Author: Godwin Gabla

5 Things You Should Know About Jumia Ghana

Jumia is undoubtedly Africa’s biggest online retail shop with outlets across over fourteen countries in Africa.

With its headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria, Jumia serves over 200 million customers across Africa and has millions of products listed on the platform.

With its wide wings, Jumia certainly has some wonderful facts that we should all know as we continue to shop with them.

In this article, we shall look at five things you need to know about Jumia Ghana.

Individual Shops And Enterprises Sell Their Products On Jumia

Contrary to popular beliefs that Jumia owns all products listed on its platform, Jumia is just an online store where individuals and brands advertise their products.

So Jumia owns less than 10% of the products displayed on its platform. Individuals like yourself can register to display your products on Jumia’s platform.

You can read more on how to sell your products on Jumia Ghana.

Jumia Ships Some Products From Overseas

Most of the products displayed on Jumia’s website are usually not readily available in the country.

Some of these products are available in their partner shops across the globe and are usually shipped into the country when a customer places order for such items.

Usually such products are indicated with a mini aeroplane symbol and the inscription ‘Jumia Global’.

Jumia Products Can Be Returned

Products purchased from Jumia’s platform can be returned if they do not match the exact descriptions on the online platform or if they do not seem to be working.

Jumia Ghana gives users a period of 7 days from the day they receive the product as the product return period. Thus, if you receive a product from Jumia Delivery today, you have up to the same day of the following week to return the product to Jumia.

However, you can only return certain products and only under certain conditions.

You can check out the steps involved in returning products purchased From Jumia Ghana.

You Can Place order Via Phone Calls

Internet service can be very terrible and annoying sometimes in Ghana. Jumia Ghana knows of this possibility and so has a system in place to deal with such instances.

In order to place an order on Jumia via phone calls, dial the number: 0302740642 and mention the items you wish to buy and the various quantities.

You’ll be asked for your delivery address, email address and other personal details.

Jumia Offers Payment On Delivery Services

Aside from the usual pay before delivery, Jumia Ghana offers Payment on delivery services to customers who opt for the option.

However, this service only works for areas within Accra. You may call Jumia’s customercare to enquire if your area is captured under this arrangement.

Conclusion

These facts gathered about Jumia Ghana are to enable you to understand better how Jumia Works and why you see most of the things you see on their platform.

While this list may not include all the facts you need to know about Jumia, we hope that it was helpful in clearing some doubts off your mind regarding Ghana and Africa’s biggest online shop. If you know of any other facts that you may want to share with us and other readers, kindly let us know in the comment box below.

April 25, 2020
Technology Schools In Ghana Offering Degree Courses

One of the biggest ways to be successful in today’s century is by choosing a career in technology.

With the rapid advancement of technology globally, setting the right foundation for a strong position in the technology world is always a necessity.

In this article, we shall look at some top technology schools in Ghana which offer degree courses.

There are quite a number of technology-focused schools in Ghana but the ones mentioned in this article are specifically based on their ability to offer Degree courses.

Accra Institute Of Technology

The Accra Institute of technology is one of the finest technology institutions in Ghana with a practically-based curriculum to enhance skills acquisition and general student growth.

According to the school’s website, it’s curriculum is structured as that of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the California Institute of Technology (CALTECH)

Accra Institute of technology has campuses at two locations in Accra – Weija, near Kasoa and also at Adabraka.

AIT Offers Degree courses such as computer engineering, computer science, telecom engineering and other engineering and computing courses.

You can visit their website Ait.edu.gh for more enquiry.

Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology also known as KNUST or Tech is arguably the biggest government-owned technology school in Ghana.

Located in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, KNUST has a huge campus and a strong tech department with practically-based lectures and well-experienced lecturers.

KNUST has lots of technology-related degree courses from Information Technology to Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Information Technology and others.

KNUST is definitely the choice for anyone hoping to go to a government institution to build their technology-inclined goals in Ghana.

You can visit their website Knust.edu.gh for more information regarding their admissions and other necessary information.

Ashesi University

Established to become Africa’s premier technology institution, Ashesi University is one of the finest universities in Ghana with internationally-acclaimed lecturers and an internationally-recognised curriculum.

Ashesi has a strong technological system as it boasts of top-of-the-class technology integration in its Academic works.

Students who attend Ashesi University are usually seen as top-quality materials for the job market as their lessons are usually practical and project-focussed.

Ashesi offers degree courses in Computer Science, Information Management Systems, Computer Engineering and Electronic Engineering among many others.

