MTN increases recharge PIN to 17-digit on vouchers

MTN Nigeria has increased the number of digits for the "RECHARGE PINS" on vouchers from 16 to 17 digits.

Don't be alarmed if on your next recharge from a MTN scratch card, you type in 17 digits instead of 16.

This will affect MTN Scratch Cards of all denomination, the digits in the recharge card you will type in the process of loading MTN recharge cards will be 17.

Despite the change the old 16 digit vouchers remain valid and useable. Also, whether you recharge a 16 or 17 digit pin code the value of the airtime remains the same.

Recall that in 2016, the foremost telecom operator increased the number of recharge pin digits from 12 to 16.

Why?

Prepaid recharge pins or voucher activation codes are generated and stored in a server called Voucher Server.

According to Quora, in the voucher recharge, a subscriber generally dials a USSD short code which includes voucher activation code ( eg: *555*35353899399390#). Then if the voucher code is correct, the account is credited with recharge amount.

If a network provider runs out of of possible number combination for code generation, an extra digit would be added to expand the range of activation or recharge pins.

An extra digit on the code might made available, up to 1 billion possible recharge pins for use.

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TSTV Decoder goes on Sale on April 1!

TSTV has finally announced the date for sales of their decoder and the price. The new TSTV Decoder named “Sassy” is now officially on sale to the public from the 1st of April 2018.

After facing a backlash over delay to offer the TSTV Decoders for sales after the much publicized launched in October 2017, the new Satellite/Cable TV outfit decided to offer free channels to viewers on Free-To-Air dish while undergoing its test transmission last year.

So finally, TSTV has officially set April 1, 2018 as the date for massive sales of the new Sassy Decoder. 

Price of TSTV Decoder

The TSTV Sassy Decoder is expected to sale for fixed price of N3,500 only. The complete package comes with a Remote Controller, Decoder Box, AC/DC Adapter, Video Cable, Satellite Dish and UF Cable.

The TStv coverage is nationwide with clear HD signal via the TStv satellite dish set up which beam over 200 Premium Channels including Africa Movie direct to homes.

Click to see all channels offered on TSTV Premium Bouquet which goes for N3,000 a month and allows you watch the English Premier League matches and other top European leagues.

Where to buy TSTV Sassy Decoders in all States

Locate the nearest TSTV Dealer and get your TSTV Sassy Decoder and Dish for N3,500 only.

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Airtel Port Data: Get Free 2GB for N100 recharge on Airtel

Airtel has started the New Year with an irresistible data offer of a whooping 2GB when you recharge N100 and 10GB for N500.

This offer, called Airtel Port Data, works on 2G/3G and 4G network as well as all devices to browses and downloads on all websites without the use of any VPN apps.

This is not a cheat, it is a data offer to encourage those making a move from MTN to the Airtel network through porting ie using your current MTN number on Airtel network so that you can recharge and use Airtel tariff and data plan.

How to get Airtel 2GB and 10GB for free on Airtel Port Data

To enjoy this offer, note the tips 

1.       You must port your MTN SIM to Airtel

2.       After porting you must recharge ONLY with VTU

3.       You get the data just by recharging, no subscription code required

4.       The amount you used to recharge remain intact after you have gotten the data, you can use it for calls.

5.       You can accumulate the data up to 50GB

6.       The validity for the data allowance is 30 days.

7.       Check you Airtel Port Data with *223#

How to Port from MTN to Airtel Network

1.       You will need a valid ID card (a student ID card, Voter’s card, National ID or Driver’s License etc)

2.       Visit any Airtel store and tell them you want to port.

3.       You will be given a form to fill after which a request will be made on your behalf and you will be given a new Airtel SIM.

4.       Once everything is processed, you’ll get an SMS on your MTN line telling you to reboot and input the Airtel SIM you ported onto.

5.       Finally, reboot your phone (turn it off and on) and you will get a message welcoming you to Airtel NG network.

How to Activate Airtel 2GB for N100 and 10GB for N500 Port Data

After you have successfully ported to Airtel, recharge your line (remember you are still using the same number but now recharging through Airtel)

Make sure you use ONLY your Bank app, Quickteller,  Zoto, TopUp Africa or any other online recharge app.

Note: Please DON'T use recharge card PIN, you won't get the bonus.

After recharging through VTU, you will instantly be credited with free 2GB data which valid for 30 days. Note that your recharge amount would not be deducted.

To check your data balance, dial *223#.

Recharge Amount and Data Allowance

N100   -   2GB    -    30days

N200   -   4GB    -    30 days

N500   -   10GB  -    30 days

There is no activation code for Airtel Port Data, just recharge through VTU on you ported line and you will be credited instantly.

The more you recharge, the more free data you will be given

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Guide to Protecting your PC from Meltdown and Spectre CPU flaws

Two simultaneous CPU flaws exposed this week have serious ramifications for most home computer users. The two flaws; Meltdown and Spectre let attackers access protected information in your PC’s kernel memory, potentially revealing sensitive details like passwords, cryptographic keys, personal photos and email, or anything else you’ve used on your computer.

To combat this serious security flaw, CPU and operating system vendors have pushed out patches fast, and you can protect your PC from Meltdown and Spectre to some degree.

It’s not a quick one-and-done deal, though. There are two very different CPU flaws that touch every part of your operating system, from hardware to software to the operating system itself.

This guide focuses on how you can protect your computer against the Meltdown and Spectre CPU flaws.

How to protect your PC against Meltdown and Spectre CPU flaws

Here’s a quick step-by-step checklist.

