The show kicked off at exactly 7pm and was hosted by the king of radio, Spirit FM’s King Wesley. There was a welcoming entertainment from the Burundian drummers that held firmly to their drumming sticks the entire performance. A series of panel discussions ensued on a selection of issues pertaining digital and financial inclusion. The first discussion was on what needs to be done to improve access and affordability of the internet....

For a while now, users seeking to soup up their WhatsApp experience have resorted to third-party clients like Yowhatsapp, WhatsApp plus and GBWhatsApp among many other modified apps to squeeze a little more functionality from the app. But Facebook, WhatsApp’s parent company really really doesn’t want people to do this, terming it a violation of their terms and conditions. As a result, many users have been banned from using WhatsApp for days, some even entirely having their accounts disabled for using these apps....

The HDMI 2.1 is a version that was released to succeed the version 2.0. And as expected, it was feature-pack; supporting higher resolutions, faster refresh rates, a higher bandwidth capacity, among others. Because of its features, you will find it on the best TVs models and gaming consoles out there – from the likes of LG, Samsung, Sony, TCL, and on next-generation game consoles (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X)....

The non-stop increase in the prices of household items, gadgets, electronics, and other consumer tech devices in Nigeria has caused the purchasing power of the average Nigerian continues to dwindle day after day. This, however, has brought about the rise of BNPL platforms in Nigeria too. The Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) model in Nigeria is gradually seeing a high adoption rate by users and merchants (device/electronic retailers) alike. While the BNPL model for consumer tech in Nigeria is on a steady rise, we’re also beginning to see the rise of the BNPL model in other sectors like automobile retailing....

Before we delve into the most commonly used Command prompt commands, let’s first make sure our readers know to get there, to begin with. How to access Windows Command Prompt Shortcut: Win + X The quickest way to access Windows Command Prompt is to press the Windows button + X at the same time. This will open a menu with Windows shortcuts, configuration and other management tools. These days though, Windows is pushing PowerShell over Command Prompt so you might find the shortcut switched....

You can imagine our dismay when we looked into which brands in Uganda don’t have this all-important verified Twitter badge. The results will shock you. anybody can impersonate these companies and who knows what havoc they can wreck on the bonafide company’s brand equity. Without further ado, here you go. It is our wish that these companies verify their twitter handles ASAP. Ugandan brands without Verified accounts on Twitter The Observer WBS TV Bukedde TV Bukedde newspaper UBC TV The Kampala Sun Light House TV Uganda Africell Uganda Vodafone Uganda K2 Telecom Uganda Telecom Smile Uganda How to Verify your Twitter Account The process of getting a verified badge is not complicated at all, especially for an established company....

So, it is essential to change the default login user name and password to something much more secure from strangers that could crack into it. We take you through the simple steps you can follow to effect this. The first step is to find your router’s local IP address. This will help in easily accessing a web-based administrative interface that majority of the routers provide. You’ll need to use your computer’s browser to access it because many routers don’t have a web interface optimized for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets....

With a global pandemic in hands, the need for remote collaboration and communication can’t be overstated. Video calls are available on both Android and iOS platform. They are end-to-end encrypted just like chat messages, so you don’t have to worry about prying eyes. Group calls are not yet supported, but Telegram says these will be coming in the “coming months”. The Dignited team heavily uses Telegram for our day-to-day workflows, so it’s no surprise that we are super excited about this development....

There are a good number of reasons to consider SSDs; they are 5-10 times faster in read/write speeds than traditional HDDs. This means your computer can start much faster — ideally 10-13 seconds average bootup time. Also, you can open and close programs faster and move files around quickly. SSDs emit less heat because they don’t have moving parts, and they last longer because of less wear and tear. But there are a number of reasons why you might still want to stick to the good old HDDs....

With a focus on hands-on, practical learning, the MTN ACE Tech program is designed to give participants a solid foundation in a variety of technical disciplines, including software development and entrepreneurship. Through this program, young people across the country have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and build the skills they need to succeed in the tech industry. Applications will be accepted beginning December 15, 2022, and will be accepted until January 13, 2023....

Safe mode is a diagnostic mode of a computer operating system. It also refers to a mode of operation by application software. In Windows, safe mode only allows essential system programs and services to start up at boot. This way, you are able to isolate a problematic driver or program and uninstall it. We will get into detail on what sort of things you can do when booted into safe mode in another post....

The African payment startup has been around since 2017. It was co-founded by Maijid Moujaled and is now present in a number of African countries including Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. In June 2020, Chipper Cash raised up to $13.8 Million in Series A funding. As at the time of the raise, the platform boasted of over one and a half million users and over $100 million dollars a month in transaction volume....

If you have a Smart TV with WiFi capabilities, casting media from your Windows 10 laptop or PC is easier than you think. But if your TV doesn’t WiFi support, you can still use the good-old HDMI cable to connect your TV to your Laptop of course. If you are sure your TV has WiFi connectivity and Miracast by extension, then you are all set. All you have to do is make sure that your laptop and Smart TV are on the same wireless network....

Each profile can have distinguishing settings, profile picture, and name. Also, Netflix will allow you to set PIN locks and maturity levels for different profiles. One of the 5 profiles will be a primary profile that cannot be deleted unless you delete your Netflix account. You may be wondering whether deleting your Netflix profile is the same as deleting your Netflix account. No, when you delete a Netflix profile you will get rid of the settings, preferences, and content suggestions for that particular profile....

When your iPhone is locked, it should not show notifications. While this is largely decided by personal choice, it can be helpful in cases of theft or missing device as it’ll prevent strangers from seeing your notifications (especially messages) even if your phone is locked. In this post, we’ll take you through how to disable lock screen notification previews on your iPhone. It’s quite straightforward to achieve. Read through. READ MORE: Here’s Why Your iPhone Stops Charging at 80% (and What to Do)...

The addition of the dark mode means users now have three options to choose from in appearance settings; Device default, Dark theme, and Light theme. And in this post, we will explain how you can enable dark mode on Google search, desktop. Related Article: Here is how to force enable dark mode on Chrome Enable dark mode on Google search desktop When you enable dark mode, your web page will show light text over a dark background and vice-versa when you switch back to the Light theme mode....

Among the options that this secret menu allows you to do include enabling debugging over USB, capture bug reports on to your Android device, and show CPU usage on the screen to measure the impact of your software. There are many more options, most of which we may not get into in this post but first, let’s look at how to access and enable Android Developer Options. Also Read; 5 features developers will love about Android O, the latest Android version...

If it’s the latter, a factory reset might still not be the magic pill that rectifies everything wrong with your device, but rather as a last-ditch attempt when all else has failed. Some due diligence is expected of you and that should always start with a simple reboot. Unplug the device from the power source a minute or so and then plug it back in and see if it fixes your issue....

In addition to the above, there are a ton of ‘smart’ phones available in the market right now that it has become harder than ever choosing the smartphone that suits the needs of the average smartphone user. This is where smartphone specifications come in: they help users make informed buying decisions and aids efficient device review & comparison purposes. So, whether you are looking to buy your first smartphone, or you are in the market for an upgrade, getting your hands on smartphone specifications is key....

To get started, pull down from the top of the screen, and then tap the gear icon. Or better still, tap on Settings from your home screen. On the Settings window, scroll to the bottom and select Device options. Then, scroll down and tap on About Fire Tablet. There, you will find your device model (type, model, and generation). From the image above, you can see that this device is a Fire HD 8 (10th generation) tablet....