Google Will Delete All Your Backup Storage Files Online If You Fail To Do This

As long as you use Gmail, Google drive and Google photos to store most of your files, this important information is for you.

Google just released a new policy statement, which they sent to every gmail users. A sample of it is below

Dear Google User,

We are writing to let you know that we recently announced new storage policies for Google Accounts using Gmail, Google Drive (including Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings, Forms, and Jamboard files) and/or Google Photos that bring us in line with industry practices. Since you have previously used one or more of these products in your Google Account storage, we wanted to tell you about the new policies well before they go into effect on June 1, 2021. Below is a summary of the new policies. Please reference our Help Center article for a complete list of what's changing.

The summary of this policy changes is that, starting from 1st of June 2021, every files you upload on Gmail, Google photos and Google drive (forms, docs,sheets) will be deleted if you haven't done any of these things below:

1. If you haven't accessed or signed into any of your storage account for the past 2 years, you will be affected. This means that if your account has been inactive for 2 years or more, all contents in it will be deleted.

2. If you exceed your Storage limit for 2 years, your files will surely be deleted.

Exceptions

Those that won't be affected by this new policy are:

 Google One member that have not exceeded their storage limit and have been inactive for more than 2 years, will not be affected.Those using Google Workspace, G Suite for Education and G Suite for Nonprofits policies will also not be affected by this policy change.

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Before your contents gets deleted, you will be notified via your mail. Begin now to access your Gmail, drive and Photos, to avoid your files being deleted and also check your storage limit from time to time to be sure not to exceed it. Try to delete the photos or files that are no longer useful. 

Learn how to manage your storage by using the free storage manager in the Google One app and on the web to see how you're using your Google Account storage, and free up space across Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos.

Avoid Common Mistakes When Buying A Router

 Avoid common mistakes when buying a router

We all know how dependent we are on our home WiFi networks. It’s not always for work, a lot of young people’s lives are on hold if they are unable to access the internet. We all are dependent on the internet in some ways either for business or for education. To upload, download, watch movies, play games, and much more everything needs the internet.

So, it all shows how important our home WiFi networks are. If you are going to buy a WiFi router try to avoid these common mistakes. This will improve the reliability and performance of our home WiFi networks.

Want to know more about routers? You check them online if you want to read their specifications. In order to identify your ptcl speed test , visit it.

Make sure that WiFi signals pass through your walls:

Walls sometimes lower the strength of your WiFi signals. We just want RF signals from our router to pass through our walls. WiFi uses RF signals in specific bands. Lower frequencies travel far but with less bandwidth. High frequency has more bandwidth but they do not travel far. Wireless home networks use two bands which are 2.4GHz and 5GHz. 2.4GHz is better and will pass through your home more freely than 5GHz.

Select Dual-band router

Your router should be Dual-band because single-band routers are a thing of the past. It means that the router broadcasts the signals on two frequencies if it is dual-band or more. One of the frequencies is always 2.4GHz and its benefit is that it is appropriate with the old networking devices and it also has a wide coverage area. But it is slow especially in blocks of flats and buildings of office.

Lifespan of Router

Using the same router for a long period of time degrades its quality. Routers with high quality don’t require to change in a short time. It does not matter if a router is expensive, if its quality is high it will be worth investing money. Changing the router, again and again, can lead to more financial loss.

Don’t take the Router from your ISP

Mostly when you sign up for ISP you will get the connection as well as the router. But you should avoid purchasing it. It seems cool to have a free router but you’ll realize soon its quality. It’s good to buy a router by keeping in mind all your requirements.

And if you have bought a router from your provider and you are not satisfied with its speed, you can check it by using our tool and then you can compare both the speeds.

How To Get Discount Vouchers For Free on Jumia Black Friday 2020

 How To Get Discount Vouchers For Free on Jumia Black Friday 2020

Hello guys, I'm Dominzy. I'm a Jumia Agent (captain) and I'll be showing you how you can get discount vouchers for free during this year jumia Black Friday Promo. So stick with me to the end.

There are different vouchers that have been made available to customers to use in discounting whatever they are about to order.

These vouchers are codes and there are different voucher codes for different categories of items.

How to get the voucher codes

The voucher code can be found or accessed through one of the slide pictures at the top section of the jumia app. Check the image below.

All you have to do is just click ok it and it will take you to a page where you have different voucher codes for different items.

Have it in mind that these voucher codes are not always there forever. They come and go as programmed by the app. And they also have validity. See samples of voucher codes below

From the image above, you can see codes like BF-SNEAKERS, BF-MACC and so on. The codes are to be use for their specific items or category of item.

For example, BF-SNEAKERS can only be used when you are placing orders on sneakers. It won't work for smartphones or refrigerator. once the code is applied, there will be a drop in the amount you are to pay. Which is between drop of 500 naira to 2000 naira.

How To Apply The Voucher codes.

After adding your items to your cart, click on "Complete Order" and enter your address details.

When you are done entering you details, click on "Proceed to Payment". On the next page, there is a space provided below for you to input your voucher code.

Input the specific code for that item, just like I explained above, then u click Apply, so that the voucher code can be applied to your payment. Once it's successful, u will see a reduction in ur total money.

You can now confirm your order.

There are other ways u can get discount offers on what you wish to order and that way is by placing your orders through an agent.

