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Africa is now adopting digital technologies as the spread of the internet becomes ubiquitous across the continent every single day. Social media in particular has been a game changer. Facebook specifically has been the gateway for online first timers to experience and access information services. Brands are also following suit moving where users are. Now, there’s a need to recognize the movers and shakers in this new digital space. From Social media week held in Lagos Nigeria to Social media awards started last year in Kampala, more recognition programs are cropping up....

Wow, it has been about three and half months since we pushed the rebrand button. We renamed one of the most authentic voices in Tech in Africa from TechPost ( www.techpost.ug ) to Dignited ( www.dignited.com ). As you might already know, rebranding online is a lot different from rebranding offline. Your brand online isn’t just your name, it’s also your domain name. If you think you got a light-bulb moment that got you excited about your idea with that a cool name, better pray that the domain name of your idea also exists....

Kampala is arguably the party capital of East Africa. The people will go miles ahead to jump over creeks clogged with debris just to attend a social event. Nevertheless the people are very warm, welcoming and, must I say, very social. On 30th June, the world celebrated Mashable’s popularised international social media day but in Kampala, we celebrated it on the 28th — a day prior. That is just how much we were excited about it....

The new text-only post feature on Tiktok is similar to what we see on Instagram Stories. And just like Instagram, you can add a background color to your text, you can edit how the text appears. You can also add music and stickers to the text post. You should know that text-only posts on Tiktok are limited to 1,000 characters. Engagements to these text-only posts are just as it is with video posts....

Roku TV is a popular streaming device that allows you to watch your favorite shows and movies on your television. With its user-friendly interface and a wide range of features, Roku TV has become a favorite among cord-cutters. I have been using my Roku TCL Series 4 Smart TV for over 4 years now as my primary living room TV of choice. In this blog post, I want to show you my top 10 tips and tricks for Roku TV that can enhance your streaming experience....

The Mi Band series of fitness trackers has been around for years now having debuted in 2014. Since then, this line has grown to define its segment in the market and while the competition is heating up, the mi Bands remain an endeared line of product. Recently, we have seen the launch of the Mi Band 7 and Mi Band 7 Pro and while global shipments slowly begin to pick up pace, we thought we’d look at the top 5 features of this fitness tracker....

VLC is a very common media player mainly amongst Windows users. The Windows version of the player is closing in on 50 million downloads, and that’s not including all the other platforms it can be installed on. The secret to its longevity is the modular design which gives it a rich set of features. Let’s look at a few of the few features under VLC that can make you use it like a pro....

Project management tools are essential for businesses and individuals to effectively manage and execute projects. They streamline the project management process by providing a centralized platform to collaborate, plan, track, and communicate progress. With the increasing demand for remote work, project management tools have become even more critical in managing teams across different locations and time zones. Today, there are numerous project management tools available in the market, each with its unique features and benefits....

The need for video content is on the rise lately. To take advantage of this growing trend, you need video footage. If you decide to produce the videos yourself, it can be complicated and costly. Here is a list of places you can get free stock videos to use in your social media content plus other uses. Pexels This began as a free photo site but has since added a large library of free HD stock videos....

The element seems to be a major attraction drawing in clients to Twitter Blue for more revenue. Let’s get to see more details about this edit button. What is Twitter Blue? Twitter Blue is a monthly subscription that offers exclusive access to premium features so you can customize your Twitter experience. The roll-out Twitter last month said the feature to edit tweets is being rolled out to those subscribing to its Blue service in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand first....

It’s now becoming a common move where apps are offering lite versions for users in less developed regions. From Facebook, Twitter, Google, and Skype, to now Uber Lite. Launching first in India, the company anticipates rolling the app out in other emerging markets in the future like Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. The app takes less than 5 MB to download, and is rather different from the standard Uber app....

The newest Google Maps update has finally rolled out the feature that shows ride hailing services alongside destination routes. Google Maps first tested this feature in select Asian and European cities back in August. The app shows proximity to ride hailing services and gives a rough estimate of the cost for a ride. In Uganda, so far only Uber has been added. In other countries Google Maps serves up rides from Grab, MyTaxi, Go-Ride/Go-Car, Getts among others....

Whether you are a seasoned Ubuntu user or a new one, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS comes parked with exciting features and improvements. The world’s most popular Free operating system launched its latest release dubbed “Xenial Xerus” on Friday last week. Xenial ‎is an adjective meaning ‘hospitable’ or ‘friendly’, while xerus is a name given to a ground squirrel. Ubuntu 16.04 LTS is designed for both desktop usage similar to Mac or Windows as well as Server and cloud usage....

Today Uganda celebrates 50 years since gaining her independence from the British protectorate. Looking at TV images being streamed live on local channels, it surely is a colourful event full of hopes and dreams. In a previous blog post earlier this year, I chronicled 7 different technologies that have made an impact in the country. But this time, am painting a beautiful picture of what could be of this country. It’s a dream and I invite you to an adventurous journey of my personal hopes and dream....

It is signed and sealed. Ugandans now own 15% of MTN Uganda. This follows the successful completion of the MTN Initial Public Offering which culminated into the listing of the telecom on the Uganda Securities Exchange. The listing was a regulatory obligation of the telecom in fulfillment of its second national telecom operator licence in accordance with the national broadband policy of 2018 which sought to increase local participation in the telecom sector....

Whoever coined the term, old dogs can’t learn new tricks hadn’t met Visa yet. Kenya, world-renown for MPesa’s advanced mobile payment system which even Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg marveled at is set to scoot-over and welcome yet another entrant. Visa Inc. operates VisaNet, one of the most world’s most advanced electronic money transfer services. Most banks offer Visa-enabled credit cards which streamlines the process of transferring funds from one bank to another....

Fast internet is quickly becoming a necessity in many sectors. That’s part of the reason we are all so excited about the upcoming 5G . When we talk about Internet speed, we’re generally talking about download speeds; most people want and expect fast downloads. That’s how we stream content and download movies. So, depending on the speed of your connection, you might be limited to certain tasks on the web. Here is a quick breakdown....

One major problem people have with Windows 8 is its all or nothing start screen. Windows 10 fixed this issue by providing a separate full-screen tablet mode on a laptop. This comes at a time where many laptop manufacturers are adopting the convertible two in one laptop that can occasionally be turned into a tablet. In this article, I will explain what this tablet mode on a laptop is and how you can use it....

Xiaomi has yesterday finally announced its latest fitness band, the Mi Band 5. The new device spots some new improvements to its predecessor, the Mi band 4 which was released same date last year. Xiaomi has so far released the Chinese version of the Mi Band 5 with the global edition coming in the following months. The Mi Band 5 is slightly bigger than the Mi Band 4, comes with a new magnetic charger and some improvements in fitness tracking....

Whatsapp has quietly introduced support for quoted messages in a reply. This feature while functional on some devices and not others appears to either be in experimental stage or in the process of getting rolled out on all devices. There’s also no word yet on the O fficial WhatsApp blog but we have used it so we know it does work. While some reports indicate that you don’t need to update your WhatsApp to be able to quote messages, it has not worked for everybody....