Water can easily get into your phone speaker especially if it is not waterproof designed. When it does, it can make the phone audio speaker wacky or damage the phone if left unattended to. Although, newer iPhones and Android devices have waterproof ratings , they have no built-in tool or mechanism to eject water should it get into your phone. Luckily, there’s an app (dubbed Sonic) that helps people expel water from their devices....

If you need to find out your laptop serial number in Windows , there are several ways to do it. The serial number is a unique identifier that can help you with warranty issues, technical support, or other purposes. Here are some of the methods you can use to get your laptop serial number in Windows. Use the Command Prompt One of the easiest ways to get your laptop serial number is to use the Command Prompt....

You can log in to different devices with one Apple ID and use them independently. This means that you can own different Apple devices and have just one Apple ID to work with all of them. Sometimes, you might have to also remove a device from your Apple ID. Say you misplaced the device or something similar. In this post, we’ll take you through how to remove a device from your ID....

However, if you’re determined, you can still run some Windows applications on your Chromebook. This is possible through a program called Wine . It’s an emulator , meaning it can recreate the Windows environment inside ChromeOS. Wine itself is a Linux application. So, that means you need to enable the Linux development environment on your Chromebook before you can install Wine, which, in turn, will run and install some Windows ....

For those who are big fans of taking photos, it’s really an unnecessary task to keep resetting your camera to the settings you use to take your best shot. This is an issue specifically faced by iPhone users. In this article, I will show you how to save your iPhone Camera’s last used settings so that they are ready next time you want to take a photo. Find ‘Preserve Settings’ Open up the “Settings” app, then scroll down and tap on “Camera” to view its preferences....

However, having to regularly visit your Alexa app (If you own an Alexa smart plug) to turn on and off your smart plug can become a pain real quick. Thankfully, Alexa has got the Routines feature that lets you automatically schedule when your smart plug goes on and off, at a specific time. Here’s how to use the feature. How to Schedule a Smart Plug You should keep in mind that you will need the Alexa app to schedule on and off routine on a smart plug that is Alexa-enabled....

Parents and guardians continue to worry about the safety of their kids while they consume content online and from television channels. Controlling and putting a limit on what they consume can sometimes be a daunting task. DStv offers a tonne of channels with a variety of content that cater to different groups of people of different age groups, gender, religion, culture, etc. To ensure that parents and guardians can control the type of content that their kids consume on the platform, DStv introduced the Parental controls option....

Sharing files via Bluetooth on Windows is slightly different from our usual fare. On mobile, you just need to have Bluetooth turned on on the recipient device as well as the sending device to share files. For its part, Windows PCs require you to first pair a device, after which you initiate a transfer, be it sending or receiving before you can see any magic happen. Here, let us show you how:...

The internet can be a beautiful tool. Similarly, it can be a wild west if you aren’t too keen on the sites that you visit on your internet-enabled device. Now, we’ve all gone on a little deep dive into the internet and came across some shady-looking website that politely asked you to allow it to send you occasional notifications. Harmless, you thought. And boy were you wrong. For days now, you’ve been getting questionable notifications on your device of ‘randy singles near you…’ or some controversial subject that you just don’t care about....

Are you tired of reading the same books over and over again? I know I am. I do have a pile of comfort reads but once in a while, I would appreciate new finds. If you are in the same predicament like me, look no further than Goodreads! Goodreads is a social media platform for book lovers that allows you to discover new books, keep track of what you’re reading, and connect with other readers....

In case you do not know, one of the best things about Google translate isn’t the app’s ability to effectively provide high-quality translations (using Google’s new advanced Neural Machine Translation (NMT) technology) but rather, the ability to use the service offline with limited or no internet connectivity. About a year ago, Google announced that it was bringing its NMT technology (which translates whole sentences at a time rather than piece by piece) offline to Android and iOS device....

According to statistics from StatCounter Global, Google Chrome continues to absolutely dominate the Internet Browser sphere. But many still use Mozilla Firefox, I mean the same stats put it at a rather miniscure 4.45% but considering these are global stats, that isn’t so bad. Firefox for Mac, Windows, and Linux comes with a built-in Password Manager. This securely stores the usernames and passwords you use to access websites and then automatically fills them in for you the next time you visit a website....

Huawei Marine has announced the start of the marine survey for its PEACE project. The (Pakistan & East Africa Connecting Europe) PEACE submarine cable system will connect Pakistan, Djibouti, Kenya, Egypt, and other countries along the Red Sea with a total system length of 8,800km. The project, which was signed in November 2017, is expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2019. Huawei Marine is working with its long-term partner EGS Ltd....

Infinix Mobile has finally dropped the Infinix Hot 6, alongside the Infinix Hot 6 Pro. This is the successor to the Hot 5 and earlier Hot iterations which have thoroughly penetrated the Ugandan market in the last few years. As of writing this post, the Hot 6 should be ready for purchase at any of the available Infinix-branded stores and other partner vendors. The Infinix Hot 6 reaffirms Infinix’s commitment to unleashing affordable, stylish and competitively specced devices with spunk....

Kilimall Uganda, an online shopping site has partnered with global mobile phone manufacturer- Infinix Mobile to launch the Infinix NOTE 3 and HOT 4 in the Ugandan market. The launch of the renowned smartphone brand happens on Black Friday a day cherished around the world on which online shoppers get a chance to buy things online at rates discounted by up to 90%. According to Uganda communications commission, Uganda currently has in excess of 13 million internet users with an internet penetration rate of over 38% in 2016 compared to fewer than 350,000 users in the year 2000....

Earlier this year, Infinix announced their latest fast charging technology, the 180W Thunder Charge. Lo and behold, Infinix has just teased the first phone that will support it. Through Infinix’s official store on Ali Express, a video was released to introduce the Infinix Zero Ultra 5G. The reveal confirms that the new device will not only pioneer the 180W Thunder Charge technology but also come with a 200MP main camera with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS)....

Global cloud communications platform, Infobip, has achieved the coveted status of a Leader in the Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) market, according to Gartner, a renowned analyst firm. In Gartner’s inaugural Magic Quadrant for CPaaS, Infobip has earned recognition as a Leader due to its outstanding vision and execution capabilities. In Gartner’s Competitive Landscape CPaaS report, it is observed that the CPaaS market is evolving beyond mere APIs, now encompassing the entire customer journey....

In this current millennium, Facebook owns a sizeable portion of the social media space and the company just wants to draw your attention to that just in case you are oblivious. Soon, what you will be seeing is ‘Instagram from Facebook’ and ‘WhatsApp from Facebook’ which can be interpreted to Facebook is in charge of the two social media platforms. You will be seeing these changes in app stores and on the app’s landing page but note under the app icon in your phone menu or home screen....

So, Windows 11 Preview. What is it?Well, Windows 11 is the next operating system from Microsoft. Clinton introduces it nicely here:Here’s what’s new in the latest version of Windows, Windows 11. For computers that qualify (seeWill you be able to upgrade to Windows 11? Here’s how to find out), you should be able to receive the Windows 11 preview as a free upgrade now. There are some people, however, who would like to receive Windows 11 right now....

In today’s digital age, the internet plays a significant role in our daily lives. Whether we’re streaming movies, playing online games, working remotely, or connecting with loved ones, our online experiences are heavily influenced by the speed at which data is transmitted. However, there is often confusion surrounding the difference between internet speeds Vs Wi-Fi speeds, which can lead to misinterpretations and frustration. Let’s imagine a scenario: You’re settling onto your couch, excited to binge-watch your favorite TV series ....