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Now, before you read on, lets be clear; am not going to offer some get-rich-quick schemes if that’s what you’re expecting. These are ways that if diligently implemented could get you some bucks, serious bucks if you’re a little more serious. #1. Sell off some stuff online The fact is, all of us have some stuff, valuable stuff, in the closet that we wish to get rid of. It could be an old TV or Radio that’s gathering dust, some dell laptop, old furniture, shoes or even that car....

Up Accelerate seeks to explore new and engaging ways to tackle pressing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) challenges in Uganda while promoting social entrepreneurship among young people. It seems like tummy tucks are all the rage in Ft. Lauderdale these days as women seek to trim their waistline. “To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and further UNFPA’s mandate, we need to test new approaches and improve on those already in use....

Vodafone Uganda’s data pricing structure was carefully aligned with the competition except for the daily data bundle that was priced at a crazy UGX 2,400 for only 50MB. However Vodafone instantly recognized this miscalculated move and re-calibrated its daily 50MB data bundle to be in line with the market. It now goes for UGX 1,000 just like Africell (formerly Orange Uganda). While introducing voice SIM cards, Vodafone added the unlimited internet tier to its family of data packages — something that other players like MTN Uganda, Airtel Uganda have strategically avoided....

Basically, each VM is allocated physical resources like CPUs, RAM, and Storage. Thus these will appear in the VM as they would on a physical computer. Computers that host Virtual Machines normally use specialized software known as the hypervisor to emulate and create a pool of hardware resources to be allocated to each VM. Hypervisors are quite flexible as they can adjust resources to each VM on the fly as per demand fluctuations....

For a feature that has been supported since Bluetooth 4.0, it hasn’t gone mainstream yet like the other features that were previously mentioned. Usually, wireless headphones or speakerphones make a point to point connections only, even though Bluetooth supports point to multiple points connections which is where the name Bluetooth multipoint stems from. In this case, this makes Bluetooth headphones to be able to connect to multiple devices at once....

What is Stock Android? See, Android is an Open Source platform, meaning everyone is free to download and tweak the Operating System. Stock Android, also called “vanilla” Android, is the most basic version of the Android operating system available. Stock Android devices run the core kernel of Android as designed and developed by Google. It’s typically distinguished by the lack of OEM-installed programs. For example, a stock Android phone from Samsung or HTC will not include Samsung-installed apps....

Due to this, Telemedicine is being adopted. In fact, it’s popularity has been steadily increasing for some time now, but not too many people paid attention to it. However, as more people are forced to stay at home while seeking medical consultation, patients and health care professionals are now relying on the resource. In this article, we will talk about Telemedicine, its enormous benefits (for patients and physicians), and why it might soon be the new way we receive health care from practitioners....

The U2F key was created in order to provide increased security for connecting to user accounts. These user accounts contain various types of personal data, such as photos or private discussions that are not intended for public disclosure. Definition Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) is an open authentication standard that strengthens and simplifies two-factor authentication using specialized Universal Serial Bus or near-field communication devices based on similar security technology found in smart cards....

What is Virtual Reality? Virtual reality is an artificially created environment that you are part of and can also interact with. The computer generated environment is 100% artificial portrayed by tethered or standalone (mobile) VR headset. You might sometimes need other accessories like headphone, external sensors, treadmill or even a whole room dedicated to VR. Basically the tethered VR headset is the better option because it delivers a more immersive experience....

Unlike the oblong design of its predecessor, the new smart speaker is significantly smaller and is wrapped in a compact spherical mesh fabric. It measures 3.3 inches tall and 3.9 inches wide (84 by 98 mm) and weighs 0.76 pounds (345 grams). Standout Features On top of the HomePod mini is a backlit touch surface that provides controls for volume, play/pause, and it even illuminates when you wake Siri from its sleep....

Across the globe, there’s only one smartphone that offers inbuilt 1TB storage, and that’s the Smartisan R1. Digression: Most budget OEMs use 16GB / 32GB / 64GB range of internal storage. The big guns usually implement larger storages as much as 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. We can see such gigantic memory in phones like Huawei Mate 20(128GB), iPhone XS(512GB max) and Samsung Note 9(512GB max) to mention a few. Back to the topic, Smartisan R1, an unpopular smartphone brings something unusual to the table....

This was aimed at helping the business owner interact with the customers easily, just the way it would be face-to-face. But how can you actually implement it? Here are a few tips to guide you on how to use whatsapp to boost customer relations. Update clear profile information: Your business should have a clear profile picture, which the customers can easily relate with. The website, location and brief description of the business must be clearly stated....

While some reports indicate that you don’t need to update your WhatsApp to be able to quote messages, it has not worked for everybody. Others suggest using latest Android beta, v.2.16.118. When we went over to the Play Store, we didn’t see any new updates for Android devices. You can reinstall your Whatsapp if the option is not yet functional on your device but be sure to backup all your chats beforehand....

— Fredrick Tumusiime (@tufre80) November 6, 2014

Currently, WhatsApp supports any version of Android from 2.3 or higher, but the company has announced that the app will not support Android 2.3.7 and older versions of Gingerbread after February 1, 2020. This Android version has been existent since 2010, and accounts for 0.3 percent of Android users as per distribution numbers. Additionally iOS 7 and lower versions of Apple’s operating system will also no longer be supported after February 1st 2020....

After coming to an agreement, the regulatory bodies in NIRA and UCC have provided telecos with the equipment to verify SIM card ownership in times of replacement and acquisition. MTN Uganda has announced the availability of the replacement service at select MTN service centers. These centers have been equipped with the National ID verification and Bio-metric systems. SIM Card replacement is now available, at the select MTN service centers listed below which are equipped with the National ID verification & Bio-metric systems....

But why is this so? Why don’t your gadgets mix with water? Why do they get damaged when they come in contact with water? And by the way, no electronic gadgets are safe, not even if they are marked “waterproof” or “water resistant”. This is because IP waterproof ratings only keep gadgets safe in water for a specific period of time and depth. Anything beyond the threshold duration and depth would damage your device....

Google Photos was announced way back in 2015 and has since grown to be one of the most indispensable products by Google. It leverages the power and advantages of cloud storage to provide a seamless way for you to backup, manage and essentially immortalize your Gallery. Here are some of Google Photos’ standout attributes; Automatic Backup If you are like me, which is most people, you have a lot of photos on your phone from various sources....

Some of these features may be out of necessity and some because of what competitors like Uber are doing. Even with the recent price increases during peak hours, as a regular rider, I can boldly say Safeboda has a great reputation with its riders. But it’s human nature to want more right? It’s in this spirit that we have compiled some of these features we would like to see Safeboda introduce to the Safeboda App this year....

In this new series, Xiaomi released three smartphones; the Xiaomi 12, 12x, and Xiaomi 12 Pro. However, the Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro are flagship devices and are packed with some flagship specs. These include the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, up to 12GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage, and 5G connectivity. So what exactly do these Xiaomi 12 devices bring to the table? Well, in this post, we shall be looking at exactly that....