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The smartphone network is particularly considering to get more spectrum in the 800/900 MHz region. The telecom claims that this will help it drive 4G penetration and according to the smartphone network, the President agreed to this. Airtel Uganda continues to drive innovation in the telecoms industry after announcing countrywide 3G coverage last year and adding 4G coverage less than a year later. Airtel Kenya’s 4G network is now available in more than 40 towns across the country Africell Vs Airtel: Who is the king of Fridays?...

In this article, we will discuss the different type of malware and the threat they pose. What is Malware? The term Malware was from two words “Malicious” and “software”. Malware are software designed and used by criminally minded developers to try to steal information from private computers. Every time we access the internet, open an email or download a content from the internet, we are exposed to such attacks. These malware can come from different sources; external storage devices, downloaded files, audios, images and videos....

In this post, we will be distinguishing two of these similar services (Apple TV and Apple TV+). We’ll cover what they are, their differences, and which one you might need to purchase. Apple TV Apple TV is a physical streaming media player you can buy and plug into your television (either smart or non-smart TVs) to access content on the internet. Apple TV comes in two models: Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD....

“There is a problem with this Windows Installer package. A program run as part of the setup did not finish as expected. Contact your support personnel or package vendor.” This problem is encountered both by users who have just installed or upgraded to Windows 10, as well as users who have always been running Windows 10 on their PC. If you are among either group of users experiencing this issue, we’ve listed some possible solutions to get the error resolved....

As per the, We Are Social x Hootsuite 2021 Digital report, there was a 14% increase in the number of internet users in Uganda following a 3.5% growth at the start of 2020. The NITA-U Executive Director, Dr. Hatwib Mugasa said, “With the number of internet users ever-increasing, there is a need to raise awareness about the cyber-related threats and to empower the Ugandan citizens with the knowledge and sense of shared responsibility to practice safe and informed decisions while using the internet....

Afrinvest Afrinvest is one of the leading investment banking firms in Nigeria, with a focus on west Africa. It is active in four principal areas: Securities trading, investment banking, investment research and asset management. Afrinvest has various account categories including: Afrinvest pop account for individuals less than 25years of age, looking to get a head start in the journey to financial freedomAfrinvest Groove Account: this is also for young professional, starting a career and looking to save....

For starters, both are classified as firmware interfaces which act as the glue between a computer’s firmware and the operating system/s installed on your computer. The fundamental purpose of both BIOS and UEFI is to do a spot check of the hardware components before starting the operating system on the local drive once they get the all-clear signal. BIOS vs UEFI: An origin story An acronym for Basic Input/Output System, BIOS has become synonymous with firmware interfaces so much that PC manufacturers sometimes refer to UEFI firmware as BIOS just for the heck of it....

Before you connect your audio devices to your Chromebook, make sure that your device is within range. This is typically about 10 meters without obstacles. Also make sure the device is in pairing mode. You’ll have to check with your device’s manual but for most devices, you’ve to press a specific button on the device to enter pairing mode. To pair your Chromebook with your headphone, you can either use the Settings or System tray....

However, some businesses in Nigeria have decided to provide value for other businesses through various channels. The value provided is meant to ease the effect this period would have on many businesses. This post takes you through how some of these Nigerian businesses are supporting other businesses. 1. Paystack Online payments company, Paystack has partnered with top digital agencies in Nigeria and Ghana to support 40 businesses with free integrations to commerce platforms....

How to Create a Firstmonie Wallet: Before you get started, here are a few requirements you will need to create your Wallet: Mobile Phone: You can register using any kind of mobile deviceActive Mobile NumberAirtime for USSD registration: Airtime as low as N4 is requested for session cost on USSD registration. How to sign up for your Wallet (Mobile App) First, download the app from your store (iOS or Android)...

NFC has found applications in bus ticketing, remembering passwords, payment systems, connecting to your car, interactive advertising among several others. However, there was only one problem; your smartphone needed an NFC chip. And if you were transferring files to another smartphone, it also needed an NFC chip. NFC, unlike technologies like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi haven’t gained much mainstream adoption in smartphones and other devices. Even some high-end smartphones like the iPhone, until recently didn’t come pre-built with NFC chip....

Read More: Huawei is inviting developers to publish apps on App Gallery (its alternative to Google Play Store) Speaking on the Google Go apps which houses a host of functionalities like access to Assitant Go, Google Lens and from there you can access Maps, Weather and Youtube Go with just a click. Despite the lightweight nature, the Google Go app packs quite a lot of features one of which is a personalized news feed based on your interests, search history and preferences....

Now, it’s Made With Code, an world wide initiative aimed at teaching young girls skills in basic science and computer programming at the early stages in their lives. The world’s leading tech giant, Google, launched its newest initiative — Made With Code — on Thursday night. It hopes to bridge the gender disparity between men and women in computer science one girl at a time. Thereby leveling the playground for innovation and business expertise....

What Exactly is a Virtual Card Virtual cards (also known as “Disposable cards“,) are randomly generated temporary cards that you can use for purchases and payments online, just like your regular physical credit and debit cards from your banks. The only differentiating factor is that, unlike your regular debit card, you cannot hold or swipe it at point-of-sale (POS) terminals – it isn’t handy, basically. GTBank Virtual MasterCard: How to Get One GTBank – just like other financial service providers in Nigeria – offers virtual card services to its customers....

The smart home is an attempt to make your life easy — at least on paper. You shouldn’t be opening doors, or manually switching off lights or turning up/down the thermostat or any of the things you now do manually. A combination of sensors, a central gateway or hub and your itnernet-connected smartphone should help save you some time and even money by automating some of these mundane tasks you perform everyday in your home....

Hello, it’s not Adele, it’s me. I guess the hello obsession has waned, a bit, and well, we should have a chat just about now. We need to talk, but more importantly, we need to find solutions, bereft of fixing the blame, and naming and shaming those we think are contra. I know, the last time we had a hard talk about the startup eco-system, I tore you to the smithereens, you went awry, you were pissed, just like how I would have been if it were me....

When I was still new to the web 3 community, I would hear or come across a new word or term almost every other day until I decided to embrace it and become a lifelong learner. If you are also new to this space, I would recommend you to learn as much as you can sometimes things may not make sense at first but trust me they will. Learn Blockchain basics from another article we wrote here....

As searching for the perfect property continues to evolve, global real estate portal Lamudi explores the top 10 most important factors for those looking for a home in 2014. From energy efficiency to the latest technology, these are the top demands of modern house-hunters. Energy efficiency Cost of living and the household budget have always been important factors for those on the hunt for a new property. But as the price of amenities such as gas and electricity increase, it is no surprise that buyers now want reassurance about a home’s energy efficiency....

The new look Chrome, spotted by 9to5Google, has been built around a redesign known as Material Design 2, that debuted across Google products back in February. Chrome developers call the project the Material Design Refresh, where it lists a range of visible and not-so-visible changes taking place with adjustments to icon colors, bookmarks, tabs, the toolbar, avatar buttons, tab-loading animations and more. The URL bar or Omnibox for Chrome on Windows now features rounded edges with the Secure and padlock symbol sitting inside a pill-like shape....

Poco as a brand has seemingly been all about presenting Xiaomi devices under different names with little if anything at all, changed from the Xiaomi-made product. We have seen that with all Pocophones except the original Pocophone F1 and today, this trend is going one step further. Poco recently unveiled the Poco Watch, an interesting smartwatch that offers a lot of value for money with some smartwatch features stapled on top of fitness tracker features....