To find out more about Ashesi University, kindly visit their website via ashesi.edu.gh.

Ghana Technology University College

Formerly known as Ghana Telecom University College, GTUC is a partially-owned Government university which focuses mostly on technology.

GTUC has some of the finest technology courses and lecturers we have ever seen in Ghana.

With campuses in Ho, Kumasi, Takoradi, Koforidua and Accra, GTUC is one of the easiest-to-reach technology institutions offering degree courses in Ghana.

Some of the courses offered at GTUC include Telecom Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mobile computing and Business information System among many others.

You can visit GTUC’s website via site.gtuc.edu.gh for more information.

Conclusion

Before you make a decision to pursue a course of choice in any institutions, you ought to know the strengths of your institution and if truly those strengths match the course of your choice. The list above contains some of the best Technology schools in Ghana which are offering degree courses. This list is no way to mean that these are the only Universities or technology universities in Ghana.

Whereas we admit that there are other universities that also offer degree courses in technology, this list represents the schools we know quite well and have been able to trace their track records for producing top-quality graduates.

If you know of any other universities that offer Degree courses in technology-related fields, kindly list them in the comment box below. We’ll be glad to read from you.

April 25, 2020
Real Or Not? How To Hack Wifi In Ghana

Mobile data is relatively very expensive in Ghana. Due to the overly exorbitant pricing of data, many people resort to connecting Wifi networks around in accessing the internet.

As a student or a huge data user, using your phone data for downloading movies, games and videos could be a daunting task as you stand the risk of spending so much money on data and you may have to spend several hours downloading as well due to slow speed.

While Wifi may be a good and usually faster option as well, it becomes a problem when there is password protection on the Wifi network one wishes to connect with.

In such circumstances, one word that comes to mind is ‘Hacking’.

In this article, we shall look at the concept of hacking and if it is truly possible for anyone to hack a Wifi network in Ghana.

What Is Hacking?

Hacking is simply the process of getting unauthorised access to a system (A WIfi network in this case) by cracking the system’s passwords or code for your personal reason or in the interest of certain parties or institutions.

There are three main types of hackers. They are the Crackers (Black Hat Hackers), ethical hackers (White hat hackers) and Grey Hat hackers.

Crackers are the bad nuts, they are usually referred to as unethical hackers and they get access to a system in order to perpetrate fraudulent activities and other malicious acts

White hat hackers are also called ethical hackers and they are responsible for accessing data in locked systems for security reasons or when the owners lose their passwords. They are usually certified to undertake such actions.

The Grey Hat hackers are usually a mixture of the black hat hackers and white hat hackers especially that they do not have any known criminal records regarding hacking. They only hack systems to understand the weaknesses in the systems and enable administrators to tighten up the security of such systems.

Unethical hacking is punishable by law and is carried out by hackers at their own risk.

Can You Hack A Wifi In Ghana?

Your decision to read this article is obviously because of this subheading. Well, while Hacking a Wifi network is a top possibility all over the world, it is a very tough trick to pull off especially with current routers.

Routers with WEP-Wireless Encryption Protocol are usually very easy to hack and are often of older models. Newer Wifi devices which are made of WPA – Wireless Protected Access are very difficult to hack and require the use of complex software and tools which are also very expensive to acquire.

Conclusion

Hacking a Wifi nework in Ghana is not an impossibility but the requirements are daunting and it is usually expensive with the current models of routers available.

Also, the success rate for such hacks is not really so encouraging. If you have any other opinions regarding this article, kindly drop them in the comment box below. We’ll be glad to read from you . Your views are always welcome.

April 23, 2020
How To Search For Items On Jumia Ghana
Jumia Ghana is Ghana and Africa’s biggest online retail shop with millions of products listed and thousands of daily visitors and buyers.

Jumia has a wide range of products listed, ranging from phones and tablets, electronics, to women’s fashion, men’s fashion, computing, home and office, health & Beauty, baby products, gaming, grocery and watches & Sunglasses.

With the numerous categories and products listed on Jumia Ghana, it is sometimes difficult for one to find what exactly they seek to find on the platform.

However, with this guide, you should find items on jumia very easily.

Searching By Product Name

One way of searching for a product on Jumia Ghana is by the use of the product’s name. In fact, this is the most basic method of searching for an item on the platform.

