Top 6 Google Calendar Tricks You Should Know

Even with the obvious productive features the tool offers, it might shock you to know that it has got a lot of other tricks and time-saving features I bet you do not know about. We have listed six (6) of them below. If you are big on Google Calendar, you should definitely check these tricks out and put them to use. 1. Add Google Hangout to an Event If your event is one that will have attendees join remotely, you can have them join the event via a VOIP service....

December 25, 2022 · 3 min · 621 words · James Lewis

Top 8 Useful Remote Communication Apps You Should Try

Some popular communication apps that can be used remotely are Telegram, Whatsapp, etc. These apps have similarities and also different abilities that make each of them stand out. Even better, they are compatible with all Android and iOS devices. This makes remote communication more accessible, faster, and easier. Owing to this COVID-19 pandemic, remote communication apps have become instrumental remote team management tools. Also, individuals are using this communication solution to reach out to friends and family during this pandemic....

December 25, 2022 · 5 min · 861 words · Lupe Revalee

Top Samsung Smartphone You Can Buy In Kenya In 2020

Of all the players in the world today, Samsung holds the biggest share with around 31.38% of total smartphones sold. And for good reason, Samsung devices offer class-leading features in many segments including the best OLED panels in the business, sleek designs and one of the more refined Android experiences we have today in form of OneUI. That said, Samsung’s portfolio cuts across all market segments, from the bleeding edge $1,000+ devices, to the mid-range segment and the entry-level....

December 25, 2022 · 4 min · 850 words · Joseph Johnson

What Is Auto Update Expiration Aue Date In Chromebooks And How Do You Check For It

So why is the Auto Update Expiration(AUE) of your Chromebook so important? Here are some of the reasons you should care. Software updates ensure the smooth running of your Chromebook. Google pushes out bug fixes and performance tweaks that help make your Chromebook work more stably and faster. Software updates also contain security fixes. Vulnerabilities in software is a common thing. Hackers and malicious actors are continuously working overtime to exploit software systems for all sorts of malicious reasons....

December 25, 2022 · 3 min · 488 words · Kevin Mcfarland

What Is Coming In Samsung S One Ui 2 0

Samsung is also expected to shade some light on the same, maybe we shall see a beta announced for it at the Samsung Developer Conference like what happened with the One UI beta last year. But even ahead of that, there seems to be a leaked firmware for the Galaxy S10. A video by Brazilian YouTuber Dudu Rocha shows him going deep into the OS and showing differences and updates to Samsung’s new One UI skin....

December 25, 2022 · 3 min · 450 words · Terry Robinson

What Is Media Transfer Protocol Mtp On Android Phones

If your Android device is quite old, you may be forced to use USB mass storage. But our focus today is on MTP, and how different it is from USB Mass Storage. What is Media Transfer Protocol? To define it, Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) is an extension to the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) communications protocol that allows media files to be transferred atomically to and from portable devices. It has evolved – from mere use as a protocol for transferring audio files to digital music players using Windows Media Player and similar applications – into a key tool for file transfer....

December 25, 2022 · 3 min · 624 words · Joan Frye

What You Need To Set Up Your Home Media Center

With your home media center, you have access to watch HD television and also to stream web videos and music. You are also able to record live TV shows and movies on demand. Below are the basics of what you need to set up a home media center. With a home media center, you will create a client-server setup. Your computer will act as the media server while the media extender will be the client....

December 25, 2022 · 4 min · 671 words · Sheldon Zimmerman

Why Software Updates Are Not Always A Good Thing

However, running the very latest version of software may not exactly be a good thing. There are certain circumstances where you might want to hold off from updating to the very latest version of a software. In this post, we shall take a look at some of the reasons you might not want to update your software. New software can be buggy If history is anything to go by, Windows falls squarely into this bracket....

December 25, 2022 · 2 min · 296 words · Charles Maasch

Why Winrar Is Free Even After Trial Period

It lets you compress and unpack any file in a very easy, quick, and efficient way. WinRAR is a trialware file archiver utility for Windows, developed by Eugene Roshal. It can create and view archives in RAR or ZIP file formats and unpack numerous archive file formats. Is WinRAR free forever? This isn’t some glitch or bad programming either, WinRAR is well aware of this bypass and it’s very much instrumental....

December 25, 2022 · 2 min · 405 words · August Robinson

Why You Should Safely Eject Usb Drives From Your Computer

Depending on the type of operating system your PC is running, you might not necessarily have to “eject” drives before removing them from your computer. Windows, for instance, might not have a problem with removing your drives without disconnecting them first. This is because, by default, Windows automatically disables “write caching” for USB devices which protects the drive and its content even if you don’t “Safely Eject” them. Mac and Linux, however, will always warn you to safely eject USD drives before disconnecting them as write caching is alway on by default on these OS....

December 25, 2022 · 3 min · 514 words · Grace Conley

Will Ucc Finally Switch Off Unregistered Sim Cards Or Is This Just Another Joke

The cut off date or deadline for SIM card registration for existing mobile subscribers was 1st March 2013. Two and a half years later, we still have SIM cards being sold on the street and activated immediately upon purchase. Allowing this practically invalidated all the efforts made to register SIM cards in Uganda. Read More: UCC to switch off fake phones SIM card registration was intended to help law enforcement agencies to identify the mobile phone SIM card owners, track criminals who use phones for illegal activities and curb other negative incidents such as; loss of phone through theft, nuisance/hate text messages, fraud, threats and inciting violence among others....

