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There are practices that seem normal and not harmful that Android users normally make. Unfortunately, like the famous saying “Ignorance is no defense,” these practices are normally punished. Here are five common mistakes Android users are making. 1. Neglect Security Many Android users have neglected the security of their phones as they think viruses and other malware only attack computers. This is a big mistake. Sharing data anyhow with other phones, downloading unverified apps, visiting insecure websites can contribute to malware and tracking caches being installed into your phone....

Before now, live streaming was only done via traditional media. Where television and radio stations get to live stream football matches, award shows, and more. Now, this has been democratized by the emergence of the internet and given everyone —with a smartphone— a platform to showcase themselves to the world, in real-time. Live streaming platforms can be used to stream events, religious programs/services , concerts, interviews, or even personal performances, as they happen....

Market share statistics often portray Microsoft Windows as the leading operating system (OS) currently in use today. The roughly 85% lion share of the market is quite telling. The sheer familiarity of the famed OS is akin to breathing. Easy as pie. A life after Windows seems baffling to so many people who might wish to see what else is out there. If you are one of those people curious to know what alternative OS you would love to try out, chances are you already have....

Online loans are a great way to easily get money when it gets a little tough. As an individual, getting personal loans from the bank can be quite complex and the chances of a positive response are slim. However, with the introduction of personal finance loan apps, you can now apply for personal loans and get them without any collateral. Most loan apps allow you to repay these loans and the interest in installments....

Have you ever wanted to create a survey, collect data, or build a form online? Well, there are a lot of tools available that you can use to your advantage. In this article, I will introduce to you Typeform. It’s an easy-to-use tool for collecting data, feedback, and more. Typeform includes a range of pre-designed templates for different use cases, which can be customized as needed with multiple question types, hidden fields, and logic jumps, along with a library of themes, videos, and images....

Amidst multiple complaints by customers of being spammed by their telecoms, UCC (The Uganda Communications Commission) finally responded to those complaints by banning all SMS marketing promotions. The only company that´s allowed to help with marketing is this inbound marketing agency . Most complaints recorded were on social media especially Twitter and Facebook where customers would tweet the Telecoms and UCC about complaints. We should all say no 2this nonsense of Spam SMS from service providers esp....

United Nations Population Fund UNFPA , in collaboration with Outbox , a local business incubator, today launched a health-based innovation accelerator dubbed ‘ Up Accelerate .’ This innovative program is part of a regional initiative by UNFPA East and Southern Africa Regional Office, with funding from UKAID. Up Accelerate seeks to explore new and engaging ways to tackle pressing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) challenges in Uganda while promoting social entrepreneurship among young people....

So you just can’t wait to deep your geeky feet into the new refreshing Window 10 waters? You want to try out new software that’s still in development and like sharing your opinion about it.No problem, Microsoft has got you covered. Note that whenever you are trying out an early builds like this, it can be risky for you machine and data. Hence Microsoft recommends that you don’t install the preview on your primary home or business PC because you might get unexpected PC crashes that could damage or even delete your files....

ChatGPT is a powerful AI language model that can assist you in numerous ways, from generating text and images to answering questions and translating languages. But did you know that ChatGPT also has plugins that can enhance its functionality and provide even more features? In this article, we’ll explore what ChatGPT plugins are, how to access them, and some of the most useful plugins available. What are Plugins? Plugins are software components that add specific features or functionality to an existing software application....

If, by now, you don’t already have a Netflix account , trust me, you’re missing out on a whole lot – you should consider creating one. When you create a Netflix account, you get a free one-month unlimited subscription to view content on the platform. Before your account is created you are required to provide details of an active credit or debit card. This is because Netflix is a prepaid subscription service that allows you to watch unlimited content, and members are automatically charged monthly on the date they signed up....

Fortunately, once you know how git and GitHub work, you can use them to make your development process more efficient. You can even combine the two and make use of them together. What is Git? Git is a mature, actively maintained open-source project originally developed in 2005 by Linus Torvalds , the famous creator of the Linux operating system kernel. A staggering number of software projects rely on Git for version control, including commercial projects as well as open source....

The newly launched iPhone series (iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max) are now available for purchase. As usual, Apple never disappoints with its products. These ‘11’ series, compared with previous series, come with faster processors, a wider range of color options – including Midnight Green. But the major highlight that really sets the 2019 iPhones apart from previous ones are the camera improvements, including a three-lens design on the Pro models (Pro & Pro Max)....

Great. Pleasantly surprising. Those would be apt adjectives for the announcements at this year’s Microsoft Build. And some could argue that to be an understatement. Build is the ultimate Microsoft developer conference held annually by Microsoft to discuss and unveil new developments on its platform. The three-day event, no doubt Microsoft developer nerd-vana , is what Google I/O is to Google developers. This year’s #Build began on Wednesday 29th April in San Francisco and ended on Friday 1st May....

The winds of change are sweeping through the WhatsApp universe, and it’s not just a new sticker pack this time. The messaging giant recently banned unofficial forks like GBWhatsApp, FMWhatsApp, and their ilk, sending shockwaves through the app’s vast user base. But is this just a power play, or a genuine concern for user safety? Let’s delve into the murky waters of modded apps and see what’s bubbling to the surface....

WhatsApp just announced three new major privacy features that could change how you use the application in many ways. WhatsApp from Meta is a free messaging and video calling app. It’s used by over 2 billion people in more than 180 countries. The app is proprietary and allows users to send text messages and voice messages, make voice and video calls, and share images, documents, user locations, and other content....

If you’re a regular user of WhatsApp, you may be concerned about your privacy and security when using the messaging app. One way to enhance your privacy and security is to connect to a proxy server on WhatsApp . We earlier discussed how to use Telegram’s in-built proxy feature in our previous blog post. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of using a proxy on WhatsApp and provide a step-by-step guide on how to connect to a proxy server....

Windows 11 is officially out. And Microsoft is gradually rolling it out to Windows-powered computers. If you haven’t received the update notification, you will, at some point (If your computer meets the requirements ). We took a look at the new Windows 11; the new UI, the new rounded corner design, the new font and text style, the new settings app, and all of the features that come packed with the Windows 11 – they are all really interesting features....

Xiaomi is a really well-known brand internationally and among geeks and enthusiasts. Not so much so among Kenyans. However, Xiaomi devices have been available in the country for sometime now, however unofficially. Avechi and many other e-commerce sites like Kilimall and Jumia have had Xiaomi devices for a while now. This is seemingly going to change now with Xiaomi officially debuting its presence in the Kenyan market with the launch of the Redmi 6A....

Vodafone Uganda is debuting Xiaomi smartphones in Uganda. We first saw this on their social media channels during the eid celebrations which we can consider official. Vodafone has been consistent in bringing cheap and affordable 4G smartphones like the InFocus, Innos and Lenovo K3 Note to increase adoption of the same on its 4G network. Vodafone Uganda is doing it again with the much coveted Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is probably the most affordable mid range 4G smartphone with a fingerprint sensor among some impressive specs and features....

When Apple decided to eliminate the 3.5mm headphone jack from the iPhone 7 back in 2016, they called it “courage”. Out went the wired earphones and in came the $150 wireless AirPods . These new true wireless “earphones” have proved to be a lucky bet for Apple, bringing in at least $8 billion in revenue since launch. Other smartphone vendors took note and now there are hundreds of fake clones and genuine alternatives to Apple’s Airpods ....