Two weeks down the road, you begin to notice the speeds aren’t quite what you’d expected. You try to contact your provider’s customer care, but they can’t get back to you — on time. Or maybe they can’t solve your issues. Or maybe your business needs to move to another location which means moving lots of equipment around. Here’s a cheat sheet you should always double check before you settle with a specific ISP....
For a really long time, Skype was a household name, a means of communication between family and friends who were beyond the reach of your local carrier. We made video calls and suddenly they weren’t that far away anymore. Then came the era of smart devices and a new lot of Video and Voice over IP services were born. Today, most popular instant messaging services like Viber, WhatsApp, and Telegram, all offer easy ways to get in touch with anyone on the same platform, regardless of their physical location as long as they are connected to the web....
Also Read: WhatsApp is getting Group Video Calls and support for stickers AndroidPolice staff have been able to make the feature work for them. The feature seems to be enabled on WhatsApp beta 2.18.162, accessible for users on the beta program. However, having this version does not necessarily mean you will have it working for you too. We have tried the said version on a couple of devices to little success of having the feature working....
So, you should know that a factory reset will erase all the data on your phone thus requiring you to back up your contacts, pictures, videos, documents and anything else you won’t regret losing. Otherwise the remainders are the settings pre-installed by the manufacturer, and the files downloaded to the SD card. But any apps on the card will need to be reinstalled or restored from the backup file. No matter for which reason you need to perform a factory reset on your device, it is effective and quick to bring your Android back to work again....
The question that we still barely ask and would answer with a “…well, uhm…” is that of the origin of these electronics flooding our market. Fifteen years later, we still import duplicate feature phones, radios and whichever electronics you might name from other countries. These gadgets are certainly never designed with the African consumer in mind. Our conditions are unique and our needs are only certain to us that there is hardly a question of whether we need to develop our own gadgets....
Xiaomi also sells other products and in this post, we shall look at some of them. WiFi routers When it comes to Wi-Fi routers, you’re probably used to players and names like Linksys, TP-Link, Asus and a bunch of others. What you might not know is that Xiaomi does produce and sell really good routers, and for relatively cheap too. Case in point, their best selling router, Xiaomi Mi WiFi Router 3C comes with IEEE 802....
Launched in 2017 and licensed and regulated by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) as a Fund Manager and Collective Investment Scheme Manager, XENO is a goal-based saving and investment service that helps individuals, families, groups, and institutions to plan, save, and invest for their financial goals. XENO offers a digital saving and investing platform which allows individuals to set goals and open investment accounts to save and invest towards those goals....
Some people often opt to do away with their devices, after failed efforts and initiatives to bring them back to life, while others breathe the air of patience and actually reap ripe results. If you opt for the latter, it is for the better. Here are the steps to follow when dealing with a water damaged phone, and a few do nots to abide by. 1. Turn off the water damaged phone immediately....
Instead of clicking through to the content they need, users have been seeing YouTube Internal 500 Error messages instead. It appeared as a line of code and a purple monkey holding a hammer. As usual, the frustrated YouTube users turned to social media sites with a stream of comments asking why YouTube wasn’t working worldwide. Famous YouTube stars turned to Twitter, in an obviously scared mode. Losing fame is that scary, right?...
There are an estimated 8 million internet users in Uganda according to the latest stats from Uganda Communication Commission. That figure is expected to increase every other year as more people get online thanks to cheap smartphones, low data rates and more great online services. Here are some of the things that you can now do online in Uganda. Read Ugandan news online The internet has liberated information from being within the custody of just a few media houses to just about anyone with a Facebook or Twitter account....
The event that will be held on November 15th 2013 at the Hub Oasis Mall, seeks to Identify and celebrate the best of the best in Social media. This is intended to create a vibrant ecosystem that will encourage more stakeholders to get actively involved building more opportunities for companies to connect with consumers establishing a platform that will enhance product and consumer engagement through creativity and innovation. The event will highlight the influence of social media on brand building and encourage companies to intensify online presence....
When I started out with my tech venture, I needed to learn as much as I could about the industry starting with the people who built it, from Bill Gates to Elon Musk, the man behind Space X, Tesla motors, Suncity and paypal. But I was most inspired by Steve Jobs, who together with Steve Wozniak started Apple inc which has gone on to be the most profitable company in the world....
These, and many others, are some of the offers you should expect starting Monday 19th to Sunday 25th March 2018, in a major opportunity for you to upgrade your phone for less. Jumia Uganda is granting its visitors to the site and mobile app a claim to the largest discounts on mobile phones, tablets and accessories of up to 60% off from brands such as Tecno, Infinix, Samsung, iPhone, Fero and Nokia....
Besides Mac, you also have a wide range of Linux flavors or distros to choose from. Linux has something for everyone. That includes complete computer beginners, enthusiasts, power users right to experts and pros. If you want to try something that’s not Windows or Mac for the very first time, here are your options. //Elementary OS Windows users who have admired Mac OS experience but can’t get themselves a Mac machine will feel right at home with Elementary OS....
Beyond that, it is a powerful yet easy-to-use tool which takes away the complexity and daunting aspect of designing & creating a form, gathering information, organizing data and a whole lot more. The tool is widely used by (small and big) businesses, institutions, organizations, individuals etc. and listed below are some of the (common and) helpful uses of Google Forms. 1. Creating Questionniare / Conducting Surveys Surveys are an important aspect of a couple of things....
If you’re more advanced, you’re using tech to track your health, monitor your home and get directions to where you’re going. You have also probably done mobile payments using mobile money with services like MTN Uganda Mobile Money and Airtel Money have conducted online payments with your credit /debit card. This trend of technology working to make our lives “easier” and getting us more connected is going to continue. These are some of the trends we see happening in electronic payments industry in Uganda, Kenya and other emerging markets in the near future....
USB-C has been gaining traction in recent years, thanks to much faster-charging USB Power Delivery (PD) standard capable of delivering up to 100W of power. But the older USB-A interface and corresponding USB-A to lightning cable has been around for years, albeit supporting low power output of up to 5W. Now, Apple has taken a bold move towards the future of fast charging. The new iPhone 12 doesn’t come with a charging brick or earphones....
Many of us know Google Drive and Drop Box but below I share with you 7 free cloud storage options to help you back your files and data. There are your 7 free online storage services. Which one do you use often? let us know in the comments They boast of top notch safety and security so you don’t have to worry about your data. Dropbox app can automatically back up your photos and Videos or files if you set it to do so....
Logically, you can go to a regular bank when you are in need of an unexpected financial obligation where you will be slapped with endless paperwork, documentation, unreasonable interest rates, etc. Alternatively, you could reach out to friends and family or fall back on your emergency funds, if you have any. In the absence of these, you could consider obtaining a quick loan. And by “quick loan,” I don’t mean the loan sharks in your neighborhood that demand payments with pangas and machetes....
It is now not only possible but easier to shop from any where in the world and ship right here to Uganda. Websites like Jumia and Kilimall currently allow you shop online locally and get the goods shipped to your address or collected from the sellers store. While platforms like GoodsExpress and Intralineonline will allow you shop and ship (almost) anything from anywhere in the world to Uganda. Whether it is a car, the latest gadget or fashion item from your favorite designer or store in the UK, US or Asia....
