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For this year's breakdown of the most sought-after skill sets in the IT workforce, we're once again drawing data from ComputerWorld's annual hiring forecast. In addition, we'll analyze a range of trusted sources (see links at the end) and provide expert commentary to prognosticate about the hottest technology skills through 2017 and beyond.

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For its latest forecast, ComputerWorld surveyed 182 IT managers and decision makers.
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With over one-third (37%) of respondents planning to grow their rosters in 2017 - up from 24% in last year's survey - the technology job market is certainly heating up. This spells good news for existing tech pros looking for a new career path, as well as job seekers new to the IT space. Of course, capitalizing on this growth is contingent on possessing the right expertise, so without further ado, here are the top ten IT skills in demand for 2017:

IT Architecture

42% of survey respondents will attempt to fill IT architecture positions this year. This comes as no shock as IT architecture is the hub around which modern technology infrastructures and deployments revolve. Holding a variety of job titles, IT architects are tasked with understanding and internalizing an organization's mission and business goals, then developing an IT footing to meet these needs. IT architects also manage software and technology lifecycles, steadily rotating out and retiring older, less effective solutions, while implementing the latest and greatest tech in an ongoing effort to preserve business alignment and maximize IT's return on investment (ROI).
IT architecture's debut in the top spot of 2017's top ten skills list reflects the increasing importance of a cohesive IT strategy as organizations race to adopt innovative technologies in hot and emerging areas like cloud computing, Internet of Things, and big data. The demand for IT architecture specialists also presents a great opportunity for IT pros who aspire to reach the top tier of their profession, but are inclined to stay more technical and distance themselves from a purely management role.
Hot IT Architecture Skills: Enterprise IT Architecture | Cloud Storage & Distribution | Business Intelligence | Computer Systems Analysis | Strong Business & Technical Acumen
Programming / Application Development

40% of IT managers plan to bring on new programmers in 2017. Scalable, secure and efficient software is vital for mission critical and line-of-business applications, so organizations will continue to seek out talented developers to build new apps that will spark a competitive advantage, as well as those who can support and upgrade existing computer systems to maximize their software investment.
Noteworthy tech domains with a growing demand for programmers include Internet of Things (IoT) and mobile application development, as well as four of the other IT skills areas covered in this year's list: Big Data, Business Intelligence, Cloud, and Web Development. When it comes to marketable programming and scripting languages in these domains, SQL, Java, and JavaScript top the list, confirmed by a recent Coding Dojo analysis of job postings on Indeed.com.
Hot Programming Skills: SQL | Java | JavaScript | C# | Python | Mobile Development | Assembly Language (for IoT) | Software Development Security
Project Management

In IT, project management refers to the planning, organizing, and delegation of responsibilities for the completion of technology-related initiatives. As a crucial component of IT operations, it's no wonder that 39% of survey respondents plan to fill PM roles in 2017, placing it among the top five hottest tech skills for the tenth consecutive year! ComputerWorld analysts also tie growing demand for PMs to this year's 46% projected increase in IT spending, i.e., more spending = more projects = more IT project managers.
Hiring managers are actively seeking professionals with expertise in DevOps and Agile project management - two frameworks commonly associated with software development and integration projects. Also in high demand is experience in the negotiation of project essentials - such as priorities, scope, deliverables, and expectations - with various stakeholders. Soft skills like negotiation, time management, and leadership will further grow in importance as organizations continue to outsource essential IT elements to cloud-based service providers (which we'll discuss more in the Cloud/SaaS section below). All told, there's a plethora of job opportunities for skilled and certified IT project managers.
Hot PM Skills: Agile | DevOps | Waterfall | Scrum | Negotiation | Oral/Written Communication | Team Leadership | PMP Certification | Project+ Certification
Big Data

Call it Big Data, call it data science, call it what you want: analyzing and extracting valuable insights from the massive caches of information that organizations routinely collect and maintain has become a key goal for business and service providers. This explains why 36% of technology managers plan to hire big data pros in 2017, and why this skill shot up to fourth place in this year's forecast (up from #10 in 2015). Just to round out the picture, the same survey revealed that big data and analytics tops the list of information technologies being beta-tested or piloted in-house.
High on IT managers' wish lists in this area are professionals who can manage and package big data collections, analyze and interpret trends, and present their findings in an intuitive way to upper management, especially through user-friendly data visualizations.
Hot Big Data Skills: Big Data Visualizations | Statistical/Quantitative Analysis | Big Data Reporting & Presentation | Apache Hadoop | NoSQL Database Skills | Machine Learning
Business Intelligence / Analytics

Business Intelligence (BI) differs from Big Data in that it goes beyond the numbers to include the tools and techniques business leaders use to take action based on the findings of data analyses. Now that we've clarified the lingo, let's talk marketable BI skills. More and more companies are using “self-service” business intelligence platforms to create BI reports and visualizations, thus streamlining the process and lessening the reliance on (and the expense of) additional staffers. Administration and development skills in these platforms are rapidly growing in demand. The hottest self-service BI platforms right now include Tableau, IBM Cognos, Oracle BI, SAS, and SAP.
Successful BI analysts also possess a wide range of soft skills - such as critical thinking, creative problem solving, effective communication and presentation - in order to formulate concise depictions of the data so upper management and other departments can attain and share their insights. 34% of survey respondents plan to hire BI/analytics professionals in 2017.
Hot BI Skills: Strong Technical and Business Acumen | Expertise in Self-Service BI Platforms like Tableau, SAP, Oracle BI, Microsoft BI, SAS, and IBM Cognos | Superior Soft Skills
Help Desk / Technical Support

A mainstay in just about every ranking of in-demand IT skills, 30% of survey respondents plan to hire help desk and tech support staffers in 2017. Filling IT support roles helps organizations maintain a roster that disseminates into all levels and specialties of IT as these workers get exposed to different technologies and disciplines and begin to discover the aptitudes and passion that will lead to the next step in their IT career path. With this in mind, it's important for managers to “look for potential as much as experience” when evaluating potential tech support candidates, says Eric Brosius, VP of Technology Services at HRHCare, a NY-based non-profit health care provider.
Beyond the nation's recent economic growth - which tends to have a direct positive impact on tech support hiring - key trends that are stimulating demand in this space include the proliferation of mobile initiatives like BYOD (bring-your-own-device), and the increased adoption of new operating systems such as Windows 10. Soft skills are also vital at the IT help desk as the best and brightest in this arena possess exceptional abilities in verbal and written communication, time management, and customer service.
Hot IT Support Skills: Windows Desktop Support | Mobile Device Management | Linux Administration | Customer Service | CompTIA A+ and Network+ Certs | Microsoft Certifications
Database Administration

