If there’s something you’d love to change about your device, it’s probably the storage space. An SD card is a solution. While they are the size of your fingernail, they can store a lot of data. 

 Inside a typical SD card are little memory chips doing a good job- to store music, documents, photos, and more.  

They are pretty durable- and some people even claimed they are waterproof. 

Let’s take, for example, Samsung claims that all its SD cards not only waterproof but also durable enough to withstand being run over by a vehicle. 

What’s an SD card?

SD card or Security Digital card is a mini device that helps store your additional information. It is inserted in mobile devices like smartphones and cameras and can be a lifesaver in many situations. 

SD cards are available in the mini format, regular format, and microformat.

You can easily put the micro and mini formats into an adapter that makes them readable with the standard SD slot sizes on PC and tablets. 

A standard SD card size is 32*24mm. You may be wondering, what are micro SD cards used for? 

They are commonly used in smartphones and other mobile devices that support data storage.  

It’s difficult to answer the question of which SD card is the best because it totally depends on individual wants. Obviously, going with a micro SD card would be ideal, especially if that’s what your phone requires. 

This also applies to the size of the SD card. You don’t want to spend $100+ on a 120GB card when you know you’re not going to be needing more than 20GB. 

The SD card is a basic way to transfer and store information. Here’s the good news: the SD card is a non-volatile solution and doesn’t require a power source to keep the information. It is particularly mobile, portable, and will likely be compatible with a range of smart devices, provided they support the use of SD card. 

SD cards- how does it work?

Most times, your device will automatically start to scan the SD card as soon as you insert one. 

Smartphones, for example, will search for every picture you have on your card- regardless of its format- and include them in your gallery automatically. 

 How to use an SD card

Using an SD card is quite easy and straightforward. In most cases, what you need to do is to remove the SD slot from your phone or any device you want to use, but the card into the slot and insert it into the device. 

 Usually, your device will automatically detect the signal, and you can start accessing your stored devices.  In some unfortunate situations, SD cards are formatted unknowingly, and you may have to look for ways to recover the information you just lost. 

You can find different tools on the market to handle that. 

SD cards- FAQ

We’ve combined a list of the questions we get asked frequently by our readers. 

What is the maximum memory card my phone can support?

Officially, the maximum supported memory card varies among phones- however, it is typically between. 32GB-64GB, depending on your device manufacturers. 

You can visit the Hugidy website: https://www.hugdiy.com/, This is a memory card manufacturer from China, you can wholesale various SD cards from Hugdiy.

Is it possible to restore the files I deleted from my SD card? 

Unfortunately, it may not be totally possible- but if you recently deleted the data and you are yet to use the card since, then it may be possible to recover the file using data recovery tools. While this could be another hit and miss, it is worth giving a try. 

Is it possible to save my downloaded apps to the SD card, or it remains on Phone memory? 

For Android 4 phones and above, you can find these options available. However, it still depends on the creator of the app and whether they support this feature. 

To know whether you can move an app to your SD card, visit your phone ‘settings’ option, and tap ‘applications.’ Next is to select an application you want to move to. If the app enables the feather, you’ll see the ‘Move to external Card’ option. And if you want to move it back to your phone, simply follow the same process and click on ‘Move to phone’ 

Can my text messages and email be read by someone else if they put my SD card in their device? 

No- your phone stores test and email in its internal memory. However, they can still access your music, videos, photos, and any application you store on the SD card.  

Telkom has recorded a 50% spike in data consumption on its network, following weeks of significant increase in usage of its Home products and other tailored data solutions to sites.

The firm says this comes at a time when the national government and local health authorities have been urging Kenyans to stay home, as much as possible, as a means of reducing the spread of COVID-19. As a result, more and more Kenyans are making the switch to conducting their affairs, virtually, from home: working from home, distance learning and even virtual socialisation. 

