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This smart assistant can help you do quite a number of activities; control your devices and your smart home, pull out information from your calendar, control your music, open apps on your smartphone, real-time spoken translation, and even help find information online (restaurants, traffic updates, directions, etc.). All you need to do is say “Hey Google“ and then follow it up with a command. How to Replace Google Assistant with Alexa on Android First, head into your smartphone Settings....

As good and capable as Linux can be, there is no beating the vastness and versatility of Windows. Millions of applications have been developed for Windows over a period of more than two decades. Do you find yourself in a situation where you need to run a Windows application on your Linux desktop? In this post, we will quickly show you how to “easily”…(sort of) run these Apps on your Linux....

How to Send and Request Money on Abeg When you install and sign up on the Abeg app, you’ll be greeted with an interface where you can immediately request and send money to other Abeg users. So, for instance, if you want to request money from a friend who has an Abeg tag, here’s how you should go about it: Hit the Request buttonThen, type in the amount (in Naira) you want to request for, from that friend....

It is important to note that for Homegroup to work, the two PCs must be connected to the same Home Network. This feature is disabled in Public Networks for obvious reasons. That said, here’s how to share files (including photos, documents, and videos) in Windows 10: Sharing using Windows HomeGroup Microsoft has for a while now been baking in a way to send files between computers since Windows 7. Microsoft included HomeGroup to allow Windows devices to share resources with other PCs on a local network with an easy to set up approach that anyone can use....

So how can you tell if your smartphone supports WiFi 6. Frankly speaking, it’s not straight-forward. I got a OnePlus 9 which supports WiFi 6 but there’s no straight-forward way of telling that it actually does. Most ordinary people wouldn’t even bother about WiFi standards in the first place. The easiest way to tell if your smartphone supports WiFi 6 is to simply check on its specs or specifications. You can get this from the vendor’s own product page under the specifications tab....

Don’t worry, activating System UI Tuner isn’t the same as rooting your phone, so it won’t void your warranty, Also, it’s completely reversible. To reiterate what we said earlier, this feature is available on most Android phones since Marshmallow and it’s supported by various device manufacturers. But not all. While System UI Tuner comes with stock Android by default, some a few cool kids like Samsung may disable it. System UI Tuner comes with a funny disclaimer, and it’s spot on....

This article covers how to upload music from your computer to your YouTube Music. Let’s get right in. Before we get started, you should note that you can only upload content to YouTube Music from a computer (via a web browser) and not from the YouTube Music mobile app. However, uploaded content will be available to stream from all devices. Upload Music to YouTube Music To get started, open YouTube Music on your web browser....

Firefox for Mac, Windows, and Linux comes with a built-in Password Manager. This securely stores the usernames and passwords you use to access websites and then automatically fills them in for you the next time you visit a website. Unlike Password Managers, Firefox doesn’t sync to the cloud or anything so it remains within your local browser. So here is a scenario, you are using a friend’s computer and accidentally accept Firefox to store your credentials....

Not just laptops alone though; there are also times when you might just want to mirror your smartphone screen to your TV. Yes, you can do that too. But in this guide, we would be focusing on the different ways you can use your TV as an external monitor for your computer. Case 1: Using Cables and Ports Although laptop manufacturers are actively reducing the number of ports on their products, you can still directly hook up laptop up with your TV using a wire/cable irrespective of the type to ports present on your device....

It has been common on TV sets and PCs, only coming to smartphones upon the release of Android 8.0 (Oreo), with support from apps like YouTube, VLC, Chrome, among others. If you don’t have Oreo but you need to enjoy the mode, all you need to do is update the apps on your system to support the capability, with the changes to them relatively simple. Turning on PiP Picture-in-picture is turned on by default for all devices running Android 8....

The high-end Snapdragon 888 packs more power than most laptops and in all honesty, there are only a few people that need that much power. For the average user, this is complete overkill and you’re better off with a device from any other segment of the market. Now, here’s an interesting question. How much smartphone can you get for under Ksh 20,000 ($200)? MKBHD’s famous quote in cheap smartphones getting really good, does hold true in this segment....

Infinix has just announced yet another device coming. This time, the successor to the Infinix Note 7 launched earlier this year. In a bunch of early teasers aimed at drumming up excitement for this device, we get a glimpse of what to expect in the soon to be launched device. Well, devices. According to reports, Infinix is planning to launch not just one, but two devices in the Note 8 lineup....

Infinix continues to throw a number of firsts on its S series. Just a few months back, the Infinix S3 was the first Infinix device to use a Snapdragon processor. The S4 followed as the company’s first device with a waterdrop notch. The Infinix “S” series has a well-documented history for front camera prowess. From the first “S” series in 2016, all the recent models have proved Infinix’s dedication to keeping up with the latest trends in the smartphone industry....

Phones supporting Android 11 beta The Android 11 operating system is already being tested by beta testers whose phones are eligible. The following phones meet the standards to qualify for Android 11 beta testing: Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XLGoogle Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XLGoogle Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XLGoogle Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XLOppo Find X2 seriesXiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 ProOnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 ProPoco F2 Pro...

It can only muster a modest 480P display on a 5-inch screen topped off with a midnight black plastic finish. Nothing fancy to write home about, to be honest. But what it does have going for it, is Android’s versatile marketing skills acquired over a very long career which have made it the most popular mobile operating system in Africa and elsewhere. The bottom line is, for a segment of the market, connectivity is everything....

According to statistics by Canalys, itel which sold 2 million units in the first quarter of 2018 took the #3 spot in smartphone market share in Africa. If that’s any indicator, itel has cracked the secret formula for doing what it takes to snag the lion’s share in emerging markets. The itel P32 is a lot of phone in exchange for a little bit of pocket change. At a modest UGX 330,000~UGX 350,000 ($88~$93), this unassuming device clearly blurs the line between budget and midrange....

The platform’s aim is enabling travel agents, airlines, and travel websites to bring all flight content online, to offer customers the best available prices for their flights. Current statistics indicate that 90% of the flight market is still offline while only 10% exists online. This comes in the wake of increased flight bookings on Jumia’s flights portal, with explosive growth of 400% between July 2017 and July 2018. “Jumia is continuously investing significantly in developing innovative products for travelers and flight content providers that will enable them to revolutionize their operations and increase revenue,” says Neville Igasira Iguundura, Jumia’s Chief Marketing Officer....

This also means you can engage in the various activity such as treasure hunts and mystery shopping, at the comfort of your mobile data. The catch; you must be an MTN Uganda subscriber to benefit. What is zero-rated surfing? We told you about SafeBoda’s similar initiative, where riders can request for SafeBodas to pick them up without spending their data. But many people didn’t understand this, and we are here to explain....

In this post, we’ll take you through everything you should know about the Konga Black Friday Yakata 2021. So this can help you plan and take advantage of the upcoming event. Read through. READ MORE: Jumia Black Friday 2021: Explore These Tech Deals. Konga Black Friday Yakata 2021: Full Details When is Konga Black Friday Yakata 2021? Konga’s Black Friday sale for this year starts in 14 days. It’s one of the biggest discount periods by an e-commerce platform....