Yet another data-centric skill in this year's list of top tech expertise, 25% of survey respondents plan to bring on new database administrators in 2017. When it comes to landing a job in this space, knowing the right platform(s), a.k.a. database management system or DBMS, is key. Widely used DBMSs you should know right now include Oracle 12c (note: Oracle's previous database version, 11g, is still popular and currently has a similar number of job postings as 12c, but if you have a choice you should learn 12c for a more future-proof skill set), Microsoft SQL Server, IBM DB2, MySQL and PostgreSQL.
Certifications are a great way to validate your database administration skills, and all five DBMSs mentioned above have globally-recognized credentials you can pursue and leverage in your job search. Beyond the platforms, currently marketable skills for DBAs include information security, cloud computing, and big data.
Hot DBA Skills: Administrative Skills and Certifications in Oracle 12c/11g, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM DB2, MySQL & PostgreSQL | Information Security | Cloud Computing | Big Data
Security / Compliance / Governance

Compliance and Governance join the evergreen top ten IT skill, Security, to rank eighth in this year's forecast. 25% of survey respondents reported plans to hire InfoSec specialists this year, while a whopping 50% plan to increase spending on cyber security technologies, and security ranked 2nd overall among respondents' most crucial ongoing IT projects. Robert Half's 2016 Salary Guide places the starting salary for security professionals in the six-figure range, increasing about 7% from 2015 and signifying one of the largest year-over-year salary bumps.
These numbers don't lie; information security and its related specialties will continue to be a priority across all industries as cyber threats continue to upsurge in scope, frequency and sophistication, and proliferating tech trends like cloud computing and Internet of Things create additional loopholes for malicious hackers to exploit.
Hot IT Security Skills: Cloud Security | Incident Response | Threat Intelligence | Wireless Network Security | Software Systems and Applications Security | Disaster Recovery
Cloud / SaaS

The proliferation of cloud-based business solutions is shaping the future of IT, so cultivating your skills in this area is a no-brainer. Market research firm, IDC, forecasts spending on public cloud services will double from nearly $70 billion in 2015 to a whopping $141 billion by 2019 - almost six times the growth rate of overall IT spending. Software as a Service (SaaS) - the software distribution model wherein third-party providers host on-demand applications that customers can access and manage via the Internet - is on pace to capture over two thirds of this cloud spend-a-thon. With such a fertile marketplace, it's no wonder 25% of respondents plan to hire IT pros with cloud computing skills in 2016.
Marketable cloud skills include cloud migration, cloud security, and cloud application development, as well as administrative and development chops in today's leading cloud management platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Salesforce. In addition to SaaS, two more white-hot cloud categories you should explore right now include Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS).
Hot Cloud Computing Skills: SaaS | Cloud Migration | Cloud Security | Cloud Software Engineering | AWS | Microsoft Azure | Salesforce | IaaS | PaaS | VMware Virtualization
Web Development

As the Web continues to permeate every facet of our waking lives (next stop - our dreams, people!), consumers' craving for enjoyable, innovative and user-friendly online experiences will flourish. The runaway train that is ecommerce will keep gaining steam. Last year, Amazon surpassed Walmart as the world's largest retailer, heralding a changing of the guard from brick-and-mortar to retail first.
Expertise in responsive web design will continue to be a top priority; being able to design and develop sites that adapt to numerous screen sizes is vital as emerging “smart” technology trends like IoT and wearables propagate the displays and interfaces in our daily lives. Hot programming and scripting languages web developers should know include essentials like HTML and CSS, as well as more niche in-demand languages like JavaScript, PHP, Python, and Ruby. Working knowledge in the database query language, SQL, will also strengthen your portfolio as many modern sites backend with databases. 24% of survey respondents plan to grow their web development rosters in 2016.
Hot Web Development Skills: Responsive Web Design | User Interface (UI) Design | HTML & CSS | JavaScript, Java, PHP, Python & Ruby | Structured Query Language (SQL) | Cloud Distribution

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From Siri to Alexa to Watson, we are living in an AI world; it understands when we ask it to play our favorite song; it knows what book we will want to read next. AI can recognize the face of an individual, and the distinctive look of a cancer cell. It understands concepts and context. It can write a song that sounds like the Beatles.
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From the weather to the shop floor to robotic surgery, AI’s massive processing power is far faster than the human brain in computational ability, and is progressing in conventionally “human” areas like strategic thinking, judgement and inference.

What if the right AI technology falls into the wrong hands? Are we right to be frightened? Leading thinkers like Stephen Hawking, Elon Musk and Bill Gates have declared their deep fear that AI – created by humans – could end up controlling us.

I can tell you that all the world-changing gifts of AI – provided in large part by open collaboration on its development – can be exploited by the criminal hacking community. These black hats can do it whilst enjoying the same access as the white hatters – those committed to the values of open source.
So yes: AI can easily be twisted to become a cybercriminal’s most valuable ally – leveraging its very “intelligence” and self-sufficiency as a partner-in-crime unlike any ever seen before. So how can we ensure that AI applications are used in ways that benefit individuals and society? How can we tell whether AI software underlying many of the platforms we utilize aims to emulate the good guy’s brain… or the criminal mind – or whether it started off well-intentioned and was perverted along the way?


