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Between 2015-16, Zuri, Mediacom, Fero and other smartphone makers have made an entry into the Ugandan market. Though full of opportunity and not yet saturated, the Ugandan market is tightly held by brands like Tecno, Huawei, iTel and Samsung among many other brands. Brands like iDroid and Xtouch have not successfully established their presence despite a hefty investment by iDroid. On whether new brands to the market can capture a substantial market share is for time to tell....

The Sleep timer will automatically power off your TV or streaming stick after preset time periods such as 30 minutes, 1 hour, 1.5 hours, 2 hours and 3 hours. This can come in handy when you think you’ll sleep off while watching the TV. It’s also helpful if you want to manually power down Roku streaming players as they don’t have power buttons themselves. Alright so how do you do this?...

An IP address (abbreviation of Internet Protocol address) is a string of numbers used to identify devices on a local network as well as on the Internet. A simple google search for “What is My IP Address” brings up the unique IP identifier for whichever device one is using to access the internet. The Website WhatisMyIPAddress brings up alarmingly accurate information about one’s current location, IP address along with their internet service provider....

So what’s USB-C? Well, it’s a physical interface much like your HDMI port or 3.5mm headphone jack that defines how devices communicate and draw power. USB-C combines both data transfer up-to 40Gbps and power output up-to 100W depending on the supported USB version. The USB-C interface supersedes the older and bigger USB-A version that we’ve come to know for years. USB-C is much smaller and oval-shaped compared to USB-A which is larger and right-angled at the edges....

All you need is to Sign up for the Windows Insider Program which will take a minute or less and then a 4GB flash disk or a DVD. First make sure your machine has 1GHz processor, 1GB of RAM and at least 16GB of free hard disk space before test drive Microsoft’s latest operating system. Note that whenever you are trying out an early builds like this, it can be risky for you machine and data....

Many people don’t turn off media auto download in WhatsApp settings because it becomes tedious to manually download a photo every time. And in comes group chats where every one is free to share media. Because it’s a whole day job keeping up with fast paced group chats, we end up scheming through conversations just to arrive to the most recent discussion. However, all the shared photos end up in our galleries (without a sieve)....

Many apps from Google have implemented the same and by and large, the switch has been made. One of the mainstream apps that was a little late to the party was Facebook-owned WhatsApp. There have been reports of Dark Mode coming to WhatsApp but nothing concrete came. Until now. WhatsApp’s latest beta is finally bringing dark mode to the world’s most popular Instant messaging platform. This feature which has been on competing platforms like Telegram for many months now is still in its Beta stages but should roll out to the official channel very soon....

1. Google Chrome Browser Price: Free Google Chrome definitely the most popular Android browser. Many people have this pre-installed on their devices and prefer to just keep using it Google Chrome has a many of features, a few of which include the ability to start searches from the address bar, browse the web privately in Incognito mode, and automatically fill web forms. On the contrary for some users, Chrome really performs well if you have a Google account....

In the latest Bond movie, Skyfall, James talks of how it only takes a computer to rig a Ugandan (African) election. Whether the 2007 Kenya elections were rigged or not, that is an issue for another day but technically speaking, technology has become integral part of our daily lives; right from the speaking alarm clock mobile app to M-Pesa mobile money service. Today, 4th March 2013, Kenyans vote a president to the highest office in the land and here is why technology takes the center position in the 2013 Kenya elections....

I’ve bought and reviewed the Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds – Basic (Redmi AirDots), the Redmi AirDots S (Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earbuds – Basic S), and now these AirDots 2 (Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2).For this review, we’ll stick to the shorter and less confusing AirDots brands. There seems to be absolutely no difference between AirDots S (TWSEJ05LS) announced on June 14, 2020, and these newer AirDots 2 (TWSEJ061LS)....

Fitness trackers are a very interesting proposition for users in the market for an affordable smart wearable. They offer some of the major functionality (fitness tracking and the likes) you would get from a smart-watch without going over-the-top. I have had the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 for a few days now and in this post, I document some of my thoughts and first impressions. First of all, I should mention that while I have seen the Mi Band 4, I haven’t used it....

The placement of the said camera is anyone’s guess at the moment. They could go the Vivo Apex way and have the camera recess into the frame when not in use, Whatever approach Xiaomi is taking, a selfie camera will almost certainly be included somewhere, we’ll wait and see. Xiaomi already uses a rear mounted finger print sensor in the Mi Mix lineup so that’s one less sensor to worry about....

Spotify (on Wrapped) shows users fun stats about their most streamed artists and songs every year. But it looks like things are going to change for YouTube Music loyalists this year. YouTube Music has announced the launch of the 2021 Recap feature. Similar to Spotify’s Wrapped feature, YouTube Music’s 2021 Recap will show users their top streamed artists, songs, and music videos for the year 2021. Before now, all you get from Google Music/YouTube Music is Year in Review and emails of top stats – and it wasn’t even available to everyone....

Early 2020, TikTok became the fastest growing social network of all time. As of July 2020, it had more than 30 million active users in the U.S. alone. And was the most downloaded social media app in the first quarter of this year. So, it is understandable that a couple of platforms are replicating a model that has thrived. This is also coupled with the fact that the future of TikTok in the U....

You know what they say: when elephants fight, the chickens rejoice at the meal of worms in the upturned soil. Or is that what I say? Well then, we expect the collective 20 million subscribers on both networks to jubilate at these data revisions. In true Ugandan style, the Hashtag wars are now a thing too. MTN’s #SurfMore is battling Airtel’s #DataBlastaForEveryone. Who does it better? We’ll leave that to you....

Contrary to the view that virtual reality is dedicated to gaming, it has transformed the quality of education for the better. It allows students to interact with what they are learning in a way that stimulates their understanding. Interestingly, online learning has made education more accessible to all at a low cost. Combining Virtual Reality headsets with immersive classrooms makes the delivery of educational content excellent. This guide provides 5 top ways virtual reality can (and will) improve the quality of education....

Here are some known Umeme Yaka Meter Token error codes (the hashed naming convention is ours). #Invalid code Error: AAAAAA AAA Token has been entered incorrectly or is invalid. Solution: Simply re-enter the code or call customer care for assistance. #Used code Error: ddddddd ddd Token has already been used and can’t be used again Solution: Buy another Umeme Yaka code #Expired code Error: 0000000 000 Token has expired. Solution: Use token within 3 month from date of purchase....

Vodafone like most mobile data networks sells 4G LTE USB dongles, MiFis and routers at affordable prices. For those that want to share a single internet link with multiple users, a router is the best option. Dignited device reviewers got a hold of the Celalink 4G LTE CPE Router (CIR-20 model). This router is made by Celalink instead of the Huawei, the usual suspect and is supplied by Afrimax (which essentially is Vodafone)....

Unlike regular hard drives, Wireless Hard Drives are becoming more common due to the convenience they offer. Are you looking to buy a wireless hard drive? This article takes you through some factors to take into consideration before spending purchasing one (read: wireless hard drive). 1. Storage Capacity You can say this is the most important factor in the purchase of wireless hard drives. This will determine how much data can be stored on the drive....

The matter of contention, apparently, is that everyone thinks they could stroll with runaway success with creation of their own app(s). Many are quick to subscribe to collaboration spaces, burn a couple of light sabers, and viola; an app is produced. The apps often have no plot, no story to kill for and to make it worse, no problem being solved. I understand that a company founded on the new meritocracy of cyberspace would want to shout from the rooftops, tell the world it’s different — a rogue, a pirate, a rebel — maybe even a startup!...