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Google Ends the 16GB Android Era: What the New 32GB Minimum Means for Everyone

Google has quietly but decisively ended the era of 16GB Android smartphones. With the rollout of Android 15, any phone that wants to ship with Google apps—including essentials like the Play Store—must now have at least 32GB of internal storage and 2GB of RAM. Devices that fall below this threshold are relegated to the lighter, stripped-down Android Go Edition, or lose access to Google Mobile Services (GMS) entirely This change is more than a technical footnote. It signals a major shift in the Android ecosystem, with far-reaching implications for developers, manufacturers, retailers, marketers, and consumers alike. Why Google Raised the Bar Apps Are Heavier, Expectations Are Higher The days when 16GB could comfortably house the Android OS, a handful of apps, and some photos are long gone. Modern apps—especially those with rich media, AI features, and offline capabilities—are significantly larger. Even so-called “lite” apps have grown in size, and the Android system itself continues to ...
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What is LCP(Largest Contentful Paint) and why does website speed matter?

  Did you know that the average website visitor takes 3 seconds before deciding to stay or leave a website? Let's use your personal experience as an example. How long are you willing to wait for a website to load? If it is a website recommended by someone and you already know the value you are going to get by waiting, you may do it for longer than 3 seconds. That isn't the case with random websites. The moment you realize it is slow, with nothing to anticipate, you will leave. Google recommends an LCP(Largest Contentful Paint) of 2.5 seconds or less when working on core web vitals. CP generally refers to the elements on a page that require loading. These include photos or images, videos and text. LCP refers to the biggest piece of content on a page. The more time it takes to fully load your page, the larger the average LCP time it will have. How do you Measure a website's LCP? The easiest way to measure a webpage's LCP is by using tools like google page insights . This...
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How to switch boot order for your PC

 If you have two operating systems installed on your device or two drives with different operating systems, it is important to set up your preferred boot order. This setting will enable automatic boot on your preferred OS and reduce the stress of having to select the boot device every time your PC starts. Here is what you need to do to set up or alter boot sequence/order for your PC. 1. Turn off or restart your PC. 2. Turn on your computer and press one of these keys, depends on your laptop model(F10 or F2) for HP and Lenovo laptops. 3. This will open the boot menu, acess the advanced settings tab(You can  do this using the arrow keys) 4. Once selected, move down to the boot options and press enter to open. 5. Expand the list of drives and repositon them according to your preference.(using the arrow keys) 6. When done, press escape to exit, make sure you save changes for the settings to take effect. On startup, your first selection in the order you set up will be considered th...
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How do you fix a slow webpage?

  A ccording to Forbes , about 40% of internet users have reported abandoning a website if it takes more than 3 seconds to load. This makes it very important to prioritize youe website speed. Before we dive into learning how to fix a web page, it is important to understand what makes a page slow. There a number of factors that can make a web page and whole website slow. Some of these are simple things that can be fixed without any coding knowledge while others are complex. What makes a website slow? High resolution images are good for your website and everyone should have them. On the downside, these images happen to make the page heavy or increase page load times due to the files sizes. Too many plugins(apps on shopify). Every plugin added increases the weight of the web page. If not properly optimized, the plugins can make your page slow JavaScript files that load before the main content(render-blocking JavaScript) can delay rendering. Deferring or asynchronously loading JavaScri...
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How to Stop Automatic startup for Applications on Windows

 It gets quite annoying when you start your PC and some 4 random applications scramble for memory to get started before you open what you want. It gets even more frustrating if you have a slower computer or one with a lower  processing memory capacity. The great part is that you have the option to decide what starts when you switch on your PC and what doesn't. This setting(as presented) only works for windows Operating system.  To change startup app settings, follow these steps: 1. Go to your Windows search option(press F3 or WIndows button) and type startup 2. There will be a pop up of the startup application 3. Click on it to proceed with the necessary settings 4. Once it loads, it is simple, toggle between on and off from the list of applications listed. Ensure you only switch OFF what you do not need. When done, you don't have to save anything as it is automatically done. The next time you power up your PC, it will start much faster. The applications can then be start...
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How to Use Ventoy to Create a Bootable Flash Drive with Multiple OS Support