Telkom’s Chief Executive Officer, Mugo KIBATI says:

“We appreciate the role our network is playing in keeping our customers connected, at a time such as this. In the past month, we have experienced a sharp increase in data usage on our network. This is as a result of the increased number of users: business owners, employees, teachers, students, and other professionals, who must now minimise their movement but still meet their contractual, professional, business or educational obligations.”

Telkom also notes that the growth being seen on its network is most notable in residential areas that had not been initially dimensioned to support such unusually high traffic. 

Mr. KIBATI adds:

“To this end, and in light of the increased usage of data during this time, Telkom is already expediting a network optimisation and rebalancing exercise across the country, starting off with areas that we have identified needing immediate intervention.” 

Telkom is also in talks with several learning institutions to support their e-learning programmes. It launched the Soma na Telkom bundles, a monthly data package targeted at universities and colleges, to enable these institutions to continue teaching remotely. Already, the telco is working with the University of Nairobi, the KCA University, USIU-Africa, and the Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI), providing them with Data offers and Internet solutions, tailored to the needs of their faculty, staff and students, as more schools and institutions of higher learning adopt e-learning approaches.     

“We also keep on assessing the viability of alternative avenues to better enable our customers to go about their daily lives, cognisant of the need for them to stay at home as much as possible, during this time. We urge Kenyans to stay home and to stay safe, as we do our bit to keep them connected,” concludes Mr. KIBATI.

Telkom also recently announced, that its partnership with Loon, the Alphabet Company working to bring balloon-powered Internet to Kenya, has received all regulatory and Cabinet approvals to begin flying balloons in Kenya. Once the balloons are in place over the coming few weeks, this new technology will complement Telkom’s ongoing strategy to further widen its network coverage, confirming the telco as Kenya’s preferred data network.   

Good news for Android users, there is an alternative app store for you to use. It’s called ACMarket, and it offers tons of apps, games, and other content, including premium and modified apps, for free. There are no restrictions, and you don’t need to root your device to use it.

Download ACMarket on Android

ACMarket is not something you will find in the Android app store, but it is easy enough to do. It requires you to install the APK file onto your device, so follow these steps and use only the links we provide – they are certified as secure to use:

1. Open your Settings app and tap Security
2. Enable the Unknown Sources option
3. Download the ACMarket APK file to your device from the official site.
4. Go to Downloads and tap the .apk file – the installation will begin
5. Follow any instructions on the screen and wait for the icon to load on your home screen – when it does, ACMarket is ready to use.

How to Use ACMarket:

ACMarket is as easy to use as the Android app store:

1. Tap the ACMarket icon to open the app store
2. Tap on one of the available app categories
3. Find what you want to download – have a looks through or use the search bar to find something specific
4. Tap on your app or game and tap on GET
5. When the download is done, the app icon is on your home screen and ready to use

ACMarket App Features

ACMarket is known for offering thousands of modified and free apps, games, emulators, screen recorders, and much more besides. As well as that, you get lots of other features:

• Geo-Restrictions Removed – all apps are free of the geo-restrictions that limit where they can be used – every app or game works everywhere
• User-Friendly – the content is in useful categories, such as Top Apps, Trending Apps, Latest Apps, and there are even categories for tweaked apps, patched apps, and modified apps, so you can find exactly what you want with the minimum amount of fuss.
• Simple Layout – easily find your way around the simple layout
• Ad-Free – there are none of the ads that you find in some free apps and none of the surveys to fill in before you can download an app
• Completely Free – ACMarket is free, as is everything in it. There are no hidden fees and no other charges for in-app features
• Up to Date – all the latest apps and games are added in quickly, the premium apps are free and modified apps are made available quickly too
• Fast – ACMarket offers some of the fastest download speeds
• Secure – ACMarket is completely sage to use. Regular updates ensure your safety, and all content is virus-scanned before being uploaded to the store – if it fails, it doesn’t go in. The developers also ensured the highest level of security to keep your device and your data safe, along with your privacy.

Is ACMarket Available on Other Devices?

No. ACMarket is an Android-only app store and, right now, it will not work on any other mobile platform. However, if you use another platform, you do have the option of plenty of alternative third-party app stores to use.

