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For some, Remote work (or ‘Working from home’ as it is colloquially called) is not a strange concept as tech companies have long adopted this style of work for their employees. Remote style of work has been said to be effective and increases productivity. The recent global outbreak of the Coronavirus is forcing many companies to adopt the remote work style for their employees. So, if things do not improve soon (hopefully, it does), and the virus keeps spreading, you might find yourself working from home, which, for many, is going to be the first time working remotely....

There’s more to understanding human body composition than just weight. Weight by itself is just a number, and that’s where a regular scale gets it wrong. The Wyze Scale gives a more nuanced understanding of your general health and fitness by measuring body fat, muscle mass, body water, lean body mass, bone mass, e.t.c. The $33 Wyze Scale measures all this data (including heart rate, if you please) that is visualized on their app, complete with projections and all that scientific stuff....

I think it’s safe to say September 2023 was the month of flagships. Weeks after the unveiling of the iPhone 15 series, there is a new flagship series in the market. This time, it comes from Xiaomi in the Xiaomi 13T series. Comprising the Xiaomi 13T and the Xiaomi 13T Pro, these devices are set to redefine the smartphone experience with their cutting-edge features and innovations. We’ll delve into the details of the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro, exploring their features, specifications, and what makes them stand out in the fiercely competitive world of smartphones....

The competition is dead, and our grand children will never know of this. Yahoo Messenger, which was first launched in 1998 as Yahoo! Pager, was the then definition of social networking. As many of our hearts were taken away by social networks and mobile messaging, from dedicated chat apps – the options have run out for the service. It is not a surprise that WhatsApp was created by ex-Yahoo employees....

Following the announcement of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus yesterday, Nubia which was once a brand under ZTE releases its latest flagship a few hours later. To be quite honest with you, this smartphone offers quite a decent value for the price more than the Galaxy Note 10. That said, the Nubia Z20 takes after the Nubia X of last year with the front and back display style....

A smart TV is a digital television that is, essentially, an Internet-connected, storage-aware computer specialized for entertainment. Smart TVs are available as stand-alone products but regular televisions can also be made “smart” through set-top boxes that enable advanced functions. Smart TVs are becoming the “in thing” but also questions keep lingering in the minds of the users. We compiled 10 most common questions and answered them from our daily experiences while using them....

The rise of Social Media has been an upward spiral for a while now and its significance can no longer be undermined. Uganda is finally having its first Social Media Awards recognizing individuals and organizations that are making a difference in society in one way or another using Social Media. The awards are targeting individuals and organizations using Social Media in entertainment, change, sharing of ideas, creating communities and talking to customers online....

Android Go has been successfully implemented with quite a lot of OEMs making their own set of Android Go smartphone. All about bringing more out of the entry-level smartphones, the Android Go initiative has offered a platform for this lower spec smartphones to blossom. You would also be getting a semblance of the latest OS even if it’s dialled down to fit the entry-level smartphone. 2018 was marked by a lot of Android Go smartphones, a number of which we will be taking a look at in this post....

In today’s digital age, there are tons of different ways to make money and work online . This, aided by the fact that you can effectively work from home (or anywhere) makes these online jobs a rather compelling option for many. One of the ways to make money online is blogging. You can blog about anything. There are lifestyle blogs, fashion blogs, food blogs, photography blogs, and hey….tech blogs! These often involve a lot of writing and research....

Huawei Technologies, a Chinese multinational technology company that provides telecommunications equipment and sells consumer electronics including smartphones, was banned by Google following instructions from the USA government. This was a big blow to the Huawei users since the majority of them live and breathe Android. So are you a Huawei user, or had plans on getting a Huawei phone prior to the ban? Here are seven alternatives to Huawei budget smartphone brands you can look at....

Teaching kids how to program computers is no easy fete. It’s even worse when the computer teachers get to know that these little kids still find it hard grasping the basics of life such as brushing their teeth or even tying their shoes laces. It’s such an uphill task to run the humble souls through streams of alien monotype code, it could easily pass for mental torture if the cohort programmes are not properly conducted....