The Basic Characteristics of AI
Let’s start with a short primer on the fundamental nature of AI as it relates to the world of cybersecurity. On the simplest level, there are two predominant types of applications: supervised AI and unsupervised AI.
Supervised AI applications are those that are pre-programmed offline, through a fully managed process, and then released to do their job. These applications are typically used for the automatic identification of certain images and data such as faces in photos, certain kinds of structured and unstructured text, and context, via training sets.
They are trained by exposure to large, relevant data sets that allow them to generalize their classification capabilities. Siri and Alexa, for example, use Natural Language Processing (NLP) and speech recognition (speech-to-text translation applications), while Watson uses mainly NLP to answer questions. These applications get smarter and smarter all the time – which is precisely what makes Hawking et. al. so nervous.
Unsupervised AI applications are generally also pre-trained, but can learn from the environment and adapt accordingly, creating new patterns on the fly. These applications study and process their environment to create new classes of behaviors. They then adapt, independently, to better execute various decision-making functions, mirroring human thinking patterns and neural structures. Some examples include applications able to learn an individual’s text message or email style, browsing behavior and interests. Facebook and Google employ this approach to study user behaviors and adjust their results (and adverts) accordingly.
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When Things Get Ugly: AI’s Malicious Potential
Both AI applications – supervised and unsupervised – can be used maliciously in different ways.
Actors looking to do harm may use supervised AI applications to target confidential or embarrassing data, or any data that can be used for ransomware. Imagine – a phone is infected with malware that is “trained” to identify and retrieve potentially compromising texts, photos or voice messages.
Unsupervised AI applications can do this too, and can also mimic human behaviors. For example, an unsupervised AI application could imitate a manager’s style of writing, and use it to direct one of his/her employees to download malware files, make a shady transaction, or relay confidential information.
The risks and dangers are enormous. Nevertheless, the security industry is not adequately discussing how to prevent AI from being abused by hackers. When Bill Gates and Stephen Hawking warned about AI turning on humans, they were not talking about the risk of cybercriminals helping to “set AI free” – but perhaps they should be.
One such attack was carried out in Israel, in which Waze was hacked to report fake traffic jams. If an unsupervised AI application were to perpetuate these kinds of bogus reports unabated, we’d see real-life chaos on the roads.
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Six Principles for Preventing the Abuse of AI
Always map AI objects in your environment – Know where all AI software objects and applications exist in your environment (which servers, end-points, databases, equipment/accessories, etc.). This is not a trivial task; it forms the basis for all other methods of preventing AI from being abused by cybercriminals. To do this, we need new methods of analyzing code and pinpointing mathematical evidence of AI that we would not find in regular code (regression formulas, usage of specific libraries of optimized linear algebra, etc.).
Do an AI vulnerability assessment – Currently, there are various types of tools and procedures that help evaluate possible vulnerabilities or weaknesses in a product or code. But these tools and procedures have not yet been adapted to the era of AI code and solutions, and they should be. These tools would begin, for example, by looking for basic API flaws, with the goal of finding holes within the AI application that can potentially be exploited.
Understand intent – Utilizing any software with AI should be accompanied by a thorough understanding of the capabilities of that AI. The AI application vendor should provide an AI spec that describes the potential of the AI code, listing, for example, whether it can adapt, and the types of data it can classify (i.e. voice or text or traffic classification). This will help indicate the risks associated with the AI application, and give a sense of what can potentially happen if the AI is used in the wrong way. If the vendor does not provide this spec, the AI software should not be deployed.
Identify data content type – After understanding what AI objects are in our environment and what their capabilities are, we should then determine what type of data exists virtually “nearby” these AI objects – meaning what data is in the AI’s reach. This knowledge should enable us to begin assessing which data it can reach to, and the necessity of the AI object in that environment.
Monitor APIs – Establish control over the API activity in your environment by identifying the type of APIs with which the AI object can potentially integrate. In principle, API activities should be logged and can even be integrated to send out alerts. If, for example, Siri was used to convert speech into an email or text messages, or if an app used the device graphics processing unit (GPU) to retrieve data, you should be alerted to it, or at least have a record of it.
Train employees – Companies need to teach their employees about AI chicanery. Just when people are learning not to open spear phishing emails, along comes AI which can operate at new levels of deceit. Imagine you’re having an email exchange with someone, and they write that they will send you a resume. A half-hour later it shows up. Who wouldn’t open that? Who would suspect it was a malicious chatbot?
The AI revolution holds both great promise, and potentially, great peril. Like all new technologies, it is vulnerable to exploitation by the unscrupulous. That is why AI cybersecurity – developed and deployed by those deeply cognizant of our unnatural neural foe – is a key imperative for the 21st century.
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This is very serious, there are currently lot of fake infinix products in the market. You can learn how to spot a fake infonix phone here http://www.9jatechguru.com.ng/2017/05/how-to-spot-fake-infinix-products.html

Those specs are too high for that price but you can take a look at this list of cheap budget phones
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Product imitation is something very inevitable in the world of today especially when the product in question is from a very popular and established brand. Speaking of popular, Infinix devices are widely used in major countries across Africa and popularly known for making affordable smartphones with great and outstanding features
Infinix is now one of the most popular smartphone brands.
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Its popularity has attracted copy cats who have started to introduce into the Nigerian market counterfeit smartphone branded as Infinix smartphones.

Here is how to out rightly tell identify a fake Infinix smartphone.

Tip #1: Boot Screen
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Be keen while the smartphone boots. An authentic Infinix will show the Infinix logo. More recent Infinix smartphones will also show the XUI logo.
Fake Infinix smartphones will show a generic logo that is not related to the Infinix logo.



Tip #2: Design/Hardware Features

Check out official press images of the Infinix smartphone,you wish to purchase and note the design and hardware features.
Fake Infinix smartphone might lack obvious features such asa proximity sensor, a feature that is prominent on Infinix smartphones.
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Tip #3: Display

Counterfeit smartphones often come with low quality displays that fail to perform. An LCD smartphone that appears dull despite it being at a maximum brightness level is a low quality display.
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Tip #3: Price

Infinix Mobility announces the official retail price of itsdevices on various media outlets. Confirm the price by inquiring from InfinixMobility social media pages or related local technology blog.

If a smartphone is way below the recommended retail price,it is very likely that the smartphone is a fake.

Tip #4: Buy from accreditedInfinix Mobile retail/online shops

Purchase your smartphone from accredited Infinix Mobileshops. Infinix has accredited shops in a number of towns in Kenya that areauthorized to sell Infinix smartphones.

Also, make sure that you shop from authorized online shops such as Jumia and Konga.
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mightyfada:
Was expecting geek.ng and also yomiprof.com

Both will be added when I update the Post
Thanks.

Youngzedd:
What a pathetic list.

Thank you for your pathetic opinion. But if you don't have any advice or thoughts on ways to make the list better. You can keep your opinion to yourself.

mazinoweb:
This guy rating is quack...How you put those sites and don't even know geek.ng. SMH.

