Wikimedia’s Chair, Board of Trustees Kat Walsh launched a search for a next Executive Director of the Wikimedia Foundation after declaration from the current Director Sue Gardner told them that she will be stepping down from her role 7 weeks ago. To Wikimedia the challenge is on, the foundation is a San francisco based non profit organisation that operates the famous Wikipedia a free encyclopedia. We have all used this free encyclopedia and i know for such that none of us has been disapointed with the results we received....

Looking to upgrade your tablet without spending a lot on an iPad? Then you should consider Xiaomi’s mid-range tablets. Recently, in April 2023, Mi launched the Xiaomi Pad 6 which has become the go-to option for most tablet lovers. When compared to its predecessor, they both offer excellent features and top performance. However, there are still differences between these two models. So if you’re confused about whether to upgrade to the Pad 6 or simply stick with the Pad 5, you’re not alone....

Zoom’s recent report of a surge in demand for its video conferencing tool is attributed to the total lockdown in many cities around the world, forcing millions to work from home. However, with the end of the pandemic still not in sight, we expect that a lot more people will use the platform for their chats and work meetings. So, whether you’re a regular; you’ve been using Zoom before the pandemic, or the lockdown has forced you to resort to using the tool to keep in touch, here are some helpful tips to improve your video call experience....

New updates are being added at the bottom…. In the recent past, we have seen a number of smartphone makers dipping their toes into the whole Smart TV market . Nokia and OnePlus are notable examples in this scene. If you think about it, it makes a lot of sense. I mean, these phone makers definitely know a thing or two about smart devices and software maintenance and therefore, they’d be a better fit in this ‘smart’ age....

Ugandan Blogger, Joel Ntwatwa popularly known as “nevender” in the Twittersphere recently challenged Ugandan Bloggers to a 7 day Blogging Challenge. In the challenge, he calls on all Ugandan bloggers to post one blog a day for the next 7 days in an effort to increase the amount of Ugandan content out there according to Joel’s blog ; “There has been a decline in the blogging habits of many erstwhile Ugandan bloggers....

People acquire laptops for reasons too many to be exhausted here. Well, we aren’t here to discuss why you must get a new laptop. Instead we are here to guide you on the basics to install on your laptop. Software is the backbone of any computer installation. Knowing which tools are essential makes setting up a new installation easy. With the current sea of free applications, which ones can you trust and which ones are the best?...

With rumors of Orange Uganda closing shop , many were concerned about what the implications of Orange leaving the market could be. The recent acquisition of Warid Telecom by Airtel showed us how tricky it is to manage the merging process and how each of the Telecoms have their own cult-following based on what they offer. Since 2009 when Orange Uganda opened for business, they cut out a niche for themselves as reliable Internet providers....

Roku is obviously one of the best Smart TV platforms and Streaming services today. Roku TV offers some of the most affordable streaming players powered by an operating system that’s stable and more frequently updated than your regular Smart TV software. It supports almost all the popular streaming services such as Netflix , YouTube , Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Paramount+, and more. They also license their Smart TV software to big TV brands such as TCL, Hisense, Philips, and Elements among others....

Did you just get a new MacBook? You might find it quite uneasy working with it at the beginning. While it gets better with time, there are a couple of MacBook tips and tricks that can come in handy when using your device for your different tasks. These tips are actually relevant for both new and old MacBook users. You might see certain shortcuts that ease your device use. In this post, we mention 7 of these MacBook tips and tricks and show you how to use them too....

What is an IPX rating? And why exactly should you care? We explain everything you need to know in this guide. More often than not, we are greeted by dust and waterproof claim stamped on a product backed up by an IP rating and you wonder how much dust/water can this phone take. For definition sake, IP means Ingress Protection and it is a standard controlled by the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) to measure the protection devices have against solids and water....

Logistics in Nigeria is a nightmare. Entrepreneurs and individuals have found delivering products and goods in the country quite harder than normal. While there are quite a number of players in the logistics ecosystem, only a handful of them understand the market and offer excellent services. They also operate a revenue-sharing model between them and their partners. This model sees partners getting to keep 80% of the delivery charge, while 20% goes to GIG Logistics....

