Chromebooks are an interesting breed of laptops. At first, these were simply underpowered laptops that ran just one thing, the Google Chrome browser. Subsequent updates to the platform and a lot of hardware upgrades have since brought more functionality to Chrome OS. In 2016, we saw the biggest milestone in my opinion, on Chrome OS, the ability to run Android Apps. Earlier this year, Linux apps were announced to be coming to Chromebooks....

While announcing the new iPhone 13 series, a new feature – Cinematic Mode – was said to come with cameras. The iPhone 13 series has 4 iPhones – iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. And all of these models have the new cinematic mode come with their camera. Over the years, Apple is known to constantly improve its iPhones’ cameras. And this year is not any different....

The world at large is dealing with the public health, financial and economic implications of the COVID-19 pandemic . Absa Bank Uganda is rolling out an extensive payment relief program for eligible customers that have been directly or indirectly affected by the pandemic. Under this program, customers in sectors that have been directly or indirectly affected by the disruption presented by COVID-19 will be offered payment relief to ease their financial burden....

Average Market prices for Uganda from 2007 – 2011 data visualization by the cowteam at the meetup At an event I attended at Outbox on the 23rd of Febuary, I met journalists and software developers determined to crunch numbers together in order to tell compelling stories to the public. I went both as a Tech journalist and a developer, who ironically has a phobia for numbers, but this time, I made up my mind to brace myself for what could possibly come out this meetup organised by Outbox and HacksHackers Kampala chapter....

I have always been a Nokia fan since childhood because it was great having a Nokia phone, my favorites were E series any of them was good for me. But when Andriod came on the market, i went in to a dilemma, i liked Google Play Store and its ability for me to add any applications i needed than Ovi store on Symbian. As of today i own a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 but as a favorite toy to a child Nokia still does that to me; i was intrigued to know if i had the best phone on the market and if not, i shouldn’t be happy and comfortable but aim for the best....

Do you know or care that your Internet Service Provider(ISP) tracks every single website you visit on the internet. If you know, then you should care what your ISP does with this data. Because most countries in the world still have weak data protection laws, ISPs can potentially sell this information to the highest bidder without your knowledge. But as data protection laws catch-up, privacy-focused Tech giants like Mozilla, maker of Firefox browser are already ahead of the curve....

When Apple launched the Airpods in 2016 alongside the iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2, everybody thought they were a joke. Wireless odd-looking earbuds that you have to keep charging everyday for a heft $150? Who buys that? But as with other Apple products, users soon get used and industry soon follows suit. Now the Airpods are by far the best selling wireless earbuds in the market. However, Apple Airpods don’t quite work well with Android phones....

Many people especially the young and vibrant youth globally, have opted to denounce the wired headsets in favor of new trend of the wireless headsets. But that doesn’t mean that the corded headsets are out of vogue. If you are serious about listening to your podcasts or music while on the go, here are 5 reasons why that pair of corded headsets you have hidden away still rock. #1. They are less expensive compared to the wireless ones....

The hacker claims 6,937,081 dropbox accounts have been hacked and is demanding bitcoin donations to continue more leaks; ” 6,937,081 DROPBOX ACCOUNTS HACKED PHOTOS – VIDEOS – OTHER FILES MORE BITCOIN = MORE ACCOUNTS PUBLISHED ON PASTEBIN. As more BTC is donated, More pastebin pastes will appear. To find them, simply search for “DROPBOX HACKED” and you. Will see any additional pastes as they are published.” the hacker posted. However, Dropbox is denying any hacks on the service....

DStv holds the reigns as the undisputed king of home entertainment, even as usurpers keep popping up, vying for the top spot. Their bouquets offer a medley of entertainment channels and content from news, sports, lifestyle, music, movies & series, documentaries, children entertainment, and so much more, if we may borrow the often used slogan. In this segment, we are going to talk about DStv BoxOffice, ShowMax and DStv Catch Up....