What About Desktops?

Yes, ACMarket can be used on your Windows PC or Mac OS computer. You do need to use an Android emulator to download the ACMarket APK file to your computer. From there, it is free to use and offers plenty of benefits for desktop users.

ACMarket is the number one alternative to the official Play Store. With thousands of apps on offer, you get to enjoy some of the best-modified versions of popular apps, unlocked games, game emulators, and much more, all for free.

Download ACMarket today and change how you install your apps and games forever.

While we practice social distancing or shelter in place as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, Zoom has become a household name. Since the crisis, Zoom has been experiencing record numbers of daily users. Starting out at 10 million in December, recent numbers indicate the platform has seen as many as 200 million daily users.

Zoom is typically used for virtual business meetings. However, during the COVID-19 crisis, as schools shut down and social gatherings were discouraged or even prohibited, school and social use has soared. Zoom happy hours, family gatherings and book clubs alike are taking advantage of the free service for virtual get-togethers.

Just as quickly as Zoom exploded in popularity as one of the top webinar software, however, it came under intense scrutiny for privacy and security issues. The familiar name became an infamous word. The company did quickly take responsibility. It apologized and assured users that the issues would be resolved.

Still, the damage is done. Many are now looking for alternatives.

Trending Toward More and More Remote Work

Remote work has been on the rise for over a decade. According to a FlexJobs report, more than 3.9 million employees in the United States were working from home at least half of the time before the COVID-19 crisis. This represents a 115 percent increase since 2005.

Finding a secure and effective platform is important as the uptick in remote work, conference calls and virtual meetings is quite likely to continue after the COVID-19 crisis subsides.

For businesses looking to offer remote work to its employees, many factors will come into play as they decide which platforms best meet their needs.

Depending on how you need to use virtual communication, there is an option out there for your business. Platforms cater to all types of businesses, users and needs. There are platforms that cater to single-employee, small or large businesses. There are even platforms found to work particularly well for WordPress users. You name, it’s out there.

Internal Meetings Considerations

When working remotely, effective communication, work force management and project management are all critical functions in maintaining effective team operations. Face to face interaction and various other features are often required to satisfy this type of need. Platforms offer options galore including:

• Screen sharing
• Remote control of another’s desktop
• File exchange
• Digital whiteboard communication
• Chat via instant messaging

One sophisticated option, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), even allows users to dynamically change voice calls to video calls and shared meetings at the touch of a button without establishing new connections.

External Client Meetings Considerations

Many of the same important considerations exist for external client meetings and sales calls. But the priorities for these types of interactions may be different and, as a result, additional features may be necessary.

When providing customer service, training and support or conducting sales calls, connectivity and audio clarity are critical. If this is the highest priority, reviewing the best VoIP options might make sense.

Business audio systems wear many hats. They must provide voice communications for employees; they have to support a call center for sales, customer service, and support; and they need to connect with and through a variety of other channels, like video conferencing, conference calling, mobile communications, wireless handsets, and text. User demands are becoming increasingly complex as users expect their voice service to provide advanced functionality like call recording, among other things.

Advances in cloud phone systems make it possible for businesses to remain reliably connected with their employees, sales prospects and customers regardless of where they are located.

Making a Decision

When deciding, look beyond just the features.

Be sure to consider factors like whether scaled pricing is based on the number of hosts or attendees. This is important and can be a deciding factor in your choice.

Also consider ease of use:

• Test the features to sign up, create a meeting, send invitations, navigate audio and video.
• What do the admin features offer?
• Then sit in the seat of the attendee and assess what the user experience is like. If an attendee is likely to struggle with the platform, game over.

Consistent favorites include WebEx, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Blue Jeans, GoToMeeting, Nextiva and Ring Central. Several of these options are even expanding their free service offerings to accommodate the current crisis and the resulting remote work surge.

Many of these services have free accounts, but those free accounts vary significantly in what is actually offered. Be sure to check the included features, how many participants are allowed, etc.