In a bid to make the process of tax payment more convenient and accessible, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has recently rolled out a new USSD shortcode: *285# . This feature allows users to seamlessly pay their taxes and access crucial Tax Identification Number (TIN) services with just a few taps on their mobile phones. TIN Services One of the standout features of the *285# USSD code is its ability to provide quick and easy access to TIN services....

I must say, i immensely like both products as they continue to be integrated in my daily work flow. Whether it’s a business call with an associate or simply calling family and friends, depending on the the device am using and the network, i find both Skype and Viber absolutely remarkable products. Viber which has been predominantly working on mobile (for all the right reasons) as decided to shift to the desktop (for all the wrong reasons) while Skype as rightfully shifted focus on the browser....

If you’re a Kenyan citizen with a new-generation passport , you might be wondering where you can go without the hassle of applying for a visa. Well, you’re in luck, because there are 44 countries and territories that welcome you with open arms and no visa requirements. That’s right, 44 places where you can just show up and explore! In this blog post, I’ll give you a rundown of these destinations, grouped by region and continent....

It is now official, Vivo will launch the V25 5G in Kenya in October of 2022. According to Vivo Kenya, this new device will keep up with the V series’ legacy. What legacy, you ask? See the Vivo V Series is prominent for its superior camera abilities to capture exquisite moments using cutting-edge imaging technology. The new Vivo V25 5G boasts a 90Hz refresh rate from its 6.44″ display and a resolution of 1080×2404....

Your smartphone now has a Full HD display, so does your laptop and your TV. Online video sharing and streaming services such as Facebook, Youtube, Netflix, Hulu, Sling etc all fully support HD content. All this will not be useful to you if your internet is not “HD”. You probably already know that HD or 720p video content supports resolution of 1280×720 while Full HD also known as 1080p ups that up to 1920×1080....

Once upon a time, we all thought a CPU was the entirety of a computer separate from the monitor. It’s a good thing we now know better. In truth, a CPU is only a part and a tiny one at that and a computer is made up of so many parts. There is perhaps no better analogy to describe our post than saying a SoC (System on a chip) as a whole is greater than the sum of its parts, one of which is a CPU....

David Okwii is the Editor-in-Chief of Dignited.com and a seasoned tech enthusiast whose journey began in the early 2000s. He started blogging while at university, diving deep into mobile apps, smartphone reviews, and operating systems—from testing Linux distros to tweaking Windows machines. David also explores Chromebooks, experiments with Raspberry Pi projects, and brings hands-on curiosity to every review. With vast experience in Uganda’s tech ecosystem and deep knowledge of Africa’s startup landscape, he offers informed, grounded perspectives on consumer technology....

We have talked quite a bit about bezels on phones. From phones that are getting rid of them to those that keep chunks of them for no reason (Apple, what’s with those iPhone 6 bezels on your iPhone 8 and 8 Plus?). We have always come down to one conclusion, it is still rather impractical to get rid of bezels completely. Several manufacturers have come really close to the complete bezel-less device with Screen-to-body ratios in the 90%....

With the current data rates in Uganda, every MB counts — literally. Now we know Whatsapp is a must have app for most of you which is also true for us as well. Whatsapp depends on data to send and receive messages, therefore chances are you’ll always have the data switch turned on, right? That means images shared with you by friends or in those Whatsapp groups that you don’t even want will auto-download without your permission taking your data....

The past couple of weeks treated mobile phone owners to security tension, in the wake of rampant crimes committed over unregistered numbers. After coming to an agreement, the regulatory bodies in NIRA and UCC have provided telecos with the equipment to verify SIM card ownership in times of replacement and acquisition. Airtel Uganda has announced that it’s SIM Card replacement service is now available at the select Airtel Service Centres listed below....

If you own a Netflix account with multiple people sharing the account with you, it is important that you monitor people that use the account. This is for privacy reasons as anyone with your login credentials can not only watch movies but also has unhindered access to some of your personal information like name, credit card details , phone number, etc. Knowing people using your Netflix account with or without your permission....

There are numerous reasons you would want to have your emergency contact or info on your Android phone. Besides the obvious fact that an emergency contact can come to your rescue when you need it or provide vital information for whoever does. It can also easily come in handy even when you misplace your phone as it helps whoever finds it to be able to get it back to you with the emergency information on your phone....

Wyze recently released an upgraded version of the Wyze Cam Pan v2 with weather resistance and a more comprehensive tilt. The Wyze Cam Pan v3 succeeds the Pan v2 as not just an indoor home security camera, but as both indoor and outdoor with Pan, Tilt, and Zoom(PTZ) capabilities. Its brother, the Wyze Cam v3 has long been designed as an outdoor camera and has been a fan favorite for several years in a row, but lacked PTZ features....

The Mix series has been known as the borderless line of smartphones since it was introduced in 2016. It has come a long way from having the camera below the display in the first generation to now having it under the display on the Mi Mix 4. The Mi Mix 4 has been the closest that Xiaomi has gotten to a borderless smartphone so far. With an ever so slightly bezel at the bottom and top of the smartphone, the display goes all the way on both sides to give it a nice stunning look....

Xiaomi just concluded its first event of the year with the unveiling of the Xiaomi 12 series. Xiaomi also used the event to introduce its new set of smartwatches, dubbed the Xiaomi Watch S1 and the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active . The new Watch S1 and S1 Active smartwatches will be succeeding the Mi Watch and the Mi Watch Lite smartwatches released over a year ago, and they come with some major upgrades....

Safeboda has been making improvements to its app over the past months. It started with the complete redesign of the app which was then followed by the ability to buy airtime using Safeboda credit. It has now added the ability to share your credit with your friends by using the new SHARE feature. Simply Tap on the Share feature then grant Safeboda access to your contacts. It will then show you your contacts who use their numbers for Safeboda....

Imagine someone were to tell you your Android smartphone could very likely be under the control of a cyber attacker who lives across the world from you. First would come the disbelief. No , you’d think, I’d know it if someone had some sort of control of my phone . Then maybe you’d Google a little. Find out that someone could have remote control of your phone or Android tablet without you ever knowing it....

What happened at Nairobi’s Westgate mall, didn’t only stay on twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube but rather left scars deeply ingrained in hearts world over. What started as a commemoration of the international World Peace day was to be turned into a Black Saturday, a day of bloodbaths. At around noon time (9 GMT), an affluent mall; West Gate, popular with wealthy Kenyans, expatriates and tourists was sealed off by a notorious gang of trigger happy terrorists who especially targeted non-Muslims....

G oogle Chrome the most popular web browser right now with a 58% market share worldwide. Google Chrome has over the time added a number of extra features that can improve the browsing experience in one way or another. Behind the scenes of Google Chrome, there are all kinds of tricks and tweaks you can try out. If you like to spend a lot of time on the web then it’s wise to know your browser back-to-front....

Facebook-owned WhatsApp is the undoubtedly the most used internet-based mobile messaging app with more than one billion users worldwide. The developers keep adding features to improve the messaging experience. Apart from the messaging feature, there are several tips and tricks that are available on WhatsApp that you might know about. We have put together some of these tips and tricks to help you better your experience on WhatsApp. Broadcast a single message to multiple people at once....