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zeeace:
N power nawa oo for una o. So cos I get job una no gree shortlist me.

You wey get job but still wan block others from having their peanuts... Let's discuss your greed, shall we?

Unigrad:
For those that have done the biometric, how did you go about it? All the cafe I went to today said they don't understand the process involve because N-power have not done biometric before.

Symptomatic of most cybercafés in this country - incompetent, uninformed, complacent and sooo out-of-date.
Find a decent cybercafé and get your biometrics done.

If you made a decent score and still haven't been shortlisted.. Do not panic - the uploads are still ongoing - from a reliable source. Just check every few hours.

A real shame they just can't upload everything at once. All the mindless stress & needless anxiety mongering for a paltry 30k .. A mess of a country it is.

Mbmohammed:
No need to re-upload. Your certificate will appear again. Are you shortlisted for verification?

Still haven't seen it sha. Made it to biometrics tho. 90%er.

Mbmohammed:
Yes.

You re-uploaded or something? It was an issue at some point.. The certs magically disappeared from all dashboards.. Have they resolved it? coz I didn't re-upload.

NwaAmaikpe:

Waiting for the bomb

Gptech:
The eyes couldn't see much difference between HD and Full HD displays some years ago but now it's a different ball game. If you use the 120Hz display for 6 months and you return back to 90Hz, you'll likely easily notice the difference is wider than you think now. I think the human eyes have the ability to adjust quickly to new extremes.

Hard to disagree. Reason why I'd still choose 120Hz. That said, I think there isn't much between 90Hz & 120Hz compared to the standard 60Hz & 120Hz, the later would be much more noticeable when switching either way. Most users likely won't dole out extra cash for a piece of tech upgrade that would take their eyes 6 months to adjust & notice.. Fair to say that refresh rate is largely a small part of a smartphone’s display specifications, and certainly not a major feature enough to sway an average smartphone user that probably doesn't even know what it means..

abdsamad:
I consider anything beyond 90hz to be a gimmick; Barely perceptible difference... but it’s remarkable that midrangers are sporting such hardware

Fair point. The average human eye is almost fundamentally incapable of noticing the difference, making it very easy for OEMs to hoodwink fans. Would still go for 120Hz regardless

genius43:
Is in android 10 that apps can't read clipboard. Meaning if for instance you use a download manager when you copy a link you have to go and add the link manually as the app won't be able to read your clipboard

I get, bro. It worked flawlessly on 9, became glitchy on 10 in some apps, but still manageable.

Kennyflyair:
Google has stopped support for clipboard apps since android 9 (I think). Your only option for clipboard is gboard.

Other clipboard apps don't work fully anymore. You can only manage them. Try andclip on google play.

I'm on Android 10 and I use Microsoft SwiftKey... clipboard works fine.

Coldie:
B

For Banana.

Samuelsegzy:
Did you use a computer or phone

Isn't it obvious from the screenshot? Lmao No fear, bro

ZendayaColeman:
V

For van!

Quim2:
I have been using same HP laptop since 2016. Changed keyboard only once. Hard drive 3 months ago due to age.

HP is the best and parts are the most avaliable.

HP will be my next pc too.

Something isn't right with your pc in particular

Something isn't particularly right with my PC ? Probably.. But I've a thing with first impression, it matters a lot to me.

My first experience with HP is beyond horrible, and this's something I won't be quick to forget; something that may permanently shape my view of the HP brand in general. I mean.... this's a brand new laptop that I unsealed/unboxed myself?!

They say Elite & Pro book series are much more durable. Great. But for now I'm gonna try something different, and Lenovo or Dell would be my destination.

What brand of HP do you use by the way?

aterejr:
Have you gotten yet?

Sent me a DM?

chariisGRACE:
Come, share a come with...

I enjoy your shots bro. Although they've become very predictable and tend to follow same trend and concept.. The vignette effect and all that.. Somewhat dull and monotonous.. Maybe a little more light and vibrance wouldn't be bad, IMO. Some of us increase the screen brightness of our smartphones just to view and absorb your shots better...
Kudos to you tho. One of the best we've on the thread

Benrichkid:
Thanks guys. I think the widget option is best for me. I don't like the quick ball and control centre option.

