Both your smartphone and computer have programs running on them that tell the hardware what to do and executes other functions like protecting your device from malware, connectivity, and other utilities. Whether it is a system software or third-party applications, an update does well to improve performance and even fix bugs. If you have the habit of ignoring updates, you might even be deterring new features from getting to your smartphone or computers....

The Wi-Fi Alliance, the standards body behind the infamous “Wi-Fi Certified” logo on basically every Wi-Fi enabled device out there, have since been the ones responsible for the naming of Wi-Fi protocols such as 802.11ab and 802.11n. See, if you have ever been in the market for a new router/Mi-Fi or even a smartphone, you know how sorting through specs that read like complete gibberish — like “802.11ac” or “a/b/g/n” can be a pain....

October 14, 2025. That was the day Microsoft pulled the plug on Windows 10 . No more security updates, no more support. If you’re still running it, you’re on your own. Their solution? Buy a new computer that meets Windows 11 ‘s absurd hardware requirements. TPM 2.0, specific CPUs, the whole deal. Your perfectly good PC from 2018? Microsoft says it’s trash now. Except it’s not trash. It just can’t run their bloated, naggy, ad-riddled operating system anymore....

IBM might not be the biggest supplier of supercomputers but it has achieved the feat of making the most powerful supercomputer commercially available. The top supercomputers in the world are government owned and IBM latest creation joins the list but this time for the oil and gas giant – Total. The Pangea III supercomputer as of now is being used by Total to further its oil and gas exploration. In addition, the supercomputer is built with Powerg CPUs made by IBM and it has 31....

Oppo, the popular phone-maker created a sub-brand, OnePlus that has since become super popular among geeks and the whole tech community. This line of smartphones offered flagship specs at a fraction of the price and the model worked for them. Here comes another sub-brand from popular budget-smartphone maker Xiaomi. The sub-brand name, Poco . Xiaomi is a popular Chinese brand thats been known for producing quality devices with little compromises, all at a more than fair price....

Accountability for participation in any form of fun-filled competition may never be of importance to one, especially if the competitors are as many as the 20,000 that took part in the just recent MTN Kampala Marathon. But MTN Uganda is taking an extra mile to give you the position that you took, and a certificate to confirm your participation. Well, just so you may know, the results for all registered participants in the MTN Kampala Marathon are now available online....

Ride-hailing apps are really taking off in Kenya, and Nairobi is a prime example of just how viable and lucrative such ventures can be. In Nairobi, we have several players including Uber, Bolt, Little Cab, Safe Boda among many others. Twende App is also a ride-hailing app but unlike the others, it doesn’t have a registered pool of its own drivers. Instead, it acts as a platform for both drivers and travelers....

Something we geeks take for granted, like the ability to stock up your fresh install of Windows with all the essential apps and settings, can be a nightmare for the common Joe or any noob for that matter. Inspired by a good friend who is frustrated at just how blank her newly installed Windows looks, here are a few things you can do to your Windows to at the very least, get you going....

President Obama announced the Washington fellowship for young African leaders earlier last year. The Young African Leaders Initiative is now accepting applications for its 2014 program. The Initiative is geared to changing Africa by training and mentoring Young African leaders while equipping them with skills and providing opportunities to propel economic growth, prosperity and strengthening of democratic institutions in Africa. The program will provide leadership training, professional development, and mentoring to 500 accomplished young leaders each year, beginning in 2014....

Canonical — the company behind the most popular Linux operating system distro — Ubuntu is set to announce an operating system for tablet in the next 8 hours at the time of writing this post according to the countdown timer on their official website . This comes almost a month after Canonical released an operating system for smartphones that’s yet to hit the market. The first Ubuntu smartphones are expected to launch in October....

In the ever-evolving landscape of smartphone technology, Apple continues to redefine the boundaries of innovation. With the release of the iPhone 15, Apple introduced groundbreaking features that promise to transform the way we connect, communicate, and navigate our increasingly interconnected world. One of these features is the 2nd-Gen Ultra-Wideband Chip. In this article, I’ll delve into the exciting capabilities of the iPhone 15, highlighting its second-generation ultra-wideband (UWB) chip, precision finding technology, enhanced audio quality, and its vital role in safety through satellite connectivity....

Smartphones are everywhere these days. If my grandmother were alive, she probably would have owned one too. Yes! they are that many and that far wide spread. Chances are that you are currently reading this post on your smartphone or tablet rather than a laptop or desktop. That said, What qualifies to be a smartphone and how are they categorised? Of course that is a huge question for debate but we can safely say, A smartphone should have an OS (operating systems) e....

The large, ongoing global transition to remote work has increased the need for video conferencing apps like Zoom. In this piece, we aggregate a list of 7 zoom meeting tips that can make your overall experience on the platform much better. You should check them and try them out too. Consider this a sequel to earlier this guide we published months ago on handy Zoom video-calling tips. Zoom Meeting Tips for Better Experience 1....

Over the years, content creation has become popular among young people, and these people (all around the world) have become millionaires just by uploading their content on social media. While It requires a lot of time and patience to be a good content creator, if you have many followers or are talented enough to create good content, you can easily make it another source of income. In this article, we will tell you about “ 8 social media platforms that pay you to create content”....

You’ll start living in a “Smart home” soon if you aren’t already staying in one. In this digital era where most things can easily connect to the internet or talk to each other, a Smart home isn’t at all a far-fetched thing. Tech pundits have coined clever word for these kinds of connectivity dubbed “Internet of Things or “IoT” but we shall keep the buzzwords aside for now. An ordinary home in Uganda one or more of the following;...

What have we made our smartphones? A smartphone isn’t just an accessory to me but an extension of my life and without it, there would be no way to live. Right now am in position to attest to that. My journey without a smartphone started on 13th June 2013 (and still counting). I will save you the details of how that all started but let me take you through how different life is without my dear smartphone....

Uganda’s behemoth online shopping mall, Jumia Uganda has launched the 2019 Jumia Mobile week. This is the forth annual mobile week ever since the maiden Jumia mobile week in 2016. Jumia mobile week is famous for big price cuts on mobile handsets and is a key engine in driving smartphone penetration in Uganda. Jumia Uganda CEO, Mr. Kawamara noted that smartphone penetration has steadily increased across the country and so has their usage....

Airtel Kenya, the country’s second largest telco was a little slow to hop onto the 4G train, getting beat to the party by Telkom Kenya, and even Faiba 4G in some towns. Today, the company has announced the rollout of over 800 3G and 4G sites across the country in a bid to enhance its network coverage thus improving customer experiences. This move is set to increase the carrier’s network capacity across the country while improving the quality of service and enhance mobile data speeds, allowing Airtel customers to enjoy better internet and voice services....

Who remembers the Google Ideos? Yes. It’s that phone that was born when Google partnered with Huawei to release a phone with Google Apps — the first $100 affordable smartphone in East Africa and several emerging markets. It was my first smartphone too and I loved it very much. I actually still do. This phone is actually believed to be responsible for Android penetration in many emerging markets. A couple of years later, Google is coming back to the same idea that scaling Android in developing countries requires understanding the needs that people have and catering to those needs....

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly popular in recent years and more so this year, with various industries using it to streamline processes and improve efficiency. However, as AI continues to advance, there is a growing interest in the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). In this article, we will define both AI and AGI, compare the two, and provide examples of each. The recent launch of GPT-4 has questioned many whether it is not AGI because of the advanced and enhanced improvements made to the previous GPT-3 model currently run by ChatGPT Basic....