Cybercriminals have been always making malicious software (Malware ) to do stuff like steal your precious data. The security industry has also been thinking up creative names for these schemes. Trojans, worms, ransomware, etc. One of the most sinister forms of malware prevalent today is the dreaded “Rootkits”. Rootkits can be very unpleasant on your PC. What exactly are they and why can they be more problematic than other types of computer infections?...

Nowdays smartphones come with standard internal ROM which is about 32GB, 64GB for mid-range to 128GB and 256GB for high-end phones. But when you start using the phone and install all your favorite apps, download music offline, save Youtube videos, take images and shot videos on your phone camera, your storage will soon run out. It’s never enough. This is why most smartphones still include an expandable Micro SDCard slot so you can increase on your phone storage....

I know what you are about to say. Yes, this is still Samsung’s A52 lineup and this one is called Galaxy A52s 5G. There is the Samsung Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A52 5G previously released this year which only had the 5G chipset and 120Hz refresh rate to differentiate them and now it seems Samsung is releasing a hardware update – pun intended. The same thing was done with the Galaxy F22 and Galaxy A22 which are both budget smartphones and in their case, the battery capacity was the only difference....

Artificial Intelligence is developing and becoming more robust. Thanks to it, you can now just point to an object using Google lens and it will be detected and you will be offered actions based on what the object is. For example, if you point to a flower, Google will identify which flower it is and also show you florists around your area. Impressive, right? What is Google Lens? Google lens is an image recognition app developed by Google....

Although electronic mode of payments is becoming increasingly popular in sub-Saharan Africa, sending money across African countries is still quite challenging. One factor that has contributed to the slow growth and popularity of cross-border money transfer is the charges usually associated with such transfers. We are, however, seeing more money transfer platforms launch and raise funding just to offer the ability to send money across Africa, using different currencies in a way that is easy and pain-free....

This is a very controversial topic. Different people come up with various views of why you should or shouldn’t leave your phone charging while you sleep. You may have already heard the warnings: Don’t overcharge your mobile phone. Make sure you unplug it from the charger after it reaches 100%. Don’t leave it charging overnight. Or else. Charging your phone overnight is very vital for those who are busy all day....

People across the world are adapting to working from home due to COVID-19. Whilst restrictions on movement in Uganda are being lifted and we are slowly returning to our places of work, there is still a burning need for fast, reliable, uninterrupted internet at home. Whether you continue to work from home or are moving back to the office, studying from home, or meeting family members online, you definitely need the best internet you can get....

By now you agree with us that “MBs” must die — for obviously reasons; You can’t watch Youtube or Netflix or attend a webinar online or even make a video conference call with MBs. That’s why Smile introduced Smile Unlimited priced at UGX 179,000 per month. You can also buy the Weekly SmileUnlimited data bundle from PayWay, EzeeMoney, or from our shops, kiosks and agents in Kampala, Entebbe, Mukono, Mbarara, Masaka, Masindi, Fort Portal, Kabale, Gulu, Lira, Soroti, Mbale, Wakiso and Tororo....

Genius is when a product maintains its relevance on the market even after decades of little or no iteration. I still marvel at Tupac Shakur’s 1997 hit track, Changes. It clearly talks about how change will take it’s course on us whether we want it or not. The funny bit, however, is that the song still sounds relevant, 16 years later, no matter the ever changing notorious dynamics of the music industry....

The smartphone ecosystem is one that is rapidly undergoing technological advancements and morphological improvements. We have seen many trends come and gone, and others, still very much in use. The interesting thing, however, is that more and more trends are incoming and would debut in the coming months and years. Speaking of incoming trends, Samsung Display (the display manufacturing arm of Samsung Electronics) recently announced four technological innovations coming to its flagships scheduled to launch in 2019 and beyond....

