Stop Joomla User Registration Spam Bots By Email, Username and Name

UPDATE:  StopRegBots block all emails if you block an email domain ! So, disable it if you notice same.



Last week, I noticed some fake registrations on my Nigeria bulk sms site powered by Joomla 2.5 and deleted them instantly. While checking through the list of users accounts yesterday, I noticed that fresh accounts have been created again with names similar to the ones deleted few days back but with different usernames.





After looking closely at the account details, I noticed that the email addresses used for the fake registrations end with the same "@domain.com". So, I decided to google how to prevent such annoying user registration bots on Joomla without using captcha. Fortunately, I stumbled on StopRegBots by zoomodsplus.com.



StopRegBots is a simple plugin for Joomla 2.5 and 3.x that allows you to target and prevent those annoying bots from registering on your site. This plugin will allow you simply type in the name the bot is using and then block it forever.

You can also prevent certain usernames and email addresses being used on your site. So, you can simply add an offending email domain i.e. "@gmail.com" and all users trying to us a gmail email will be blocked. There is also a setting to stop the same name being registered more than the set amount of times.



You can also set the maximum amount of 'dots' that an email is allowed to have - this prevents those nasty "hsd.ths.hello.anything.s.sd.f@gmail.com" style bots from registering.  The plugin also allows users to enter an error message to display to the troll after their failed registration.

You can download StopRegBots here.  It's free but requires registration to download.



When installed go to the plugin in the Plugin Manager and open the plugin. Enable it and configure it as desired. To confirm that it works, try register on your site with the username, name or email domain that you've blocked. It should show you the error message.



I hope this helps.



If you know other ways I can prevent Joomla user registration spam, kindly share via comments.



Please, share with friends!



UPDATE:  StopRegBots block all emails if you block an email domain ! So, disable it if you notice same.

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How To Merge Facebook Pages Into One

If you are an admin of multiple Facebook Pages that represent the same thing, you may be able to merge them. Merging Pages combines all your likes and check-ins into one Page. Merging Pages combines all your likes and check-ins, but all other content such as posts, photos and the username will be permanently deleted from the Page you merge.





The Pages that you merge must be about the same thing. If it's not clear that your Pages represent the same thing, they can't be merged.



Examples of acceptable merge requests:

"Jide Ogunsanya NigerianBlogger" into "Jide Ogunsanya Nigerian Blogger"

"Blogging Tips by Jide" into "Blogging Tips by Jide Ogunsanya"

 Examples of merge requests that require a 14-day waiting period:

"Facebook" into "Facebook Chat"

"Jide Ogunsanya" into "Jide Ogunsanya's Blogging Service"

 Examples of merge requests that can't be processed:

"Fans of Jide" into "Jide"

So, How Do I Join Facebook Pages Together?



==> Log in to your Facebook account as yourself and not your page

==> Click Settings at the top of the Page you want to keep

==> Click "General"

==> Click the "Edit" link next to "Merge Pages"

==> Click Request to merge duplicate Pages

==> Fill out the form and click "Send".



If successful, you will see this:

Thereafter, keep calm till you get feedback from Facebook.

Unable To Find "Merge Pages" Option On Settings Page?

If you don't see the option to merge your Pages, it means that your Pages can't be merged at this time.



Neverthesless,you can try to submit a request at : https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/?id=238908726149664



Right there, you will have options to select the Page you want to keep and also select up to 5 Pages you’d like to merge into your destination Page.



That's all.



NB: You can only merge Pages that you manage. Do not submit duplicate requests because you might have to wait for 14 days as stated earlier. So, just chill.



I hope it helps.



If you've been able to merge Facebook Pages? Kindly share your experience.

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[4.2.2] Sony Xperia Z1 Custom ROM for Karbonn Titanium S9

          Sony phones are usually known for Looks, Performance & Music. All this features are present in this Xperia ROM for Karbonn titanium S9. Xperia Homescreen, Performance & Battery tweaks & Walkman for Music. This rom is optimized for Gaming & Better Music experience. So i present you Sony Xperia Z Custom ROM for Karbonn Titanium S9. I hope you enjoy using this .