In order to use this method in searching for a product, follow the steps below:
1. Visit Jumia’s website or open the mobile application
2. Login to your account
3. In the search bar on the top, enter the name of the product you wish to search for
4. In case you don’t know the exact name, enter part of the name and hit enter
5. You can also add the brand to the name. Example: (32” Nasco Television)
6. You should see a list of products associated with your search term in the results.
Searching By Category

This method usually works when you do not know a product’s name yet you know what it looks like and you are sure of where it is used.

So with this method, you search through a category of items on the Jumia platform, to find the product you want.

You may also use this method if you know the product’s name and its category as well. This narrows down the results a bit further and makes it highly possible for you to see your intended product as soon as possible.

The steps below will take you through how to use this method in searching for your desired products on Jumia Ghana.
1. Visit Jumia’s website or open the mobile app
2. Login to your account
3. click on ‘Categories’
4. Select the category corresponding to the product you need. Example: My 32” Nasco TV as used in the previous method will be located in the Electronics category.
5. Look through the subcategories to see where your product may be listed.
6. Select the appropriate subcategory.
7. A list of products under the subcategory will be displayed for you to make your choice.
8. If you already know the name of the product, you can type it in the search box just above the results and press Enter.
Conclusion

Searching for items on Jumia can be very frustrating sometimes due to the number of products listed and the likelihood of two or more products bearing similar names. However, I hope the methods listed above in this article would be helpful in making your search on Jumia less difficult and more fun. If you know of any other ways of searching on Jumia, kindly indicate them in the comment box below. We are more than interested in hearing from you.
April 23, 2020
How To Sell On Jiji
Jiji is one of the most respectable classified sites in Ghana. With over a million products listed and hundreds of thousands of users online daily, Jiji is a good platform for anyone hoping to make sales in Ghana through digital platforms.

Whatever you do, be you a service provider or a manufacturer or retailer, Jiji.com.gh has the potential of raking in some cedis for you.

From cars, motorcycles, to furniture, garden equipment, hairdressing services, repair works, kitchen items, electronic devices to mobile phones and office equipment, there is a room for you on Jiji.com

This article focuses on how you can sell your products on Jiji.com here in Ghana.

First off, in order to sell on Jiji, you need to have an account so we’d be looking at account creation, posting on the platform and how to categorize.

Registration For Jiji Account

To register for an account on Jiji, visit Jiji.com.gh and follow the steps below:
1. Click ‘Register’
2. Select ‘Login via google’ to sign in with your Gmail account.
This way, your email account is linked with your jiji account directly so you can get notified of any new happenings on your account plus it gives you a one-click option to login at all times.

Listing Your Products On Jiji

After successfully logging in to your account, follow the steps below to list your products on Jiji.
1. Click on ‘sell’ on the extreme right top corner of your account dashboard
2. Select the category of the product or service you want to advertise from the dropdown list under the ‘category’ tab.
3. Select a subcategory under the subcategory tab which is next to the ‘category’ tab.
4. Click on the big plus beneath the categories tabs to add photos of your product or service. Make sure your pictures are less than 5MB each and they are png or jpeg files.
5. Select your region and the district where your product or service is located and click next.
6. In the next window, enter the title of your ad. Usually, this should be a short description of your product or service stating its name and its basic information.
7. Enter your company’s name in the ‘Company box’. This may be skipped if you do not own a company.
8. Give a detailed description of your product or service in the ‘Description’ box.
9. You may enter your price or select ‘Contact for price’ to hide the price from buyers unless they contact you.
10. Enter your phone number and click ‘post ad’
Rules Governing Ads On Jiji

In order for you to have a good time selling on Jiji and keep your account in good standing for a long time, there are rules and regulations you need to obey at all times. These rules and regulations include:
1. Do not post ads about Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, human organs, weapons, drugs, illegal files, stolen items, sex services, multi-level marketing services such as Qnet and Max International, Home-base businesses, loans and other items prohibited by law.
2. Your prices must correspond with the real prices on the market.
3. All services or products must be located in Ghana.
4. If you have several items to advertise, they must be posted separately.
5. Every advert must have clear details and pricing.
Conclusion

Selling on Jiji is usually very easy since they have thousands of prospective buyers searching for products and services every day.

However, when you post an ad, Jiji usually has a team of moderators who read through your ads to be sure that they conform with the rules and regulations governing the site, as listed above before activating it to go live.

Also, your ads can stay on jiji for between 3-6 months if you do not delete them yourself. I hope this article was helpful to you in your quest to sell on Jiji. Kindly leave comments regarding any further enquiries.
April 21, 2020
3 Apps That Can Help You Identify Who Unfollowed You On Instagram

One annoying this about Instagram is the painful reduction in followers from time to time.