The sites are mainly rated through their alexa ranking. Also the list is not final, despite my research, I am quite sure I missed some sites. So if you know of any site you think should be on this list drop their URL and I will go through it. The list will be updated as required.

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When you need technical guidance with regards to purchasing certain gadgets, electronics, computers, smartphones and other smart devices, visiting a reputable tech blog is your surest way to finding the information you require.
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Tech Blogs in Nigeria have definitely come a long way since their introduction in the mid-2000s and have largely been buoyed by the growth of ICT and Smartphone markets in Nigeria. Nigeria is Sub-Saharan Africa’s number one destination in tech-related products and matters. Our robust economy and enlightened populace provides the enabling environment for tech-related companies to thrive. Nigeria tech blogs have raised their game in terms of standards and have guided tons of Nigerian shoppers in making important purchasing decisions. Currently, these are the Top 9 tech blogs in Nigeria.
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1. Techcabal.com is currently the highest ranked tech blog in Nigeria and was established by Bankole Oluwafemi in 2013. TechCabal was primarily created to bring together technology enthusiasts (cabals) who share insights, experience and the latest developments in the world of technology, especially when it relates to our local environment. Some of the areas covered by TechCabal include information technology, tech news, reviews and much more.
2. Naijatechguide: NaijaTechGuide is also one of the highest-ranked tech blogs in Nigeria and is also one of the oldest. NaijaTechGuide was launched in 2006 by Paschal Okafor, who is currently one of Nigeria’s most respected technology analysts and bloggers. This website focuses more on tech reviews, news, specs as well as price comparisons of gadgets and electronics. NaijaTechGuide’s relevance can’t be overstated, as it has won several blog awards over the past few years. Recently, Paschal Okafor broke the record as the first Nigerian to become Konga’s first affiliate Millionaire.
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3. MissTechy - is currently Nigeria’s most sophisticated tech blog. The funny thing is that this blog is being managed by a young, beautiful Covenant University graduate – Tobi Ayeni. This young lady is highly gifted upstairs, if you know what I mean, and is extremely passionate about technology in general. A visit to her website will stun any doubter of this write-up, as it is nicely designed and packed with creativity. Her product reviews are in line with global best practices, comparable to the likes of Techradar, CNET, GSM arena and other top-notch technology blogs rocking the global blogosphere. She’s very down to earth and has built a community of tech lovers. Her website, , is the future of Tech Blogging in Nigeria.
4. Techloy.com -- Techloy.com is really one of the top tech blogs in the country. This website was founded by Loy Okezie in 2008 and has risen over the years to become one of the major players in the Nigerian Tech blogosphere. The blog is widely renowned for its unbiased opinions about Africa’s technology markets and has featured in the publications of some media organizations on the global stage.
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5. TechCity -- TechCity prides itself as Nigeria’s sole and premier technology blog that is dedicated to reporting Technology News, reviews and online videos across Africa. The blog shares the latest tech news items and reviews of various tech brands.
6. Tech Point – TechPoint was established by Adewale Yusuf & Muyiwa Matuluko in Jan 2015. It is one of the best and most visited tech blogs in Nigeria to date. Techpoint.ng focuses on Gadget reviews, Tech issues and Startups and is often visited by developers and gadget freaks.
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7. Ogbonge Blog – Ogbongeblog.com is a major player in the Nigerian blogging community. This website was founded in 2008 and has risen to the top of the Nigerian Tech blogging community, in terms of authority and standard. However, Ogbonge blog was hammered from the SERP in October 2013 by the world’s largest search engine giant - Google Inc., due sharp practices; albeit it subsequently found its way back to Google’s love book after straightening-up its ways. It’s currently ranked 498 in Nigeria by Amazon’s Alexa and provides information relating to technology and online money generation.
8. Mobility Arena
Alexa Global Rank : 68,155
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Alexa Rank in Nigeria : 873
MobilityArena is one of the oldest blogs in Nigeria. It was founded by mobile veteran , Yomi Adegboye , one of the most influential persons in Nigeria’s tech space. Mobility Arena focuses on all things mobile. The blog covers information on all mobile operating systems and their apps. Mobility Arena is Nigeria’s biggest blog on mobile phones in Nigeria.
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9. Specspricenigeria
Key Facts :Alexa Global Rank : 78,629
Alexa Rank In Nigeria : 1027
Specspricenigeria was founded in December 2015. They have the largest database of products specifications and price in Nigeria. They are the most trusted product specifications and price review website in Nigeria.
In Conclusion: If you Know Any Blog You Think Should Be On This List Drop The URL in the comment section. They will be reviewed and if neccessary will be added in the next update
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In today’s information driven society hardly would you find someone without a blog. The internet is filled with numerous resources for bloggers irrespective of the purpose of their blog(personal use or for business purpose). Anyone can easily set up a blog, but creating a successful blog with good followership presents a challenge. Developing a blog with healthy traffic, consistent readers and the potential for monetization will present the blogger a fair amount of challenge.
If you are an aspiring blogger or a new blogger this post will be particular useful for you. You might want to know some common challenges that you are likely to face and how to overcome them.
I have compiled a list of someone of the most common difficulties a new blogger will face. Note: This list is no way conclusive and is subject to the opinion of the author.
· Finding a Niche : Finding the right niche for your blog is probably the first challenge a new blogger is likely to face. You have to decide what exactly you are going to be posting about. This is the very decision a blogger has to make concerning blogging.
When deciding on the niche for your blog you have to examine yourself. What are you passionate about? Because only when you blog about your passion will you not get bored. You should blog about what you enjoy the most. Getting the right niche for your blog is very important to the success of your blog.
· Producing Quality Content : Producing very quality content is very important to the success of your blog. After months of churning out new contents day after day you might find yourself running of fresh ideas to write on.
When this happens you should find something to inspire you to write. Read other blogs, follow trending topics, interact with your readers to get new ideas to write on. Also you could discuss with some of your friends, read books to get new ideas. When you run out of ideas it means that what you currently know is not enough for the next stage in your blog.
· Building Traffic : There is nothing more frustrating than taking your time out to write a post and then you are the only one who reads it. It feels like talking to an empty room. This is very reason why lots of new bloggers quit.
There are several ways of building traffic, but one very important way of building traffic is to write guest posts for other blogs. This way you can tap into the blog’s audience and established traffic, thus leading potential readers to your site. Also you could join various online blogging forums and communities to meet new bloggers. This will help to increase your exposure and build backlinks to your site.
· Monetizing your blog: Once a blog has developed into an established site with consistent traffic and a dedicated audience, monetizing your blog becomes the next step. Although a lot of writers are lured into blogging by the potential of high cash flow very few actually reach this goal.
Blogging is a process that requires a lot of time, energy and dedication. It is not advisable to immediately jump into monetizing your blog. First of all, try to build your blog and increase your traffic then making money becomes an easier task.
In conclusion, always remember that blogging is not a one day activity. It takes a lot of time, energy and dedication to build a successful blog with huge money making potential.

