To apply for an account at a forex brokerage firm is somewhat similar to opening an offshore bank account. It involves paperwork and procedural steps, like identity verification. However, the entire procedure takes several days to complete. But if you are looking for quick testing of the waters, most forex brokers provide free demo accounts for which you just have to give minimal information. Forex brokers allow individuals and companies to trade in many different currencies....

As the following chart shows, Apple significantly extended the life cycle of iPhone models over the years. While the original iPhone and the iPhone 3G received two major iOS updates, later models have gotten software updates for five to six years. The iPhone 6s was launched with iOS 9 in 2015 and is still compatible with this year’s iOS 14. If they proceed with the current trend, with models stretching support for upto six years, iPhone 7 users may enjoy one last year of updates entering into 2022....

What Makes Smart Locks Popular Alternatives to Traditional Locks? IoT is making homes more safe and secure. Homebuyers have access to security cameras, windows and door intrusion sensors, motion detectors, and doorbell cameras, making it easier to monitor every home access from anywhere. Smart locks add convenience and flexibility to your life, eliminating the challenges of the traditional lock and key unit. Depending on the type of smart lock, you can create temporary passwords for auxiliary services or give access remotely through apps....

One has to learn to readjust to life without the person you thought you could not live without. Obtaining a death certificate is one of the major steps towards readjusting. You will need a death certificate to access services that were previously registered under your loved one’s name. The services include the transfer of assets and accessing retirement benefits. A death certificate also clears your loved one from government systems such as the voters’ register and also, to deregister them as a taxpayer....

Sometimes, to achieve maximum productivity, you need to block distracting websites or sites with annoying notifications, so you can focus on your work. Or you might want to protect a child from seeing unsuitable content. Thankfully, blocking websites on Chrome is fairly easy. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process. How to block a website on Chrome Like 64% of people, you access the web via Google Chrome....

Desperate times calls for desperate measures and if you’re reading this we hope you’re not a stalker but someone who is trying to put a valid point across and if that person blocked you maybe you can bypass the rules. We hope that if they see the effort you’ve poured out they will be willing to listen to you. Here’s how to call someone if they’ve blocked your number: 1....

How to change your Spotify payment method or plan You’ll need to use an internet browser on your Mac, PC, iPhone, or Android to achieve this; the desktop or mobile apps won’t work. Go to https://www.spotify.com/us/ in your selected browser. If you haven’t already done so, click “Log In” in the top-right corner. Once you’ve logged in, go to the top-right corner and click the Profile symbol (it looks like a silhouette of someone’s head and shoulders), then select “Account” from the menu that displays....

What Do the Colors Mean in Google Maps? Google Maps employs a variety of color codes to depict the various levels of traffic. Your streets and roads will be highlighted with one of these color lines. Green lines denote that there are no traffic delays. Orange Lines: This indicates that your roads have moderate traffic. Red Lines: These lines indicate severe traffic delays on the road. Use Google Maps on your mobile device to check traffic....

WHAT IS A CREDIT SCORE?In the simplest of terms, credit scores are an indication of a person’s creditworthiness. The better the score you have, the more creditworthy you are and lenders will be willing to extend you a loan. There is no unified scoring system and chances are you have dozens of credit scores. However, this isn’t something to worry about as there isn’t a universal algorithm that all companies use....

How to Use File Explorer to Install a Font After you’ve downloaded a font package, you’ll need to go to your downloads folder to install it. You can either extract the fonts into a folder or double-click on them to install them directly from the archive. Either option is viable. To get the fonts out of the archive, right-click on the file and select “Extract All.” In the new window that appears, click “Extract....

To begin, press Windows+i on your keyboard to access Windows Settings. Alternatively, open Start and type “settings,” then click the “Windows Settings” icon. When Settings opens, go to the sidebar and click “Time & Language,” then “Date & Time.” Scroll down in Date & Time settings and turn the switch next to “Set Time Zone Automatically” to “Off.” If the option is greyed out, it is because your privacy settings do not permit Microsoft to share the location of your PC....