ROM Features : 

• Android 4.2.2
• Xperia C Lockscreen
• Xperia Z1 Small Apps
• Xperia Z1 Themes
• Xperia Z1 Launcher
• Xperia Z1 Movies
• Xperia Z1 Albums
• Xperia Z1 Wallpapers
• Xperia Z1 Walkman
• Xperia Z1 Calculator
• Xperia Z1 Clock
• Xperia Z1 Calender
• Xperia Z1 Email
• Xperia Z1 Widgets
• Xperia Z1 Sounds
• Xperia Z1 Bootanimation
• Xperia Z1 Fonts
• Xperia Z1 Framework
• Xperia Z1 Keyboard
• Xperia Z1 Sketch App
• Xperia Z1 Notes App
• Sense Me Feature
• Downlaod Music Info
• Xperia C SystemUI
• Xperia C Settings
• Xperia Honami Album Share
• Xperia Honami Sound Enhancement
• Xperia C Icons
•  Moto X Active Notifications
• Adjust All Background Color to Album Art on Walkman
• Music Control on Notification
• Clear Bass
• Clear Stereo
• Clear Phase
• Dynamic Normalizer
• xLoud
• Surround Sound VPT
• Walkman Music Widget
• Walkman DLNA
• Friend Music FB
• FB Music Like
• Music Extension for find info on internet
• Walkman More Stable
• X-Reality Engine for Album & Movies
• Photo & Video widget
• Xposed Framework
• Xposed Gravity Box
• Xposed X-Theme Engine
• Xposed XBlast Tools
• Xposed Additions
• New Baseband
• Faster And Smoother
• Pre-Rooted
• busybox
• Performance Tweaks
• Faster Streaming
• Net Speed Tweaks
• No Delay In Making Call
• Battery Tweaks
• Proximity Tweaks
• More RAM Free
• Signal Tweaks
• Better Responsiveness & Speed
• Locked Launcher In Memory
• Play Store 4.3.11
• Enabled 270 Degree Rotation
• Ziplagined and Deodexeda
• AD Block host by default
• Gps.cofig added
• Flashlight intensity increased

Bugs : 

     No bugs. Thanks to Chetan Sharma & Bhavesh Mishra for fixing Audio & Camera Bugs.But if you find any other bugs you can report about it in comment section which might be a rare case.

Screenshots : 

                   

Downloads : 

• Link 1 : Xperia Z1 for Karbonn Titanium S9.
• Link 1 : Xperia Z1 for Karbonn Titanium S9.

Camera Fix : Camera fix for Xperia S9

     I hope you like this rom's UI & Performance. You can leave your questions/queries  in comment section. Please like & share this post as sharing is caring. Thanks for visiting.

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5 Reasons Quitting Blogging May Be The Best Decision You’ll Ever Make

This is a guest post compiled by +Ikenna Odinaka   for OgbongeBlog

The best blogging decision I made few years back was to quit blogging. And it may be the best thing you’ll ever do. I know you are confused right now. Let me explain.



Have you ever felt confused, saturated and directionless with blogging? Be honest.



You’ve been doing your best, applying all the blogging tips and advice you have learned. Done what successful bloggers do. Written all the guest posts. Optimized your post for search engine. But your blog remains a virgin island, empty and lifeless.





The other day, you woke up with what seemed like the idea that will transform your blog sooner than later. The next day, what once seemed like a brilliant idea was just an over-exaggerated illusion.



You feel drained and exhausted. It’s not working.



You hung in there hoping that one day, the powers of blogging will favor you.



That, I have felt.



I started blogging in 2008. Early 2009, I made the best decision and quit blogging.



In between the days of absence, I devoured blog posts on Problogger.net, StevePavlina.com, DailyBlogTips.com and several others.



Reading and observing these blogs, gave me a new understanding about blogging. I was empowered to blog again.



In what seemed like 9 months or so later, I returned with a fresh perspective about blogging. And have been blogging since then.



Reading the story of several success bloggers reassured me that I’m not alone with quitting blogging once upon a time.