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There are many applications available on the Internet for Android users some very good and useful, some, not so good. This article lists out the very best Applications available for Android Phones.
There are many articles listing out the best apps that are available for Android Phones but most of these lists only contain apps that can be found on the Google Play store. So I’ve decided to do something different. I’ve compiled my list of Top 10 Android Apps that can be found on the internet (both on the Play Store and those not on the Play Store).
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· WhatsApp
· TubeMate
· Viper4Android
· F-Droid
· Amazon Underground
· Quick Lyrics
· Lucky Patcher
· Popcorn Time
· XTunes
· Dashlane Password Manager
1. WhatsApp: The Chat app has been installed on over one billion smartphones. WhatsApp is always improving user experience, adding new features and becoming more secure. What makes it number one is that everyone uses it; it’s as simple as that.
2. TubeMate: This application cannot be found on the google Play Store but it is a very useful app that you must have on your Android Phone. Just like the name implies TubeMate allows you to download YouTube videos on your device.
3. Viper4Android : If you have a rooted android device you may have heard of this app. Viper4Android is an equalizer, but not just any equalizer, it is the father of all equalizers. You can configure almost anything with this app. These are some of the features this equalizer has to offer:
· AnalogX
· Spectrum Extension
· X86 Support
· Speaker Optimization
· Differential Surround/Haas Effect
· Fidelity Control
· Headphone Surround + (VHS+)
· Auditory System protection (Cure Tech +)
· There are lots more features in this equalizers, I can’t list everything it’s such a long list. This is simply the best equalizer for your Android.
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4. F-Droid : F-Droid consists of all apps that are available as open-source. Here you can download the apps that are not available on Google Play Store. F-Droid doesn’t consist of any pirated or crack software.
5. Amazon Underground : Amazon is one of the top apps in the shopping section on Play Store. The Amazon Underground app can be downloaded from the official Amazon website but isn’t available on Google Play. The Amazon Underground app has a lots of amazing apps available, some at very reasonable price and some even for free. However it has some geographical limitations.
6. Quick Lyric: This app will show you the lyrics of the song which is playing or any song that you search manually. With Quick Lyric you can download lyrics for all songs in a click. Also if you enable the option to refresh lyrics automatically, this app will search and download them whenever you add a new song.
7. Popcorn Time : As the name suggests this is an app for entertainment and relaxation. This app will allow you to download your favorite TV Series as well as movies with a single click. You can also watch the trailer before downloading, excellent video quality and select subtitles.
8. Lucky Patcher : This is a handy app when it comes to removing ads, patching, removing license verification, modifying APKs, backup/restore and much more. You will need a rooted android device for this app.
9. XTunes: This app is for those who like to download music and audio on the go. Unlike other apps, the user has the freedom to store the songs on their storage. Almost all songs are available in High Quality. You also get an option to download the songs from youtube if it is not available on the apps database.
10. DashLane Free Password Manager : Manually typing passwords takes a lot of time and remembering all of them is difficult. Dashlane saves all your passwords so you can easily copy and paste them into online forms when necessary. Dashlane uses encrypted codes and regularly monitors them to secure your passwords. Dashlane streamlines and secures other types of data used in online forms like credit card information.
Also Read: Top 7 SmartPhones To Watch Out For 2017
The applications listed above were compiled personally based from my personal experience. Some of the apps like Viper4Android and Lucky Patcher only work on a rooted android device to work. Feel free to drop your experience using these applications and also if you have any other app you think should be on this list drop them in the comment section
Source: http://www.9jatechguru.com.ng/2017/05/top-10-must-have-android-apps-for-2017.html

