You have probably bought a smartphone and found some pre-installed apps ranging from social media platforms, browsers, productivity tools, etc. These apps come pre-installed for you and they in fact consume your RAM and storage device. We shall define bloatware and see some examples in this article. Despite the fact that Android is to a great extent open source, Google has burdened its handset accomplices with application prerequisites — and there’s no space for error....

What is DeFi, and is it connected to cryptocurrency? Is it risky, or is it the future of finance? Well, read ahead; we shall tackle these questions and more concerning DeFi, also known as Decentralized Finance. Let’s start by looking at Bitcoin, a form of currency that isn’t controlled by any bank or government. It can be transferred to anyone, from anyone, across the world without the need for a bank ....

Before most people buy a new smartphone or computer, they tend to invest more than just a few hours in researching about the hardware and software packages that manufacturers advertise. We all want a snappy experience along the life time of the device. RAM size and processor speed determine this. The question is: What is more important, RAM size or processor speed? Importance of RAM. Random Access Memory or simply RAM is a type of memory in which instructions are loaded and stored into from the secondary memory....

Why do you have your smartphone if taking photos is not one of the reasons? Phone photography or “phonography” is a growing trend and its one you should jump on if you haven’t already. There’s a feature a lot of smartphones have called portrait mode, and it can up your photography game by far if used properly. However, you might not know what it is or how it’s used. That’s why this article is here....

WhatsApp, our favorite instant messaging service, has for the past several months seen a lot of changes and addition of new features. Today, it is rolling out a program where business accounts are getting green badges if their contact information is confirmed legit. At the moment, this is limited to small businesses and those that are participating in the beta program. In addition to these verification badges, WhatsApp is also introducing new business-centric enhancements....

WhatsApp remains the leading instant messaging platform in use today. Over the year, WhatsApp has released some really amazing features with the aim of improving user experience on the app. Some of the features include status updates shared with your contact list, WhatsApp communities, etc, and in recent times, it released features like disappearing messages and view-once media. WhatsApp has now added a new feature to its collection. It recently introduced Voice Status, a feature that enables users to record and share voice messages of up to 30 seconds as their status updates....

Did you happen to lose or misplace your SIM card at the time when UCC, NIRA, and Telecom companies seemed clueless on how best to help? Well, loosen the tension as SIM Card replacement is now available. 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. MTN Uganda has announced the availability of the replacement service at select MTN service centers....

Silicon Valley: The 8 episode series on HBO that premiered on 6th April and is currently enjoying over a 1.6 millions views per week, behind Game of thrones’ record breaking 6.6 million weekly views. Actually the metrics of the Silicon Valley series are quite a stunner given the fact that it’s a much specific and minuscule genre –tech and startups. Critics are lauding it for being closest to the true representation of what really happens in the valley....

Bluetooth headphones and earbuds are the ‘in-thing’ now because of the convenience they offer. You can play your favorite playlist and go on an evening jog without being disturbed or inconvenienced by the wires. However, sometimes your wireless tech just fails. In this article, we shall discuss the common reasons why your Bluetooth headphones or earbuds are not connecting to your smartphone. 1. Interference with Wi-Fi Bluetooth performance can sometimes deteriorate due to high Wi-Fi traffic....

If you thought wireless charging is much slower than using cables, then you haven’t been paying attention. Xiaomi has just announced that its achieved 80W wireless charging capable of filling a 4000 mAh battery to 10% in 1 minute, 50% in 8 minutes and 100% in just 19 minutes. The company says it’s spearheading this trend “by recognizing the importance of battery life and faster charging for the future development of smartphones”....

Xiaomi recently announced the Redmi AirDots 3 in February this year. The earbuds are the next iteration of its most popular True Wireless Earbuds (TWS) — the Redmi AirDots, also known as True Wireless Earbuds Basic in the global market. Last year, the Chinese electronics company announced the AirDots 2 which had confusing specs and branding in various markets. But the AirDots 3 seems to be a real upgrade and you’ll know why in a bit....

Xiaomi, the giant Chinese phone maker has sent out press photos of the soon to be launched Mi Mix 2s. Earlier leaks had shown the completely bezel-less device with a little cut out on the top right corner of the display for the front-facing camera. The new photos show the would-be first completely bezelless device without any visible sensor in the front. The placement of the said camera is anyone’s guess at the moment....

In July 2017, SafeBoda, by far the biggest ride-hailing app in Uganda launched a feature that could allow you to pay with credit. They then went on to improve this feature and the latest development is that you can now top-up your SafeBoda account with some of the Safeboda riders. This is a step in the right direction for technology since we are moving towards a cashless economy. For long, there have been complaints about how riders with these ride-hailing apps normally claim not to have change so that they can take all your money....

The rain is most definitely pouring down in Kampala this weekend. I’m staying inside and I want to deliver some heavy video files to a friend that I am still working on. Besides I want to send them fast and free. Of course sending via the cloud is the number one option, I am even spoilt for choice about which cloud platform to use; Facebook, Dropbox, Twitter, Google, all seem to be in this cloud business....

There are so many apps that allows you to send money to others such as PayPal, Google Wallet, Venmo, but no matter how cool or easy they are, it always feels like a hassle. Opening the app, typing in your email, password, and typing in the recipient details, it’s a long process. Don’t you think it sounds cool and easier to send money to your friends and family simply by talking to your smartphone?...

The gruesome death of a Boda rider that was captured by CCTV cameras and circulated on social media has emphasized the need to use caution when hailing a ride. Ride-hailing company Uber has announced that they will turn off the Uber Boda service between 11 pm and 6 am. This is in light of the emerging safety concerns affecting Boda riders and drivers during night time. The company has made a proactive safety approach to turn off the Uber Boda vehicle option every day starting 19 August 2019 until further notice....

YouTube has so much content for everyone, and it is very easy for kids to spend a larger part of a day viewing their favorite content. And as much as Youtube can be educational and entertaining to kids, it can also have negative on them. You might be wondering how to ensure your kids do not get negatively influenced through YouTube. Well, Instead of giving unlimited online access to your kid on YouTube, the best thing you can do is to use the YouTube parental control to restrict the amount of access they have on YouTube; this method works effectively....

Besides taking selfies and Instagram photos, your smartphone camera can do more. With it, you can take a shot of your driver’s license, passport, ID, business cards. And for animal lovers, you can keep a photo of your pet and their ID or vet tags, this way you can report it immediately if your kitty or puppy goes missing, it’s actually easier for you to keep track on when to visit the vet doctor....

As antiquated as this mode of correspondence might feel, there is still a place for email in this day and age, presumably cemented by official workflow. I mean, we really don’t want to be talking to our bosses on WhatsApp and Telegram for official business, do we? Like many people, accessing your email using the web browser seems to be the most common way of doing things. It is simple to use, customizable with themes, and so on....

Owned and operated by MultiChoice, DStv and GOtv are two of the most popular digital TV services in Nigeria. If you live in Nigeria, chances are you there is at least one DStv or GOtv set-top box connected to your TV set. This is so because both services offer the some of the best (global and local) contents in the country across different categories: sports, entertainment, movies, news, events, kiddies entertainment, etc....