Good choice TBH. Lock Widget is non-existent in third-party launchers.. It is only exclusive to MIUI. I've always used Nova ever since I started using Android phones and they use lock gestures instead which is very fluid and stylish. Any day you decide to switch to a non-MIUI launcher, the Lock Widget - most of your MIUI widgets, in fact - will disappear. Have this at the back of your mind, just in case

Benrichkid:
Please how can I get the lock screen icon to appear on my home screen?
I am trying to reduce the rate I press the power button so I have already activated double tapping to wake the screen. Just need a way of locking the screen without pressing the power button.
Device: Redmi 9c

"Swipe to lock screen" is a basic feature in most third-party launchers like Nova. But if launchers are not your thing, use Miui "Quick ball" feature and add "lock screen" to the buttons

Reddington:
Hi guys, my order that was "despatched to overseas" on 31st of Dec last year arrived last week. Yesterday my tracking info updated to "delivery failed". I equally got a mail yesterday from AliExpress that the item had arrived my local post office. So I went there this morning to claim it, but the PO attendants asked me if I got a text from them, I replied nope, but my tracking info says my package is there. Hence they checked their logbooks and told me they haven't received my item.

I was a bit shocked.. How could that be possible? Are they saying the tracking info is useless or what? I strongly hope they haven't tampered with my package.

So guys pls how do I proceed from here? Because as it stands, I'll easily lose if I file any dispute on Aliexpress coz they would tell me the item arrived the local PO according their tracking details.. This has never happened to me before.. I need ideas, guys.

Hi again guys.. Issues resolved. Finally collected my package. A few mins after I arrived home, I got a call from the PO attendant that I should come and claim my package... Won't lie, I muttered "shey una talk say una no see am before" under my breath. Anyways I quickly rode to PO and collected it before they change their mind! The lady told me the item was among unsorted packages that arrived late yesterday, that they had just sorted it.

Well.. Not that I doubted them initially, but apparently @genius24 , @Pweetymaro97, @sirqeeboi and @Sofistcatdmoron were absolutely spot on!

Thanks guys.. Appreciate the responses!

genius43:
It is either there and unsorted or it is on it's way there.

Thanks for your quick response bro... Always to the rescue EVERY damn time! Kudos!

Hi guys, my order that was "despatched to overseas" on 31st of Dec last year arrived last week. Yesterday my tracking info updated to "delivery failed". I equally got a mail yesterday from AliExpress that the item had arrived my local post office. So I went there this morning to claim it, but the PO attendants asked me if I got a text from them, I replied nope, but my tracking info says my package is there. Hence they checked their logbooks and told me they haven't received my item.

I was a bit shocked.. How could that be possible? Are they saying the tracking info is useless or what? I strongly hope they haven't tampered with my package.

So guys pls how do I proceed from here? Because as it stands, I'll easily lose if I file any dispute on Aliexpress coz they would tell me the item arrived the local PO according their tracking details.. This has never happened to me before.. I need ideas, guys.

WhyNa:
They are actually smaller than tangerine.

These ones are small like the tomatoes you can just put in your mouth and chew. They are just a little bigger than grapes.

About updates... nothing really is going on that's why I update only when there's news or I visit somewhere new or something.

Incredible how deceptive pictures can be.. Cameras tend to manipulate images, making them look bigger or smaller than the actual subject sometimes! Anyway sha I hope they're as tasty as they look.. Lol

Regarding updates, I understand and thanks for the news and insights so far.. Although an occasional posting of pictures of neighbourhoods, streets, buildings or random monuments (with brief stories and captions) would not hurt.. Not sure there's anything more fascinating .. It's the most entertaining aspect of the thread - a lot of thread followers will agree...I'm sure

WhyNa:
As we get ready for the TET celebration and holiday, sadly, new cases have emerged totally 100 in just 2 days.

This isn't good as stricter measures are now being put in place which includes 21 days quarantine instead of 14 days for those infected.

Already, visa prices had skyrocketed. With this new development, especially the increased quarantine days, prices are sure to go even higher if they even continue to issue visas.

My advice to anyone who is currently processing anything is to hold on for now as things aren't looking good.

Let's hope as usual, they contain this as they have done in the past

Picture: Kumquat tree and Pomelo. So basically, these fruits are symbolic to TET and families buy the tree, big or small and keep in their houses ahead of the celebration.

Other symbolic things are paper money popularly called lucky money. They believe getting and burning it brings good luck and wealthy for the new year.