If those figures on your Yaka meter have been mysterious to you or you probably think UMEME is cheating you, well, it’s time to get your hands dirty. It’s a bit technical. But like all things, it becomes easy if you understand the jargon and follow through. The basics: Understanding the units of electricity The most basic units of measuring electricity are Voltage(V) and Current(I). Voltage is measured in Volts(V)s while current is measured in Amps (A)....

Investment into the African tech startup ecosystem trebled over the course of a record-breaking 2021 that saw total funding pass the US$2 billion mark for the first time. This is according to the seventh edition of the annual African Tech Startups Funding Report released by startup news and research portal Disrupt Africa , which is available free to all as part of an open-sourcing initiative in partnership with Novastar Ventures , MFS Africa , Quona Capital , 4Di Capital , MEST Africa and Future Africa ....

Afrinolly , an African app available on multiple mobile platforms that let you watch African movies, trailers and short films produced in the African movie markets, most especially Nollywood, is running a Youth focused African short film competition . The Competition is designed to expand the conversations on issues about the African continent by Africans while motivating and rewarding young and emerging filmmakers who exhibit exceptional narrative skills using short movies and documentary as a medium....

Despite not having too many significant differences (especially physically) from its predecessor, the AirPods 2 launched with unique features like wireless charging support, powerful chipset, “Hey Siri” integration, and improved microphone clarity. The newly (third-generation) AirPods Pro likewise comes with unique features and breathes totally fresh air to the AirPods lineup. Before we delve into the differences between both devices, let’s talk have a look at the new AirPods Pro, its features, pricing, availability, amongst other things....

The whole buzz around Apple streaming service is finally here and carries the name Apple TV Plus with the Plus moniker differentiating it from the Apple TV service. Apple has spent a few billion bucks creating its own original content and recruiting stars like Oprah Winfrey , Jason Mormoa , Steven Spielberg , Jennifer Aniston and more to do that. That said, the launch event which took place in Steve Job’s center was focused more on services rather than devices with Apple shedding it release portfolio in the weeks before like the Airpod 2 release, iPad & iMac series update before the “It’s Showtime’ event....

Both the Apple Watch Series 7 and Samsung’s Galaxy Watch4 are the latest release of two of the biggest smartwatch brands. On one hand, there is the Galaxy Watch4 smartwatch with the unified Android Wear OS and on the other hand, there is the Apple Watch Series 7 which is the de facto for iPhone users. In a way, you can think of this as the face-off between Android and Apple smartwatch pitching features from the best of both worlds side by side....

The Ugandan government is finally catching up with the mobile and internet generation. That’s why the electoral commission is making it easy for you to find out your eligibility to vote by way of a simple page on their website. Before you hit the polling stations in 2016 to vote for your favorite Ugandan presidential candidate, you want to check if you’re on the voter’s register here http://www.ec.or.ug/register/ . All you have to do is enter your Voter number or application ID or National ID Number(NIN) into the searchbox....

Ever since the National Payments Systems Act 2020 and National Payments Systems Regulation 2021, mobile money services from both MTN Group LTD and Airtel Uganda became a different entity from the SMS, voice, and data businesses and by law became regulated by the Central Bank of Uganda. This means regulations regarding transaction limits i.e. maximum and minimum payouts or wallet balances are managed by BOU. The good news today for individuals who want to do more with their mobile money accounts but are always limited due to the transaction limits is that BOU has increased the transaction limits on both MTN MoMo and Airtel Money effective Tuesday, March 1st, 2022....

Up until recently, only premium smartphones supported the 5G technology. But that seems to be changing. We are now seeing more and more OEMs rolling out budget smartphones that support 5G. This can be attributed to Qualcomm’s and other chipmakers’ efforts to pack 5G modems in mid-range chips. This has given smartphone manufacturers the opportunity to put 5G on their mid-range smartphone options. With this, the year 2022 will see the introduction of even more 5G-supported smartphones, budget-friendly 5G smartphones....