What you ought to know is that these price drops have been an annual affair for as far back as 2015. However, DStv broke with tradition in 2018 though by not announcing any price drops. Secondly, the launch date this year has changed from the customary 1st of November annually to 1st September. It’s True! ✂✂✂✂ #DStvPriceSlash #EveryoneIsWatching pic.twitter.com/uqTqZNsD0b — DStv Uganda (@DStvUganda) August 20, 2019 Here are all DSTV Uganda packages, channel list and decoder prices Here’s the difference between DStv vs GOtv DStv Uganda bouquet prices over the years Bouquet/Package New Prices 1st Sept....

The world is generally shifting away from wired technologies in favor of wireless ones due to convenience and many other benefits. We are also witnessing an increasing number of smart appliances around us, thanks to the development of Internet of Things (IoT) . Now, is the development and advancement in IoT and wireless technology rendering wired ethernet completely redundant? In this post, we will compare Ethernet LAN and Wi-Fi connections while exploring their main differences....

Facebook has finally launched ‘ MarketPlace ‘ in Nigeria, five years after it first introduced the service . Marketplace is a platform for buyers and sellers within the same location to find each other easily and trade. Although buying and selling have been happening on Facebook in Nigeria for some time now, the marketplace feature will help sellers easily find potential customers close to them. Buyers too can quickly and easily find sellers of particular items in their locality....

What if I told you that you could easily install a complete Ubuntu terminal environment in minutes on Windows with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)? Yes, this is possible if you do own a Windows 10 and above machine. Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a compatibility layer for running Linux binary executables (in ELF format) natively on Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019. In May 2019, WSL 2 was announced, introducing important changes such as a real Linux kernel, through a subset of Hyper-V features....

Bard, Google’s AI chatbot now provides images in responses to illustrate concepts, give recommendations, and much more. This feature was announced at the Google I/O event, but is now rolling out to users everywhere Google Bard is available. With the visual responses, you can ask Bard to show images or photos of prompts that you input. For example, if you ask Bard to suggest places to visit in Kampala, you’ll not only receive a list of recommendations but also see corresponding images showcasing the attractions....

It’s taken longer than expected, but Google’s first pixel-branded watch has finally been launched. The smartwatch was originally rumoured to launch in 2018 and then again in 2019, but this didn’t happen. At Google’s recent developer conference, the Google Pixel watch was announced, and it was launched officially on October 6. The Pixel Watch will have the same hardware focus as Google’s Pixel smartphone line. The expectation is that it will offer better or similar specs to its competitors—Apple watch included!...

Look no further if you want to create your own website without having to write any code but are unsure of which website builder is best for you. We’ve compiled the best “no-code” website builders you can try in 2023 to make your dream come true. Here are our top ten no-code sites to try in no particular order! Anti-code is not the same as no code. Developers and their expertise will always have a place....

Showmax can be viewed across multiple platforms including mobile (Android and iOS), Desktop via the web player, Smart TV and Chromecast. You obviously might want to watch Game of Thrones on a big 40″ screen TV than on 6″ smartphone screen, right? If that’s you, then here are your options; Smart TV Native Apps Samsung smart tv 2012 Most Smart TV have an App store similar to those your smartphone has....

According to Wikipedia, UNICEF runs on a budget of about $ 4 billion per year –majorly funded through contributions. The funds are then channeled to the subordinate departments which are responsible for implementing the budgets. Regardless of the comfortable cash flow UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) enjoys, it still runs like a startup. One wonders why? In fact, it’s every startup’s dream to have a steady revenue stream, besides being in the celebrity IPO territory....

In wireless communications, unlike cables that require a mere plug in, there is a shared medium that allows two ends of a connection to know each other before any interchange of data can occur. This implies prompting a device to search for other devices within its proximity to connect to, automating the sequence in that the next time the devices get within range of one another, this process just happens without intervention....