Here is why I think quitting to blog could be the best decision you’ll make any time soon.



1. A chance to clear your mind



One of the worst things that’ll happen to you as an entrepreneur is a clustered mind. You’ll never achieve anything with it. You may look busy to everyone else, but deep within, you know you’re anything but productive.



Stepping away from blogging for a while will help you clear your mind of information overload. We are at our best creative self when our mind is free of distractions and anxieties.



2. Discover the blogger in you



I believe the best way to discover your talent in anything you want to do is to start doing it. Like if you want to know if you’ll make a good musician, you have to start singing, right?  Then with an open mind and flexible spirit, you’ll discover unique opportunities in music.



But if blogging has been an uphill hustle for you. If it feels like a blood-sucking vampire in your life. Step back for a while. Blogging is not an easy venture quite alright, but it shouldn’t be a parasite either.



When you start blogging for the right reasons, you’ll catch the sensation. You’ll be more confident to identify yourself with blogging.



3. Get to see blogging differently



If you have been seeing blogging as the money minting venture, you need a fresh orientation. This is one of the most important reasons to quit blogging.



Spend more time observing and reading successful blogs. Not the hype laden ‘make money quick’ kind of blogs. But the genuine entrepreneurial minded blogs, and your understanding about blogging will never remain the same.



4. After all, it may not be for you



In the theory of evolution, as we were taught in school, species survive by the jungle rule; survival of the fittest.



“Let the strong survive while the weak perish”.



If blogging is not strong enough a business for your personality, let it perish.



Now, that sounds a bit pessimist.



But truth be told, not everyone will build a successful blog. It’s the reality. If it’ll take staying away from blogging for a while to discover that it isn’t for you, then it’ll be worth it.



There are several other businesses you can do and make money online.



5. So you can get a live



Many bloggers seems to have sold their soul to blogging and the internet. Take this away from them and they have no life left. If this is you, you need a break.



There is more to life than a piece of screen and blogging.



I love and recommend blogging



 Contrary to what you may be thinking right now, I love blogging and love to encourage other bloggers to keep pushing on.



I believe blogging can change the lives of people who build them and those who read them.



But I’m also a realist.



With all the blogging tips and advice about ‘how to make money blogging’, you need to hear the other side of the story once in a while.



If you know what you are doing, keep doing it. But if you are more of a haphazard, confused blogger, my advice for you is to step back. Spend the next few months reading and studying other blogs.



You’ll have a new perspective about blogging. And I bet by the time you return, you’ll do it a lot better.



Have you ever quit or considered quitting blogging before?



Has quitting blogging in the past helped you become a better blogger?



Drop your comments below.

This post was written by +Ikenna Odinaka . He is the Chief Editor of AfterSchoolAfrica.com. You can read his Story of 10 Lessons in Blogging here.

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Anonymous Comments On Blogspot Blogs Requires You To Enter Confirmation Text? Here Is How To Avoid It

Since yesterday, I've been receiving emails about how anonymous commenters are now finding it hard to drop comments on Blogspot blogs, hence making some bloggers to lose comments on their blog posts. Below are some :

Jide oooooo!

Goodmorning...:(, peeps are complaining that it's hard to comment on the blog cos it's showing them a pop up box asking them to confirm if they are robots or not.

Please how do i get it off :(

Hello Jide, some readers are complaining when they want to drop comments as anonymous, it tells them to prove they are not robots. I've gone to comment settings and it's been on No for word verification. I refreshed it and the people still say it's still showing the same thing. But one said when she is logged on to Gmail on her phone, she can comment with anonymous, but as soon as she signs off, she has to do the word verification.

Well, if you're also experiencing same, don't bother yourself googling how to make the word verification go away. This is because it seems to be a new way Blogger is fighting comment spam.



Looking closely at The word-verification option page at Blogger Help, you will notice where Blogger states that even if you don't have word verification turned on, anonymous commenters might be asked to enter some text before they can leave comments on your blog.

So, it's obvious that it's a new way Blogger is protecting Blogspot blogs from abuse.



