Do you wish to turn your Windows PC into a mobile hotspot, so that you can share your Internet connection with other devices over Wi-Fi? Yes, you can actually share Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or cellular data connection as long as your PC has a cellular data connection. All you need to do is to switch your computer’s internet settings, to accommodate the sharing. Initiate the PC Settings by pressing Windows+I on your keyboard, and then click Network & Internet ....
Content streaming has become the primary mode of media consumption for many people. This has been occasioned by the rise in fast and affordable internet across major towns, smartphones, and smart TVs. However, in many regions, this infrastructure still isn’t available or reliable. With that, there is still room for offline media. This explains the countless movie shops we see around towns and towns and estates. So how do you play these on your Smart TV?...
Whether the display on your Chromebook is big or small, you can turn it into a multiple display powerhouse with virtual desks, simply known as desks. The best part about using desks is that it doesn’t require any external hardware, cables, or other equipment. This article will break down everything you need to know about having a virtual desk on your Chromebook. What are virtual desks? Virtual desks are individual working areas on a Chromebook....
The game-changing triple rear camera phone , Huawei P20 Pro, created a lot of disruption in the industry last year. With a focus on the continuation of that legacy, Huawei plans to release its successor – Huawei P30 , to the flagship P series. There’s a lot of buzz surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S10 , the likely king of Android phones for the year, slated for launch February 20. But here’s Huawei P30, a challenger for the title all the way from China....
Today, we rely on tech and the internet for a lot of things. If your workflow doesn’t involve being on a computer for hours on end, social media is bound to have you glued to your devices for a while. Over time, we build muscle memory, a way to navigate and get things done without even thinking. It is for this very reason that companies work hard to maintain the same design language and the same look and feel for their software and services....
RTI International (http://www.rti.org) – a leading nonprofit research institute – and IBM’s (NYSE: IBM) Africa research lab (http://www.research.ibm.com/labs/africa) have announced a partnership to deploy big data analytics and cognitive technologies to help transform development approaches in Africa and around the world. In one of the first projects, IBM and RTI are developing and testing intelligent systems to capture data about schools in Mombasa County, Kenya. Through the partnership, RTI and IBM Research – Africa will explore ways of using advanced technologies to capture accurate data about challenges in areas such as healthcare, agriculture, water and education....
There are only a few styli enabled smartphone options on the market and most of these go for crazy high prices. But what if you can’t afford the Galaxy Note 9s of this world? There is a new affordable option from Infinix, the Infinix Note 6. If you are out in the market looking for a device with a stylus on a budget, the Infinix Note 6 is your best buy....
October is popularly referred to in the tech community as “Tech-tober”. This trend continues to chug along steadily as last night (October 13, 2020), Apple revealed the 2020 iPhones . Due to the ongoing global crisis that is COVID-19, this event was streamed online across the web. And as expected, we witnessed the launch of a bunch of new Apple devices. Let’s dig in. A total of 5 devices were announced in this event:...
You’ll agree with me that DVD/CD players have surely run their race. Apple first started kicked off DVD/CD-ROM options in their Macbooks 3 years ago. Soon Microsoft followed suit by discontinuing support for DVD playback in Windows 8 and later version of its operating system. But the real reason DVD/CDs are dying is because there are a number of far superior alternative options that have emerged as Patricia wrote in this post ....
Have you wanted to do online shopping via the Jumia Uganda site or the various Jumia apps but stood aside in fear of your mobile data running out? This could be for you! The latest development indicates that you can now shop on the platform without spending a single byte. What is zero-rated surfing? We told you about SafeBoda’s similar initiative , where riders can request for SafeBodas to pick them up without spending their data....
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a rise in online transactions as the movement of people is being discouraged or prohibited. Jumia Uganda has come up with a new delivery subscription service called Jumia Prime . The aim of this is to help you cut costs on the amount you pay for the delivery of your products. “One of the reasons for launching the Jumia Prime service is that we want our customers to see us as an essential service where they can shop on a daily basis....
Jumia and Copia are two popular e-commerce platforms in Kenya. Both of them offer a wide range of products, from electronics to groceries, and deliver them to your doorstep or a nearby pickup point. While both platforms offer a wide range of products, there are some differences between them. So how do they compare in terms of prices, delivery options, customer service, and product quality? And which one should you use for your online shopping needs?...
Chrome browser is notoriously known for being a greedy memory hog. If you tend to open less than 5 tabs, then your computer will breath. But if you are like me who tends to keep at least 10 tabs open at any time for some reason, then you want to install “ The great suspender ” chrome extension to keep the browser in check. The Great suspender is a life-saver if you really can’t help closing your precious Chrome tabs....
One of the leading Internet Service Providers in Kenya, Jamii Telecom has officially unveiled its mobile network, Faiba 4G . The new network will use the mobile number prefix 0747 . They come into a very competitive market with fierce price wars that have claimed a number of casualties already. Jamii Telecommunications Limited (JTL) is, however, taking a completely new approach with Faiba 4G. During the launch event, they went into details about how they are positioning the service to be an extension of their very successful Home internet service....
Since its initial debut back in 2008, the MacBook Air has grown to become popular among students and workers alike, owing to its thin and light form factor and impressive battery life. Performance has been equally good for the past few iterations and today, the MacBook Air in its 2022 rendition takes a massive leap forward, a leap that will no doubt, make it even more desirable. The launch of Apple-made M1 chips marked the debut of the tech giant into the chip industry and promised the same mind-blowing performance the company’s mobile A-chips have been known for in the iPhones....
Since online shopping became more mainstream thanks to the 2020 lockdown, many shopping sites have had to incorporate social media marketing to acquire more users. This has been evident in brands like Shien and how they use influencer marketing to drive traffic and generate demand for their products. This African eCommerce site is taking a different approach by providing a platform for micro-influencers to showcase their style, influence for fashion brands, and make money while at it....
We know that Quickbooks has set a gold standard for accounting software targeted towards SMEs. A number of Small Enterprises in Uganda can’t do without this software. But a number of problems have emerged; first the cost of this software is way to high for typical small businesses to afford (unless ofcourse you go the piracy route). Secondly, these softwares are not customized for specific regions such as African. Meet MYAccounts ; the first of its kind in sub-Sahara Africa, the platform is the world’s first mobile money-integrated accounting solution, around which custom features for companies operating in any business environment have been built....
The benefits of separation of Mobile Money from the telecommunication business are beginning to be noticed as MTN Mobile Money customers are scheduled to receive UGX 5.7 billion interest pay-out for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited was separated from its parent company, MTN Uganda, in May last year pursuant to the National Payment Systems (NPS) Act, 2020. Section 49(6) of the National Payments Systems Act (NPS ) of 2020 and Regulation 14 of the National Payment System regulations of 2021 stipulates that MTN Mobile Money Uganda pays its customers interest earned on a Trust Account....
The new month of February has begun on a compelling note. MTN Uganda is revising its daily data bundles options and adding more MBs for the same existing prices. This move makes MTN’s daily data bundles one of the most affordable bundles in the country, giving customers more MBs at no extra cost. With effect today, when you load a daily bundle of shs1,000, you no longer get 100MBs, you get 165MBs....
MTN Uganda today announced 2 products created mainly for SME’s and business owners to help keep them connected affordably. the Kazi bundle targeting SMEs and the trader community and the Business Combo focusing on the unique needs of large corporations. MTN also announced the launch of a 24/7 business support center that will be fully dedicated to SMEs to offer personalized customer support, cutting down on the time that would otherwise be spent visiting the service centers....