There's also the peach and apricot blossom flowers and something called first footer. The first footer to your house must be a male and someone you invited . They believe this also brings good luck and all that Then there's Chung Cake.

I'll try my best to take lots of pictures....if there's no lockdown.

Chao

Lovely-looking trees. Fruits could easily be mistaken for tangerine tho lol..
Thanks for the updates @Whyna, albeit slow and steady.

bagger293:
I made the order on the 8th of January and was dispatched on the 9th of January

While my two orders that was despatched 24th and 31st of Dec 2020 are yet to arrive.

The wonders of Ali Logistics.

Update:
31st despatch just arrived

bagger293:
Hello guys, does post office delivers item to your house here in Lagos? I bought an accessory from AliExpress and I was updated that it has arrived Post Office from the App.

Sorry bro.. When did you make the order & the despatch date?

lymelyte:
why u enter voice mail naw?

Oga calm down

Mickool17:
Razer blade 14 Gaming Laptop: Intel Core i7-7700HQ 4Core, 6gb NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 , 14inch 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Aluminum, Chroma RGB Lighting, Thunderbolt 3

Status: Very Clean
Pristine Condition
Price 310k Comes with laptop and charger
IF INTRESTED CALL OR WHATSAPP 08113449128 it's a premium laptop you can watch reviews on yt

14inch? Not my thing. Thanks tho for the suggestion.

meobizy:
Anything Dell is legit robust. I recommend the brand. Nowadays laptops are built to last three years or a little more. People prefer to upgrade without realizing that a ten year old laptop, although a little slow, can handle majority of basic computing tasks.

Thanks a lot for your input.

Thoughts on brand new laptops vs 1st grade fairly-used laptops?

Honduras01:
Go for Lenovo yoga or Dell. Forget HP, I don't for once like Hp.

I appreciate your suggestion, man..
I've been doing some Googling on the Yoga series and it seems like a good brand. I personally like Lenovo; they build robust laptops just like Dell..
I'm just confused as to which model exactly to go for..

mountmoriah:
I have core i7 Intel 2.90ghz

HP Elite book 8970

500 GB hard

8gb ram

Blue tooth

Wireless

N90k

Wow.. Looks like a good deal.. But the fact it's HP is a big drawback for me.. Why are HP laptops so fragile?

Sheriman:
Go for Dell Inspiron 15 7559 very good laptop that has the features to get your job done

Thanks for your suggestion, man.

Hi, guys, I need a new laptop. I currently use HP Notebook 250 G5 (core i3) which was bought for me brand new by someone roughly 2 yrs ago. I can say the experience hasn't been a smooth one. The laptop started having keyboard issues after 2 months of use despite handling it with utmost carefulness.

The issue started with a key (left arrow key) and then spread to several keys randomly. I had to buy a wireless keyboard because virtually all the laptop engineers I contacted told me the keyboard would be extremely difficult to replace because it is a chiclet/island kind of keyboard. So I had to make do with the external keyboard for over a year and half now.

Long story short, woke up one morning to discover, to my astonishment, a white horizontal line across the screen, this's in addition to the fact that the left arrow key goes haywire & continuously press itself sometimes, making the laptop virtually unusable. This is my first laptop, and I'm absolutely hating the experience. The stereotype is that most HP laptops are fragile, and based on my experience, it'll be very difficult to convince me to believe otherwise. This was a brand new laptop! HP is an insanely popular brand in the world of laptops, but I honestly think they're ridiculously overrated!

So back to my main aim of creating this thread; I need a brand new laptop, but I'm also willing to consider fairly-used ones if they're of the highest grade. Lenovo is my preferred choice, but I'm willing to consider other reliable brands too.

I'm looking out for the following attributes:

* Reliability & durability.
* Parts must be readily available in the market and very replaceable by competent engineers.
* Anything less than core i5 is unacceptable.
* A dedicated graphics card would be great, but not a must.
* Screen size must be 15.6 inches and above, with rich colours.
* On-screen time should be nothing less than 4.5hrs i.e battery must be solid.
* 8GB or 4GB RAM. If 4, it must be expandable.
* 500GB - 1TB Storage.
* SSD storage
* Mustn't be bulky.

My budget = N250-N300k

Laptop gurus/vendors, I need your help with recommendations, please.

Thank you!