What is the penalty for late tax filing? If you have a recorded source of income, the penalty of late filing is usually 5% of your expected tax payment. For those without claimed revenue, a total charge of Ksh. 2000 stands as the standard penalty amount. Sometimes KRA charges whichever is higher between the 5% of tax or Ksh 2000. With delayed payment, you will have to pay a penalty of 5% of the tax owed with an additional 1% interest rate per month, until the time you pay the tax in full....

According to a report from SpreadPrivacy.com last June, DuckDuckGo’s popularity has recently surged, with more than 50 million app downloads and a 55 percent traffic increase in the past year. The search engine is yet another tool in your digital privacy arsenal, similar to Apple’s prompt to opt-out of tracking, which 84 percent of Apple users have chosen since the release of iOS 14.5. How do I install DuckDuckGo on my Android device?...

The tablet has a 10.4-inch 2K FullView Display and Harman Kardon-tuned quad-speakers for a wonderful sound experience. The HUAWEI M-Pencil Package is also compatible with the tablet (2nd generation). Huawei says the MatePad is also a joy to behold thanks to the micro-curved frame which makes the device look thinner while weighing only 450 grams allowing for a more comfortable grip. It has a 10.4-inch 2K HUAWEI FullView Display with an 84 percent screen-to-body ratio, which allows users to fully immerse themselves in the experience without being distracted....

The Nova 9 SE plays the card of lightness and refinement with its weight of 191 grams and its thickness of 7.94 mm. Its screen diagonal meets the industry standards, namely 6.78 inches, all with curved edges that add that little touch of immersion when watching content. Its screen benefits from an FHD + definition of 1,080×2,388 pixels. For this particular option, Huawei decided to utilize LCD technology. Fans of fluidity will appreciate the 90 Hz refresh rate and a touch sampling rate of 270Hz....

As the name suggests, the Huawei P30 Pro is the high-end flagship variant competing with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S10+, while the Huawei P30 is the very definition of a mid-sized phone – at 149.1 x 71.4 x 7.6mm, and with a weight of 165g, it’s almost exactly the same size as the Samsung Galaxy S10, although the P30 is a little heavier. Whereas the P30 Lite offers inferior hardware at a lower price tag....

The affected apps include TikTok, Shareit, UC browser, WeChat, Weibo, Xender, QQ Mail, Xender, Viva Video among other apps. which according to the government of India, have been used to siphon data from India to China. Over 2000 TikTok employees based in India have been affected by the ban. The government said these apps were engaged in activities that were prejudicial to the sovereignty, integrity and defence of India. A government press release announcing the ban stated: “The Ministry of Information Technology, invoking it’s power under section 69A of the Information Technology Act read with the relevant provisions of the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking of Access of Information by Public) Rules 2009 and in view of the emergent nature of threats has decided to block 59 apps since in view of the information available they are engaged in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, the security of the state and public order”....

Dual front facing speakers The cheapest Infinix phone for 2017 is the Smart, it packs Dirac stereo sound technology in its dual front facing speakers. Looking at the Note 4 Pro, the device has a huge screen and a similarly big battery, this setup would be perfect for media consumption. Front facing speakers with Dirac technology would have really enhanced watching movies and gaming on this phone. Newer, faster processor It’s no secret that Infinix has been recycling a processor that was released almost 3 years ago....

The business is now releasing new tools for artists to interact with platform users. The startup, which is owned by Meta, is now rolling out Subscriber Chats, Subscriber Reels, Subscriber Posts, and Subscriber Home after testing a few features in January of this year. Up until this point, only creators with a unique badge on their profile may upload Subscriber Stories. Additionally, they may have hosted Subscriber Lives. In a blog post that Meta posted, it is said that Instagram Subscriptions for creators have been made available throughout the US....

Thankfully, Instagram decided against implementing this new format. This isn’t to say they won’t continue to experiment with Stories. Instagram has added timers to Stories. Instead of the user’s name, you’ll now see a timer immediately below the Story bubble to let you know how long each Story will be on Instagram until it expires — Stories have a 24-hour restriction. Instagram is focusing all of its efforts on increasing interaction on its Stories format, believing that people’s FOMO would drive them to click on Stories before they expire....