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Infinix S2 Pro (a.k.a the Infinix X522) and the slightly stripped Infinix S2 are successors of the Infinix Hot S. Infinix seems to be dropping the Hot branding from the S range more like they did with the NOTE range a couple of years ago. The most outstanding feature of the Infinix S2 Pro is a dual-front camera, which should make it a toast of selfie and wefie lovers.
Where to Buy Infinix S2 Pro
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers |
Infinix S2 Pro Key Specs and; Features
5.2-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (282 ppi)
1.3GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6753 CPU with 2GB / 3GB RAM
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
16GB or 32GB Storage with support for memory card up to 128GB
13MP Rear Camera and 13MP + 8MP Front Camera
4G LTE (up to 150 Mbps download)
Fingerprint Sensor
3000 mAh Li-ion Battery with Fast Charging
Infinix S2 Pro
Also Read: Most Exciting Smartphones Coming out 2017
Display and Camera
Infinix S2 Pro features a sleek design. It offers the same screen size with a downgraded resolution. Infinix S2 Pro has a 5.2-inch IPS display with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution. This may not be as good as the 1080 x 1920 pixels of its predecessor, but at 282 ppi is still near Retina Display range.
The downgrade may have been a trade-off for a cheaper pricing. Hopefully, the screen will be bright enough to compensate for the lower pixel density. The screen is covered in 2.5D Dragontrail glass.
Camera is where the Infinix S2 Pro is bringing its A-game. The dual-camera in front is the most talked about feature. Infinix S2 Pro has a 13 megapixels camera combined with a wide angle 8 megapixels camera in the front. The wide-angle camera offers a 135° wide-angle lens that makes it possible to pack more people into a selfie shot.
On the back, the Infinix S2 Pro sports a 13 megapixels camera with dual-LED flash.
Hardware and Software
Infinix S2 Pro runs Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) on a MediaTek MT6753 chipset with 3GB RAM and 32GB built-in storage provided. However, the more affordable Infinix S2 has 16GB internal storage and 2GB RAM.
The chipset offers eight cores that can be clocked at up to 1.3GHz. If you need more storage space, you can add up to 128GB via a microSD memory card. However, Infinix S2 Pro does not have a dedicated memory card slot, so you have to sacrifice a SIM slot.
Infinix S2 Pro offers Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB 2.0, Wi-Fi, and rear-facing fingerprint sensor. The Android phone supports 4G LTE on MTN, Etisalat, InterC, Smile, and NTel.
Pricing and Availability
Infinix S2 Pro is now available in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. You can buy the Android phone at leading online stores in the countries. Infinix S2 Pro price in Nigeria is ranges from 59,000 Naira to 75,000 Naira, depending on your location.
The Infinix S2 Pro Price in Kenya starts at around 15,699 KSh.
Infinix S2 Pro Specs
Here are a few specs of the Infinix S2 Pro:
General Features
Platform: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), XOS Chameleon
Processor: 1.3GHz octa-core Processor (MediaTek MT6753)
GPU: Mali-T720 MP2
Memory: 3GB RAM
Colours: Black, Blue
Dimension: 148.9 x 72.1 x 8.07 mm
Weight: 147 g
SIM Type: Micro-SIM
SIM Count: Dual SIM, Dual Standby
Display
Display: 5.2-inch Touch Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (282 ppi)
Screen Protection: 2.5D Dragontrail Glass
Camera
Rear Camera: 13 MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
Rear Camera Features: Dual-LED Flash, Autofocus
Front Camera: Dual 13MP + 8MP Camera, Autofocus, Soft LED Flash
Storage
Built-in Storage: 16GB or 32GB Storage
Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 128GB (requires SIM2 slot)
Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
2G GSM: Yes
2G CDMA 1X: No
3G WCDMA: Yes
3G CDMA EVDO: No
4G LTE: Yes, LTE Band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 20(800), 38(2600 TDD) 40(2300 TDD) or LTE Band 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 7(2600), 28B(700) [Latin America]
Internet & Connectivity
GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
EDGE: Yes
3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
HSPA+: Yes
CDMA EVDO: No
4G LTE: Yes
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.2
NFC: No
Infrared Blaster: No
USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0
Messaging
SMS/MMS: Yes
Instant Messaging: Yes
Push Emails: Yes
Email Protocol: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP
Entertainment
Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
FM Radio: Yes
Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS
Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
Digital Compass: Yes
Accelerometer: Yes
Proximity Sensor: Yes
Light Sensor: Yes
Barometer: No
Pedometer: No
Heart Rate Monitor: No
Gyroscope: Yes
Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
Iris Scanner: Yes
Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
Video Streaming: Yes
Active Noise Cancellation: No
Wireless Charging: No
Water Resistant: No
Dust Resistant: No
Image Editor: No (download at store)
Video Editor: No (download at store)
Document Viewer: Yes
Document Editor: No (download at store)
Battery
Battery: 3000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable)
Standby Time: –
Talktime: –
Fast Charging: Yes
Source:http://www.9jatechguru.com.ng/2017/05/infinix-s2-pro-x522-specs-price.html

To attract more readers and potential clients, your business blog needs to appear in search results when Internet users enter appropriate keywords. blogs offer HTML editing so you can insert a “meta” keyword tag directly into the blog’s code. Adding a keyword tag is one way to help search engines categorize your blog’s content and can be part of your search engine optimization strategy. The keyword tag tells search engine robots the words and phrases that are relevant to your blog, so include search terms that match your business’s products and services.

1. Sign in to your Blogger account.

2. Click on your blog’s title and click “Template.”

3. Click “Edit Html" and a pop-up window will appear.

4. Click the “Proceed” button.

5. Locate the “head” tag, which is usually found in the first several lines of HTML code.

6. Insert <meta name="keywords" content="first keyword, second keyword, third keyword" /> under the “head” tag to define your keywords. In the “content” attribute, type your keywords between the quotation marks and separate them with commas followed by a single space. Keywords can be single words, or a short phrase of two or three words. Include three to five keywords that are relevant to your blog.

7. Click “Save Template” to apply the changes and click “Close.”
Source :http://www.9jatechguru.com.ng/2017/05/how-to-add-keyword-tags-on-your.html

wristbangle:
How much

between 250,000 and 350,000 depending on your location.

pacespot:
Nice tips, thanks op for sharing. Though too long, I will come back for full reading

You're welcome

Sony Xperia XZ Premium is another flagship unveiled at the 2017 edition of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. It comes loaded with a lot of ground breaking specs including a cutting-edge camera and 4K HDR display. Sony Xperia XZ Premium also offers the new high performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset for smooth performance.


Sony Xperia XZ Premium Key Specs Features

5.5-inch IPS Display, 2160 x 3840 pixels (807ppi)
4K HDR Display
4G LTE (up to 1024 Mbps download)
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 CPU with 4GB RAM
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Dual 19MP Rear Camera and 13MP Front Camera
64GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
Fingerprint Sensor (Side)
3230 mAh Battery with Fast Charging

Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Design, Display and Camera

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium features a beautiful glass design. The phone is covered in glass all round, except for the top and bottom sides that are metallic. The glass cover is built on the tough Corning Gorilla Glass 5, which can survive a 1.6 metre free fall most of the time.
Sony Xperia XZ Premium offers a brilliant 5.5-inch display. The smartphone’s display comes from the same stock as Sony’s Bravia TV with TRILUMINOS built-in. However, this is not all that makes the display of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium great. The display offers 2160 x 3840 pixels resolution and supports 4K HDR.
Sony Xperia XZ Premium sports a 19 megapixels camera on the back. The camera features laser and predictive phase detection autofocus. The camera incorporates Motion Eye, a new technology that allows capture of the most subtle details with an outstanding 960 frames per second.
This means that videos shot at this frame rate can be played in super slow motion, at a rate four times slower than other smartphones. Sony Xperia XZ Premium sports a 13 megapixels front facing camera. It is also dust proof and waterproof.
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium has a fingerprint sensor located on the right side, the first side fingerprint sensor we have seen. The sensor is built into the power button.
Hardware and Software

