We are seeing all kinds of new technologies on smartphones year after year . One such new technology that has recently been introduced is wireless power-sharing . Imagine you got a hot date who is hanging onto your every word. She then asks you what’s next on the docket for the evening. You bust out your phone to get directions to the nearest cinema for a romantic movie. Then suddenly, you notice your phone’s battery is about to die....
First of all, let us get one thing clear, there is currently no universal standard for 5G deployments. Towards the end of last year, however, the wireless industry came up with the first viable standard that could soon be made official. This is after it met most of NGMN and GSMA’s guidelines. The Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance did however set a couple of guidelines for 5G. Also, according to the Groupe Speciale Mobile Association ( GSMA ) to qualify for as a 5G connection, the technology should meet all or most of the following eight criteria:...
Kenya’s Immigration Department is making a number of changes in the way people apply for, renew, and replace lost or destroyed passports. In August, it was announced that Kenyan Passport applicants will need an appointment to visit processing centers in an effort to decongest these centers. With the new guidelines, we thought we would guide you guys through the process of applying for, renewing or replace your passport and pay for it online....
Brave is a browser centered on privacy and security, and this is why it was created in the first place. In light of that, the browser recently removed Google as its default search engine. So if you go ahead and download Brave right now, your default browser won’t be Google but its own proprietary Brave search engine. The Brave search engine was introduced earlier this year as a non-tracking alternative to Google....
In this article, we shall show you how with wireless and wired options this can be made possible. The wireless option Many of the recently released Smart TVs are Wi-Fi-enabled, meaning they have a wireless adapter in built. This makes connecting to the web quite easy as it takes just a few minutes. Kindly note that this option works best when your screen is in the same room as the router you intend to use....
There are several apps that allow you to copy and paste between Windows and Android devices. Here is one that I found to be simple enough to use, the app is called Alt-C. For me, the biggest win is that it doesn’t require users to create an account, which is unlike other similar apps. All you need to do is install it on both devices do, minimal pairing configuration, and you are good to go....
At the end of this post, you’d have mastered how to create a Telegram channel and set it to serve your purpose. How to Create a Channel Open your Telegram app and tap on the pencil icon located at the top right corner of the device. Select New Channel Tap on the Create Channel button that shows up Insert a Channel Name and an optional description for your channel Set the channel to either Public or Private Public channels can be seen, searched for, and joined by anyone on Telegram while Private channels can only be seen by people you share with If you choose a Public channel, you can set a custom link (e....
WhatsApp messenger is one of the most popular social media apps in the world. It is supported on both Android and iOS platforms. Its ease in functionality makes users from other platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter switch to WhatsApp to have a free flow conversation. Sometimes, groups have to be created to pass down important messages meant for businesses, services and what have you, hence, the perpetual need to add new members to groups....
Phone dead or stuck with no signal? Stop wondering who tried calling while you were offline. Safaricom’s Missed Call Alert service (sometimes called ‘Who Called’) sends you an SMS detailing exactly who attempted to reach you and when. Here’s how to turn it on. How Safaricom Missed Call Alerts Work This handy feature uses conditional call forwarding. When your phone is unreachable (switched off or out of network coverage), Safaricom automatically redirects incoming call attempts to its central voicemail/alert number ( 0722199199 )....
Are you having trouble connecting your Roku device to your network? Or do you need to set up network permissions for your Roku? In either case, you’ll need to know your device’s IP and Mac addresses. In this article, I will show you step-by-step how to find both of these important values. Whether you’re a seasoned Roku user or just getting started, this guide will help you get the most out of your device....
I recently received an update on my device, finally bringing me the Android 13 goodness. I mean I know new Android versions aren’t as swanky and all as they used to be in yesteryears but I was excited to dig around, and see what ColorOS 13 has to offer. A few days in I realized that my Huawei Band 7 wasn’t getting notifications from my phone. I wasn’t getting call notifications either so something must have been a miss....
With the new reality that is the Coronavirus, people and corporates are trying their level best to minimize human-to-human interactions. While many people are forced to stay home, essential things that were previously mundane, like getting a newspaper is getting harder. In a bid to make that process easier, the print industry is adapting. Thanks to a new partnership between Safaricom and two major media houses in Kenya —Standard Group and Nation Media Group— Kenyans can now access various e-newspapers from the two publishers for as little as KES 20 per issue....
If there’s anything we learnt from watching the critically acclaimed cyber thriller series, Mr. Robot is that as human beings, we are not so unique in the way we go about safeguarding our online security. We gravitate towards personal information – birthday, favorite bible verse, pet’s name, stuff like that. And worse still is we find it more convenient to use the same password across different accounts. That’s why enabling the often ignored Two step verification would make it simpler for people like us with weak easily crackable passwords to at least have a modicum of security, no thanx to us....
Because we a number of apps installed with videos and other content for offline viewing, we quickly ran out of storage and needed extra storage besides the onboard 32GB. So we bought a new 32GB Micro SD card. Here is some of our experience setting up the micro SD card on the Fire HD kids tab. Inserting the Micro SD card Inserting the card is quite easy and will not require the SD card tray to be pulled out, so you won’t need a pin....
For all intents and purposes, Intel processor brand names offer a convoluted naming system to the everyday computer user. A closer inspection though reveals something totally different. The supposedly alphanumeric string denotes anything from model number, processor generation, performance tweaks and what not. Understanding processor brand names will cue you in on PC release date, performance tweaks, whether it’s mid to high-end and eventual price, to say the least before you purchase an Intel-powered PC....
The Google Home App is a central hub in the smart home experience. Google Home connects different smart products such as smart bulbs, plugs, security cameras, item trackers, thermostats, and so forth. By linking your Roku Smart TV or Streaming stick to your Google Home App, you can take advantage of Google’s smart voice assistant features to control your TV. You can issue voice commands from Google voice-assistant compatible devices such as Google Home mini and other compatible smart speakers ....
One of the most notable features that came with Windows 11 is the ability to run android applications on the desktop officially. Initially, we used to do this through unofficial third-party emulators. This feature was first tested under the Windows Insider builds for months but it is now available to all users. There however is a criterion that you have to meet before you are able to install and run Android apps on Windows 11....
It might surprise you to know that the Macbook can be connected to non-Apple devices via Bluetooth. Devices like Bluetooth-enabled headphones and TWS earbuds, keyboards, trackpads, among others. So, in this article, we will be showing you how to pair a Bluetooth headphone with a Mac computer. Connecting a Bluetooth headphone or a TWS earbud to a Mac computer is pretty straight forward and you shouldn’t encounter any issue when trying to do this....
Sometimes you can run out of cash and you just can’t figure out how to pay for the things you’d like to consume. The simple calculation of withdrawing the amount from your mobile wallet might tempt you into buying more than you need, thus being a bad idea. With MTN MoMoPay, you can pay for such goods and services at no cost. This is a service that enables merchants receive payment for goods and services using MTN Mobile Money....
Driving is a necessary part of life, but before you can hit the road, you need to have a driving permit. The current workflow to get a permit is a combination of offline and online processes. Payments for the designated fee for the license have always been generated via the URA website until recently when the Ministry of Works and Transport launched a dedicated platform where payments for driving permits, vehicle operation licenses (PSV, PMO, etc), and driving school licenses can be made....
