You use Google to search for a bunch of stuff every day — words, definitions, directions, places, food, animals, solutions and so much more. Google’s the best for the serious stuff. What you probably aren’t aware of, however, is that Google can also be fun! Yes, Google is filled with a handful of games and fun activities but then you wouldn’t know because they aren’t exactly in plain sight. We take a look at 10 games that are hidden within the Google search engine that you can play in your spare time or whenever you need something fun to do on the web....

Do you sometimes find yourself working on two applications at the same time? Most people would maximize the window of one application while the other is minimized and then alternate between the two apps. But this is not efficient. What if I told you that you can view and work on both applications at the same time on your Chromebook? Yes, this is where the split screen comes in handy....

Lately, there are different shows across different streaming platforms. It can also be difficult to find what to watch because, in addition to finding a new show, you have to find where to watch it. Oftentimes, you might find this show on Prime but discover that you have to rent or buy it. This is why you need an app that combines all your streaming services into one. That way, once you search for a show, it automatically opens up the platform it’s hosted on....

The iPhone Notes app comes with every iPhone, by default. So when you get a new device, the first option you have to take personal notes is this app. However, as with most apps, there are a number of alternatives to the iPhone Notes app. And its best to try all of these alternatives until you find the one that works for you. In this post, we’ll take you through 5 apps that are alternatives to the iPhone Notes app....

Data shows that in Kenya, Infinix is the forth largest smartphone vendor , trailing behind its sister brand, TECNO and Korean tech giant, Samsung. That is a very prominent position to hold in such a competitive market and with that, the bar is pretty much set! Infinix needs to deliver kick-ass devices if it is to maintain its position on the Kenyan market. In the recent past, we have seen a number of really compelling offers from Infinix....

When I attended Kwivuga poetry event early this year at which one of my favorite guitarist Michael Ouma performed together with Michael Kitanda, the new sensational saxophonist you definitely want to check out, it was indication that the way we attend and pay for events hasn’t changed in Uganda. I still had to pay for the event ticket on location using liquid cash. However, several attempts by different companies have been made to change the ticketing industry in Uganda....

With only a few weeks to the Windows 10 1st Anniversary update slated for 29th July 2016, Windows 10 has so far received both its fair share of praise and criticism. Tech pundits have praised Windows 10 on one hand, calling it the best Windows operating system (OS) ever built. Microsoft taking only 30 years to get it right is a favorite joke often passed around. Several though, have listed reasons users shouldn’t upgrade to Windows 10....

Here’s a fact; you don’t need an 8K smart TV even though you could afford it. That’s because broadcasters and online streaming service providers have not yet started using the video resolution standard to push video content to your TV. However, this did not stop LG from showing off a whopping 88″ OLED 8K (7680×4320) Smart TV at this year’s CES at Las Vegas. Samsung too didn’t shy away from the 8K frenzy....

With bezel less devices becoming a big interest among smartphone enthusiasts , OPPO is gearing to launch its first ever full screen device, the OPPO F5, in Kenya. The device, which was launched in other markets recently, will be unveiled in Kenya on the 20th of November and will sport a ‘full screen design’ with a full-HD+ resolution. The OPPO F5 will feature a display with an 18:9 aspect ratio – something most flagships are yet to offer locally- thus the statement that the “Full screen era is here”....

Google is about to get hard on website owners who don’t take their security seriously. For a long time, most websites have been running on non-secure http protocol. But increased security breaches and privacy concerns among users are forcing browser vendors to get hard on security. Beginning with Google Chrome version 68, HTTP Sites will be marked as “Not Secure” according to the Chrome blog. This alert will be visible to online users and consequently website owners....

WhatsApp became the most used instant messaging platform for many reasons. Its simplicity speaks volume for the popularity of the app and the several ways people can communicate on the platform. Over the years, WhatsApp has introduced many new that improve regular texting experience, file sharing, audio & video calls, content discovery , and more. Due to the sheer quantity of the messages and other media exchanged, it may not always be that simple to find something in particular in old chats....

Alongside the new 2018 iPhones (iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR) and the Apple Watch 4 that were officially unveiled by Apple at its Cupertino campus yesterday (September 12), the Big-A also took the veil off its latest chipset iteration — the A12 Bionic chipset. The A11 Bionic chip — that powered last year’s iPhone X — is a 10nm chipset with six cores. The A11’s performance on the iPhones it featured on utterly impressive that the A11 quickly trumped rival chipset like Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 ....

My digital journey was rooted in the realm of PCs, navigating the landscape dominated by the Windows OS. As a web developer, I often danced with dual-boot setups, introducing Linux Mint into the mix. Then, a Chromebook joined my tech ensemble, a dedicated partner for crafting blog posts and surfing the web. However, the horizon expanded when my creative pursuits led me to venture into video creation and editing for a burgeoning YouTube channel....

Netflix is so far the biggest name in online streaming. You can access Netflix from most parts of the globe now as long as you have an internet connection and are willing to pay a monthly subscription. However, not everyone gets the same stuff. That’s where VPN or Virtual Private Networks come in. VPNs have since grown in popularity because they can in part enable you get around content geo restrictions....

In this article, we will be showing you how to buy electronics and other devices and pay in installments, with Carbon Zero. Related : The Ultimate Guide to Buy Now Pay Later in Nigeria How to Request a Loan From Branch in Nigeria Benefits of Choosing Carbon Zero Unlike other BNPL platforms in Nigeria, Carbon Zero offers users a more affordable way to shop without paying for everything at once – at no extra cost ( 0% interest )....

Last month, Chipper Cash launched in the US enabling money transfers to and from the US. Simply put, you can now send or receive money to and from your relatives and friends in the US and the UK. Considered the fastest growing African fintech company, Chipper Cash mobile app will enable instant peer-to-peer (P2P) payments from the US to 7 countries in Africa and the UK. Since they are not the first remittances player in the market, one may wonder what makes Chipper Cash better than other many money transfer services available....

CNN International and Africa’s leading mobile operator, MTN, yesterday launched a dedicated ‘Africa View’ news app at an event held at Kampala Serena hotel. The app launch is part of a multi-platform commercial partnership between CNN and MTN, spanning advertising, sponsorship and digital components. The ‘Africa View’ app curates CNN International’s extensive Africa content, including the network’s ‘Africa View’ weekly infographic content, providing background and context to trends, figures and initiatives shaping the African continent....

The car industry has a hardtime keeping up with rapid consumer Tech advances. Bluetooth audio is now the de factor way of listening to music on headphones, earbuds and wireless speakers. Yet most cars’ head units still don’t have Bluetooth or even simple USB charging. This shouldn’t be a problem though if you get Bluetooth receiver or Bluetooth car kit . A Bluetooth receiver will bring wireless audio and hands-free calling capabilities to your car....

Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to cause a lot of panic and anxiety in many quarters. After wreaking havoc in China and much of Europe, a number of African countries are beginning to report their first few cases. As expected, Africa might not be as equipped as say, the western countries, in dealing with the pandemic. As such, these African countries could use all the help they can get. In Kenya, we recently saw Safaricom, the biggest carrier and operator of the region’s biggest mobile money platform, M-PESA, come out to waiver transaction charges below Ksh 1000....

When considering what type of network storage system to implement, it can easily turn into quite a complicated endeavor for the average Joe. This is because you need to find a perfect balance between scalability, capacity, cost, reliability, and performance. There exist three primary options of network storage systems to choose from; DAS, NAS, and SAN . Each of these comes with its own advantages and disadvantages for various use case applications....