If you own a Blogspot blog, you can edit the "Comment Form Message" via "Settings" > "Posts and Comments" to inform your readers to sign in if they want to comment anonymously without having to enter the verification code.



If you are not satisfied with this new feature at all, you can move to wordpress where you can tweak your blog commenting system as desire. :)

How Can I Avoid Solving Capthca Before I Comment Anonymously On Blogger Blogs?

If you always love commenting anonymously on Blogspot blogs and you don't want to be entering th verification text everytime you want to post a comment, follow the steps below:



==> Type your comment and select "Google account'

==> Click "Publish".



You will be redirected to a page where you can sign in



==> Sign in with your Google account credentials



The blog post page will reload.



==> Select "Anonymous" from the "comment as" drop-down box.



==> Re-Enter your comment and Click "Publish".



Thereafter, you can post anonymously on any Blogger blog without having to enter the verification code, in as much as you remained signed in to your Google account.



That's all.



What's your take on this?

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[4.0.4] iPhone iOS6 Custom ROM for Karbonn A25

iOS an Apple designed platform known as the most advanced & Clean OS in the world. After lot of requests from A25 users here it is 'IOS Custom ROM for Karbonn A25'. This rom looks really attractive & is very smooth in performance. This rom can be used for Gaming , Music & Moderate use. I hope you like this rom. 

ROM features : 

• iOS6 Richness
• iOS6 Launcher
• iOS6 Status Bar
• iOS6 Style Call Screem and Incall Screen
• iOS6 Themed Framework 
• iOS6 LIKE Apps
• iOS6 LockSound
• iOS6 Style KEYBOARD
• iOS6 Fonts
• iOS6 SINGNAL ICONS
• iOS6 Style Settings
• iOS6 Wallpapers
• iOS6 Sounds
• iPhone Bootanimation
• iOS6 Dialer
• iOS6 Music Player
• No network/Wifi issues
• 3G SIM Switching
• RAM Saving
• Battery Savings
• Advanced Reboot Menu
• Xposed Insalled with App Settings
• No Bloatwares
• iOS6 Style Camera

Bugs : 

        I have not found any bugs yet but it would be ethical and appreciated if you inform me about a bug if found which would be a rare case. Help me by informing me about the bugs in comment below.

ROM Info : 

• ROM OS Version: 4.0.x  Ice-cream Sandwich.
• ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
• Based On: AOSP
• Status: Stable.

Screenshots : 

Downloads : 

• Link 1 : iPhone IOS6 Custom ROM for A25.
• Link 2 : iPhone IOS6 Custom ROM for A25.

            I hope you enjoy using this rom if so then please take a moment to like & Share this posts. I would love to hear your feedback in comment section. Thanks for visiting.

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First Aid Treatment For Gunshot Injuries

Gunshot injuries can be regarded as the most painful, traumatic and extremely dangerous type of injury one can ever suffer. Not only is it difficult and confusing to figure out the extent and severity of the damage, most gunshot injuries turns out to be so fatal and sometimes surpasses the capabilities of  a first aid treatment. But the idea is that the time and actions taken by the victim and the people around him or her has a lot to do with the victims survival. The knowledge of First aid treatments in this case is very important so as to keep the victim in a stable condition before he/she is taken to the hospital.

What most people call the bullet isn't the bullet but the casing, the bullet is the projectile which flies out to hit the intended target; it is propelled by the explosion of the chemicals inside. while the cartridge is the correct name when  referring to the whole. A modern cartridge consists of the following:
1. The bullet, as the projectile; lies on the superior part of the cartridge, help on its inferior margin by the case.
2. The case, which encloses  all parts together;
3. The propellant, i.e the chemicals that its reaction will provide the explosion that will send the bullet flying.
4. The rim, which provides the extractor on the firearm a place to grip the casing to remove it from the chamber once fired;
5. The primer, which ignites the propellant.

The pointed apex of the bullet flies our with its high velocity and when it finds its resting place, maybe someones body  it will go a long way to tear through the flesh, muscles and bones. For the treatment of any gunshot injury to be successful several factors has to be considered: Factors like the part of the body on which the bullet penetrated.

