There are gaming Laptops, Notebooks, Ultrabooks, 2-in-1 laptops, Chromebooks, Elite books, and many more. If you dig deep enough, you might even encounter the term Netbook. In this post, we will be explaining just what exactly a netbook is and whether you should buy one. Also Read: Why Laptops Are Getting Lighter (But More Powerful) Netbook Qualification Criteria What does it take for a laptop to be branded as a netbook?...
In this post, we will cover everything to do with eGPUs. Maybe you have been yearning for higher framerates on your PC but you cannot slot in an actual graphics card for whatever reason. It could be because your PC is a laptop with no space for a beefy RTX 3090. This is where an external GPU comes in handy. eGPUs are not a new subject in the tech scene, they have been around for a couple of years now....
You can connect our Android Phone to Computer-Laptop and transfer data between the Memory card and Computer but when you need to enable Advanced features such as Phone rooting. Then you must enable USB debugging mode on your Android Phone. Otherwise, you can’t access your phone’s Operating System level features on PC minus activating USB debugging. What is USB debugging? This mode is developer mode in Android phones that allows newly programmed apps to be copied via Universal Serial Bus (USB) to the device for testing....
On Windows 10, if you happen to keep sensitive or secretive documents, it is critical to do whatever it may take to safeguard them, and this is when BitLocker proves to be useful. BitLocker is a component that has been around for quite a while and paves a way to encrypt data on the hard drive to forestall unapproved access. What is BitLocker? BitLocker is a full-volume encryption feature included with Microsoft Windows versions starting with Windows Vista....
But as evidenced by the asking price for the Infinix Note 5, things have clearly changed. Google passed the baton of bringing low-end Android devices to the next billion users to their other Android fork, Android Go. Free of the york of low-end cheap phones, Android One now felt confident enough to lend their name on the back of the devices as a guarantee and seal of approval from the powers that be....
There are several reasons smartphones get sluggish. The main reason why phones slow down over time is that operating-system updates often leave older hardware behind. Companies also update apps to take advantage of faster processing speeds and more efficient architectures. This problem isn’t unique to Android, either—try using an older iPad with a new version of iOS and feel how slow it’s become. But the solutions are slightly different for each platform, so let’s talk about why this happens on Android—and how to fix it....
Usually, the best solution to this kind of challenge is to add a Mesh or a WiFi extender. They receive WiFi signals from your router and re-broadcast them to areas in your home or office where your router signal wouldn’t reach. WiFi extender WiFi extenders are very easy to use since all you have to do is connect It to your existing network to broaden your router’s signal. It is perfect for houses that aren’t very big, it is very affordable when compared to a Mesh WiFi system....
Whereas some services at airports have been available in cashless options over the time, a completely cash-free system has not been in existence. Hangzhou International Airport plans to set the pace in a move expected to be assumed by many more airports upon efficiency. According to thepaper.cn‘s report, the airport is in talks with Internet firms, such as Alipay, to allow travelers to make cashless payments for services. Alipay is China’s most popular online payment tool, and a subsidiary to tech giant Alibaba Group Holding which also hails from Hangzhou....
In this article, we break down how the different cash-backs are dished out to different users. Airtime It offers 2% Cash Back off a transaction from MTN Airtime and Bundles. 5% Cash Back is offered off a transaction from Airtel Airtime and Bundles. Just like the rate for Airtel airtime and bundles, the same 5% Cash Back applies to Africell airtime and Bundles transactions. You get 3% Cash Back off each transaction from Vodafone Airtime and Bundles....
Since we already know much about the Flipbuds Pro and Redmi Buds 3 Pro from last year, I want to compare these TWS with the newly announced Xiaomi Buds 3 Pro. Let’s start with the Specifications; Xiaomi Buds 3T Pro Specs Product model: M2115E1Form-factor: In-ear TWS EarphonesRelease date: 15th March 2022Bluetooth version: 5.2Bluetooth protocols: Low Energy/HFP/A2DP/AVRCPBluetooth range: 10m(open space free of obstacles)Bluetooth codecs: LHDC 4.0, SBC, AACNet weight: Approx. 48gCharging port: Type-CBattery life on single charge: Approx....
