Before we get into the different versions of Internet Protocols (IPs) , we first need to understand what an Internet Protocol (IP) is. In its most basic form, an IP is a set of numbers assigned to a device that enables the device to communicate over the internet . Without it, the internet would be impossible as it also acts as an identifier for each device. There is basically two types of IP address; IPv4 and IPv6 ....
Owning a phone has steadily moved out of being a luxury to being an essential accessory of many people. Telephone communication is the most convenient means of communication through phone calls and text messages. Most recently, phones have been able to be used to browse the internet, been used to take photos, play games among others. With all these uses, a phone needs to be adequately powered and this is done through the use of a phone battery....
Kwesé TV moves on the Beyond TV slogan, and they are proving it ten-over-ten. Going over the line of being just a broadcasting service, the Pay TV offers a range of options to choose from on how to watch your entertainment. It can be on your TV screen using the Kwesé decoder, online via the website , as well as on the go via the app – Android or iOS....
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, with over 2 billion users. It allows you to send text messages, voice messages, photos, videos, documents , and more to your contacts and groups. But did you know that WhatsApp also has a feature called Channels? You can find channels in a new tab called Updates , where you can also see your friends’ status updates. Unlike groups or chats, channels are not end-to-end encrypted by default and they don’t reveal your phone number or profile photo to the admins or other followers....
Have you ever been in a situation where you want to post a status on WhatsApp, but it just won’t send? It can be frustrating, especially when you have something important to share with your contacts. Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Many WhatsApp users have experienced this issue. In this post, we’ll show you how to fix the problem and get your status up and running again. 1. Check Your Internet Connection The first thing you need to do is check your internet connection....
If you haven’t heard, Apple is halting the sales of some of its Apple Watch Series following a ruling by the International Trade Commission as mentioned in a statement issued by the company. This results from a patent infringement battle over these watches’ blood oxygen sensors. The patent battle has been going on between Apple and Masimo for months and Masimo claims that Apple stole this medical technology from its own products....
Just a couple of days ago, many fintech platforms offering virtual USD card services to customers across Africa announced that they will be shutting down their virtual USD card services, indefinitely, effective Saturday, July 16, 2022 . With that, customers would no longer be able to use them for any transaction or online purchases. Some of the fintech platforms that made this announcement include Barter by Flutterwave , PayDay, crypto exchange Busha, Vella Finance, and Uganda-based Eversend ....
It is not uncommon for you to begin to notice a dip in the overall performance of your gadgets ( smartphones particularly) after years or months of usage. Yes, this might bother you if you consider factors like how much the phone cost you to purchase as well as how fast it used to be. But when you understand that even you and I (as humans) tend to slow down as we grow older, you’d come to terms with the fact machines wouldn’t be any different....
Today almost everything from your smartphone, tablet, laptop, Blue ray, Smart TV to your set-top box has a WiFi to enable wireless communication. And that’s a good thing; you get to avoid messy wiring around your living room or office which is cool. But you also now have Full HD and 4K videos, movies, and pics which means need-for-speed is no longer a luxury. This is why wireless networks get faster...
With ‘Smart Homes’ and Internet of Things (IoT) becoming increasingly popular, smart WiFi cameras are also becoming gadgets of interest to homeowners, small and big businesses. However, despite their increasing demands, a good number of individuals are not aware of the advantages of this piece of tech. Those that are cognizant of WiFi cameras, on the other hand, are quite skeptical about using them in the household as there are certain holdbacks which usually revolves around: reliability, durability, bandwidth usage etc....
The 5G future is coming in and fast. A good number of mobile networks globally are already testing their networks and 2019 is expected to see the launch of a good number of 5G enabled smartphones so yeah, 5G is here! As is the case with any new technology, 5G is still shrouded with a lot of uncertainty. Already 4G LTE, it’s predecessor is quite doing well. True, many people are starting to understand just how big of a deal 5G is, but people still have questions....
Movement towards a cashless society is becoming a convenient, less risky and easy way of keeping good budget discipline. The trend is now headed for the aviation industry with the world’s first cashless airport coming up in the Chinese province of Zhejiang . Whereas some services at airports have been available in cashless options over the time, a completely cash-free system has not been in existence. Hangzhou International Airport plans to set the pace in a move expected to be assumed by many more airports upon efficiency....
After launching in China in December, Xiaomi, today, unveiled its next set of Xiaomi flagship smartphones for the year 2022 on the world stage. This new set of smartphones comes with some notable upgrades to the Xiaomi MI 11 line of smartphones unveiled a year ago. In this new series, Xiaomi released three smartphones; the Xiaomi 12, 12x, and Xiaomi 12 Pro . However, the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro are flagship devices and are packed with some flagship specs....
Xiaomi’s Black Shark phones have all the traditional gaming things like glowing lights and the latest specs. The Black Shark 2 was already one of the best-specced phones around, but it didn’t have the latest and greatest Snapdragon chip. The Black Shark 2 Pro fixes that. Specs SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ RAM 12GB Storage 128-256GB Display 6.39-inch OLED 1080 x 2340 Battery 4,000 mAh Camera 48+13MP back, 20MP front Price 2,999 RMB (about $435) for 128GB, 3,999 RMB (about $580) This phone has the same custom liquid cooling solution as the non-Pro phone....
There is quite a lot that Google has made, some of which many of us can profess to being our daily saviour. Among these is the Translate platform, which is used when practicing a foreign language, as a pronunciation guide, and even when understanding how common or unusual words are used. The only limit to this has been the need for online presence. Imagine traveling to a country and you have no access to a local data plan or even internet, offline translations can be really useful....
Social media is clearly like a fire; It can cook your dinner but it can also cook you too. This has been the case with Ugandan telecom giant MTN that among others is known for a robust social media customer care team that is swift and responsive. Hell broke loose on the 17th November 2014 when a stream of tweets started jetting in with the hashtag #OccupyMTN. Multiple tweeps and MTN customers jumped on board to express their frustration with the telecom giant....
In less than 140 characters, Justine Sacco’s preposterous tweet about her catching AIDS upon landing in Africa got her fired from her PR job. Her reputation was injured too. This is one of the social media fails that anchored us into 2014. This year, however, the fails have been so prescient that they looked like works of expert dramactors . We dissected them and unmasked the underlying details you could have missed....
The World is your oyster. You can do whatever you want, including learning Chinese! You’ve made your final decision about taking Chinese language classes. However, following inflexible course schedules is not your kind of thing. Nonetheless, you’d still love to improve your Chinese language skills. In this guide, we share 5 ways you can learn Chinese quickly. Learning Chinese is an intimidating feat at first. However, there are many benefits that would lead someone into learning Chinese....
While you might be familiar with use some of its features, here are 5 other Telegram features you probably don’t know about that can help you get more out of Telegram. 1. Chat Folder Chat folder let’s you separate your chats into different folders. This way, you can deal with a set of chats at a particular time, and avoid others. For example, you could set up a chat group for family members, colleges at work, school mates, church members, etc, and manage your chats easily....
The Google Pixel Watch is a beautiful piece of equipment for your wrist. It offers a solid companion for your Android smartphone and a valuable addition to your tech life, not to mention all the potential fitness benefits it could add to your life with its health tracking. So you just got yourself one of these beauties, or even the newer Google Pixel Watch 2, where do you start? How do you ensure that your new investment serves your needs the best?...