I'm available for ur service, send me a WhatsApp message on 08100418355

I hope you understood the whole process, if not, drop your comments and complains below.

Xiaomi Beats Apple To Become The 3rd Biggest Smartphone In The World

Xiaomi Beats Apple To Become The 3rd Biggest Smartphone In The World

The worldwide smartphone market showed signs of improvement in the third quarter of 2020 (3Q20) with shipments declining just 1.3% year over year, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. In total, 353.6 million smartphones were shipped during 3Q20 and while the market declined, the results were stronger than IDC's previous forecast of a 9% year-over-year decline. This is largely attributed to the re-opening of economies around the globe as COVID-19 restrictions were gradually relaxed.

An important trend on the road to market recovery is a faster than expected rebound in some key emerging markets. India, which is the second largest market globally, witnessed very strong volumes during the quarter despite further concerns around the COVID pandemic. Other emerging markets, such as Brazil, Indonesia, and Russia, which rank fourth, fifth, and sixth in the world, also experienced strong growth.

"Although there was an element of pent-up demand that fueled market growth, it was mainly the array of heavy promotions and discounts that accelerated growth in these markets," said Nabila Popal, research director with IDC's Worldwide Mobile Device Trackers. "In India, distance learning has actually boosted the demand for low-end smartphones as they are a more affordable option compared to tablets. The increased low-end demand only further increases competition and adds pressure to the vendors' bottom line."

Larger, more developed markets like China, Western Europe, and North America all witnessed the largest declines in 3Q20. Given these are the largest markets for Apple, the month delay in the iPhone 12 launch contributed to the decline. However, across many of these markets 5G promotions are starting to heat up and a full array of products is quickly becoming available to consumers at all price points.

"While some of the topline numbers may not seem pretty, we are seeing a lot of improvement in the smartphone market both in terms of supply chains and consumer demand," said Ryan Reith, program vice president with IDC's Worldwide Mobile Device Trackers. "In the large developed markets, it is very clear that 5G will be positioned to most consumers as their next phone regardless of which brand or price point they are focused on. Marketing has ramped up significantly. Products are widely available. Promotions are happening. And it's clear that the top sales initiative in these markets is to push 5G. Having said this, we still believe consumer demand for 5G is minimal at best, which only adds to the price pressure on channels and OEMs."

Smartphone Company Highlights

Samsung reclaimed the top position in 3Q20 with a market share of 22.7% after shipping 80.4 million smartphones, up 2.9% year over year. In India, the largest market for Samsung and accounting for 15% of total volume, the brand significantly improved its position with close to 40% growth year over year thanks to its strong performance in the under $250 price segment and the online channel where its M series models did quite well. In the U.S., Samsung's second largest market, momentum was strong for the A series with good performances from the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra as well, which contributed to almost 20% of total volume in 3Q20.

Huawei lost the top spot and settled into the second position in 3Q20 with 51.9 million smartphones shipped and 14.7% share. The vendor suffered a large drop – down 22% year over year – with continued declines in international markets and a drop of more than 15% in China. The company continues to face challenges due to the ever increasing impact of the U.S. sanctions, which are taking a toll on its performance even in China as the brand is trying to pace out its shipments over a longer period.

Xiaomi shipped 46.5 million devices to grab the number 3 position globally, beating Apple for the first time with 13.1% share and 42.0% growth. This is due to strong gains in India and a continued strong presence in China, which accounted for 53% of the company's volume in 3Q20. In India, Xiaomi's production capacity recovered to nearly 85% of its pre-pandemic level, which helped it cater to strong demand. Xiaomi's low-end portfolio, particularly the Redmi 9 Series, did well in both India and China. Xiaomi also launched the mid-range Redmi K30 Ultra and high-end MI 10 Ultra in China, which further captured consumers' attention.

Xiaomi grew 75% QoQ to grab 13% share for the quarter. Notably, this was also the first time when Xiaomi surpassed Apple to capture the third spot. Research Analyst Abhilash Kumar said, “Xiaomi reached its highest-ever shipments at 46.2 million units in Q3 2020. In China, Xiaomi’s struggle for growth ended and shipments were up 28% YoY and 35% QoQ. This impressive show by Xiaomi in China was driven by a series of campaigns and promotions during the brand’s decennial celebrations in August. Also, in new markets like LATAM, Europe and the MEA, Xiaomi’s share expanded rapidly at the expense of Huawei amid US-China trade sanctions. The brand is also performing well in Southeast Asian markets like Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam.”

Apple shipped 41.6 million iPhones in 3Q20, down 10.6% year over year, which placed the company in fourth for the first time with 11.8% share. This drop was expected and is mainly due to the delay in the launch of the new iPhone 12 series, which is usually in the third quarter. Regardless, the iPhone 11 series did exceptionally well, contributing the majority of Apple's volume, followed by the SE device. Looking ahead, we expect Apple to grow in coming quarters with strong early demand for iPhone 12 paired with robust trade-in offers across major carriers, especially in the U.S.

vivo returned to the Top 5 this quarter with 31.5 million units shipped for 4.2% year-over-year growth and 8.9% market share. Although the company is trying to grow its presence in other markets, India delivered massive growth of nearly 30% year over year in its low-end models under $200. In China, the brand enhanced the market positions of its S, iQOO, and X series phones that helped continue its strong presence there.

Source: IDC