December 25, 2022 · 2 min · 245 words · Alan Sanfilippo

Xiaomi Mi A3 Unveiled With 720P Oled Screen Triple Rear Cameras S665 Chipset

The one obvious upgrade on the Xiaomi Mi A3 is the camera. It features a 48MP main shooter on the back with a reasonably bright f/1.78 aperture (there’s no OIS). Next up is the 8MP ultra wide-angle camera (118°) and, finally, the 2MP depth sensor. The rear camera can record 2160p video at 30fps or 1080p at up to 120fps. Then there’s the selfie camera inside the notch, which has a 32MP (it shoots 1080p/30 video)....

December 25, 2022 · 1 min · 200 words · Walter Chadwick

Updated List Of Smartphones Powered By Snapdragon 855 Processor

Royole Flexpai Meet the world’s first foldable smartphone which has a 7.8-inch tablet screen and half of that when folded to a smartphone. Part of the specs include a 6GB/128GB combo, another with 8GB/256GB configuration both with a 16MP sensor paired with 20MP camera around the back. Powered by a 3, 970mAh battery, the smartphone goes for about $1319. Lenovo Z5 Pro GT Notably, Lenovo was the first to feature the Snapdragon 855 chipset and it was on this smartphone....

December 24, 2022 · 7 min · 1350 words · Tomi Mekee

A Beginner S Guide On How To Get Started With Discord

It has since become a general-use platform for many kinds of communities. In this article, we shall see and understand what exactly it is; how to get started, pricing, etc. What is Discord? Discord is a free messaging app that lets you talk to friends, game communities, and developers over text, video, and voice. It is one of the most popular ways to connect with people online, with hundreds of millions of users....

December 24, 2022 · 3 min · 579 words · Clarence Scott

A Brief Guide To Understanding Umeme Yaka Meter Token Error Codes

Here are some known Umeme Yaka Meter Token error codes (the hashed naming convention is ours). #Invalid code Error: AAAAAA AAA Token has been entered incorrectly or is invalid. Solution: Simply re-enter the code or call customer care for assistance. #Used code Error: ddddddd ddd Token has already been used and can’t be used again Solution: Buy another Umeme Yaka code #Expired code Error: 0000000 000 Token has expired. Solution: Use token within 3 month from date of purchase....

December 24, 2022 · 2 min · 238 words · Travis Devalle

A Complete List Of Phones That Won T Be Supported On Whatsapp Anymore

One of the original advantages of WhatsApp that made it popular was its availability across a wide number of platforms. This is changing beginning February 2020. For the majority of us, it won’t be an issue, but for those who are hanging on to older devices for different reasons may soon find themselves without access to one of their favorite applications. Most people are using WhatsApp on a recent phone, but there are still a sizeable number of people that will lose support for their device with an upcoming update....

December 24, 2022 · 3 min · 514 words · David Nance

A Guide On Using Whatapp Search To Find Chat Content

Due to the sheer quantity of the messages and other media exchanged, it may not always be that simple to find something in particular in old chats. To make the search easier for users, WhatsApp allows users to search for them easily. Here we tell you all that the app will let you locate when you hit the search icon. 1. Photos Tapping on Photos will show all the pictures that have been exchanged on WhatsApp (both sent and received) in reverse chronological order....

December 24, 2022 · 3 min · 507 words · Vera Storey

According To This Research Kampala Shockingly Has The Fewest Number Of Girl Geeks In Africa

Kampala is tied in the last place with Calabar, a city in Nigeria. Lagos comes first, beating the others on the list by leaps. The premise of the findings is collected from the 380 female entrepreneurs that applied to participate in a business competition organised by the same organisation slated for September 19th, about 5 weeks from now. The move to lure more girls in technology is at a record high in Kampala....

December 24, 2022 · 1 min · 170 words · Vania Jackson

Airtel Uganda And Barclays Sign A Deal On Mobile Bulk Payments

Barclays requires its clients interested in the service to sign up and then get training how to prepare and make payments to each recipient using their mobile phone numbers. Once payment is made, funds are transferred to the recipient who receives an instant SMS notification confirming amount received and the relevant sender. The recipient will then be able to withdraw funds at the nearest Airtel Mobile money agent countrywide. Nuhu Kanyike, The Director for the Mobile Money platform, Airtel Uganda is quoted saying; “With this platform people, in the private sector can make their payment easily especially the contractors instead of spending a lot of time lining up in the banking halls as it has been this will improve the payment system to the casual laborers and also making orders for the supply of goods and services....

December 24, 2022 · 1 min · 192 words · Dorothy Farley

Amazfit Bip Review A Budget Fitness Smartwatch With A Retro Feel

The Bip’s deceptive design is reminiscent of Apple Watch and other smartwatches but without a jaw-dropping price tag. Or the premium finish, I might add. I wouldn’t really enjoy my daily jog downtown if I had a niggling suspicion that somebody might nick my $500 Apple Watch. The Bip garners the same street cred as the legendary Nokia 3310. Nobody would want to steal that off your wrist. They probably already own something similar....

December 24, 2022 · 5 min · 1030 words · Mark Wetherington