• The rate at which a bullet that found its rest inside a major blood vessel will bleed, would be different from how a bullet that penetrates a region where no blood vessel is located.


• The Dept of the penetration,


• The structures that has being affected and damaged.


• The type of bullet.

To administer first aid treatment to a gunshot victim you need to be knowledgeable, fast thinker, someone that is not easily carried away by the fear of traumatic events and more especially blood, because you will see lots of them. He/she must be able to look into the victims eyes and read the victims condition and pain. If the victim is conscious, you have to develop the soft heart to be able to persuade the victim that everything is okay and that he/she is not dying. So the following are the procedures by which you can administer first aid treatment to a gunshot victim.

 

• Stay Safe. If you are not the victim, try to take cover some where safe and peruse the environment for further danger,  a rescuer is of no use if he too gets hurt. Take precautions like, making sure every bodies arm is in safe mode if the victim was shot during a team hunt or something like that. If it is a crime scene, make sure that the shooter is no more around before you make any move towards the victim.


• Send A Call For The Ambulance:

Surviving a gunshot wound depends greatly on how quickly a victim gets to a hospital. The first aid is just to stabilize the injury and reduce the rate of bleeding which is the major thing that kills people from gunshot injuries. Ideally, a gunshot wound victim should be on the way to a hospital in an ambulance within 10 minutes of being shot. Make sure to tell the emergency call consultant the condition of the victim and all the information she needs to hear.

 

• Do not move the victim unless his or her safety is in jeopardy. Move the person only when it is very necessary.


• Make sure the victim's airways is free. If the victim is unconscious but breathing, keep the airway open and clear. But if  the victim is not breathing at all, engage him/her in a  Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, (C.P.R) it  is an emergency procedure performed in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest.


• Control bleeding:

Based on the dept of the bullet penetration, blood vessels damaged and organs the bullet came in contact with, there must be bleeding, most times severe. Remember when stated above that the rescuer is going to see a lot of blood. The blood that have being confined into tubes all day will ooze out hot and happy. The first aid you have to consider most paramount in such a condition is how to control bleeding and this is how: The blood needs to clot for the healing process to start, this is because, just like ice wont form soonest in the middle of a rapid flowing river, the blood wont clot quick in the midst of blood flowing rapidly continuously from the interior.

Applying direct pressure is the best way to control bleeding in most injuries. Use a pad over the wound and apply pressure directly to the injury. If you have nothing available, even your hand or fingers can be used to control bleeding. Add new bandages over the old; do not remove bandages when they become soaked. Use pressure points in the arm (between the elbow and armpit), groin (along the bikini line), or behind the knee to control bleeding in the arm, thigh, or lower leg, respectively.

Gunshot injuries around the neck of face can be very dangerous more than any other part of the body. These wounds typically bleed severely. Use direct pressure to control bleeding and keep the victim upright. Be careful not to obstruct breathing while controlling bleeding. With injuries to the neck, be careful that blood flow to the carotid arteries (arteries that carry blood up into the head) isn't disrupted, as this can reduce blood flow to the brain.The brain cant survive for long without blood supply.

 

Gunshot injuries  to the chest and back is another fatal and difficult to treat injury.  The ribs are there to hinder your actions. Just apply direct pressure to control bleeding; understand that it may be difficult to control chest bleeding because the ribs make it difficult to compress the structures that are bleeding. Gunshots to the chest can cause what is known as a "sucking chest wound." These happen when air travels in and out of the wound with each breath. Treat these as follows:

• Seal wound with hand or airtight material (e.g., plastic film).


• Apply an airtight bandage on three sides of the wound (see image below). Do not close the bandage on the fourth side. This will allow the chest to achieve its usual negative pressure state. Air will escape through the valve during inhalation.

 

• Treat Shock:

The victims should experience shock which resulted from blood loss and reduced blood flow throughout the body. Try as much as you can to stabilize the victims temperature  by using something to cover the body if his skin is feeling so cold, but fan him steadily if the body is burning real hot  while you wait for the ambulance.

