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Even though your Chromebook doesn’t support downloading apps from the Google Play Store, you can still run WhatsApp via its web version. In this article, I will explain how this is done. Installing and using WhatsApp on a Chromebook Open your Chromebook and then select the Launcher at the bottom right-hand side corner.Alternatively, you can press the Launcher icon on the keyboard to open the launcher. Select the up arrow and then scroll to the Google Play Store app....

Doing a factory reset on your iPhone clears all of your data. It removes all apps you downloaded on the device, clears out your photos, videos, and other files. You will no more have access to these files after doing this reset unless you take certain precautions. In this post, we’ll show you how to do a factory reset on your iPhone and wipe out all the content on it....

Just recently, the startup raised $7.5 million in Series A funding. This is coming just a year after it raised a $3.1 million seed round led by TLcom Capital. The latest funding round, led by Owl Ventures, is to help the startup expand into other regions on the continent. This article covers how to get started on ULesson, subscription plans to choose from, and more. Get Started; Install the ULesson App The Ulesson app is currently only available on the Google Play Store for Android users and Windows computers, and it is available in 5 African countries: Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and the Gambia....

Maybe you forgot you were on your mobile data and not wifi and ended up binge-watching one of BuzzFeedViolet’s mini-series on YouTube (which you totally should by the way), only to get notified that you are 95% through your data plan. Maybe you ran a system update using your data. But all these are intentional. Sometimes you get that notification yet you haven’t been extravagant. Some app has been sucking your precious bundles in the background....

Microsoft Word allows users to protect a document by creating a password for it. This password is different from your device’s password. Hence, the locked documents cannot be accessed if your device’s password is compromised. However, if you lose or forget a password, Word cannot recover your data. It is advisable to use passwords that you can easily remember. READ MORE: How To Convert Word Document To PDF (And Vice Versa)....

In the spirit of the new normal, Multiplex Limited, a company contracted by KCCA to manage and modernize street parking within Kampala City have managed to digitize all aspects of how it does business in order to increase efficiency. The multiplex street workers will leave a payment receipt on your windscreen to remind you of the amount you have to pay. Here is how you can make your payment through mobile money platforms;...

The process of restarting an iPhone is not universal across all iPhones that have ever been made. There are slight differences because of the changes in the body and design of some generations of iPhones. They are divided into 3 different versions. We cover how to restart your iPhone for all of these versions so you should read through and look out for the kind of iPhone you use. READ MORE: How to Clear Browser and App Cache on Your iPhone...

In this article, I will show you how to save your iPhone Camera’s last used settings so that they are ready next time you want to take a photo. Find ‘Preserve Settings’ Open up the “Settings” app, then scroll down and tap on “Camera” to view its preferences. Next, tap on “Preserve Settings” at the top of the screen. Choose Which Settings to Preserve Three options are featured in the Preserve Settings menu: Camera Mode; Creative Controls or Filter & Lighting or just Filter; and Live Photo....

Short URLs, on the other hand, are neat, easy on the eye, easy to share, and fits perfectly on platforms where there’s a limit to the number of characters to you share (Twitter’s 280-character limit, for instance). In addition, Short URLs do not easily trigger a “spam alert” compared to super-long URLs. Likewise, research has proven that brands and companies that use short URLs get more clicks than those who share long URLs....

While it’s best to always keep this Find feature on at all times, there are certain instances that you might need to turn it off. One of these includes when you want to pass your iPhone to someone else or sell it off. Another instance is if you just acquired a used iPhone. To turn Find My iPhone on or off for any iPhone, you’d need the Apple ID password....

iOS 15 comes with many new features that aim to make your user experience with the iPhone a lot better. For example, there’s spatial audio, you can now invite Android users to FaceTime, experience with the ‘Do Not Disturb‘ mode just got better with the introduction of ‘Focus’ mode, and many more. In this post, we’ll be taking you through all the steps to take to update your iPhone to iOS 15....

Across various price and quality scales, smartphone design and specs have reached saturation point to almost achieve homogeneity. Seeing as there’s only so much OEMs can do to set themselves apart from their rivals, a custom UI is the way to go. Infinix’s XOS UI such as XOS Chameleon and the newer XOS Hummingbird bring a bunch of custom features. The XOS family apps let you customize your device in so many ways, and all without needing to root your device....

Showmax Video-on-demand service, Showmax (a product of Multichoice), announced that its users will have access to stream Big Brother Naija season 6 for the entire 72-day duration on the platform. Available to UK audienceShowmax is adding the United Kindom to the list of countries that can watch the show live 24/7. This means the Big Brother Naija show will also be available on Showmax to its UK audience – for the first time....

Luckily, Chrome OS has recently integrated a tool that allows you to zip and unzip any file. In this article, I’ll be showing you how to achieve this with a step-by-step guide. Let’s get into it What is a ZIP file? ZIP is a file format for compressing several files into a single file. It often shrinks the file size, making it easier to share or store. When you receive a ZIP file, you can unzip it and use it in its original format....

Under the hood, the Y6II sports an impressive octa-core Kirin 620 processor capable of handling serious multitasking. Huawei pulled out all the stops and fitted the device with a 13 MP back camera along with an 8 MP front-facing camera for those selfies. We are yet to get some alone time with the device but with the specs we are seeing, it promises to be quite the performer. At the launch, Huawei distributed gift hampers to those in attendance, including a Not-for-Sale egg-shaped Bluetooth speaker....

The Infinix Hot 9 spots 6.6″ IPS LCD capacitive display with 266 ppi.The device is powered by Octa-core MediaTek Helio A25 processor. It comes with various storage/memory configurations including 32GB/2GB RAM, 32GB/3GB RAM, 64GB/3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB/4GB RAM. When comes to the optics, you have a 13MP rear camera and 8MP front-facing selfie cam. Connectivity options are also upto date with WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 supported. But you have a Micro USB port which is kind of like yesterday....

According to Uganda communications commission, Uganda currently has in excess of 13 million internet users with an internet penetration rate of over 38% in 2016 compared to fewer than 350,000 users in the year 2000. Online shopping is fast gaining momentum in Uganda especially among the millennials because of the convenience that has also been propelled by the reducing costs of data, growing internet penetration and the affordability of the smart phone....

One of the best things about the Infinix is that it comes with a functional 12 month warranty with Carlcare where you can get your device worked on for free should it get an issue while under warranty. This is the perfect smartphone for an upgrade from an entry level and mid-range to a high end smartphone on a budget. We spent an entire month with the device and now bring you an in-depth review....

Our world is increasingly facing new challenges — challenges in of immense scale in healthcare, education, the environment, water supply among others. Africa in particular has her own unique challenges such as extreme poverty, civil war, preventable diseases and corruption, challenges which the next generation should address. A massive transition is needed and a new approach must be created for the next generation to effect change. The next generation must be equipped with unique 21 century skills that will enable them to not just survive, but thrive both in life and at their workplace....

Apple announced the launch of the iPhone 13 and 13 Mini in a virtual event that took place on the 14th of September 2021. This event also saw the announcement of a new generation of iPad, iPad Mini, Apple Watch, and many others. In this post, we’ll take you through the specifications, improved performance, camera, and the new updates that come with the iPhone 13 and 13 Mini smartphones. Take a look through....