🌐Starlink Hits 9 Million Global Users

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🌐Starlink Hits 9 Million Global Users
🔐Why VPNs Aren’t a Magic Bullet for Online Security
🔐The Hidden Risks of Storing Passwords in Your Browser
📱The Hidden Costs of Buying Used Smartphones
💵Algorithms as Gatekeepers in Africa’s Digital Economy

🌐INTERNET

Starlink Hits 9 Million Global Users

SpaceX’s Starlink has crossed 9 million subscribers globally, expanding across 155 countries and territories as demand for satellite-based broadband accelerates. In Nigeria, where the service launched in 2023, Starlink now serves about 65,000 users, driven by persistent broadband gaps and the need for reliable connectivity beyond major cities. Globally, Starlink has become a major revenue engine for SpaceX, with rapid user growth and expanding partnerships—such as Airtel Africa—positioning it as a key player in closing connectivity gaps across underserved regions.............….continue reading

🔐CYBERSECURITY

Why VPNs Aren’t a Magic Bullet for Online Security

VPNs are often marketed as all-in-one solutions for online security, but they offer limited protection. While they encrypt internet traffic and help secure data on public Wi-Fi, VPNs do not prevent malware, phishing attacks, scams, or account breaches. They also do not guarantee anonymity, as tracking can still occur through cookies, logins, and browser fingerprinting. Additionally, using a VPN shifts trust from internet providers to the VPN company itself...............….continue reading

 🔐CYBERSECURITY

The Hidden Risks of Storing Passwords in Your Browser

Saving passwords in web browsers offers convenience but exposes users to significant security risks. Stored credentials can be accessed through malware, phishing attacks, or device theft, and browser-level encryption is weaker than that of dedicated password managers. Most browsers also lack breach alerts, leaving users unaware when their credentials are compromised. Safer alternatives include using reputable password managers, enabling multi-factor authentication, regularly updating passwords, and avoiding saving credentials on shared devices. In an environment of rising cyber threats, stronger password management practices are essential for protecting online accounts..............….continue reading

 📱GADGETS

The Hidden Costs of Buying Used Smartphones

Buying a used smartphone may seem cost-effective, but it often comes with hidden risks that reduce its long-term value. These include potential security and data exposure from improperly wiped devices, lack of software and security updates, degraded battery life, poor performance, and expensive repairs due to missing warranties. Used phones may also have network compatibility issues and, in informal markets, ethical risks tied to stolen devices. While certified refurbished phones from reputable sellers can be a sensible option, many used devices end up costing more over time...............…continue reading

💵DIGITAL ECONOMY

Algorithms as Gatekeepers in Africa’s Digital Economy

In Africa’s digital economy, algorithms now act as invisible gatekeepers, determining which businesses and creators gain visibility—and which are ignored. Because social media functions as core economic infrastructure across the continent, algorithmic reach directly affects income and survival. These systems are not neutral: they reward conformity, globalized aesthetics, and constant output, often at the expense of local context and long-term sustainability. Sudden platform changes can erase reach and revenue overnight, leaving businesses exposed...............…continue reading

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