The 10 Best Webcams Of 2022

This is why we suggest that when shopping, you should understand that there are webcams for work and separate types for live streaming. Another thing to consider is a Webcam with built-in lighting as it can come in handy during dark days. In this article, we’ll be sharing the best Webcams available in the market along with their specifications. Keep reading to find out more. 1. NexiGo N930AF Webcam Key specifications...

November 27, 2022 · 8 min · 1636 words · Julian Ford

The Best Streaming Services Of 2022 Available In Africa

However, a good streaming service should offer you a variety of shows while providing a flexible payment option. That way, you can easily cancel or opt for a subscription plan whenever you want to. Finding the best streaming service can be quite subjective because it has to fit your interests and budget. For example, what type of movies or shows are you interested in? Do you have kids? Or would you also want to compromise with your roommates?...

November 27, 2022 · 5 min · 1039 words · Mark Gaffey

The Flashbattery That Can Charge Smartphones In Five Minutes Is Coming Next Year

This follows Qualcomm’s announcement last November of its Quick Charge 4, a next generation technology that will allow for 5 minutes of charging to get you 5 hours or more of battery life. The first prototype release came back in 2015 at the CES event, but was thicker than the majority of smartphone batteries. Since most manufacturers aim at bringing thinner devices onto the market, a solution to that was necessary....

November 27, 2022 · 2 min · 291 words · Joyce Chumley

The Hashtag Revolution Ugandans Connect And Network On Twitter Using Hashtags

Forbidden Fruit? ‘The Streisand effect is the phenomenon whereby an attempt to hide, remove, or censor a piece of information has the unintended consequence of publicizing the information more widely, usually facilitated by the Internet.’ Sound familiar? Image: motherboard.vice.com The explosion of social media usage therefore was not unexpected. Ugandans suddenly wanted to know what exactly it was that the Government was afraid of them finding out. This speculation led to a resurgence in popularity of Twitter hashtags such as #UgandaElections, #UgandaDecides, #MuseveniDecides and on the comical side of things with #UgandaPoliceDecides which were widely used during and after the presidential elections....

November 27, 2022 · 2 min · 357 words · Judy Twiggs

The Simplest Difference Between 3G 4G Lte And Wifi Only Routers

The problem isn’t with the router. It’s with your expectations and understanding of mobile data vs network technologies. Just because you’ve WiFi doesn’t mean you have internet. I’ll explain why in a bit. A router does one simple thing – connect two or more devices to the same network. That said, routers can hook your devices to all sorts of networks. It can be your own little home network (Local Area Network in technical jargon) or to your mobile operator’s network....

November 27, 2022 · 5 min · 937 words · Lee Omalley

The State Of 5G In May 2019

It is also a key component for emerging technologies, such as the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles and machine-to-machine communication, which require seamless connectivity with blazing speeds. 5G has been touted to be about 20 times faster than the current 4G standard; for example, a full-HD movie could be downloaded in just a matter of seconds. 5G is in the UAE Last week, 5G debuted in the UAE. Telecom operator Etisalat on Thursday announced that users can now experience the next-generation mobile standard on its network, further igniting the 5G race in the region....

November 27, 2022 · 3 min · 538 words · Jo Bartlett

The Techpost Getting Bigger And Better In 2013 But First Here S What The Readers Want

We are particularly proud of a growing and hyper active community on twitter (and soon to be on Facebook!) which we once again leaned to for what could constitute great content they would love to read here on the TechPost. We noticed that local content and more coverage of local innovations — something that the TechPost has been kin to do — were some of the most requested features. You can also tip us if you haven’t already on twitter by mentioning out handle, @tech_post or tell us in the comments....

November 27, 2022 · 3 min · 442 words · Courtney Flores

The Ultimate Guide To Being A Mobile Money Agent In Uganda

What is Mobile Money? Mobile Money is a term generally used to refer to payment services operated under financial regulation and performed from or via a mobile device. A consumer can use a mobile to pay for a wide range of services and digital or hard goods. Who is a Mobile Money Agent? This is a person or business that is contracted to facilitate transactions for users. They sometimes register new users and also teach users how to best use the service....

November 27, 2022 · 6 min · 1084 words · Cynthia Brown

The Ultimate Guide To Using Mtn Momo App

We shall walk you through how to use the MTN Momo app to carry out mobile money transactions. Installing and Setting Up the App Open the Google Play Store or iOS App store and download the MTN Momo App. Once installed, the app will request permission to access your phone calendar, camera, location, phone, and storage.You will then be asked to select your country after which you will be asked to input your phone number....

November 27, 2022 · 4 min · 802 words · Shawn Unrein

Uber Launches The Uber Lite App For Old Phones And Slow Networks

The app takes less than 5 MB to download, and is rather different from the standard Uber app. It is designed to offer a better experience for users with limited data plans, sketchy connectivity, storage issues and slow network speeds. With majority of the app’s target audience using Android, this lite version is only compatible with Android phones, and comes with lots of improved features. Based on your GPS, Uber Lite launches to a suggested nearby business or landmark letting you do less typing and more tapping instead....

