Not too long after Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 in India, the Chinese OEM also launched its latest midrange Note-series smartphone in Nigeria. Thanks to the company’s partnership with Jumia , the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 smartphone is now available for purchase at a discount price — NGN 58,000. You can purchase the 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM version of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 with the latest Android 9 Pie operating system out of the box on Jumia Nigeria for NGN 58,000 only ....

Raspberry Pi enthusiasts, rejoice! The Raspberry Pi 5 has just gotten a powerful upgrade. Starting today, you can get your hands on a 16GB variant of the Raspberry Pi 5 for $120, making it the most robust model in the Raspberry Pi lineup to date. The Raspberry Pi 5 was initially launched in the fall of 2023 with 4GB and 8GB RAM variants, later adding a 2GB model to cater to cost-sensitive applications....

When you buy any product or service from a VAT registered company, you are entitled to a Tax Invoice which you can use in your company accounts to claim VAT on input. As a communication and advertising company, airtime is our relatively big expense because communication and access to internet is essential for our business. That’s why, when I buy airtime, I always request for a Tax Invoice. MTN Lugogo Shop is notorious for blatantly refusing to give a Tax Invoice to customers....

A remote job is not just a way to work from the comfort of your home. It’s an excellent way to cut costs on transportation and save time spent on commuting – especially during traffic hours. Thanks to the 2020 lockdown, many organizations have seen that allowing employees to work remotely is just as effective as having them come into work. And so remote jobs have become increasingly popular amongst job seekers....

Every router, irrespective of type, manufacturer or brand , comes with 2 IP addresses: one public IP address (WAN) and one private IP address (LAN). The public address is the one used when you (or other users) need to access the internet from the outside world while the private IP address is what all devices in your home network will use to access the internet. Private IP address is also known as Local or Gateway IP address and it is through this address that you can configure your router settings, make network connectivity modifications, set up a new router, or troubleshoot a home network problem....

Keyboard shortcuts (or keyboard hotkeys) are super useful. Not only do they improve productivity and allow you efficiently get work done, they also allow users get the most out of their computers. If you aren’t actively taking advantage of keyboard shortcuts to boost your productivity and streamline your workflow at work, at home or anywhere, then you should start ASAP — though it might take some time getting used to....

Tecno’s flagship the Tecno Phantom is causing a stir in the Ugandan smartphone market after it was quietly released without an official launch. While the device has been launched in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya we are yet to see the launch here in Uganda. The stir up is majorly due to its price and specs not to mention the accessories that come in the box. At a cost of 650,000 Ugx (about $250) one gets the phone of course, a 2100 mAh battery, a travel charger, earphones, a flip cover, a screen protector, an 8GB SD card and a 2200 mAh battery bank to power your phone on the go....

So whether you want to read that Word document from work, a friend’s manuscript or a book you already have on your computer, this post will show you how to do it all from your Kindle device. 1. Send documents to Kindle from Microsoft Word You can now send your Microsoft Word documents directly to your Kindle device. This feature was designed primarily for authors, students and anyone who wants to read documents without their laptop....

It’s easy to transfer files from a Windows PC to a Windows PC and from a Mac to a Mac. Birds of the same feathers flock together, of course. However, it’s not strenuous to share files between Windows and Mac computers. It’s quite possible to have both Windows PC and Macs at your place or home. So, what do you do when it’s time to transfer files from Windows PC to Mac?...

Mobile money has revolutionized traditional cash transfers and how we pay for certain things. While it might not be possible to pay for everything at the moment, some payments should always be made with mobile money. This is because of the numerous advantages it brings. So, these are 5 things you should be paying for using mobile money. Airtime No more scratching and waiting in line for airtime cards. You should already be paying for your airtime purchases using mobile money....

Microsoft Office has utterly obliterated the Productivity software arena to the point that competitors consider it a small victory to feature as footnotes. To quote Louis XIV, MS Office is Productivity software and Productivity software is MS Office. The average consumer used to be the get-in-type-a-CV-and-get-out kind of person. But of late, things have changed. Suddenly laptops have become affordable. With more alone time to work on blogs entries, coursework, presentations and all that, knowing how to use MS Office expertly comes in handy....

You’d be surprised the amount of information people carry on their smartphone. This information varies from sensitive to personal ones that no else should see unless if you want them to. This is where applocks come in, applocks provides much-needed security around apps that we don’t want just anyone to have access to. App locks are very much necessary, you can have app lock downloaded on your PC and your phone....

Since HMD Global picked up producing smartphones, we’ve seen some great Nokia phones released. This post compiles some of the best Nokia smartphones to purchase in 2020. But first, let’s take a look at some Nokia smartphones and their prices. Nokia Smartphones and Their Prices Nokia 9 PureView – N221,000 Nokia 8.1 – N120,000 Nokia 7 Plus – N135,000 Nokia 7.2 – N117,000 Nokia 7.1 – N110,000 Nokia 6.1 Plus – N64,000 Nokia 6....

We love Vodafone for its 4G LTE network and more especially its unlimited internet package. But to enjoy its data network, you equally need good internet devices. Vodafone like most mobile data networks sells 4G LTE USB dongles, MiFis and routers at affordable prices. For those that want to share a single internet link with multiple users, a router is the best option. Dignited device reviewers got a hold of the Celalink 4G LTE CPE Router (CIR-20 model)....

A Chat bot , or Internet bot is an interactive piece of software that runs simple and repetitive automated tasks over the Internet. This is aided in part with Artificial Intelligence for a more human-like interaction with people. Bots are increasingly used on social media (Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Telegram, e.t.c), in banking and customer care, and this is just the tip of the iceberg. They simply work. What do Bots do?...

Sure, Samsung and co know what they’re doing when it comes to smart TV cyber security. However, the stakes aren’t as high for a TV as they are for a voice assistant that “lives” in your bedroom. Consequently, smart TVs and some home devices are often much more unprotected than other devices on your network. Why Security Matters Devices in a smart home are often linked to personal bank accounts or social media accounts, or other personal information....

Africa Internet Group (AIG), Africa’s leading e-commerce platform has officially rebranded as Jumia across the continent. Jumia has further consolidated its various companies under the one unifying brand. Companies such as HelloFood, Lamudi, Jovado, Kaymu, Vendito and EverJobs will now transact business under the Jumia moniker. The Jumia website and the above mentioned companies are already interlinked. One account gives you access to the various services offered by Jumia. Of the rebrand, Sacha Poignonnec and Jeremy Hodara, founders and co- CEOs of Jumia had this to say: “Operating under the same brand name reinforces the legitimacy of proposing other services to our customers and to our sellers....

The battle for internet bundle supremacy become an arms race between top providers. Everyone is trying to separate themselves from the pack and lure as many customers to their keeps by offering the juiciest bundle. Africell under the #DontBeCheated slogan has been countering almost any offer presented by other providers with a more succulent but rather cheaper offering. Why? The telecoms industry in Uganda has been an insurmountable mountain to climb for Africell....

Here’s the thing. Depending on who you ask, they’ll probably tell you that Spotify is the best music streaming platform we have today. And they’d be right to some extent. But it is 2020 and the alternatives have gotten really good. In almost all aspects, all the top tier music streaming platforms trade blows in each and every available segment, and there are places where the ‘underdogs’ completely dominate. So how do these ‘underdogs’ compare?...

If the Internet was a library, then the Web also known as the World Wide Web are the books in the library. It’s a subtle difference to the untrained eye, but it exists and you my friend are now a nerd. It’s common for people to use the two terms interchangeably, but I can see why. Lets use another analogy. Do you like burgers? Cafe Javas has some of the best burgers in Kampala by the way....