Considering how difficult it is to build a sizeable following on Instagram, losing followers frequently could be a very painful experience for users of the photo-sharing app.

One of the main reasons people follow others on Instagram is so that they could get a follow back or maybe see their newest photos they post on Instagram.

After getting the follow back, most people try to be smart by unfollowing some of the accounts they had earlier followed so that they could reduce the accounts they follow as compared with the accounts that follow them.

An account with more followers than it follows has more power and authority than an account with fewer followers.

In this article, we shall focus on 3 apps you could use to identify those who unfollow you on Instagram so you could also unfollow them or take any other step.

Followers Assistant

Followers Assistant

Searching for an application which can help you grow your Instagram following with just a few clicks?

Well, then this application is meant for you. Primarily, the Followers Assistant App is meant to help grow your Instagram following.

It provides you with a comprehensive data of those who followed and unfollowed you within a given period.

You then have the option of either unfollow those who unfollowed you or follow those who followed you.

Followers

followers app

This application is very easy to use and provides users with the ability to see their new followers, those who have unfollowed them in recent times as well as people who blocked them within recent times.

The Followers App also allows users to identify their comments that have been deleted in recent times. It also provides users with the list of their most viewed and liked posts on Instagram.

However, this app comes with premium packages from 1.99$ upwards to unlock some of its features.

You can download on both iOS and Android.

Unfollowers On Instagram

Unfollowers App

This app is very similar to the other ones described above as they all perform similar functions.

However, the Unfollowers On Instagram app is primarily aimed at helping users discover those who unfollowed them on the photo-sharing app.

One thing about this app, however, is that it doesn’t have a much beautiful user interface as compared with the earlier ones.

It, however, provides other options such as likes, views and reactions over specific periods. It also provides data on comments that have been deleted. All these come at a small fee of 2 $.

Conclusion

Gaining followers on Instagram is no joke. Most times, it is a ‘follow for follow’ way of generating followers that help people grow their account.

SidesMedia is a fantastic service for TikTok & Instagram growth service that claims to provide real TikTok & Instagram followers with a high retention rate.

As such, when you lose followers under some tricky condition, it becomes a concern. The apps discussed above are some of the best apps that can help you track unfollows and many other hidden stats on your Instagram account.

Since these apps are third-party applications, you need to read and understand their terms and conditions before using them. If you know of any other applications that serve the same purpose, kindly name them in the comment box below.

April 17, 2020
How To Shop Online in Ghana and pay with Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the biggest and first cryptocurrency to be launched in the world. Over the past ten years, bitcoin has become widely accepted as a reliable payment method all over the world.

So, just like Paypal and the rest, Bitcoin can also be used for online shopping and other online payments.

Whereas there are many myths about bitcoin and its link with fraudulent activities or scam, bitcoin is a uniquely fast and reliable way of making payments both locally and international.

In this article, we shall focus on how to use bitcoin to shop in Ghana or any other part of the world.

First of all, certain shops accept bitcoin as payment methods. These are the only online shops from which you can purchase an item using bitcoin.

How To Know If An E-commerce Store Accepts Bitcoin Payment

As stated in the previous paragraph, the first thing you need to confirm before shopping online with bitcoin is for you to identify sites that accept bitcoin as a payment method.
For you to confirm if a site accepts bitcoin as a payment method, you need to follow the steps below.
1. Visit the e-commerce site.
2. Go to payment methods under the FAQs column or help column
3. Check through the list to see if you’ll find cryptocurrencies.
4. If you see cryptocurrencies, check to see if you’ll find bitcoin or its logo there.
If you do not see anything about bitcoin in the list of payment methods, then know that the site doesn’t accept bitcoin as a payment method.

How To Fund Your Your Bitcoin Account Before Making Purchases

Before anyone can use bitcoin for a transaction, the person must already have a safe bitcoin online wallet.

Just like the banking system, you need an account where you can deposit money before spending on any goods or service.

In the case of bitcoin, there are very few wallets that are reliable but I will recommend blockchain.

So, to create your blockchain wallet, visit blockchain.com and follow the steps below:
1. Click on ‘wallet’ button b. select signup’
2. Fill the form with your email address, preferred password and name, accept terms and conditions and click on continue
3. Click on ‘get started’ to see your account dashboard.
4. Open your email account to confirm your email address.
When you finally complete your account opening process, you need to send some bitcoin to your blockchain wallet.