With wirelessly-controlled smart lights, the future is indeed bright. Xiaomi’s Yeelights also known as Mi LED Smart Bulb is a safe landing ground for Smart bulb newbies who wish to test the waters without committing much. That’s because a Central Hub/Gateway/Bridge is not required. I have been playing with Xiaomi’s Yeelight bulb or Mi LED Smart bulb for a while now. Yeelight is a sub-brand of Xiaomi and it’s mostly popular in Asia, China, and India....
The latest update to the app for Android users comes packaged with a wide range of new features, that we didn’t just let go past our sight. We outline them for you. You can now post a “Text Status” Gone are the times when you have to look for that nice pose to take a selfie or welfie that you may upload as you update your status. With something on mind, you can choose to just pen it down in text....
The Chip and PIN cards have a little computer chip on the front that looks like a SIM card chip while the Magnetic stripe have a black strip on the back. (You may notice that some cards have both) Here is a list of the banks in Uganda that offer VISA debit/credit Chip and PIN cards with their addresses Facebook pages and Twitter handles (For those who have and use them) United Bank for Africa (UBA) Address: Spear House, Plot 22 Jinja Road, Kampala Uganda Twitter: No Uganda Twitter handle Facebook: No Uganda Facebook Page Equity Bank Address: Plot 390, Muteesa 1 Road, Katwe Twitter: (No Uganda Twitter handle) Facebook: https://www....
And that is where Wave comes in, allowing anyone with internet access to send and receive electronic payments cheaply through their app. For those in Uganda, Wave has officially kicked their operations in Uganda, and here is everything you need to know before you download the mobile app and start your first transaction. 1. Registrations and Verification of your Wave Accounts To get started with using Wave in Uganda is easy and pretty standard....
Moving files from your PC to your Phone doesn’t have to be difficult. You can use cable, the cloud, WiFi to share files between your PC and the phone. Even more, there are a number of apps are now making transferring data much easier and faster. Here’s how you can transfer data from PC to phone and vice versa. Using USB Cables These are used to transfer files between USB devices....
To clarify, by this we are referring to mifis, routers, ethernet cables, wifi extenders, switches, powerlines and that’s only scratching the surface. Not even Tarzan can swing his way out of this jargon jungle all by his lonesome self. While the idea DIY home networking initially appears daunting, the level of complexity or simplicity ultimately depends on you, the end-user. So please, feel free to cancel that Cisco networking course you just signed up for, unless you’re about that life....
There are different kinds of utility payments paid by Nigerians — Electricity Bills, Water Bills, Cable TV bills, Gas and so on. This post aggregates platforms where you can make these bill payments online from the comfort of your home and fingertips. All you need for most of them is a smartphone. This isn’t totally “online” because some others have shortcodes that can be used on feature phones. Now, let’s segue to platforms that make paying bills online in Nigeria an easy task....
Automatically using Device ManagerManually using Device ManagerUsing Windows Update How to update drivers automatically using Device Manager on Windows 10 You can get to ‘Device Manager’ on Windows 10 by pressing down the windows key and ‘X’ on your keyboard together or right click on the start menu. If you are using a touchscreen PC tap and hold on the start menu. Click on ‘Device Manager’ and a window will open showing a list of components on your system....
What’s the Catch? First off, DataKing offers you access to your favorite internet activities at a data speed of up to 21Mbps. The claim upfront is disputable but Smile bundles are known to be reliable and fast which should give you a gauge of what they expect to deliver to customers. RELATED READ: Smile Uganda introduces New Unlimited Internet Offers Stream, surf, watch, download, and play games for 30 days with a data volume of 115GB at UGX222,000....
Khadija Sharife of the African Network of Centers for Investigative Reporting (ANCIR) – the organization that will host the platform told DW that the platform will provide a secure link between whistleblowers and media houses; “[AfriLeaks will] provide a secure tool for connectivity between the whistleblowers and the media who then investigate the substance and character of the leak,” she said. Documents with relevant information that can be uploaded through the site will be send to participating media organisations through highly secure systems that render tracing difficult to impossible in order to protect the source....
