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Have you been trying out Google TV on android TV just to see if it is for you? And now you think you are ready for a permanent move to Google TV. Here is how to make Google TV your default launcher on Android TV. I would say Google TV is a pretty decent upgrade from Android TV, everything is so much more thought out. Because Google TV is currently available officially in the US alone, to use it in any other part of the world you will need a VPN....

Google Home Mini is a little smart speaker from Google. The Mini is a wall-powered speaker which you can use along with the Google Voice Assistant to control your devices and access services using your voice. This can be a pretty decent addition to your Smart Home experience as a main point of interaction with your appliances. Imagine controlling your home functions by yelling at a tiny little speaker. In this post, I am going to show you how to setup the Google Home Mini smart speaker....

Log in to your Kuda Bank app On the homepage, tap on the ‘ Pay ’ icon at the bottom of the page and then select ‘ Pay A Bill ‘ You’ll then need to select ‘ TV ‘ from the Pay A Bill page. Next, select your services provider (Options include SHOWMAX, STARTIMES NG, GoTV, and DStv) Then your preferred data package. Once you do that, the cost of that data will be generated automatically....

Roku devices consist of internet streaming Smart TVs or media players. So they are heavily reliant on a good internet connection to function properly. However, as we all know, your Roku device or WiFi router or Internet Service Provider will sometimes stand in the way of you binge watching your favorite Netflix shows. So important to know some useful troubleshooting tips up your sleeves. Before we get started, the Roku platform works on a number of devices; from smart tvs, to streaming sticks and boxes....

It is April, and the .04 release of Ubuntu for 2019 is here with us. The final, stable version of Ubuntu 19.10 is officially out. Granted, like many previous releases, it is not a complete overhaul of our favorite operating system but a bunch of little incremental tweaks. It is worth noting that if you’re running Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, you are better off sitting this one out. The system stability and peace of mind you get from running Ubuntu 16....

Every day, we browse through different websites on the internet. And as a result, we often have to read large volume of texts. Whether you’re scanning through a new blog, reading up on a popular article, or catching up on the news, you’re most likely reading text. Google introduced “Read it” in Google Assistant to make this experience much easier. With Google Assistant, your browser can now read web articles out loud for you to listen....

Taking hands-free photos is a great way to get the perfect shot without having to worry about gorilla arm or worse. Samsung phones and other brands have been rocking this feature since the stone age. But let’s not rain on Google’s parade. Pixel phones from the Pixel 6 and newer can now do it with just a wave of your hand. The modus operandi is still the same. All you have to do is raise your hand to trigger a preset timer....

Just like on your PC and Macbook, you’re always going to need to Zip and Unzip files on your Chromebook. Unfortunately, if you’re not familiar with how to do so, you might consider attaching multiple single files when sending them over. You might even choose to use a third-party tool that can expose your files to malicious wares. Luckily, Chrome OS has recently integrated a tool that allows you to zip and unzip any file....

Again Huawei appears to be banned from doing business with anyone in the United States. You might remember this entire ordeal happening way back in May of this year, which seems like a lifetime ago; since then, we’ve seen a topsy turvy story of new operating systems, potential workarounds, and more, which all ended with the US creating a licensing system that would allow Huawei to deal with US companies again....

As inflation and fuel price continue to increase in the country, ride-hailing customers are gradually turning to alternative ride-hailing platforms that offer cheaper fares and allow them to negotiate them. Uber and Bolt have, for years, dominated the rid-hailing space in Nigeria, but in recent times, drivers have complained of how fares no longer cover their cost of operation, let alone make a profit. Riders, on the other hand, have complained about how expensive trips have become....

The Infinix NOTE30 series is the latest addition to the NOTE line of smartphones from Infinix. This new series comes to succeed the NOTE12 series unveiled a year ago. There are four devices in this series; the NOTE30, NOTE30 PRO, NOTE30 5G, and the NOTE30 VIP. For this article, however, we will be looking at the Infinix NOTE30 Pro in Nigeria; the features it is packed with, its price, and where you can get one....

Summary The Innos brand – manufactured by JSR Limited – is a relatively new player in the Smartphone arena, better known for their hot-swappable duo battery(2 batteries in one phone) flagship, the D6000. The Innos M34T on the other hand is basically an entry level Smartphone. Not to be fooled by the pocket friendly price tag, the Innos is powered by a quad core Qualcomm processor delivering an enviable snappy and fluid user experience....

It is common knowledge that Meta is one platform known for prioritizing users’ safety and privacy. Meta recently introduced the Parental Supervision tool on Instagram to add to its long list of privacy and safety tools. This tool lets parents and guardians supervise and restrict inappropriate content on Instagram for their children or wards (ages 13 to 17). Instagram has got a vast library of content, and some of them can be inappropriate and harmful to teenagers, hence the introduction of this tool....

Apple just held its September event in which they unveiled a bunch of products including the new iPhone 14 line of devices, a new pair of Airpods , and 3 new Apple Watches, the Apple Watch Series 8 , the Apple Watch SE , and the Apple Watch Ultra. Of course, the star of the show was the new iPhones, even though the other products announced aren’t anything to sneeze at....

If you are a registered taxpayer in Kenya but you did not earn any taxable income in a given year, you are required to file nil returns on iTax, the online platform of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). Filing nil returns is a way of declaring that you have no taxable income to report for that year. Filing nil returns is important because it helps you avoid penalties and maintain a good tax compliance record....

itel is well known around Nigeria. This is mainly because of its budget-friendly smartphones and other devices. From the Abel 1 laptop to the itel P36 and P37 series smartphones, itel offers entry-level devices. The smartphone maker just concluded its second online launch event of the year and again, it unveiled a couple of budget-friendly, feature-packed devices for Nigerians. Here’s a look at some of the devices unveiled by itel....

There’s nothing as refreshing as reviewing jaw-dropping pocket-friendly devices for everyday people like the itel P32. In this department, itel is king. According to statistics by Canalys, itel which sold 2 million units in the first quarter of 2018 took the #3 spot in smartphone market share in Africa. If that’s any indicator, itel has cracked the secret formula for doing what it takes to snag the lion’s share in emerging markets....

2020 has been a particularly sucky year for many people owing to the COVID-19 pandemic . Coupled with the struggling global economy and the fact that many people have unfortunately lost their jobs following the resulting restrictions, you begin to understand why people’s purchasing power is a little lower. This means that campaigns such as the Black Friday are bound to get a lot of attention from shoppers who are keen to land a good deal on various merchandise....

Jumia Kenya has partnered with Posta Kenya to allow its customers to pick up items they purchase on the website from Post offices across the country. Parinaz Firozi Managing Director, Jumia Kenya said, “We are delighted that our customers can now pick up items they order on Jumia from selected Post offices across the country, this is a new direction in providing a stress-free, safe and convenient shopping experience.” Customers can select the option to pick-up products from a Post office closest to them during the checkout process, the product(s) will be dispatched to the selected office and customers can pay for the items via cash through Postapay or Mpesa during pick up....

The school calendar in Kenya was severely altered due to COVID but the Ministry of Education seems to have a solid plan to ensure that things get back to normal by the end of this year going into 2023. Earlier this month, we saw candidates who were set to sit for their Kenya Certificate of Primary Education KCPE Exams for the year 2021 sitting for the said papers. Well now, the ministry states that the marking and tallying is all done....