Duolingo is a mobile app that helps you learn new languages online . It does this via a series of fun, addictive courses and quizzes that make you much more familiar with the language. Courses on Duolingo are personalized, help you earn virtual coins, help you master new phrases, words, grammar, and helps you improve quickly. According to the platform, “a study has shown that 34 hours of Duolingo are equal to 1 university semester of language courses....

Despite Nokia not being a new entrant into the smartphone market, there still are a lot of confusing things and unanswered questions about Nokia phones and the brand at large. There the ‘who actually produces Nokia smartphones?’ question, ‘how durable can they get?’, ‘which device is the best Nokia branded smartphone that’s worth buying’ and a whole lot more. Nokia Phone Buying Guide While we have provided answers to some questions about Nokia smartphones , we bring to you some of the best things to look out for before you buy your next Nokia smartphone as well as some tips to help you pick up a Nokia phone that will serve its purpose....

We at the TechPost are absolutely thrilled whenever we land on an amazing Technology innovation developed by and for Ugandans and Africa at large. We’ve a philosophy that technology needs to be localized in order to have a maximum impact in the community. This time, we’re reviewing an operating system that’s almost entirely translated into a local language — Luganda — thanks to the tireless efforts of Mr. Kizito Birabwa. Luganda is currently the most spoken language in Uganda....

The 3rd Annual Communication Innovation Award (ACIA 2013), an initiative by Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) that seeks to recognize excellence through innovation in the communications sector were held yesterday at Kampala Serena hotel. There were a total of 159 participants who competed in this year’s edition under 4 categories which included The Young Innovator, Business excellence, digital content and ICT for Development awards. The Uganda content portal by Communication for Development Foundation of Uganda(CDFU) won the digital content award....

The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Godfrey Mutabazi yesterday announced the 2014 ACIA Awards at an event at the UCC headquarters in Kampala. Established in 2010 the awards seek to provide a platform to recognize outstanding innovations from local companies, groups or individuals in the development and adoption of ICTs in Uganda. ACIA is open to a diverse range of applicants to compete in the different categories as appropriate....

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has called for entries to this year’s Annual Communications and Innovations Awards (ACIA). The awards which are in their 5th edition will be held on 22nd May 2015. According to UCC Executive Director Godfrey Mutabazi, the event aims at recognizing outstanding innovations from local companies, groups or individuals in the development and adoption of ICTs in Uganda. Since inception in 2010, the awards have witnessed steady growth peaking at 281 entries in 2014, compared to 159 in 2013 and 54 the previous year....

Which upgrade to make between an SSD or more RAM can be a particularly difficult decision to make. However, it all bores down to what you are using your laptop for and how many apps you have on it. This is important because some softwares have the.minimum specification they work with. How many apps you usually have running on your laptop at a time will also influence your decision. Switching to an SSD will not really matter when you’ve got very little or no RAM space left....

There is a new smartphone brand available on Jumia Uganda, and no, it’s not OnePlus, Vivo or Oppo. The new brand is called OALE and has a couple of devices that might excite many new-to-smartphone buyers. The days of Nokia, Bosch, Sendo, Motorola and RIM domination of the smartphone market are far long gone. The smartphone market is wide open and Chinese brands are a force to reckon with. In no time, Chinese OEMs have risen from nowhere to tussle it out with the world’s most powerful smartphone brands....

The second annual Agile Africa conference will take place on 11th and 12th August 2014 as part of Wits University’s “Fak’ugesi: Digital Africa Festival”. The event will be held at the Protea Parktonian Hotel in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Hosted by Wits University’s Joburg Centre for Software Engineering (JCSE), this year’s agile conference will review the impact of agile methodologies on software development. Prof Barry Dwolatzky, Director of the JCSE, says Agile Africa 2014 will revisit the Agile Manifesto and debate the impact that it has had over the past 14 years: “This is our second Agile Africa....