Today, Airtel Uganda has launched the first of its kind Airtel data OTT bundles. These are focused on providing users with a way to pay for OTT tax and data at the same time. The rigid nature of OTT payment has discouraged many from using social media or have no choice than use VPN. Airtel now has a solution. When the government revised the mobile money tax , it made it clear that OTT tax was here to stay without any revision....
Low-key one of the biggest frustration with Windows among its users is Updates. I mean we all know that it is advisable to keep your PC up-to-date to ensure stablitity of your system and to keep exploitable loopholes at bay but man, Windows Updates suck. I don’t know what about it is worse, having to wait for HOURS while Windows prepares and installs the updates or the fact that it’ll be hogging up your bandwidth and CPU when all you want is to get a task done....
What do you use to connect to the internet? Many people use routers and other smaller internet devices like a Mi-Fi . But sometimes, those devices can be limited in various ways – either they get missing or the battery is drained out, or the hardware gets bad. If any of these things happen, you’ll need to fall back on a backup to access the internet. The good news is you can turn your iPhone into your personal Wi-Fi hotspot....
Google’s cloud storage solution has democratized online storage for many people. It is by no means the only solution out there, Dropbox and Microsoft’s Onedrive might have been around longer and might also have generous allocation for the free service but Google’s is considerably more popular. Being part of Google’s services and being preinstalled on almost all Android devices do help its course. Being a cloud storage, to use it, you need to be online....
Undoubtedly, passwords are an integral part of our general experience online. They are essential in keeping our online accounts safe from unauthorized persons. However, the downside of a password is that you need to create one for every online account you own; sometimes with unique characters. Also, remembering all these passwords can be tricky – especially if they all share similar characters. Also, writing passwords down every time you create one or resetting them every time you forget them isn’t particularly stress-free....
For close to three decades, Microsoft’s Office suite has been the go-to productivity tool for professionals, students, and even amateurs at home. For the most part, you had to purchase Microsoft Office separately from Microsoft Windows, and that has not changed. Fast forward to mid-2011 when Office 365 was launched and the case was the same. You still had to pay a subscription fee to access the suite. Office 365 is what was rebranded to Microsoft 365....
I love using VLC as my primary media player. That’s because it’s packed with a lot of features that other media players don’t have. VLC media player essentially plays media stored on the hard drive of your computer. But you can also stream and play media from a Personal Media Server located on the same network as VLC. I use Plex Media Server(PMS) to organize my personal media which I tend to stream over the local network to my Smart TV, Smartphone, and computer....
Huawei launched the Y6II -also known as the Huawei Honor 5A in some markets- today at Huawei offices on Rwenzori Towers, Kampala. The device is categorised as mid-range and retails for UGX 655,600 at the various outlets dealing in Huawei products in Uganda. The Huawei Y6II runs Android Marshmallow skinned in Huawei’s highly customised EMUI 4.1 user interface. The device comes in different flavors including black, white, gold and even pink, believe it or not....
Huawei is no doubt one of the top players in Kenya’s mobile industry. In a market where flagship smartphones cost not more than Ksh 40,000 , it is clear that the mid-range segment is vibrant. I mean look at just how popular Huawei Y9 2019 is. Competition in the mid-range segment of the market is still. Players like OPPO, Samsung, Nokia, TECNO and Infinix aren’t pulling punches. Today, Huawei is throwing yet another hat in the ring with the launch of the Huawei Y9s in Kenya....
Huawei is now allowed to do business with American companies after the ban was lifted, but the company is still moving full-steam foward in its bid to free itself from the shackles of Google with its own Operating System dubbed Hongmeng OS. The OS has been undergoing testing internally and initial reviews indicate that the new OS is nothing like Huawei’s current skinned version of Android, EMUI. The company has added a new boot animation and the OS also comes with support for customizations as per the user’s liking....
In this article, we will be discussing how to improve your typing speed and accuracy with the help of TypingMaster, a popular and old-school typing software. We will be breaking down the features of the software and providing tips and tricks on how to make the most out of it. Whether you’re a beginner looking to improve your typing skills or a seasoned pro looking to take your typing to the next level, this article has something for you....
If there is anything to be proud of Infinix Mobility about, it’s got to be the company’s consistency. With just over 5 years in the smartphone ecosystem, the Infinix brands have released a handful of smartphones of different models and under numerous series/categories. The latest product from the brand is the newly-announced Infinix Zero 6 and Zero 6 Pro , both of which are successors to the Infinix Zero 5 and Zero 5 Pro....
The iPhone 14 has been launched as the successor to the iPhone 13 . The phone comes with some upgrades over the iPhone 13 and in this article, we’ll discuss the major features side by side between the two phones. The iPhone 13 and 14 are pretty identical in terms of design and processors but there are notable differences in terms of some software and hardware upgrades. With the iPhone 13 now discounted, let’s look at whether it is worth it to make the upgrade to the iPhone 14....
Jumia hosts quite a number of special events and promotions annually but one of the most popular is the company’s “Mobile Week” event. Asides Black Friday, the Mobile Week event is one which many people look forward to the most. And this is so because Jumia partners with popular brands and vendors to sell smartphones at an incredibly discounted rate for a week. For this year’s Jumia Mobile Week in Nigeria, Jumia will be partnering with top smartphone brands like Nokia, Infinix, Tecno, Huawei, Apple, Gionee, Samsung, etc....
Retailers have also realised that sooner or later their physical stores will become irrelevant and customers will no longer walk in and out of their stores as they prefer to shop from home using the mobile applications installed in their smartphones and tablets. Moving to sell online is now in the strategic plan of any company worth its name. Retailers and companies can either start their own e-commerce website or sell their products through an already-established online marketplace....
Are you eager to know how you performed in the 2023 KCPE exams? Well, you don’t have to wait any longer. The results are out and you can check them easily using your phone or computer. You will need to have your index number ready. This is the unique number that identifies you as a candidate. You can find it on your exam slip or from. Related: KCSE 2023: Here’s How to Check Your Results Telegram Outage in Kenya: You’re Not Alone – Here’s What’s Happening and How to Navigate It How to Check your KCPE 2023 Results Send an SMS to 40054 with your index number....
Have you been thinking of traveling but been worried about the requirements? Think of it again! For some countries, there is always a privilege for visitors, where you can be allowed to enter the country without a visa, and stay for a particular number of days or months after which you may be required to get the visa. It is good to inquire from the embassy or consulate of the country you want to visit to confirm the exact conditions required, after which you can decide on whether the time is fit for your travel....
There’s no doubt the future of banking is out of the banking hall. More specifically in the palm of your hands. That’s why Ugandans banks are taking internet and mobile banking seriously especially following the aftermath of Mobile money. PostBank Uganda is the latest traditional bank to embrace mobile bank via mobile a mobile app. The bank has previously been offering internet banking on the web and mobile banking services to its customers through a USSD shortcode *163#....
Xiaomi has just announced the Mi Band 6, the latest version of its popular fitness band series. The new smart band features a much bigger AMOLED display, more fitness modes, and a SpO2 blood oxygen monitor absent in the predecessor, the Mi Band 5 . The Mi Band 6 was announced in China along with the MI 11 Pro and MI 11 Ultra smartphones in a live event streamed globally. The Mi Band 5 has been my daily driver; my fitness band of choice for months....
Home internet is pretty much a necessity in this day and age. We have multiple smartphones in our homes, add in a few leisure tablets and a smart TV, and maybe a few more smart home devices, all of which need an active internet connection to take full advantage of. Most home internet ISPs will give you a router for the home and today, many of these are decent enough with enough power to cover all but the most expansive homes....
