management, Samsung Electronics West Africa. “What also awesome about this is our promise of continuous OS upgrades and up to 4 years security update on this device. Isn’t that impressive from a brand that understands the needs of its customers?”

Also speaking at the Galaxy A06 launch event in Lagos, Oge Maduagwu, Head of Marketing, Samsung Electronics West Africa said: “We are excited to introduce the Galaxy A06, which brings together powerful performance, an advanced camera, and long-lasting battery life, all in a stylish and affordable package,” She added: “Also customers can enjoy premium support for their device with a screen damage insurance cover of just N9000.

Available in four stunning colors – Black, Blue Green, Lime and Silver – The Samsung Galaxy A06 will be available in Nigeria at all authorized Samsung Stores from 11th October 2024, with pricing starting at N146,000.

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Anambra School Emerges Winner In National Girls In ICT Competition With Groundbreaking VR Technology

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April 25, 2024

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St. John Vianney Science College, Igbariam, used their virtual reality project to conquer the National Girls in ICT Competition 2024, claiming the national championship title yesterday!

The National Girls in ICT Competition, organized by the Federal Ministry of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, is a technology innovation competition for all girls in secondary schools across Nigeria.

Their innovative project, M-Tag VR, allows users to explore iconic landmarks like Zuma Rock and learn about fascinating cultural aspects of Nigerian tribes. The girls, Immaculate Ebube Ikegwuonu, Camilla Anyadike, and Nweke-Nonso Oluchi, mentored by their coach, John Onuigbo, triumphed over teams from all 36 states.

The girls’ talent shone brightly throughout the competition. They started at the state level where they aced the Anambra state competition, then proceeded to conquer the Southeastern regional championship, defeating teams from Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, and Enugu, to make it to the national finals.

Rivers and Lagos states secured the second and third-place positions, respectively.

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Google To Delete Billions Of Browser Records To Settle ‘Incognito’ Lawsuit

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April 2, 2024

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CNN reported that Google will delete billions of data records as part of a settlement for a lawsuit that accused the tech giant of improperly tracking the web-browsing habits of users who thought they were browsing the internet privately.

The suit was originally filed in 2020 and accused Google of misrepresenting the kind of data it collects from users who browsed the internet via “Incognito” private browsing mode in Chrome. Google agreed to settle the suit late last year, but the terms of the settlement were first disclosed in a filing on Monday.

As part of the settlement, Google must delete “billions of data records” that reflect the private browsing activities of users in the class action suit, according to court documents filed Monday in San Francisco federal court.

Google will also update its disclosure to inform users about what data it collects each time a user initiates a private browsing session. Google has already started implementing these changes.

For the next five years, Google will also let private browsing users block third-party cookies as part of the settlement. Google also will no longer track people’s choices to browse the internet privately.

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