This week, Chipper cash sent out a notification to its users telling them of pending addition of “tiny” fees to cross-border transactions in the “coming weeks”. How tiny the fees would be was not yet communicated. However, Chipper cash went on to assure its customers that transactions within their countries would “always be free”. When Chipper cash officially launched in Uganda, I argued that this was simply a growth stunt they were using to onboard new users....

Windows and macOS laptops are more likely to be more expensive and heavier than Chromebooks, but they offer more versatility. Here’s what you need to know about the key differences between Chromebooks and Windows laptops. Chromebooks vs normal laptops: Operating system Chrome OS and Windows are operating systems that power computers, smartphones, tablets and other devices. They both use apps to let you do different things on your computer — like write emails or play games — but they’re not the same thing....

Speaking at a press conference live on MTN Uganda’s Facebook page, CEO Wim Vanhelleputte, emphasized the company’s commitment to stand with Ugandans to reduce the impact that the Coronavirus has caused. He said that MTN Uganda would continue to look at ways of supporting communities and government, to ensure that they do everything possible to get through this pandemic. To donate to Red Cross; Dial 1653# Enter merchant code 191919 You will then input the amount of money you would like to donate....

A Ugandan company that started about two years ago, Dial Jack’s operations officially commenced in January this year and they started recruiting in April. With a launch date set for 20th June, there are free boda-boda rides to anyone who downloads the app for use that day. Thereafter, the company is subsidizing 50% for all rides over the next month. The company says they’ll only accept Cash and Mobile Money for now, but there is hope to introduce more cashless payments like VISA, PayPal and cryptocurrency like Bitcoin....

This new schedule will take effect on July 4th, with provision of a series of sporting events as they unroll through out the summer. Gideon Khobane, the SuperSport CEO, says that they are making these changes to give DStv customers an even better viewing experience, making it easier to navigate the wide variety of sports in the back-to-back channels. With less duplication and repeats of sport, the overall sport viewing is being enhanced....

With everyone suddenly concerned about limiting screen time, Facebook has rolled out its previously announced “Your Time On Facebook” feature. It tells you how long you’ve been using the Facebook app, but that’s pretty much it. This new feature is hidden under Facebook’s More Tab > Settings & Privacy > Your Time On Facebook. Sadly, this does not have that many features going on. You get a graph that shows you the total time you’ve used Facebook for the last seven days....

Today, Flatscreen TV are so popular that most TV vendors have already discontinued manufacturing your old-school CRT TV. Whenever a new technology comes along, it definitively comes with lots of advantages over the previous, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we should do away with the old. Flatscreen TVs offer better picture quality since they are digital-ready, consume less power and have lots of functionality. So why would you still want to go for CRT TVs or keep your existing one?...

Currently all you see on Google homepage is a white screen, a search box and a pretty logo which gets changed now and on depending the day’s celebrations world wide. Now Google is working on bringing us Google Now. This is a personalised homepage featured on all Android phones, the web and the search page. Google Now ‘s Slogan goes as Google Now gets you just the right information at just the right time....

The Pixel Tablet is scheduled to be launched to the markets sometime in 2023 to complement the Pixel Watch, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro. Recall that the last time we saw a first-party tablet from Google was way back in 2015 with the Pixel C. There have been rumors to the effect that there could be a second Pixel Pro Tablet. Even with the most recent official announcement from google, a lot remains unclear about the new device....

But it can be a tad difficult to understand what these terms mean. So, we’ve concocted this article to help you comprehend the network technologies you have running on your smartphones and feature phones. GSM GSM, an acronym for Global System for Mobile Communications, is a mobile network standard with worldwide support for mobile phones. This standard was crafted by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) to replace the first-generation (1G) analogue telecommunications standard....

There are many factors, and different players involved. Some act with malice, others without; some have the skills to put your system down, others are only waiting for a loophole to utilize. So, let’s answer the question on the difference between hacking and cracking. What is Hacking? Any attempt to intrude into a computer or a network without authorization is called hacking. This involves changing of system or security features in a bid to accomplish a goal that differs from the intended purpose of the system....

Since the validation process requires one to present their National Identification Number (NIN), many people are flocking various offices to get their card or to register their identity; with all hope lying in the hands of National Identification and Registration Authority. This post serves to guide you on how to quickly know the status of yo ID registration, with no need for standing and waiting in the long queues. All you need to have is an operating sim card, so that you dial the USSD code reserved for NIRA to track national ID registration, and the application form with which you registered for your National identity....

If you have a VoLTE enabled device and have a 4G Safaricom SIM Card, follow these simple steps to try activate your VoLTE feature. First Enable VoLTE option from your phone’s settings: Network & Internet – Mobile Network – Activate Enhanced 4G LTE Mode (or VoLTE depending on your phone) Then Dial 10012# Select Option 3 then Enable VoLTE for your SIM card You should then see a pop-up notification that VoLTE has been enabled for your SIM...

The benefits of mobile money are many. Some of them include the accessibility it brings to rural areas, reduction in cash dependency, lower transaction costs, job opportunities to an unusually vast number of individuals who act as mobile money agents. Mobile money agents are the people who initiate and make these transactions on behalf of end-users. Typically, they are like the middlemen in the transaction process. They earn money by getting commissions on every transaction they carry out....

Change your password If you still have access to your Google account, you might want to change your password from time to time to keep those sneaky hackers or account hijackers at bay. Google recommends changing it once every 3 months or so. To change your password, follow these steps. Reset your password Suppose you’re locked out of your account altogether. Say you got sloppy and left your account logged in at a public cyber cafe and someone changed your password....

In this article, we will discuss how to seamlessly connect your Apple Airpods to a windows computer. How to connect Airpods to your computer First make sure that your Airpods are fully charged and are in the case.On your computer, click settings from your startup menu (a gear shaped icon on top of the power botton). You can also locate settings by entering “settings” in the Start menu search box....

So what we shall do is basically a trigger on one end if something happens on the other side. Here are the steps to connect and integrate your Typeform with Gmail using Zapier. Also Read: First and foremost, head over to Zapier and create your free accountSelect the account type and choose apps you mostly use for recommendations and existing ZapsAs you can see from the screenshot below, you will have 1000 tasks on the free plan....

Chromebooks offer support for most Android and Linux apps, but you can also have a native-app-like experience for your favorite websites. In this article, I will take you through how to convert a website into a Chrome app. Using the Shortcut method This is the quickest and simplest method, but it doesn’t give you additional customization options. Open Google Chrome on your Chromebook, and then go to the website you want to turn into a Chrome app....

How did it all start? It starts when as a Student in his Vacation; I join a group called “TechWeKnowItAll”. This Group basically had the same goals and model as the one we were to create later on. It was a closed group where many tips were shared. We shared everything to do with getting free internet in that group, someone shared tips on how to get free DSTV subscriptions....

The process is as simple as saying “Hey Google, Take a note.” But there’s more to it. In this article, we’ll will show you the setup process to get this done. Setting Up You will start by setting a default note-taking service. Google Assistant will then create and edit notes in that service. This can be Google Keep, Writer, To Do, or any other note-taking apps.On your smartphone or tablet, open the Google Assistant app....