 

More Tips You Should Know About:

 

• Do not give the victim anything to eat or drink, including water.Seal gunshot wounds to the chest with some type of plastic to keep air from being sucked into the wound. This helps prevent the development of a collapsed lung. If the victim begins complaining of worsening shortness of breath, remove the seal.

 

• Let conscious victims sit or lie in a position most comfortable for them.

 

• Unconscious victims should be placed in the recovery position.

 

• Do not elevate legs to treat for shock if the gunshot wound is above the waist (unless the gunshot wound is in the arm). Gunshot wounds to the abdomen and chest will bleed more quickly once the legs are elevated, making it harder for the victim to breathe.

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How To Post Ad Spaces For Sale On AdAfri.com

Few days back, I published a post about AdAfri.com; a site that allows advertisers to buy ad spaces from publishers that have listed their adzones available for sale on the site. If you are a publisher (site owner or blogger), I'm sharing with you in this post, how to post your ad zones on AdAfri so that you can start making money selling your blog ad spaces on the site.





You will have to sign up at AdAfri.com and your site application must be approved before you can post your ad zones on the site. To submit your property (website) for approval, sign in to your AdAfri account, click on "dashboard" and click on "Submit New Property" as seen in the screenshot below:

Fill in the details and submit your website for approval. Ensure you place the AdAfri script (code) in the ”Head” part of your website because AdAfri will track your website or blog for 2-7 days as part of the approval process.



If you own a Blogspot/Blogger blog, place the code above </head>  in your blog's html. If you own a WordPress blog, you will have to edit the header.php file and place the code in it as seen in the screenshot below:

Once your site application is approved, you can sign in to AdAfri, click on "Dashboard", then click on "Add New Ad Zone".

You will see a web form similar to the screenshot below:

Fill in the details and click "Submit".



After you have submitted your ad zone, it will automatically show in the marketplace as seen below:



It will also show on your site if you add the codes of the zone to your site.



Advertisers will see your AdZones at AdAfri marketplace and on your site to purchase your ad zones. Once an advertiser purchases your adzone, AdAfri automatically posts the ad to your website once the payment is processed and ad placement is approved by you.



You get paid through your voguePay account or local bank account every 29th of every month if you've earned up to the ayout amount. Minimum payout amount is 5000 Naira or $40.



I hope this helps.



If you've got questions, ask via comments.



You can read how AdAfri Works here.

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AdAfri Lets Advertisers and Publishers Buy and Sell Ad Space Respectively

Today, I am introducing to you, AdAfri.com; a website that has emerged with an objective of making ad buying and selling easier for publishers (website owners and bloggers), and advertisers in the emerging countries in Africa and other parts of the world.





At the online advertising marketplace, publishers can post their ad inventory (ad space banners of different dimension) for sale. The advertisers come to this marketplace to buy the publishers ad inventory or ad placement (aka ad zones).

On the buying end, adAfri allows advertisers to search through the Premium publishers and the publishers list to find the Ads they are interested in purchasing. They can also search using categories or countries. Advertisers are prompted to upload their creatives (ad banners) after clicking the "purchase' button.

Thereafter, an advertiser will have to pay for the campaign through Vogue pay secure server or direct bank deposit. Once payment is confirmed and ad is approved, it will start showing on publisher website.



AdAfri offers analytics dashboard that tracks and shows advertisers their ad campaigns clicks and impressions. AdAfri pays a publisher after the 30 days when a promoted ad campaign has ended; a security measure to protect advertisers.



On the selling end, once the site of a publisher (website owner or blogger) is approved after submission, the publisher can go ahead to post ad zones (advertising spaces) for sale in adAfri marketplace with their prices.



As a publisher, after submitting your ad zone, you place the advertising code in the place where you want the advert to show on your website. Advertisers will find your ad zones in AdAfri marketplace and on the pages of your site to purchase them. Adfri automatically posts the advetisers ads to your site once the payment is processed and ad placement is approved by you.



Publishers don't upload ad banners nor handle billing. They don’t need to remind advertisers that their ad is about to expire. AdAfri handles all that and takes 15% off the top for the services. So, if you sell an ad for N10,000, you receive N8,500.



