We recently sailed the perilous seas of pirated Windows software and brought to you the Top 5 Most Pirated Windows Software . Of the 5 (and the bonus) that made the cut, there are thankfully very few that don’t have Free and Open Source alternatives you can download and use in a legitimate manner. So here we go: LinuxMint/Ubuntu Windows 10 goes for $199 to purchase with the option of a free upgrade for those currently Windows 7 to 8....
One of the best ways to pass time on your smartphone is playing games. Our phones are smarter than they use to be and can handle more complex tasks than before. The same applies to gaming. Mobile gaming has grown from simple games like board games, puzzles, Snake Xenzia or Super Mario to the complex ones like PUBG, Afterpulse, FIFA, Need for Speed, Asphalt Cr racing, etc. Depending on the complexity of the game you’re playing, as well as the capabilities of your smartphone’s CPU & GPU, the experience you get during gameplay will totally differ....
You are done with your report and ready to send it to your boss. You quickly fire up your browser or email client and boom, the email is not sending. Pages are not loading. Your muscles become tense, eyes wide open with a reddened face. Relax! Take a glass of water and do some basic troubleshooting. Your internet not working can be because of several reasons; from a loose cable thanks to your cat or weak WiFi signal or an expired data plan....
The most recent weeks have kept the atmosphere charged with the revival of Uganda Airlines as a proposed start-up carrier to be based at Entebbe International Airport. The airline is expected to assume the status of national carrier after a series of uncertainty on Uganda’s capability of owning a carrier of its own, something that has haunted the nation for decades. But before we get to the excitement and mixed reactions that are following the proposals, let’s zoom in at the history of the once glorious national pride....
Late last year, a friend wanted to develop a web application that would provide past UNEB papers and a full Ugandan curriculum online. I don’t know what happened to his dream but I recently stumbled upon a website revisenow.net offering almost a similar service to the one he wanted to develop. “ReviseNow is a FREE website providing past papers (examinations) content to primary, secondary, advanced or high school and university students....
After recently launching the Ofwono Tooti bundle that gives you 30 On-Net minutes valid for 1 hour at only Ugx 500, Africell has remodeled their Super Combo bundle into what they are calling “Tokoto Nyooo” . In partnership with popular musician Sheba Karungi as their brand Ambassador for this campaign, the new “Tokota Nyooo” bundle gives customers 20 On-Net Minutes, 20 MBs and 20 On-Net SMS for only Ugx 500 valid for 24 hours....
Just like how BBM meant the world to BlackBerry users some year ago, it’s almost comparable to valuable iMessage is to iPhone users and even Apple Inc. as a company. iMessage was introduced alongside iOS 5 eight years ago in 2011? Now, the messaging service is arguably one of the most valuable product in the iOS ecosystem, and also the reason why many cannot dump their iPhones for the devices running the more popular Android OS....
No charges on sending money to other Airtel Money users. Free bill transactions for power, water and Pay TV. 50% bonus airtime when they load Airtime through Airtel money. Speaking on the promotion, Airtel Money Director Paul Langlois said, We are excited to announce this promotion because it will allow our subscribers to both enjoy the upgraded Airtel Money service and reap massive benefits and rewards from their use of the platform....
We all have some tasks to accomplish in our lives on a daily basis. Whether you are a student at school, an employee at work, a CEO of a start up or huge firm. One of the Apps that I would recommend to help manage your productivity is the Any.Do available for Android, iOS and coming soon to desktop. Chrome users can currently access an extension that can sync with their smartphones or tablets even when they are on PC....
Apple, in its quest to be a market leader when it comes to music streaming has over the years made efforts to have something like a social network embedded in its music app. This started with the Apple Ping that failed and was replaced by Connect. Connect was intended to be used by artists to engage directly with their fans. Artists were able to upload music, videos, photos and lyrics directly to their fans....
Mobile Money which predominantly is being run by Mobile Telecoms runs on a Technology called USSD (unstructured supplementary service data), a cousin Technology of SMS. You have most likely used it unknowingly whenever you load Airtime for instance by dialing short codes such as 130something# or whenever you access the MTN Menu on your phone. This Tech is part of the GSM standard and that means –just like SMS — it’s compatible with almost every phone that can text or call....
We see a lot of things at Mobile World Congress and 2018 MWC hasn’t failed to impress. One device that caught my attention is the 2018 Asus lineup. This year’s Zenfones, Zenfone 5 and the flagship Zenfone 5Z look like a carbon copy of the iPhone X. Asus Zenfone 5 and the iPhone X side by side. Courtesy of The Verge The Zenfone 5 spots a 6.2” LCD display in a frame that is not that much bigger than its predecessor, thanks to the shrunken down bezels....
If you are using cash to pay bills and send money in 2019, you are doing it wrong. A couple of Fintech Apps are taking away the inconvenience of paying and sending liquid cash with simple and effective mobile-based cashless alternatives. The latest App in this craze is Barter or GetBarter (we are confused by the actual name), an App by Flutterwave who started off creating Rave, a Business to Business(B2B) payments solution....
It’s almost impossible to talk about the Nigeria smartphone ecosystem without mentioning Samsung . Although the South Korean tech giant is the third biggest mobile vendor in Nigeria in terms of market share (11.29% as of May 2019, according to StatCounter Global Stats ), it produces some of the best smartphones in the world and in Nigeria. Samsung can also be safely said to be one of the pioneering smartphone brands in the Nigeria market....
So you want to buy a Chromebook in 2025. Okay, but which one will it be? I suppose, it depends on your use case. Are you a student looking for a laptop to take you through college or maybe you are a business owner looking for something that runs the numbers on a big spreadsheet? Perhaps you are an avid gamer looking to test our cloud gaming on Chromebook. If this is you, then there’s surely a Chromebook for you....
One of the reasons people put their money in the bank is to be assured of its security. Banks are crafting measures to further fortify the finances of their customers and gain their trust. From signatures and PINs to more advanced bio-metric methods such as use of fingerprints. Centenary Touch and Bank is the latest in bank account fortification. In the banking world, customers put trust in a bank that has measures that improve security of their money and convenience....
Are you looking for novel approaches to spice up your colleagues’ and friends’ Christmas gift exchange? Try organizing the standard game of Secret Santa. Whether you will be exchanging gifts with coworkers or close family members, this lovely ritual will help ensure that everyone feels valued and included. A fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season with friends, family, or coworkers is to do a gift exchange. It can also be a great way to draw names for a Secret Santa exchange or to exchange gifts on a budget....
You most likely are already aware that there are two major categories of cards that are issued by financial institutions to customers but you are almost always confused by the differences between both cards. In terms of physical appearance, both debit cards and credit cards look exactly alike and have similar characteristics and form : 16-digit card numbers, expiration dates, card verification value (CVV) number, issuer/company logo, PIN codes, etc....
DSTV customers in Uganda today woke up to a new notification on their TV screens about the price changes in their TV packages and will have to dig deeper into their pockets to be able to enjoy the new football season. The new DSTV Uganda rates will be effective on September 1st, 2022. Charges for services like the DSTV Xtraview and HD PVR access service have also gone up to UGX 46,000 ,a 4....
A few weeks ago we wrote about hellofood the global online food delivery marketplace that conveniently delivers food from your favorite restaurant to your home or office. hellofood launched their services in Uganda in January 2014. We caught up with Francis Voet the managing director hellofood Uganda for a one on one interview about their current experience and plans for Uganda. Below is an insightful Q&A QN: Tell us a Little about hellofood....