You can check out this article:

How To Make Your Purchase With Bitcoin
1. Visit the e-commerce site you wish to buy from.
2. Login to your account or create a new account if you’re a new user.
3. Select the items you wish to purchase and add them to your cart.
4. Click on your cart and go to checkout.
5. Fill in your shipping address and other vital information.
6. Select ‘Bitcoin’ as your payment method.
7. Copy the bitcoin address provided.
Sending Your Payment

Open a new tab and do the following:
1. Go to your blockchain account
2. Click on send
3. Select bitcoin from the list of currencies
4. Paste the receiver’s wallet address in the ‘To’ column.
5. Enter the amount you want to send in dollars
6. Write the reasons for the transfer in the ‘description’ box.
7. Select your preferred fee and click on continue.
8. You may be asked to enter a code for verification.
When you’re done with sending your bitcoin, go back to the previous tab and confirm that you’ve sent it. You may be required to paste the transaction ID.

Conclusion

As indicated in the beginning paragraph of this article, there are some e-commerce sites and businesses that accept bitcoin payments. Some of them include Microsoft, Pornhub, AT&T, Norwegian Air, Shopify, Overstock, Expedia and Newegg among others.

Always remember to have more than enough bitcoin balance before making payments since bitcoin is very volatile and can hence reduce or increase within the next moment. Also, make sure that you buy from trusted websites with bitcoin since bitcoin sent is irreversible.

Again, do not leave your blockchain login details on any site since this could be used to hack your account and steal all your bitcoin. If you have any reservations or additional comments, kindly let us know in the comment box beneath the post.
April 17, 2020
4 Online Courses You Can Take During This Corona Lockdown

With the onset of the coronavirus and its long-lasting effects on our lives comes the phenomenon of total and partial lockdowns.

While some countries are in full lockdown with strict law enforcement throughout the nation, some other countries are also in partial lockdown.

Well, despite the effect this may have on the quality of life, this could be an opportunity to take some courses while we await the end of this worldwide counter.

This article focuses on four online courses you can take during the lockdown. (more…)

April 10, 2020
Affordable Laptops You Can Buy In Ghana For School
As a student at the University, College of Education, Technical University or Health Institute, there is a need for you to use a laptop at some point in your education.

Usually, depending on the course you’re offering, there may be specifications as to the kind of laptop required for your lessons.

In this article, we shall look at some cheap and durable laptops students in Ghana can acquire for school.

Why you need a Laptop as a student in Ghana

As a student in Ghana, it is necessary for you to acquire a laptop as it contributes to your academic success.

A laptop is required for the following purposes as a student in Ghana:
1. For researching your assignments and personal research works.
2. For reading your slides and making notes.
3. For designing PowerPoint presentations.
4. For researching, typing and editing your long essays or project work.
5. For keeping yourself entertained after your daily course work.
6. For beginning and maintaining online portals and freelance works for part-time income while in school.
Here are some laptops you should consider as a student in Ghana:

Lenovo V145

The Lenovo V145 is a very strong laptop with good speed and also very affordable.

Specifications
- CPU: Core i3
- GPU: AMD Radeon R4
- Display size: 15.6 Inches
- HDD: 500GB
- RAM: 4GB Up to 8GB
- Operating System: Windows 10
- Weight: 2.10 KG
Comes with an HD 720 P web camera, microphone jack, in-built microphone, Security lock slot, Bluetooth, wifi, card reader, USB ports and more.

The Lenovo laptop is available on offer from 1,200 cedis and above.

HP 250 G6

This HP Machine is also a mid-range laptop that can be used for students who do not require high specs and tedious works.

Specifications
- Colour: Black
- Weight: 2.5 KG
- Processor: Intel Core i3
- SPeed: 2.0 GHz
- HDD : 500GB up to 1TB
- Graphics Processor: Intel HD Graphics
Comes with Wifi, Bluetooth, Wifi, VGA, HDMI, USB port, and operate Windows 10 Home.

This laptop is on offer from 1,900 cedis upwards.

HP 15 Notebook

This HP Notebook is good for a minimum to mild usage and has a long-lasting battery and widescreen for a good display.

Specifications
- RAM: 4GB up to 8GB
- HDD: 500GB
- Processor: i3
- Speed: 2.0GHZ
- DVD Writer
- Screen: 15.6 Inches
- Operating System: Windows 10 home
This machine also comes with two USB Port 3.1, Bluetooth, wifi, two speakers and an HD digital web camera integrated with a microphone. This machine is on offer from 2,000 cedis upwards.