Sony Xperia XZ Premium is powered by the high performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. The chipset sports two quad-core processors clocked at 2.45GHz and 1.9GHz respectively. The processor will run resource-intensive games and apps smoothly, but its most talked about feature is the integrated LTE modem capable of up to 1Gbps download speeds.
Sony Xperia XZ Premium runs on Android 7.1 (Nougat) with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. It offers a USB Type C port (USB 3.1), NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, and 4G LTE. Thanks to its processor, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium will offer up to 1024 Mbps (1Gbps) download speeds on 4G LTE.
In Nigeria, Sony Xperia XZ Premium will support LTE on all networks including Glo, MTN, Etisalat, NTel, Smile, and InterC. Buyers in Kenya and Ghana are also covered as far as LTE is concerned.
Pricing and availability

Sony Xperia XZ Premium is not yet available in Nigeria, it is expected to begin its global launch in late Spring (i.e before the end of June). We currently have no data on pricing and availability for Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, or any country for that matter. When available, Sony Xperia XZ Premium Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 250,000 Naira to 350,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
Sony Xperia XZ Premium Specs

Here are a few specs of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium:
General Features

Platform: Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Processor: Octa-core Processor: 2.45GHz quad-core &amp; 1.9GHz quad-core (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835)
GPU: Adreno 540
Memory: 4GB RAM
Colours: Luminous Chrome, Deepsea Black
Dimension: 156 x 77 x 7.9 mm
Weight: 195 g
SIM Type: Nano-SIM
SIM Count: Single SIM or Dual-SIM
Display

Display: 5.5-inch IPS Display, 2160 x 3840 pixels (807ppi), HDR10
Screen Protection: Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera

Rear Camera: 19MP Camera, 2160p @30fps ultra HD 4k Video, 720p @960 fps
Rear Camera Features: LED Flash, HDR, Predictive PDAF &amp; Laser Autofocus, Geo-tagging, Face Detection, Panorama
Front Camera: 13 MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
Storage

Built-in Storage: 64GB
Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB Storage
Bundled Cloud Storage: –

Network Support

2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
2G CDMA 1X: –
3G WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100MHz
3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 19(800), 20(800), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Internet &amp; Connectivity

GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
EDGE: Yes
3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes, up to 21Mbps
HSPA+: Yes, up to 42Mbps
CDMA EVDO: Yes
4G LTE: Yes, up to 1024Mbps
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC: Yes
Infrared Blaster: No
USB Port: Yes, USB Type C (USB 3.1)
Messaging

SMS/MMS: Yes
Instant Messaging: Yes
Push Emails: Yes
Email Protocol: IMAP4, POP3, SMTP
Entertainment

Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
FM Radio: Yes
Loudspeaker: Yes (Stereo)
3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation

Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors &amp; Control

Digital Compass: Yes
Accelerometer: Yes
Proximity Sensor: Yes
Light Sensor: Yes
Barometer: Yes
Pedometer: –
Heart Rate Monitor: No
Gyroscope: Yes
Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Side)
Iris Scanner: No
Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
Voice Control: Yes
Other Features

Video Streaming: Yes
Active Noise Cancellation: Yes (with dedicated mic)
Built-in Mobile Payment: –
Wireless Charging: No
Water Resistant: No
Dust Resistant: No
Image Editor: Yes
Video Editor: Yes
Document Viewer: Yes
Document Editor: No (download at store)
Battery

Battery: 3230 mAh Battery (Non-removable)
Talktime: –
Standby Time: –
Fast Charging: Yes (Quick Charge 3.0)
Source: http://www.9jatechguru.com.ng/2017/05/sony-xperia-xz-premium-specs-price.html

Valentinooo:
@ OP, Is it advisable to install the listed security plugins all at once

You don't have to install all the plugins at once. You should check when the plugin was last updated, how often the developers answer "support" questions and its star rating. This will give a good idea of how well the plugin works. You should also check if it is compatible with the latest version of wordpress.

busybrain123:
Check the blog again ...I already have many post on it

Nice design.

Securing your blog from Hackers is a very important part of blogging. There are soo many hackers out there who would want to take your blog and use it for their own nefarious purposes either by spamming ad-filled posts or using your e-mail subscriber list for their own purposes


If your blog is taken over by a hacker, not only might you lose your blog, you might lose some of your readership and your reputation. It is worth any inconvenience to make sure this doesn’t happen.

THE BASICS

What goes for the rest of the internet doesn’t change for your blog. Many of the threats to your computer can affect your blog as well, so you have to maintain a constant vigilance on both fronts. Know these basics and know them well.
Passwords and Usernames

While it may be convenient for you to have a simple password such as “Password123” or something similar, hackers will be able to crack such a password in five minutes on a slow day. You need something better with different types of characters, no words in the dictionary, and enough characters to keep the number of possibilities high (at least 10). Once you commit a good one to memory, you won’t care so much about the hassle, and it will get easier to remember a new one each time you change it.
If you are looking for some examples of what a good password looks like, check out the listed examples below:
Typ561Tasert?
M0O0Nrere!
J0hnsm2th
@pr#act123ical
As for your username, this naturally won’t be as well protected, but there are steps you can take. The biggest one is not using “Admin” as your username.
Many different exploits and attacks hackers use will start on the premise that Admin is a username or profile name on the website, so if you’re using it you’ve made their job a lot easier. Other than this, just make sure not to hand your username out to everyone. Keep it as safe as your password.

Security Software

Your computer is linked to your blog, and there is nothing you can do to change that. If your computer is attacked, consider your blog attacked as well. Any cookies or saved passwords on your device could be stolen and used to gain access to your blog.
You need security software on all of your devices, and you need to make sure it is updated consistently. There are both free programs and premium programs available. Some of the better free products include Panda Free Antivirus, AVG Free Antivirus, and Avira. Some of the best premium programs and brands include Norton, McAfee, and Kaspersky Total Security.
Each have their benefits and disadvantages (for example, Kaspersky is the most expensive, but has every feature you could want), and you will have to decide what is in your budget and most compatible with your needs. Consider it an investment in your blog’s survival.
Email Security

Where your blog is concerned, your email security is of equal importance to your general computer security. If a hacker manages to get into your email account, they can pretty easily find your password and/or your username. This is in addition to the many other problems you will have to deal with when your email is hacked (such as potential identity theft).
This is why your email should be the most protected account you have. If you are particularly cautious, you will want to create a separate email for blogging purposes. You can also use it as a separate contact point for readers so you can more easily organize your emails. A second email address is free and easy to start, so there is no disadvantage to setting one up (other than time).
In addition to this, you will want a strong password (see the tips outlined earlier). Your email account might also have other verification options such as a security image or security question you have to answer whenever you log in on a new device. Take any and all of these options, and note that you don’t have to share your email with everyone you meet.