Here’s a fact; however fast your WiFi connection is, it can never be better than an ethernet link. That’s because WiFi is prune to all sorts of interference from walls and your Bluetooth headphones, earbuds, fitness band. This is why, if you really want a smooth internet connection for your Chromecast, then Ethernet is the best option. However, the Google Chromecast both old and new — Chromecast 3rd Gen, Chrromecast Ultra 4K, Chromecast with Google TV — all don’t have an Ethernet port....

Standard Chartered Bank (StanChart) will later this year introduce a video banking service in Africa, starting with Kenya alongside banking consultations via web chat and audio links on their website. This service is already in effect Malaysia and Singapore with plans to launch in Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Kenya, Taiwan and the United Arab Emirates by the end of 2016. Video banking eliminates the hustle of having to go to a physical bank and wait your turn to talk to a consultant about the bank’s offerings....

Swift —like Spectranet , ntel , and Smile , and other internet service providers in Nigeria— offer broadband internet access to both individuals and businesses. The company’s service covers areas in Lagos, Abuja, and Port-Harcourt. In this post, we compile a long list of Swift’s data plans and prices in Nigeria. The list features various plans with varying validity period ranging from 7 days, 14 days, and 30 days. There are even special, optimized plans for business owners....

Tecno Camon 12 is the latest phone in the Camon series which is well known for a good camera and shooting functions. Camon 12 has received lots of positive reviews, even from us. We reviewed the Camon 12 and wrote about it in detail. We also did the same for the Camon 11 . Here, we look at the Camon 12 Vs Camon 11. This article is meant to show you the difference between the Camon 11 and the Camon 12 to know the changes Tecno brought to the Camon 12....

Transsion Holdings is the company that owns Tecno, Infinix, iTel and even Oraimo. Infinix has the Infinix Zero X series with the Infinix Zero X Pro leading the pack. Then there is Tecno with the Phantom X and now the Camon 18 Premier in the upper echelon of Transsion smartphones. They all have their selling points and target market. Nonetheless, they share features as well which might put them in the crosshair of the same pool of customers....

Summary The Tecno R7 review is one of the most interesting we’ve done so far as the R7 isn’t your everyday device. The Tecno R7 is Tecno’s answer to all the feedback they have been getting about their phones. Famous for its speedy 1.5 Ghz Mediatek Hexacore processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB ROM at a price that won’t break the bank or your wallet, The Tecno R7 is a Dual-SIM phone only 8....

First off, iPhone X and Samsung S9, to the side. Let’s make way for the Tecno Spark 2, a midrange smartphone device with an assortment of eye-popping features in its bag of tricks. Chinese brands have won us over with their affordable and powerful devices. Take the Spark 2 for instance. It packs an 18:9 aspect ratio, an HD+ display, Face ID, Fingerprint sensor, a monster battery and more. Many of these features are what you will find in high-end devices, so more power to Tecno....

The ‘Go’ tag in smartphones means one thing, an ‘entry-level status’ coined after the Android Go OS launched a few years ago. The Tecno Spark Go 2021 is not really different from its predecessor the Spark Go 2020 . Sporting the same 6.52-inch screen, the smartphone really does not come with anything new this year. Here is a glance at the major features this smartphone has. Tecno Spark Go 2021 Key Specs and Features 6....

Telegram’s sent message deletion is finally here! What a way to usher in the new year 2017. DIGNITED actually wrote about an iPhone user who was miraculously able to delete sent messages from both ends of the chat a couple of months ago. Unfortunately, it only lasted for a day. The good news is that it’s here to stay this time. Have you ever sent an instant message and immediately regretted it?...

Kenya is set to become the first African country to deploy Loon’s internet-beaming balloons. Loon has already begun importing and installing ground equipment and infrastructure in readiness for the deployment on Telkom’s network expected in the first half of 2019. Loon’s Chief Executive Officer Alastair Westgarth said that Loon and Telkom are working collaboratively with governmental agencies to bring Loon’s service to Kenya. “We have been working in close collaboration with the Kenya Communications Authority, Civil Aviation Authority, and others to secure the needed approvals to usher in Africa’s first-ever deployment of this innovative solution to connect unconnected and under-connected communities,” said Westgarth....