AdAfri pays all publishers through VoguePay or local bank account on the 29th of every month provided they meet the payout amount. The payout amount is 5000 Naira or $40.



AdAfri doesn't charge publishers until they sell, so it is free to post or list ad space(Ad zones or Ad inventory) in the marketplace. AdAfri also design ad banners for those advertisers who need banners for their adverts.

You can go to www.adAfri.com to get started now.

After you sign up and submit your site for approval, ensure you add the verification code to the "head" part of your site html. Important!

What's your take on this ?



Recommended: How To Post Ad Spaces For Sale On AdAfri.com

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You Don't Have Enough Privileges To Configure Internet Connection Sharing Error on Windows 7 Starter : The Solution

Earlier today, I set up an ad hoc network on my Solar-powered Samsung NC215 netbook, running on Windows 7 Starter; so I can share my glo data plan internet connection with my other devices (iPad, Infinix phone etc). I managed to do this by typing "adhoc" into the Windows search bar in the Start Menu.





However, after it was successfully created and ready to use, I saw a recommended option to "Turn on internet connection sharing". After clicking the button to enable the option, a new page was displayed with the message :



"you don't have enough privileges to configure internet connection sharing"

I was surprised because I logged on to the netbool as an administrator and I've used the same trick to set up wireless internet connection on my HP laptop.



After a quick google search for solutions to the problem, I discovered that it's a limitation imposed by Microsoft on PCs running on Windows 7 Starter. There is a Windows 7 edition compariosn chart on Wikipedia that clearly states that internet connectiong sharing (ICS) is not supported on Windows 7 Starter.



So, What Is The Solution?



You have to upgrade the Windows 7 Starter to at least Windows 7 Home Premium to unlock the limitations. Alternatively, you can install Windows XP on a seperate partition on the netbook.



I hope this helps.



If you know any other way of making the internet connection sharing to work on Windows 7 Starter without upgrading, kindly share via comments.

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What You Need To Know Before Buying A Smartphone

This is a guest post compiled by +Dahunsi Quadri wale  for OgbongeBlog

Buying a new product is always a difficult task regardless of what the product is. Today, I will be discussing the necessary things you need to know before buying any smartphone.



Smartphone is most personal, useful and most used device in our lives. Unlike our laptop that we can't take anywhere with us, smartphone as a mobile device helps with lot of works like instant messaging, browsing the net on the go, sending email easily, taking and sending picture with just a click and the list continue.





Choosing a mobile device that suit your need isn't an easy task because with multiple operating systems, screen sizes and different brand all screaming for your attention, choosing the right one can be difficult but it doesn't have to, that is why you need to know the following factors before buying any smartphone.

1. Mobile Operating System

Choosing an operating system is the most important decision you make when it comes to buying your smartphone. There are many os platform but only 4 of the list dominate smartphone platforms on the market today, Google’s Android, the Apple’s iOS, Blackberry OS and Microsoft’s Windows Phone.



==> Android OS : This Google’s OS is now the most popular smartphone platform compared to its close competitor iOS and the rest, with many popular manufacturers like Samsung, HTC, LG, Techno producing smartphone with this OS platform.



Android is more open than iOS, is user friendly so flexible and customizable which means smartphone makers can more easily innovate on top of Google’s software. Android have a lot of apps in their playstore, almost more than a million app which have what you need.



==>  iOS ( iPhone, iPod & iPad ) ; This Apple's OS is much of complexity but more secured than Android and others. It has improved multitasking and a control Center for quickly changing settings. Apple store have the best selection of high-quality apps and games though Android is narrowing the gap. You can't transfer files via bluetooth etc from a non-iOS powered device to an iOS powered device.



==> Blackberry OS : BlackBerry OS is a proprietary mobile operating system developed by BlackBerry Ltd for its BlackBerry line of smartphone handheld devices. The operating system provides multitasking and is perhaps best known for its native support for corporate email. BlackBerry OS was discontinued after the release of BlackBerry 10.



The new Blackberry 10 support Android apps, allowing you to enjouy Android apps on a Blackberry phone. With a Blackberry smartphone, you can be rest assured that you won't be spending much on data compared to others.



