Oscarmini https://oscarmini.com/ Smarter Tech. Simpler Life. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:53:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://oscarmini.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-oscarmini-iconmark-red-32x32.png Oscarmini https://oscarmini.com/ 32 32 Samsung Galaxy A Series 2026 Compared: Only 2 Are Worth It https://oscarmini.com/samsung-galaxy-a-series-2026/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:12:48 +0000 https://oscarmini.com/?p=86008 I bought the Galaxy A07, A17, A27, A37 and A57 and used all five. Only the A17 and A37 are worth buying. Prices in dollars and naira, and why.

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]]> US Visa Application in Nigeria: Suspension and Fees (2026) https://oscarmini.com/apply-for-us-visa/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:41:55 +0000 https://oscarmini.com/?p=86000 Visitor visa issuance to Nigerians has been partly suspended since the start of 2026. The $185 fee is not refunded, and interviews are now in Lagos only.

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]]> Schengen Visa From Nigeria: Price, Steps and Rules (2026) https://oscarmini.com/apply-for-schengen-visa/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:41:46 +0000 https://oscarmini.com/?p=85999 The fee is €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6 to 11, plus a visa centre charge. You apply to your main destination, at least 15 days ahead.

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]]> MTN Roaming Packages in Nigeria: Codes, Airtel, Glo (2026) https://oscarmini.com/mtn-airtel-glo-roaming-plans/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:26:13 +0000 https://oscarmini.com/?p=85996 MTN TravelPass runs from ₦5,000 for a day to ₦80,000 for 10GB; the code is *312*6#. Airtel uses *789#, Glo *312#. A 5GB travel eSIM for the UK is $12.

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]]> Astrophotography Gear for the Milky Way, Deep Sky and Moon https://oscarmini.com/best-camera-gears-for-astrophotography/ Sat, 14 Jan 2023 08:05:00 +0000 https://oscarmini.com/?p=69787 Star trackers, fast wide lenses, a dew heater, a light-pollution filter and smart telescopes, with makers' US prices, sorted by what you want to shoot.

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]]> Best Guitar Gadgets: Tuners, Capos, Amps and Wireless https://oscarmini.com/best-guitar-gadgets/ Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:55:13 +0000 https://oscarmini.com/?p=67769 Nineteen current guitar accessories grouped by job, from a $13 capo to a $350 smart amp, with what each maker states and what it costs in the US.

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]]> Best Phones to Buy: A Pick for Every Budget and Need https://oscarmini.com/best-smartphones-to-buy/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 07:57:57 +0000 https://oscarmini.com/?p=63567 One pick per budget in dollars, rupees and naira, and one for each need. It starts with the two Galaxy A phones Oscar bought, used and recommends.

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]]> Crypto Gadgets: Hardware Wallets From Eight Makers https://oscarmini.com/best-crypto-gadgets/ Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:42:51 +0000 https://oscarmini.com/?p=64763 A hardware wallet keeps the keys to your coins off your phone and computer. What eight makers sell, how each connects, and what it costs from the maker.

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]]> Best Refurbished Phones and Where to Buy Them https://oscarmini.com/best-refurbished-phones-to-buy/ Fri, 20 May 2022 12:54:52 +0000 https://oscarmini.com/?p=63427 Buy from the maker first. What Apple, Samsung, Google, Amazon Renewed, Back Market and Gazelle each promise on battery, parts, warranty and returns.

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]]> Best Samsung Phones to Buy: A Pick for Every Budget (2026) https://oscarmini.com/best-samsung-phones/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:16:25 +0000 https://oscarmini.com/?p=64612 Samsung's range runs from the Galaxy A07 to the $2,099.99 Z Fold8 Ultra. Its own specs and prices for all twelve phones, and the ones worth the money.

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