Dell Notebook 3542

This Dell Notebook is a students’ laptop with a strong battery, strong outer layer and beautiful display for all kinds of light-usage activities.

Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core i3
- Speed: 2.0 GHz
- Screen Size: 15.6 Inches
- HDD: 500GB
- RAM: 4GB
- Operating System: Windows 10 home
This machine comes with 4 hours plus battery life, web camera, microphone, Bluetooth 4.0, 2 USB 2.0 and 1 USB 3.0. This laptop is on offer from 2,200 cedis upwards.

Dell Inspiron 15-5570

Dell Inspiron is in a category of its own with a charming look, room for entertainment and a unique user interface and display features. It is good for mid-usage and has powerful displays.

Specifications
- Screen size: 15.6 inches
- Processor: Intel Core i3
- RAM: 12GB
- Speed: 2.40 GHz
- HDD: 1 TB
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home
- Weight: 2.3 KG
The device also comes with 3 USB 2.0 ports, a web camera, Bluetooth, wifi, a dual speaker, a lithium battery with 9 hours plus battery life. It is on offer from 2,800 cedis upwards.

Conclusion

The above-listed laptops are few of the many options available for students who wish to acquire good laptops for their course work in Ghanaian schools.

There are other better machines but if you have less than 3,000 cedis to spend on a laptop, then the ones listed above should be your best bet. If you know of any other affordable but powerful laptops suitable for students, kindly mention them in the comments box beneath the post.
April 10, 2020
How To Keep Your Whatsapp Chat Private And Safe
Whatsapp is arguably the world largest instant messaging application with millions of people across the globe using the app every day since its inception about some 8 years ago.

With Whatsapp becoming part of our everyday lives, it has become paramount to many people, the need to keep their chats private and safe at all times.

There are times you have visitors around and you forget to take your phone with you while you’re stepping out. You step out and realise that you’ve left your phone with the visitor and that they could go through your chats and see something unpleasant or some top secret.

This doesn’t have to happen to anyone.

In this article, we shall look at practical ways of ensuring that your Whatsapp chats are kept private and secure at all times.

Manage Your Whatsapp Images And Videos

One of the main ways of ensuring that your Whatsapp chats are safe and secure is for you to manage your Whatsapp images and videos such as your Whatsapp images do not appear in your gallery instantly.

There are two ways to do this. We shall look at both ways shortly.

For iPhone Users
- Go to your Iphone’s privacy settings
- Click on ‘photos’
- Click to ‘uncheck’ the Whatsapp button.
This way, images from Whatsapp will not be directly displayed in your gallery when opened.

For Android Users

For you to achieve a positive result with this method as an android user, you must, first of all, have a file explorer installed on your phone.
- Open your file explorer
- Go to WhatsApp
- Locate the folders named ‘Images’ and ‘Videos’
- Create a file named ‘No Media’ in each of the locations listed above.
- Your phone should skip all images from your Whatsapp chats and refuse to display them directly in your albums.
Locking Your Whatsapp Chats

More than anything else, this is the best way to ensure that your Whatsapp chats are secure and private.

Even though Whatsapp does not have an inbuilt system for locking your chats and the app itself, there are other apps you can use to lock your Whatsapp chats.

You can read about some of those here: The Best Apps For Locking Softwares On Your Android Phone.

Avoid Using Whatsapp Web/ Always sign out after use

The website version of the Whatsapp instant messenger may sound like a replacement for anyone who is hoping to use their PC to chat on Whatsapp.

However, information available to us indicates that the Whatsapp web portal is one of the most vulnerable components of the application.

With Whatsapp web, you need an active Whatsapp account on a mobile phone. During the registration process for Whatsapp Web, you’ll be required to scan a code from your smartphone.

And any other time you wish to login on Whatsapp web, the only passport you need is for your phone to be connected to the internet and for you to open Whatsapp on your mobile device.

Meaning, Whatsapp web is a duplication of Whatsapp application itself.

So anyone who has access to your browser can read your chats while you are chatting live on your phone and this is not good for security and privacy reasons.

So, to prevent this, you need to avoid using Whatsapp web and download the PC application for Whatsapp, in case you want to use it on your laptop.

Conclusion

Whatsapp is a very helpful instant messaging app which I believe almost everyone with a smartphone uses today. To prevent yourself from being exposed to intrusions and safety threats, you should use the method suggested above.

If you think there are other ways of achieving this goal, different from what is written in this article, kindly let us know in the comment box. We would love to hear from you.
April 10, 2020