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Original story (published on November 12, 2021) follows: The idea of shopping online, as foreign as it has been for many Kenyans for years, has slowly crept up on them. Last year, in particular, offered the online shopping space a chance to prove itself as many of us were locked up indoors. Today, Jumia, Kilimall, and a host of other platforms are catering to the needs of many Kenyans who need to purchase various products from electronics to household stuff....

The Honor Band 6 is one such device and it has been in the market for a few months now. We just got our unit in-house and I have been privileged enough to take it for a decent spin and in this post, I will be sharing my review. Read more: Setting up the Honor Band 6 and First Impressions First things first, the specs. What does this nifty little smart band have to offer?...

I found myself using the service a lot lately and surprisingly whenever I tell my colleagues there’s a super easy way to buy airtime and internet for any telecom network from mobile money, they act like I just discovered the 8th wonder of the world. So in the spirit of Robin Hood (rob from the knowledge-rich), we’ll be revisiting how you can buy airtime and internet bundles from mobile money to any telco line (network) in Uganda....

Vehicle insurance is a contract that involves parties. The first party is the owner of the vehicle, the second is the Insurance provider, and the third party is any other person who may be affected by the contract and is not an employee or immediate family member of the first party. Why is 3rd Party insurance compulsory? This form of insurance is governed by THE MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE (THIRD PARTY RISKS) ACT of Uganda....

Well, gone are the days when sharing files between two PCs are usually very difficult. As the years roll by, transferring files on Windows PC gets easier and easier. This isn’t unexpected because as more innovative as tech gets, things get simpler. Meanwhile, one easy method to share files between Windows PCs is the use of USB-to-USB cable. That in itself is a reason to use this method: its simplicity....

All these are included in Twitter’s data about you. In case you missed it, here’s how to download your Twitter account information to know what the data the platform has stored about you. Back to the focus of this article, your Twitter search history is the storehouse of all you’ve looked up on the social media for a specific period of time. Anytime you want to look for these things again, you wouldn’t have to stress yourself, you’ll easily access it....

Up until this moment, only iPhone users had any reason to smile when it came to WhatsApp security; Touch ID and Face ID provided this layer of security Android users lacked. Well now, WhatsApp version 2.19.308 and later introduces a similar security authentication for supported Android smartphones. To enable it, go to Settings > Account > Privacy > Fingerprint lock. Turn on Unlock with fingerprint, and confirm your fingerprint. It goes without saying that one ought to have a fingerprint sensor on their smartphone....

YouTube Handles are coming in to solve these problems, however. YouTube Handles are unique identifiers – just as it is on Instagram, Twitter, etc – that people can use to find you easily. In this article, we will explain what a YouTube handle is, how to get one, and what it does for you as a YouTube creator. How to Get a YouTube Handle To get your own handle here’s what you need to do;...

Safaricom offers a couple of ways for its customers to get their account statements. You can opt to get a Mini statement with a few of your latest transactions or a more detailed one with all your transactions for upto the last 12 months. In this post we shall show you how to get both. How to get your Safaricom M-PESA Mini Statement. To get your Mini Statement, you’ll need your Safaricom line and a device, that’s all....

Just recently, the Instant messaging giant announced that it is introducing the group video conferencing feature. Telegram users will now be able to convert a group voice call into a group video call by tapping the camera icon on the call screen. This new addition also comes with the ability to share your screen while the group video call is ongoing – just like you would on a regular video conferencing platform like Zoom, animated backgrounds, and stylish message animations....

This is a service that enables merchants receive payment for goods and services using MTN Mobile Money. It is accessible using 1653# for both customers and merchants. While reducing any risks that may come with carrying cash, you also don’t have to struggle with small change amounts. How to pay using MTN MoMoPay All merchant premises will have a 6 digit merchant code displayed at the checkout counter which is how you get to know it....

Showmax is one of the few internet-based Video on Demand (V.O.D) services based in Africa offering thousands of hours of Afrocentric and international TV shows, movies, series and live sport. It’s available in over 70 countries and works on smartphones, PCs, tablets and smart TVs. Forgive the analogy, but the best way to describe Showmax is to call it Africa’s own homegrown Netflix contender. Showmax offers something Netflix doesn’t; All 380 English Premier League games, Serie A, La Liga Santander, French and Us Open tournaments, Tour de France, documentaries and news channels....

However, having to regularly visit your Alexa app (If you own an Alexa smart plug) to turn on and off your smart plug can become a pain real quick. Thankfully, Alexa has got the Routines feature that lets you automatically schedule when your smart plug goes on and off, at a specific time. Here’s how to use the feature. How to Schedule a Smart Plug You should keep in mind that you will need the Alexa app to schedule on and off routine on a smart plug that is Alexa-enabled....

Of the numerous Linux distros available in the market today, Ubuntu is perhaps the most popular. This is geared towards Linux beginners but its simplicity endears it not only to these noobs but to the experts and pros as well, coders and developers alike. In this post, we look at a relatively simple concept but for immigrants from Windows or macOS, this could be a daunting task to accomplish. Here’s how to set the date and time on your Ubuntu computer....

2FA helps keep account more secure no doubt. If you have it activated on your online accounts (say Gmail) and the second verification code is sent to your phone, what do you do if you lose your phone? Or perhaps your phone gets stolen? These things happen, and there’s always a way out. 2FA requires you have your phone/phone number to sign in to your accounts. Check out how you can do when you have two-factor authentication enabled on your account and you lose your device....

How to Setup Alexa Guard Open the Alexa app on your smartphone. Tap on the Menu button in the bottom-left corner of the app, and select Settings at the bottom of the menu. Scroll down to the Alexa Preferences section and select Guard. Next, when the new introduction screen that pops up, tap Set Up Guard. Finally, whenever you are leaving your home, just say, “Alexa, I am leaving,” and Alexa will turn on the Guard setting....

Google Maps offline mode is helpful whether you are navigating your way through the concrete jungle or a remote countryside and you don’t have a data bundle, or if you have sketchy internet. Using this feature though requires some preparation beforehand. Most importantly, you need to be connected to the internet in order to download maps of areas of interest onto your smartphone so that you can access them offline....

Yes, you can choose to have multiple accounts for different purposes. This comes in handy when you are to segment your chats maybe between personal and business related activities, and it improves your security and privacy on the application. There are different ways available to use multiple accounts on both iOS and Android devices. Android Users The process is generally simpler for Android users because Telegram upgraded its features to cater for multiple accounts....

That was why WhatsApp rolled out a feature in the instant messaging app that allows users see the data it obtains from them. The feature is known as “Request Account info” and is embedded within the Settings menu of the app. With “Request Account Info,” you can download and export a copy of all the data WhatsApp collects from you. Such data include personal information about your contacts, phone number, your phone details (device name, model, and IMEI), profile picture, group names, account settings, and more....

Huawei Marine is working with its long-term partner EGS Ltd.to conduct a hydrographic and geophysical survey of the seabed along the planned cable route. EGS’ specialized survey vessel the RV Ridley Thomas, has arrived in the region to commence offshore survey operations. Zhang Hongxiang, Project Director for Huawei Marine said that the implementation of the PEACE project has reached another important milestone which is testment to the project delivery capabilities as Huawei Marine continues to provide efficient, high-quality network solutions for her customers....