• Update your operating system
• Check for firmware updates
• Update your browser
• Keep your antivirus active

First, and most important: Update your operating system right now. The more severe flaw, Meltdown, affects “effectively every [Intel] processor since 1995,” according to the Google security researchers that discovered it. It’s an issue with the hardware itself, but the major operating system makers have rolled out updates that protect against the Meltdown CPU flaw.

Where to update Windows 10.

Microsoft pushed out an emergency Windows patch late in the day on January 3. If it didn’t automatically update your PC, head to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, then click the Check now button under “Update status.” (Alternatively, you can just search for “Windows Update,” which also works for Windows 7 and 8.) Your system should detect the available update and begin downloading it. Install the update immediately.

If you don’t see it for whatever reason, you can download the Windows 10 KB4056892 patch directly here. You’ll need to know whether to grab the 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) version of the update.

To determine if your PC runs a 32- or 64-bit version of Windows, simply type “system” (without the quotation marks) into Windows search and click the top listing. It’ll open a Control Panel window. The “System type” listing will tell you which version of Windows you’re running. Most PCs released in the past decade will be using the 64-bit operating system.

Are Apple MacOS, Chromebook or Linux machines affected?

Apple quietly worked Meltdown protections into macOS High Sierra 13.10.2, which released in December. If your Mac doesn’t automatically apply updates, force it by going into the App Store’s Update tab.

Chromebooks should have already updated to Chrome OS 63 in December. It contains mitigations against the CPU flaws.

Linux developers are working on kernel patches. Patches are also available for the Linux kernel.

Now for the bad news. 

The operating system patches will slow down your PC, though the extent varies wildly depending on your CPU and the workloads you’re running. Intel expects the impact to be fairly small for most consumer applications like games or web browsing. You still want to install the updates for security reasons.

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Activate Ntel Night Unlimited Data Plan for N500 – How to Subscribe

Ntel has unveiled new Night Data Plans for superfast browsing, downloads and streaming at affordable prices.

With Ntel new night data plans, you can now browse/download and stream UNLIMITED on a budget from 10pm to 6am daily with super fast data speed without limits or data throttling.

After an outcry early in the year on the increase in their monthly unlimited data plans which starts from N10,000, the newly introduced Night plans will definitely bring smiles to their subscribers.

Notification from NTEL concerning the new plans read;

"Get the Unlimited Data that fits your pocket! Ntel Unlimited U data from as low as N500. No data cap, no throttling, truly Unlimited"

NTEL NIGHT DATA PLANS AND PRICE 

See details of the new plans below

1. N500 - Unlimited U from
10pm-6am Validity (2days)

2. N1500 - Unlimited U from
10pm-6am Validity (7days)

3. N5000 - Unlimited U from
10pm-6am Validity (30days)

This offer is said to run from now till March 4 2018. So if you have any big file to download or any movie, this is the right time to do that.

Compare with other Night Data Plan from MTN, Airtel, 9Mobile and Glo

How to Activate Ntel Unlimited Night Data Plan

1. To enjoy this offer, get the Ntel SIM for FREE

2. If you already have the Ntel SIM, visit Ntel site by clicking here

3. Input your Ntel Phone number

4. Choose your preferred Ntel Night Plan

5. Confirm and you will get the success text message

Enjoy your data from 10pm to 6pm. As stated above, the data can be rollover to the next day.
If you have normal monthly data, it will be automatically suspended during those hours and your monthly data will not be touched while you download with the night plan.

Ntel for now is available only in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt with superfast 4G/LTE coverage.

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World’s Smallest Phone with 32GB Fits into Your Wallet

While most manufacturers are pushing on the big screens and bezel-less, a company in UK is pushing through what would be described as the world’s smallest fully functional mobile phone.

It is so tiny; it can fit into your wallet or front pocket comfortable with spaces left.

The UK-based company Clubit New Media last week introduced Zanco Tiny T1, the smallest fully functional mobile phone “in the world.”

A little bigger than your thumb and lighter than a coin, this cute device operates on 2G, with a 200mAh battery boasting 180 minutes talk time and 3 days standby time. It comes with a nano-SIM slot.

It comes with a surprisingly readable and bright 12.5mm OLED screen and crumb-sized keys; this may be the right emergency phone for you. It actually fits in that seemingly useless little pocket on your jeans or running leggings.

According to Clubit New Media/Kickstarter, the phone is “perfect for joggers, runners, walkers, cyclists, and those who take part in extreme sports, because it’s so compact it can go in any size pocket”.

It is also good news for parents who want a way of being able to contact their young kid, without necessarily exposing them to the dangers of online influences and cyberbullying.

Expected to ship anywhere in the world by May 2018, the Zanco Tiny T1 bar phone is equipped with 32GB of storage: enough to hold up to 300 phone numbers and 50 SMS texts.

You can pre-order your Zanco Tiny T1 on kickstarter  for £30 ($40).

Source: Geek.com

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Facebook to Start Demoting Posts With Engagement Bait

Facebook has announced a new policy that should cut down on a lot of spammy garbage from your timeline. Going forward, all posts that ask users to engage with them in any way will be demoted and buried out of view.

Spammy posts that goad users into interacting with likes, shares, comments, and other actions. For example, “LIKE this if you’re an Aries!” This tactic, known as “engagement bait,” seeks to take advantage of FB News Feed algorithm by boosting engagement in order to get greater reach. 

So, starting from this week, Facebook will begin demoting individual posts from people and Pages that use engagement bait. Facebook is currently giving a warning period to publisher’s time to adapt and stop their engagement baiting techniques before rolling out the changes.

Pages who continue to do so will see significantly reduced reach for their posts and eventually the entire page itself.

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