Sacha van Niekerk

Multimedia Journalist, IOL Lifestyle

Is Instagram Reels a TikTok rip-off?

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Reels, Instagram’s newest feature, was launched by the app last week and people are already calling it a TikTok rip-off.

How to turn your old phone into a security camera

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Add an extra layer of safety to your home by turning your old smartphone into a security camera.

How to secure your accounts with two factor authentication

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Protect yourself, your data and your peace of mind by enabling two factor authentication on all your apps.

3 apps to make unsubscribing from spam mail easy

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Instead of sifting through your spam folder trying to decipher what stays and what goes, there are easier ways to bulk unsubscribe from emails in one go.

3 apps that will turn your smartphone into a Bluetooth mouse

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With the help of these apps, you can turn your mobile phone or tablet into a user-friendly remote control for your computer.

5 free digital art apps for iPads and tablets

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We've rounded up the most worthy free digital art apps to experiment with and learn from before you take the plunge and splurge on something more advanced.

Apps to help protect your mobile privacy

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From your photo gallery to email, protect your mobile privacy with these apps.

How to extend the life of your cell phone battery

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There are things you can do to help extend the life of your battery, saving you from having to buy a new one prematurely.

How to check if your email has a security breach

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Has your email account been compromised? Here?s how to find out.

8 important keyboard shortcuts everyone should know

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Swiftly navigate your way around your computer with these amazing keyboard shortcuts that will save you on time.

7 apps and websites every university student should know about

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These apps and websites were made with the purpose of making life as a student just a little easier.

Watch VideoHow to take impressive photos on your cellphone

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Want to up your cell phone photography game? From filters to lenses, these hacks will have you filming some quality content.

5 health and fitness apps to help you get in shape this winter

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We?ve rounded up several fitness apps to inspire you to get fit and stay fit.

How this girl on TikTok plans in trading a bobby pin for a house

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From a hairpin to a pair of earrings and then some drinking glasses - this young TikToker is trading her was towards getting a house.

How to clean out your phone's dusty charging port

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Phone not charging? Before sending it to a professional and spending money unnecessarily, try cleaning out your charging port first.

How to fix frayed cables

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Whether it's your charger or your aux cord that's giving your problems, fixing frayed cords is easy with these helpful tips.

5 gadgets every car needs

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Whether you're looking to keep you coffee heated or simply enjoy the efficiency of wireless charging while you're on the move, these handy car gadgets are a must-have ...

5 make-up gadgets for beauty lovers

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Who knew the world of beauty and make-up could be so high-tech?

Games, camera and SOS function: Top 5 smartwatches for kids

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With their funky designs and built-in games these kid-friendly smartwatches were made to appeal to both children and their parents.

5 ways to neatly organise your cables cords and wires

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With the help of these organisational tools, you?ll be able to find the cord you?re looking for at a glance and keep your home looking clutter-free.

5 pieces of exercise equipment for small spaces

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With these workout gadgets you could be typing up an email one minute and going for a light jog in your at-home office the next.

6 apps to help you get your life in order

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It might be time to consider handing over your most overwhelming tasks to some very handy organisational apps.

5 fun ways to organise your cell phone apps

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An easy way to reduce the amount of swiping it takes to eventually allocate the app you?re looking for is to group your apps into folders.

5 of the best apps for music lovers

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From games to music streaming and creation, these apps are perfect for music lovers looking to exercise their creative muscles.

5 easy ways to improve your WiFi signal

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Before you get to upgrading your package, buying a booster or changing networks, consider these solutions to help boost your WiFi signal.