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If you have an unregistered car in Uganda, you need to register it with the tax body Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). A few stipulations can make the registration process hard. However, to register your brand new/previously owned car, you’ll need to satisfy a couple of requirements. Below, we’re covering the ins and outs of motor vehicle registration in Uganda The motor vehicle registration process This is a process of designating of a unique identification number to a particular motor vehicle....

Chances are that your current computer is running an Intel processor instead of AMD processor. Even though AMD at one point was ahead of the curve in personal and desktop computing processors, Intel quickly took the show when it released the famous Core 2 Duo and later Core i family of processors which offered superior performance at affordable rates. AMD has recently bounced back with its new Ryzen which implement the the Zen micro-architecture succeeding the long-standing Bulldozer architecture....

Malware on mobile seems to only target Android, this makes it look a lot less secure compared to its competition like iOS. But that’s not unexpected seeing as Android as a platform accounts for over 80% of all mobile users. Also, Android being open source means anyone can make an android app that does anything. Side-loading packages is discouraged on iOS while on Android, it seems to be just a few taps away....

The wireless earbuds market is so saturated, it’s hard to separate the fakes, wannabes and real good stuff. This why the Apple Airpods standout as a premium option for those looking to get great earbuds. But if you’re not an Apple fanby or are simply looking for a alternative, then you just might want to give the Anker Soundbuds Slim a chance. These wired Bluetooth earbuds are mostly targeted towards those that are active physically ; that is if you jog or do some sort of vigorous workout frequently....

Since 2016, Apple has released a smartwatch every year. The latest that was released is the Apple Watch Series 6 – which rolled out in 2020. There are high expectations that the Apple Watch Series 7 will be announced and available this year (2021), and we bring you rumors on what to expect. The Apple Watch Series 7 release date is likely to be 14th September 2021. On this date, Apple will be announcing a bunch of other products and feature upgrades in a virtual event....

ARM Processor designer, Arm Holdings is fronting the iSIM, a functional technology geared towards saving space in smartphones and IoT (Internet of Things) devices. Seeing as the bulky SIM card along with its adaptors continuously frustrate space-conscious device manufacturers, how about a SIM integrated right into the processor? The elimination of the 3.5mm audio jack has so far been met with fierce opposition so it goes to reason that device manufacturers had to go back to the drawing board....

Google has today acquired Titan Aerospace , a New Mexico-based drone company that makes high-flying solar powered drones the Wall Street Journal reports . “Titan Aerospace and Google share a profound optimism about the potential for technology to improve the world,” a Google spokesperson said. “It’s still early days, but atmospheric satellites could help bring internet access to millions of people, and help solve other problems, including disaster relief and environmental damage like deforestation....

Facebook’s acquisition of Whatsapp for $19B and the several outages that users have experienced lately might have raised a few eyebrows among speculators on its future. But the App is certainly here to stay. Maybe you want to impress your friends or maybe you want to make the most of the popular messaging App around town, here are 5 great tricks and tips that you won’t regret knowing. #1.Hide “Last Seen” Timestamp For some reason, some people don’t like this “last seen” feature on Whatsapp....

“The modern lifestyles we lead depend on a huge amount of energy,” Bill Gates says. The Breakthrough energy coalition formed will work with countries committed to developing zero-emissions energy solutions. And the coalition will mostly be interested in early stage investment in energy generation, transportation, agriculture, industrial use and energy use efficiency. In the promo video, Bill Gates added that, “if you could change the price of one thing, to really lift up the lives of poorest people everywhere, it would be the price of energy....

Just when you thought that Blackberry is a sinking ship and is increasingly receding to the back of our memory as new smartphone players begin to dominate the headlines, the smartphone vendor releases a new device called Blackberry Porsche. That is a sign that the once beloved smartphone king isn’t conceding defeat anytime soon and continues to provide it’s legendary data services in partnership with local networks. MTN Uganda, Uganda Telecom and Airtel Uganda have long offered Blackberry services....

‘With great power comes great responsibility” Uncle Ben once said to Spiderman and on the web today, advancement in technology has made it necessary for you to verify if you.re human. Bots has become so powerful these days that it is becoming harder and harder to keep bots from spamming/attacking websites. After years of inadvertently training bots to be better by solving CAPTCHAs and improving OCR (optical character recognition) capabilities....

Education is and has always been the key to success and this would explain why there is more pressure, now more than ever to properly empower the young generation. The government can only do so much and as such, we have seen other players including NGOs, non-profits, and more, doing something in this regard. Back in November, Chipper, the company behind the pan-African money transfer platform. Chipper Cash , partnered with Ajuma Foundation in a bid to provide learning material to learners in Rural schools across Kenya....

Chipper Cash, a leading fintech company serving over five million customers across Africa, is thrilled to announce its official launch in Rwanda. This expansion demonstrates Chipper Cash’s dedication to providing trusted and easily accessible financial services throughout the continent and beyond. The company celebrated its entry into the Rwandan market at the inaugural Inclusive Fintech Forum, a global platform focused on financial inclusion and fintech for the greater good. The forum took place at the Kigali Convention Centre....

If you are looking to buy a Chromecast in 2020, you have two options; the September 2020 released new $50 Chromecast with Google TV and the 2018 $29.99 Chromecast HD. The 4K Google Chromecast Ultra is now discontinued leaving only these two options. The Chromecast with Google TV is a new streaming device with a new slick User Interface or launcher called Google TV running on top of Android TV ....

The banking sector is one of the industries that hasn’t changed much for the past hundred years or so. They make money by charging service fees and interest on loans for the majority of their customers. And one of the service charges is the Bank statements. In this article, we discuss the cost of getting Bank statements from the 24 Banks registered in the country. Explore the alternative of whether the bank offers a digital copy through internet banking and the cost as well....

Centenary Rural Development Bank has waived charges on selected transactions performed using their digital channels to allow you to access services cheaply and also prevent the physical use of cash in light of the COVID-19 pandemic . It has waived off charges for the account to mobile wallet transfers for any amount using its CenteMobile banking platform. You can also withdraw up to Shs 50,000 at CenteAgent locations and using ATMs countrywide at no charge....

When it comes to digital security and online transactions, any additional features that help customers secure their money are highly welcome and appreciated. Eversend has introduced a new 3D secure payment feature on their Virtual Dollar Visa Cards to help combat fraudulent usages. We are introducing 3D Secure payments on our virtual USD cards. To combat fraud and keep you safe, you will sometimes be asked to enter a confirmation code when using your card online....

Facebook has announced five new tools aimed at making it easier for businesses to connect with people on the social network. Last year, in an effort to help local businesses connect with people in their area, Facebook launched local awareness Ads. Since then, businesses of all sizes have turned to local awareness ads to spread local messages. It’s from here that they add five new tools to further make doing business on Facebook easier....

Have you ever wanted to watch a sports highlight on social media or use a particular streaming service like Spotify in a country like Nigeria and you’re told it is not available in your region. That is Geo-restriction or Geo-blocking, and it definitely irks most times. I was on Twitter recently and I saw a tweet about how Lebron was having a block party against the nuggets. On clicking the play button, I was met by a “Not available in your region” error....

Sometime in late 2019, Android rolled out Google Assistant-powered “ Ambient Mode ” on select Android devices. This feature essentially brought more functionality to a smartphone’s lock screen while the device is charging. This ‘new’ lock screen allows users to perform tasks like controlling the songs track, displaying albums from Google Photos or even control your smart home devices. It even lets you have a peek at various events such as notifications, calendars, reminders, etc....