Let’s face it, watching shows on your laptop is fun, but there’s nothing quite like going for glory on the big screen. You could use HDMI cables, but they can be messy and inconvenient. Luckily, most smart TVs, regardless of brand, are Miracast-ready, meaning you can wirelessly project content to them from your PC, tablet or smartphone. Whether you call it screen sharing, casting, the process is actually pretty straightforward....

David Okwii is the Editor-in-Chief of Dignited.com and a seasoned tech enthusiast whose journey began in the early 2000s. He started blogging while at university, diving deep into mobile apps, smartphone reviews, and operating systems—from testing Linux distros to tweaking Windows machines. David also explores Chromebooks, experiments with Raspberry Pi projects, and brings hands-on curiosity to every review. With vast experience in Uganda’s tech ecosystem and deep knowledge of Africa’s startup landscape, he offers informed, grounded perspectives on consumer technology....

Airtel Kenya has come a long way in boosting it’s network coverage across the country, taking on market leader Safaricom and in some aspects, even coming out on top. The telco prides itself in being the ‘Smartphone Network’ and it has pretty affordable data packages to back that tagline. For many Kenyans living in places without reliable Fiber to the Home, Airtel 4G offers a pretty compelling alternative and the aforementioned affordable packages really go a long way....

Roku TVs and streaming devices are some of the best Smart TVs and media players you can get today. Sure I love Roku platform. I have used my TCL Roku TV for more than 3 years thanks regular Over-the-Air updates and wide variety of streaming services supported. It feels like my TV is new every year. However, there’s a work around this problem. With a compatible Roku remote that comes with an 3....

If you have gotten the update to install the Windows 11 OS – and you’ve done that – you will notice that, and as expected, a lot of changes came with the new operating system. The layout of all windows, text font, color, and icons with round edges are some of the very obvious ones. The taskbar has also been rearranged. It now sits permanently at the bottom of the screen — sorry if you’ve gotten used to having it at the top or either side of your screen....

As sad as it sounds, in 2023 we have to pay for cloud storage to have things work smoothly. Google’s services are super engrained in our lives today with Google Photos, Google Drive, Gmail , and many more being part of our workflow. Yes, these monthly rates aren’t very steep but it quickly adds up, especially if you find yourself paying for more storage than you need. Of course, Google allows you to share that with family and friends so you’re not all stuck paying for extra storage....

Everytime you come across those juicy videos on Facebook, at one point or the other you must have wished you could enjoy those videos anytime you want to. Better yet, you want to enjoy them without data usage. Of course, the social media giant created a way for Facebook videos to be saved for latter views without doing long searches. You can simply add them to your Saved Items, and view them whenever you want....

ChatGPT, powered by OpenAI, has revolutionized online interactions with its advanced chatbot capabilities. Whether you’re using it for creative writing, coding assistance, or brainstorming, you might want to save and export your conversations for future reference. This guide will walk you through the process of saving and exporting your ChatGPT chats, conversations, and data, ensuring that you have a record of your interactions for various purposes. Saving Your ChatGPT Conversations The process of saving your conversations on ChatGPT is seamless, as the platform automatically saves your chats for later access....

Uganda’s leading telecom company, MTN Uganda, recently launched the Kabode Supa smartphone. It joins the MTN Kabode smartphone that can be purchased under the company’s “Mpola Mpola” device financing scheme. MTN introduced the Mpola Mpola scheme to ensure the affordability of devices by allowing payment in installments. The 5-inch MTN Kabode Supa is 4G-enabled and comes packed with 3GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, a 2MP front camera, and an 8MP rear camera....

Visual studio is a free Integrated Development Environment or IDE software. It helps software developers create code more efficiently and productively. VS Code supports multiple programming languages including Python, Java, C/C++, C#, PHP, Javascript/HTML/CSS among others. Alright, before you get started; Enable Linux on Chromebook . You can install Linux on any Chromebook released in the last 2-3 years. I am currently using a Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go . To enable Linux on your Chromebook, go to Settings > Advanced > Developers > Enable Linux development environment....

In this digital and connected age, data is more or less a currency. Our smartphones hold so a lot of personal data about us and in the wrong hands, this data could be disastrous. With the demand for this data vast and highly marketable, it is equally important to secure your Android smartphone; from the sight of potential hackers , as well as desperate individuals that could make anything of it once it falls in their hands....

Safaricom’s M-PESA has made its mark and acquired a central part in our lives as Kenyans. And rightfully so, it is available in the most remote areas of the country. Its operations and procedures are way less cumbersome compared to the traditional financial institutions like banks. In as much as it is possible to live on M-PESA alone, the banks aren’t going anywhere. It is important for the two platforms to work together....

The 21st century is fast-paced to the point that nothing seems to wait for anyone. There are incredible new kinds of stuff that get out daily on the web that sometimes we miss out on them. To this effect, the world’s largest search engine, Google, concocted an avenue to bridge this gap. This avenue, the Google Alerts, is all but enthralling. Launched in 2003, Google Alerts aim to help you monitor web contents that pull your attention....

One of the features I absolutely like about Android TV which is now morphing into Google TV is the ability to pair with Bluetooth devices. I own a Roku TCL Smartphone and this is one of the features I miss the most. But with a Chromecast with Google TV connected to one of the HDMI inputs, I am still able to experience Android/Google TV. The Chromecast with Google TV is like a small-powered Android TV device without the benefit of a big-screen display....

If you are tired of being distracted by your phone like me, then you want to put away your phone and do real work. But you also don’t want to miss out on important messages and notifications that hit your phone. To gain your sanity while at the same time keeping tabs on what’s happening with my phone, I use Desktop Notifications Android App. Update: Desktop Notification app was discontinued, please use PushBullet (read this how-to post for details )....

According to Canva, removing the background from images is one of the most frequently used photo editing features for enhancing photos. It makes the photos and designs that these photos are placed on look neat and tidy. Are you looking for a way to remove the background of a particular Image? Canva allows you to do just that. With Canva, you can remove background from all image types – people, cars, animals, products, and even random graphics....

Taking full screenshots of web pages can be a real pain. You’re either download a third-party software or taking multiple shots to join together afterwards. Either ways, it’s not exactly a smooth or effective process. Well, except you know that you can take full page screenshots in Google Chrome. This feature, which isn’t obvious by the way, lets users take a screenshot of the entire page. It’s hidden in the developer toolbox on Google Chrome but can come in handy anytime it’s needed for this purpose....

Apple Maps is a popular navigation app that has undergone significant improvements over the years, offering features such as Look Around and cycling directions. While it remains exclusive to Apple devices, there are workarounds that allow users to explore and utilize Apple Maps on Android smartphones, tablets, and Windows PCs. In this article, we will explore the steps to access Apple Maps on these non-Apple devices using the privacy-focused search engine, DuckDuckGo....

We all have different styles of using our web browsers to surf the internet. While some users are tab minimalists; switching between a handful of tabs as they surf, others are heavy tab users – using as many tabs as they can possibly get. If you fall in the ‘ heavy user ‘ category, you will understand how frustrating and tiring dealing with so many browser tabs at the same time can be....

There are several features that make Samsung smartphones stand out, however, one that I find exciting (that isn’t available on just any brand) is the hands-free photo feature. This feature lets you take really good selfie shots without having to worry about touching the side buttons or the onscreen shutter button. All you have to do is use a palm gesture to take a selfie. This feature offers flexibility, letting you rest your phone against a surface, setting it on a tripod, etc....