If you are thinking of visiting the UK, either for tourism or just to spend time with friends and family, you will need to get a “visitors visa” from the UK gov’t. Contrary to popular belief, visiting the United Kingdom (UK) on a tourist visa isn’t as tricky as you must have been made to believe. It is a straightforward process, and your chances of getting one aren’t as slim as you think....
One nightmare that can happen to you is to have your Facebook account hacked. The hacker could have access to your private messages, contact your friends, abuse your Facebook page, and delete your personal information. He could also lock you out of your Facebook account forever. This account of mine was hacked and taken over by the hacker he has change the primary email and phone number to that account and @facebook has not helped to get it back pic....
There are a bunch of reasons you might want to restore your Windows 10 PC to factory settings or in other words, factory reset your Windows 10 PC. You might want to wipe your laptop or restore the default settings for your Windows 10 PC. Or do you want to sell your laptop or give it to someone else and you just want to wipe it clean? We’ve got you covered!...
Jumia, with operational presence in about 14 African countries, is arguably the largest eCommerce platform on the continent. The shift to online purchase by a large part of the African population, over the last couple of years, contributed to the growth of Jumia , and the e-commerce sector in Africa. Jumia only owns around 15% of the products sold on its platform. Most items displayed on the platform are from third-party entrepreneurs and retailers selling on the platform....
Whether you are sending money to your supplier in Kampala or paying for a lodge in the Serengeti or booking for a bus to Kigali, money transfers are now a breeze. Safaricom M-Pesa customers in Kenya can send money directly to MTN Uganda, MTN Rwanda and Vodacom Tanzania Mobile users in an instant. When you send money, it’s received in the recipient’s country currency. Conversion rates are taken care by Safaricom and they are updated every midnight....
In an era where online privacy is becoming increasingly important, many users are seeking alternatives to traditional search engines that prioritize user data collection. DuckDuckGo, a privacy-focused search engine, has gained popularity for its commitment to not tracking user search history or collecting personally identifiable information. If you value your privacy and want to make the switch from Google or other search engines to DuckDuckGo, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps to enable DuckDuckGo as your default search engine on Google Chrome....
Imagine your crony having a delectable time playing an interesting game on his Android phone. You notice how engrossed he is in the game, and it seems like the first time you’re seeing such a game. I bet you’ll want to download immediately from Play Store to get in on the act but wouldn’t that affect your budget on data consumption? To bypass such expenses, you can send the game through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, whichever medium suits you best....
Many advertising platforms have different techniques through which they serve relevant ads to their users. Google, specifically allows advertisers to target ads based on the users’ interests. The search engine giant tracks your online behavior ; this explains why you’re likely to see ads from companies relating to things you search on the internet and websites you visit. While this might be a great tool for both advertisers and most users, some people prefer not to be served personalized ads and want to stop it....
Safaricom continues to lead the telecommunications space in Kenya and today, the company is pushing the envelope even further with the launch of its 5G data bundle packages. The move comes after Safaricom’s successful testing of the 5G network in Nairobi and a few other cities around the nation over the past few years. With the launch of the 5G data bundle packages, Safaricom aims to provide its customers with faster internet speeds and improved connectivity....
The smartphone of five years ago is definitely not the same as the smartphone of today. Thanks to technological advancement, the software & hardware makeup of smartphones have changed both in ways we foresaw and ways we never saw coming. One feature that has brought convenience to the way we use our smartphone is wireless charging. Wireless charging (also known as Inductive Charging) is a technology that allows for cable-free charging i....
With every macOS update comes newer features and bug fixes aimed at easing the user experience of an average MacBook user. Hence, it is advisable to always keep your computer up to date by doing a frequent update or upgrade of macOS on your MacBook. There are, however, a couple of instances where a newer update can come with even stronger bugs than the previous updates. In these cases, it’s better to hold off on updating....
Gmail is no doubt one of the most used email service. Many of us use it on a daily basis but most likely aren’t utilizing all of its features and integrations. Tasks is a free to-do list app built by Google and is one of the many tools integrated with Gmail for its users. Although there are loads of to-do list apps out there to choose from, Google Tasks sits at the very top with a few others....
Chromebooks don’t have cameras as advanced as expensive laptops, but you can still take good photos on them. If your work, for example, involves a lot of video calls and you can’t afford an external webcam, you can still tweak the Chromebook camera app and work like a pro. Chromebooks come in different forms. Some have only the front camera, while others have a front and back camera. If you want to take photos and videos with your Chromebook, you’ll want to learn about the different camera and photo settings you can use to get the best quality images possible....
While Chromebooks are designed primarily to be used with the internet, they can work offline. When working offline, everything you do on your Chromebook will be saved on the device. The Files app allows you to create, name, upload, and organize files saved on your Chromebook. Files can be one of many different types, including images, PDFs, videos, or documents, which you can then view with various apps like Office Online or Google Docs....
Honor, Huawei’s budget smartphone sub-brand, unveiled a new smartphone yesterday at its Honor Event which held in Beijing, China. The device, dubbed the Honor Magic 2, packs a number of flagship-standard specifications, particularly in the camera department. One of the highlight talking points of the device is that it comes with a total of six cameras. Yes; one, two, three, four, five, SIX cameras! This makes the new Honor hardware the first device in the world to sport such feature....
Face ID is an interesting technology that can help us secure our iPhones. Many iPhone users use Face ID to unlock their phones or as an alternative mode to access certain apps ( in place of a password ). But sometimes, we can face roadblocks when Face ID is not working on iPhone. Don’t panic, yet. In this post, we’re taking you through a number of steps to take if your Face ID stops working on your iPhone....
itel is one of the brands that command good presence and market share in the Ugandan market. Formerly known for feature phones alone, itel has been making top entry level affordable smartphones for the mass market. The itel S31 is the latest flagship from itel replacing the S11. It’s an entry level device with good enough specs for a first time smartphone owner. The S31 is a well designed device with rounded corners, a textured back, a 5....
Recently, we saw the official release of the KCPE 2021-2022 results . By now, many pupils that sat for this important national exam know how they performed and the next phase of their education lives lies ahead. The CS for Education, CS George Magoha noted during the release of these results that the selection for Form 1, the secondary schools where these pupils will undertake their 4-year program was underway and today, the exercise is complete ....
What is the World Summit Award? How Do You Participate? Below are eight categories you projects Could feature in; This account is managed by the in-house team at Dignited, a collective of passionate tech writers, editors, and enthusiasts dedicated to bringing you the latest insights, reviews, and news on consumer technology. For inquiries or feedback, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] . Type your email… Talkio Mobile , Uganda’s newest telecommunications service provider, is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Banana Life Investments, a leading chain of mobile phone and retail shops....
Have you ever run out of cash or mobile money when you need to pay for something urgently? Have you ever wished you could use your unused data bundles to buy goods and services instead of letting them expire? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you will love the new service from Safaricom: Lipa na Data . Lipa na Data is a service that allows you to use your data balance to pay for goods and services at selected merchants ....