 In our previous article on how to create a bootable flask disk , we applied the use of RUFUS , a tool that only allows the drive to hold one Operating System. In this article, we are going to cover how to use Ventoy to create a bootable hard drive that can support mutiple Operating systems and still allow the flash disk to be used for other purposes. What is Ventoy? Ventoy is an open source tool used to make bootable flash drive or USB drives. Unlike traditional tools( RUFUS included), Ventoy allows you to simply drag and drop ISO files onto your USB drive.  This means you can have multiple operating systems on a single drive without the need to reformat it each time. For anyone dealing with computers and nstallations, Ventoy is a must-have in your toolkit As an open-source tool, ventoy is completely free and is constantly improved by a community of developers. How to get Ventoy to your computer Before you use Ventoy to create your bootable drive, you need to download a...
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What is Shared Hosting in Web Hosting Services?

Having a website is essential for businesses, bloggers, and anyone looking to establish an online presence. One of the most popular and cost-effective ways to host a website is through shared hosting.  But what exactly is shared hosting, and how does it work? In this article, we'll dive deep into the world of web hosting and have a deeper look at shared hosting, exploring its benefits, drawbacks, and everything in between. How Shared Hosting Works Shared hosting is a type of web hosting where multiple websites share the same physical server and its resources. This means that the server's CPU, RAM, and storage are distributed among all the websites hosted on that server.  Each website gets a portion of the server's resources, which is usually sufficient for small to medium-sized websites. Shared Resources In a shared hosting environment, resources such as bandwidth, disk space, and processing power are shared among all the websites on the server. This setup is cost-effective...
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What is the difference between MBR and GPT Partitions: A Guide to Hard Drive Memory Formats

When it comes to hard drive memory formats, two primary partitioning schemes dominate: MBR (Master Boot Record) and GPT (GUID Partition Table). Both play crucial roles in how data is organized and accessed on storage devices, yet they differ significantly in terms of compatibility, capacity, and functionality.  This blog aims to delve into the distinctions between MBR and GPT partitions, providing a clear understanding of their respective advantages and applications. What is MBR? MBR, or Master Boot Record, has been a standard partitioning scheme since the early days of personal computing. It resides in the first sector (sector 0) of the hard disk, encompassing 512 bytes and containing essential information for bootstrapping the operating system. Key characteristics of MBR partitions include: Compatibility : Widely supported across various operating systems, including older versions of Windows, Linux, and BSD. Limitations : MBR supports up to 2 TB of storage space and a maximum of ...
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How to convert a drive from MBR to GPT partition using command prompt

When installing an operating system on a new drive or on a drive that had a partition that is not compatible with your Operating System disk it is important to know how to covert the drive's partition from MBR to GPT and back. If you try installing the incompatible format, you will get a notification like; "Drive not supported convert to MBR"  Once you have your new drive connect it to another PC with a working operating system using a drive enclosure or the correct cable. A drive enclosure helps you view the contents of a hard disk without inserting it into a PC  After the drive has been detected: 1. Go to the Windows search section and type " cmd" . Right-click on the command prompt window and choose to run as administrator. 2. Wait for the command prompt window to load 3. Type " DISKPART "(can also be in lower case) 4. Type " list disk " to display all the disks connected to your system 5. Identify the disk you would like to format and t...
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Exploring Ultrasonography: Precision in Medical Diagnostics

Ultrasonography, a non-invasive medical imaging technique, is revolutionizing diagnostic procedures across healthcare. This advanced technology utilizes high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of internal organs, tissues, and blood flow, aiding in the detection and monitoring of various medical conditions. One of the key benefits of ultrasonography lies in its versatility. Physicians can use it to examine a wide range of areas within the body, from the heart and abdomen to muscles and joints. This flexibility makes it invaluable in diagnosing conditions such as gallstones, tumors, and vascular diseases. Furthermore, ultrasonography is safe and painless, making it suitable for patients of all ages, including pregnant women. Unlike other imaging techniques, such as X-rays or CT scans, ultrasonography does not involve radiation, minimizing potential health risks. The procedure itself is quick, often taking only a few minutes to perform. A transducer emits sound waves into th...
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