PLATFORMS, TOOLS, AND PLUGINS

A strong webpage is your first line of defense against potential hackers. Hackers aren’t necessarily lazy, but they are opportunistic and will attack the weakest blog they see. If your blog looks dated, it’s security is probably dated, too. Try to think how a predator thinks, and then take measures that will ward them off. Try to do this from a holistic viewpoint, taking into consideration the platform, the base blog, and any plugins you have installed.
Security Tools and Add-ons


Most blogging platforms, WordPress especially among them, have a lot of tools and plugins available to users in order to make your website more secure. Let us take a look at some of the most popular and useful ones:
Acunetix WP Security Scan is one of the first plugins you should download for your blog. Once activated, it will scan your blog and design for any potential security holes and then recommend fixes for you. It is continually improving and is a great introduction to WordPress security.
WordFence is likely the most popular and well-known of all the plugins for WordPress right now. The plugin scans the coding of your website, then optimizes your security and allegedly makes it up to fifty times faster. It has some of the best blocking features (you can block entire networks), will scan for both common and not-so-common holes and leaks, and has a firewall. There is a premium option that is great, but the free option is more than enough to protect your blog from most threats.
Sucuri Security is a plugin from a company that specializes in auditing and internet security. It will incorporate many different blacklist engines onto your blog to protect it, and it has a ton of monitoring features available so you can know every last thing about the security and activity on your site. It is a fantastic all-around security application.
Brute Force Login Protection is probably your best bet if you are being targeted with a botnet attack or, as the name suggests, a brute force attack. Since most of these types of attacks are automated, you need a good level of protection that will work automatically for you, and this plugin will block the IP address of a hacker who tries to log in too many times. You can even get an email when this happens so that you are aware of the frequency of attacks on your site.
Whatever security plugins you choose, be sure to research them thoroughly. Many options are either out of date or malware in disguise and will give you a false sense of security. In the worst case scenario, you could even be giving hackers a front door method into attacking your blog. Doing your homework will save you a lot of money in the long run.
Tip from Kevin: Stick to plugins found in the official WordPress directory. You’ll be able to see when a plugin was last updated, whether it’s compatible with the latest version of WordPress, how often its developers answer “support” questions, and the star rating other users have given it. Plus, all the plugins are free. I like free.
A final tip regarding this is to take an hour or so every few months to review any applications you might be using on your blog. If they are outdated, don’t hesitate to replace them. Cybersecurity evolves too quickly to be loyal to something that no longer works.
Use the Latest Version

If you are using WordPress or another hosting service which has multiple versions, make sure you are using the most recent one available. Hackers find a lot more security holes and problems in older versions of blogging platforms, and the hosts most likely do not support them nearly as much at their latest product.
If you can upgrade, do it now. There are few disadvantages to upgrading after the first month (where they get the bugs out), and you can take advantage of the other features offered.
PROTECTING YOUR BLOG ON THE GO

Security, Protection, Anti Virus
Many bloggers love to travel or work from outside the home, and this is a great thing. It allows for new perspectives and a faster, more consistent rate of production. However, there are many risks while blogging on the go, and you need to be prepared for them with the right knowledge and the right tools.
Public Networks

When it comes to internet security in general, public networks are your worst enemy and a hacker’s best friend. While they are useful to many people who want to browse the internet for free, most people do not know the inherent lack of security many of them have.
The biggest problem with a public network is that it is really easy for anyone to intercept your data uploaded or downloaded on the network. Think of your computer as a broadcast tower. Anyone with a receiver and the knowledge to use it can pick up the signal. Unfortunately, the receivers aren’t expensive, and they’re pretty easy for even novice hackers to use.
When your data is picked up in this manner, it can easily be used against you. Try to imagine if your passwords and usernames were just broadcast unencrypted for someone to pick up. If you log in without protection, that is what will happen. Heaven forbid you try online banking or blog-related financial transactions.
Use a VPN

The best way to counter the problems of public networks is to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to defend yourself. What a VPN will do is connect your device via an encrypted connection to another server offsite. This connection can act as a tunnel and will mask your IP address, which will allow you a maximum level of security and privacy. Hackers won’t be able to know anything, even on a public network.
There are many different VPNs out there, and many of them are specialized. Doing some research on the subject will help you find out which to use toward off hackers on public networks as well as stay private. If you want a decent one, you will have to pay a subscription fee, but it is well worth it compared to the questionable free ones out on the market.
If you travel to other countries or have to access sensitive data, then another important thing about VPNs should be noted. The fact they mask IP addresses and make it appear as if you are browsing in a different country means that you can bypass government censorship if you are in a restrictive country. This is necessary for bloggers who are reporting on risky subjects.
Secure Your Smartphone

If you are travelling or even walking around town, you should make sure your smartphone is on you at all times and you can feel it. There is a huge market for stolen smartphones, and pickpockets love to make profits off of them.
Your smartphone is likely connected to your blog, so if your smartphone gets stolen you need to make changing your password on it one of your first priorities. If a smartphone thief gets a blog to sell in addition to a new phone, you’ll have one more problem on your hands.
If you are worried about travelling with your smartphone, try leaving it in a safe place in the hotel if you don’t think you are going to need it, or place it on your person in a place a pickpocket won’t try to reach. One popular measure is to attach your smartphone to an arm strap that people like to use when working out and then wearing something over it.
Also, try to have some sort of verification measure set up on your phone so that not just anyone can open it. This can take the form of a passcode (that isn’t “1111”), a fingerprint verification, a voice command, or something else. Check to see what options your phone has available and pick the one that fits you and is the most secure.
Source: http://www.9jatechguru.com.ng/2017/05/how-to-protect-your-blogwebsite-from.html

busybrain123:
Nice one... Please review my blog for me www.mytechmore..com

Looks like you havent posted anything on it.

okoliexpress:
but really things are getting very tough in this country... how do you buy a phone for more than 1/2 a million naira, at the rate our currency is continually losing value to the dollar administration after administration it wont be far and one day phones will cost a million or even more. what kind of a Nigeria will the next generation meet? God help us all...

Amen. Everything Is Getting More Expensive