==> Windows Phone OS : Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform debuted a few years later after iOS and Android, though the competition has been so tough and is not as popular as it's Android and iOS competitor, but it has being growing steady. This OS offers many necessary features such as multitasking, quick app resume, and orientation lock, but it's still missing things and like that of iOS, it is not that very customizable as Android.



You can check out the full comparison of mobile operating systems here.



Now the choice is yours to choose which OS platform to go for.

2.  SIZE AND DESIGN 

Some dudes prefer large phone while some like a portable one that will fit in their pocket, this depends on your choice and what you want to use it for, there are varieties of size with different design out there.



Many smartphones, the iPhone 4S and iPhone 5s for example are 4.5 inch tall or less, and 2.5 inch wide or less, but if you would prefer watching movies, playing games and other in a larger screen , you can go for a tablet or other mobile devices of 5 inches and above. Samsung galaxy note 3 is an example of a larger screen smartphone with 5.7 inch.

3. HARDWARE  

You need to know that not every smartphone running in the same Operating system will have the same specs or hardware, note these bellow factors and put them into consideration before buying any smartphone.



* RAM : Believe me, the amount of system memory plays a significant role in how well a smartphone performs. Most of manufacturer offer 2GB - 3GB of RAM to most of their smartphone, and some settle for a lower ram of 1 GB - 1.5 GB.  Have it in mind that if you want to load applications from memory faster and switch between them faster, more RAM is better.



* Storage : Since you have to store all your photos, music, videos and apps on your smartphone, going for a much internal memory will be advisable. 16GB of storage is common among many smartphone but now many new smartphone are coming with a 32GB of storage so that you can have enough room to store your data. The 32GB iPhone 5s for example costs $299. But you can also find some cheaper options with that much space, such as the HTC One; it starts at $199 for 32GB.



Also have it in mind that there are smartphone with expandable storage that has a microSD card slot, such as the Samsung Galaxy S4, Techno Android and others.



* Processor : A phone’s processor is the heart of the device, and a fast one will enable you to open apps quickly, play games smoothly. It determines how fast a phone can multitask—that is, how quickly it can run multiple functions or features at the same time. eg “Dual-core” means two processors instead of one.



* Camera : Don't be freak with the megapixels, the quality of both the sensor and the images is more important. iOS offer most of the best camera experience you can get on a smartphone, many other also offer a high quality camera but the truth is that not all smartphone of same OS have the same camera quality.

4.  Connectivity

You have to know that not all smartphones give you all you need to connect your phone to external devices.



For example, some phones don't support internet sharing via hotspot. You will agree with me that it will make alot of sense if you buy a smartphone with a built-in Mobile Hotspot feature, allowing you to create an Internet connection for up to five wiFi-supported devices with just your smartphone, thereby saving you the stress of subscribing to internet on all your gadgets.



More so, some smartphones have features that will allow you to connect your device to large screens eg a SmartTV via hdmi cable or WiFi. You can also consider this when buying your next smartphone.



And lastly,

5. Battery Life

This is a vital part that need to be put into consideration, most especially in Nigeria here where we don't enjoy a stable electricity. so you have to take a good look at the battery capacity before buying any smartphone.



Conclusion



The variety of quality smartphones can be intimidating, but the best phone is the one that really suits your needs.



What's your take on this?

This post was written by +Dahunsi Quadri wale  aka Dawatech .He is a Computer & Mobile tech Blogger at http://www.techlug.com .  You can connect with him on Facebook, Twitter and Google+.

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Feeds are a way for blogs to distribute their content well beyond just visitors using browsers. Feeds permit subscription to regular updates, delivered automatically via a web portal, news reader, or in some cases good old email. If you have a website, blog, audio/video content, or even photos, you can offer a feed of your content as an option.





If you are using a popular blogging platform or publishing tool like TypePad, Wordpress, or Blogger, you likely publish a feed automatically. You can manage your blog feeds, using the free services been provided by Feedburner. FeedBurner's services allow publishers who already have a feed to improve their understanding of and relationship with their audience.



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