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I always wondered why neither CNN nor Al Jazeera never consulted me on issues regarding social media in my country – Uganda. Yet, I literary was a social media ‘expert’ – at least to my colleagues. I later came to learn that those interviewed were the ones who had leveraged the power of new media to widen their scopes of influence. And probably, some had received citizen journalism training albeit most of them being self-proclaimed maestros of the game....

Centenary Bank for a couple of months has had a product they are calling “Cente Card” its nothing new — its the ordinary Centenary Bank ATM that any customer receives upon request. What is different though is that Centenary Bank has invested in Point of Sales (POS) machines that they have placed at major supermarkets, hardware shops and hospitals. With these machines, Centenary Bank customers can comfortably Swipe their Cente Cards at selected Supermarkets, Hospitals and hardware Shops to purchase goods and services....

Of course, this has been a resounding success, and today, you cannot purchase or register a SIM Card on any carrier without proper identification and registration. All this goes to make all of us more accountable and we are all for it. However, there have been a few unscrupulous characters who take advantage of others’ lost or stolen identification documents to register lines, leaving the documentations owners oblivious of the kind of vulnerability they are open to should these characters use the newly registered numbers to commit a crime....

With three different PS4 models out on the market, it’s easy to get confused as to the model to buy with the right specs and features. In this article, we will analyze the features of the two consoles (PS4 slim and PS4 pro) and the differences between them. This will help you decide with suits your needs. PlayStation4 Slim Category Dimensions 10.43in x 11.34in x 1.54in RAM 8GB GDDR5 CPU AMD Jaguar 8-core (x86-64) GPU AMD Radeon (1....

Today we are going to look at the list of all paid services available on MTN Uganda and how you can subscribe to them to enjoy or support the local creatives and industry. Let’s get started; Here are a list of all paid services available on MTN Uganda; How to Subscribe for Tidal with MTN Mobile Money in Uganda? TIDAL needs no introduction if you are a music fan and based in Uganda....

Aesthetics & Specs What’s in a name that we call a smartphone but a sum of its parts? You dig? At first blush, some Cubot models might be mistaken for Samsung Galaxy devices. They sport rounded edges and the now iconic curved screen displays, and all in all, a well-polished premium finish. The average screen sizes range from 5″ to a decent 6″. A few special cases like the waterproof Cubot King Kong featuring a one-of-a-kind rugged indestructible exterior....

So, we curated some of the top ones we think you’d be interested in. That’s why in this article, we’ll be listing out some of these deals along with their individual prices. Keep reading to find out more Deals on Electronics Would you like to get new powerstrips, extensions, or even a new webcam? Raid the multiple items in the electronics section. Some of the coolest items we found include the;...

Even though not so popular at home or public places like restaurants, WiFi is another way of accessing the internet in Uganda. But do you pay OTT tax on WiFi? Short answer is NO, but it’s more complicated than that. The ordinary Joe doesn’t really understand how WiFi works except that it’s this wireless connection or hotspot that they can alternatively use to access the internet. This is obviously halt-true....

“The Nokia X2 was designed to help the next billion people connect to the mobile Internet and cloud services, affordably,” said Kingori Gitahi, Product Manager, Microsoft. “Following on from the great reception we saw to the first Nokia X device, we’re pleased to offer the next step in the line-up with the affordable Nokia X2.” The Nokia X2 boasts a larger 4.3” ClearBlack display, a 5MP rear-facing, autofocus camera with flash, as well as a front-facing VGA camera....

How it works Flashshare ( version 2.1) can be used to share all sorts of data wireless from one phone to another at high speeds. The App creates a wireless Wi-Fi hotspot on the sending smartphone which the receiving phone connects to. The downside is that the wireless hotspot is unprotected in that it’s not password protected exposing your phone to security risks. This means you’ve to disconnect Flashshare as soon as you’re done with the transfers....

I have used all Xiaomi’s Redmi Airdots TWS earbuds and you can read our reviews of the Airdots 2, Airdots 3 and Buds 3 Pros just to get a feel of these earbuds before we dive into the comparison. I have not yet got my hands on the Flipbuds Pro or Mi Air 2 Pro, so this comparison will mostly delve into the specs and features until we get our hands on the actual product....

It has taken months to complete the acquisition and within that time, there were a lot of encumbrances. Orange was taken to court by its own staff regarding benefits before the sale was concluded. Orange staff managed to get an injunction on the sale from court while UCC the communications custodian further placed a stop to the sale on the same grounds. We earlier showed you all you need to know about the Orange Africell acquisition and shall keep you updated when the official communication is made....

Google recently pulled 29 camera and photo apps from the Play Store after it emerged that they were pushing intrusive ads, scamming users and even stealing private content. Some of these apps push full-screen ads, including porn, and some run phishing scams that steal your personal info under the guise of contests. Some of camera apps which were meant to beautify your photos used that opportunity to just steal the uploaded pictures and give users a fake update prompt....

But some people don’t seem to agree. On World Emoji Day, Google is showcasing 65 new emojis that are coming to Android Q. The Unicode Consortium codified 230 new symbols — well, 65 new symbols plus many skin tone, color, and gender variants — as part of its Emoji 12.0 update released back in March. But it does takes a good long while for tech companies to draw up and deploy unique designs for concepts such as “pinching hand,” “otter,” and “razor....

For the coming year, there is a device available from Microsoft for each target market. These include the Surface Pro 9 Tablet, the Surface Laptop 5, the Surface Studio 2 Plus desktop, an Audio Dock, and a controller for presentations in Microsoft Teams. Let’s get straight into analyzing what each of them has to offer, starting with the Surface Laptop 5. Also Read: Google Pixel Tablet: Here’s Everything You Need to KnowGoogle Pixel 7 Pro Vs Pixel 7: Here Are the Key Differences...

We already covered an article about Twitter soon charging users $8 a month for verification. Elon Musk reportedly plans to give all users a long-requested feature for free: the edit button. A new paywall video feature is being explored too. Twitter blue subscribers on iOS have also received a major update in regard to the $8 monthly verification fee. Also Read: Twitter Will Now Require You To Pay $8 To Stay Verified...

When any other person has your MacBook password, they basically have unfiltered access to your computer. Hence, they have the same level of privilege that you do and can access all your files. If you need to give someone access to your MacBook, there are other options you can consider like creating a guest account or creating multiple user accounts. These options will give other people limited access to your MacBook....

How to see WiFi Password in Windows 10 The first step is to get to Network and Internet settings and you can either do this by either right-clicking on the WiFi icon and clicking on ‘Open Network and Internet settings’ or click on the windows icon and then settings before clicking Network and Internet. This takes you to Status menu but if it doesn’t you can click on it. Here you would see Network and Sharing Center, click on it and another window will open....

Google’s 2020 update enabled auto deletion of location records as far back as 36 months. This means that if this feature is enabled, you can only see your location record for the last 36 months. How to Turn Location History on or off Go to https://myactivity.google.com/ in your web browser. Select Location History. Click the Turn Off button, after which a confirmation screen will pop up.Click Pause, and your Location History will be turned off....

Unlike the Pixel 3 which had the traditional style of display and surrounding bezels, Google made a cutout on the Pixel 3 XL which housed the device’s earpiece and dual front-facing cameras. And while the notch is an innovative way of giving users more screen real-estate, Google seem not to have gotten it right on the Pixel 3 XL — the notch is oddly big. A pissed off Pixel user once joked that it was possible to land a Boeing 737 on the Pixel 3 XL’s notch....