November 27, 2022 · 2 min · 282 words · Rita Segars

Uber Rides In Uganda Now Show On Google Maps

In Uganda, so far only Uber has been added. In other countries Google Maps serves up rides from Grab, MyTaxi, Go-Ride/Go-Car, Getts among others. Users also get the option of hailing motorcycle rides as well as the taxi option. Once you click on the ride hailing icon, you are redirected to the actual app to request your ride. Google Maps usually has three tabs for directions by private means, public transport and through walking....

November 27, 2022 · 2 min · 282 words · Ella Exley

Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express Ucie Explained

UCIe stands for Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express and is being backed by all the big names in the tech industry. Does it remind you of PCIe? It should as the concept behind UCIe is quite similar to that of PCIe. As you may know PCIe is a standard that adds to your PC’s functionality using ports and slots. In a similar fashion, UCIe adds to the functionality of a chip with slots for extra chiplets....

November 27, 2022 · 4 min · 852 words · April Koch

Vivo Y51 Launched In Nigeria Specs And Price

The vivo y51 comes with upgrades in major departments: rear camera, operating system, storage capacity, and so on. vivo y51 Specifications Display: 6.58 inches FHD,1080 x 2408 pixels OS: Android 11, Funtouch 11Chipset: Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)RAM: 8GB RAMInternal Storage: 128GBRear Camera: 48 MP (wide) + 8 MP (super-wide) + 2 MP (macro)Selfie Camera: 16 MP (wide)Fingerprint: Fingerprint (side-mounted)Fast Charging: 18W fast chargingBattery: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery...

November 27, 2022 · 2 min · 238 words · Patricia Dunn

Vodafone Uganda Is Selling Cheap Entry Level Smartphones But They Aren T 4G Lte

The network according to 4G LTE speed tests done by local Tech blog Techjaja doesn’t quite stack up well against the likes of MTN and Africell Uganda. But it’s 2Mbps unlimited internet speeds are nevertheless tempting. After introducing its own branded Mi-Fis and USB dongles that subscribers can use to access its network, Vodafone has also released Smartphones. However, its surprising that the company has decided to go with entry-level smartphones first which obviously don’t support 4G LTE despite touting itself as a 4G network....

November 27, 2022 · 2 min · 217 words · Arthur Glosson

Vodafone Uganda S Kwata Enyongeza Promo Offers 100 Bonus From 50Mbs

Kwata Enyongeza Promo Much as Vodafone has not tooted their promotional offer light of similar offerings, their offer is by far the most generous. To activate Kwata Enyongeza, simply dial *132# to buy a bundle. Below are the terms and conditions on Vodafone’s website about this promotion: Kwata Enyongeza Vs #Juzza Vs #AirtelGattawo Vodafone’s data bundles, unlike MTN and Airtel, the big players among telco companies, start from 50MBs. At Shs....

November 27, 2022 · 1 min · 146 words · Jonas Boucher

Wanted East Africa S Most Unreasonable Entrepreneurs

Unreasonable East Africa is replicating a successful model called the Unreasonable Institute. This model is based in Boulder, Colorado and has had tremendous success. 82 companies have attended the Unreasonable Institute in Boulder the past four years. In total, these 82 companies have raised more than $30 million in funding, and 74% of them have secured funding within 6 months of attending the Unreasonable Institute. East Africa boasts hundreds of startups that open shop each year....

November 27, 2022 · 4 min · 718 words · Jane Mary

What Is 3D V Nand Technology Used In Solid State Drives

Making use of NAND and 3D V-NAND technology, SSD manufacturers reduce the cost per bit and the same time increases maximum chip capacity, thereby allowing them to compete favourably with HDDs in the pricing department. HDDs are bulky and use rotating magnetic disks which are noisy and not as power efficient as we would like them to be. The genius behind SSDs is arguably the absence of these moving parts....

November 27, 2022 · 3 min · 465 words · Frank Simpson

What Is 5G Ultra Wideband

Wonder no more as in this post we will debunk the confusion that surrounds the 5G mobile phone networks. Before we get to what the 5G Ultra Wideband is, we should first understand the various 5G technologies we have available. So, let’s get some background information. Basically, 5G networks use a specific band of waves otherwise known as a spectrum. These waves can operate at a variety of frequencies which, for 5G, can be narrowed down to 3 frequency ranges....

November 27, 2022 · 4 min · 725 words · Ed Stevens

What Is Rss And Is It Still The Best Way Of Following News Online

What Is RSS? It stands for Really Simple Syndication. It refers to files easily read by a computer called XML files that automatically update information. The information is fetched by a user’s RSS feed reader that converts the files into the latest updates from websites in an easy to read format. It feeds you headlines, summaries, update notices, and links back to articles on your favorite website’s page. This content is distributed in real-time so that the top results on the RSS feed are always the latest published content for a website....

November 27, 2022 · 2 min · 388 words · Cindy Johnson

What S An Ip Address And How Do You Look It Up On Your Windows Computer

An IP address is an identifier for your computer, laptop, smartphone, tablet and even smart TV on the internet or your office network. It’s akin to a physical address in the real world that the food delivery guy or your visiting friends must know to locate you. Without your address, nobody knows how to find you except you. Unlike your friend’s physical address, you don’t know your computer’s IP address....

November 27, 2022 · 4 min · 826 words · Joshua Rosenblum