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You get the idea. Apparently Netanyahu had ostensibly spewed out these vile words and more. Getting embroiled in a debate about Israel-Palestinian conflict is far far from my intent for this post. Instead, my point here is much more mundane: this speech actually never happened. Take care of internet hoaxes! Back home, many high profile Ugandans have been pronounced dead on social media and if you are not careful, you find yourself swept by the wave....

But when you have many devices connected to it, the network is slow, or doesn’t reach most parts of your house. This is why in this article, we have discussed important features to look out for when buying a router. Router’s Wi-Fi standard Just as technology continues to advance, Wi-Fi router manufacturers are constantly implementing new and more powerful wireless standards. When considering the Wi-Fi router to buy, the first thing to check is the Wi-Fi standard it supports....

Aggrey Muheebwa a budding techpreneur and computer programmer, a close friend to the deceased opened up to the TechPost on 9 critical lessons he learnt from Billy Branks. All we have to do is to celebrate his life, encourage friends and family and carry on the mantle to emulate him.

And thanks to many available technologies and accessories, casting media from your PC or Android smartphone is way easier than it used to be. In fact, you really do not need to have (VGA or HDMI), you can wirelessly share your devices’ screen to your TV — thanks to the Miracast technology. One of the devices that allows users cast their Windows PC to their TV wirelessly without cable — using the Miracast technology and WiFi Direct communication — is the Wireless Display Adapter by Microsoft....

With AirDrop, you can wirelessly send your photos, videos, websites, locations, and more to other nearby devices and Mac computers (iOS 7, iPad 13, OS X 10.10, or later required). AirDrop transfers information using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth—both must be turned on. What’s the difference between Bluetooth and AirDrop? While Bluetooth and Airdrop are both file transfer technologies, they differ in transfer speed, technologies, and usage. While Airdrop uses both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to transfer files at great speeds, Bluetooth is much slower but consumes less battery....

This move is set to increase the carrier’s network capacity across the country while improving the quality of service and enhance mobile data speeds, allowing Airtel customers to enjoy better internet and voice services. The network expansion exercise is in line with Airtel’s strategy to continuously invest in the latest technologies in the market in order to offer the best services to its customers. Also Read: Here’s how to get Airtel Kenya 4G in the few currently supported areas With this rollout, Airtel 4G is now available in 40 towns across Kenya including Kisumu, Kakamega, Nyeri, Meru, Nakuru, Bungoma, Lamu and Garissa among others....

Malicious Android software especially on Android often actively prevents the user from closing it, making it impossible to uninstall. That’s why Google has introduced a special app-closing mechanism in its Android version Nougat (7.1) to protect against such malware, as the developer community “XDA developers” reports. This is a system integrity feature The function prompts an app to close if the user quickly presses the back button repeatedly – even if the malware attempts to prevent it....

At the moment, the Android TV 12 OS is only available to Google’s ADT-3 developer devices (only available to developers). For the rest of us, we have to wait till an official version is released. That said, here’s what to expect on your smart TV from Android TV 12 when it is released. What’s New? Major updates are coming to four (4) different areas: Media Avoid motion judder during playback using refresh rate switching: Motion Judder happens when the frame rate of the content you are watching doesn’t divide evenly into the refresh rate of your smart television....

Design and Display First thing we noticed was the difference in physical appearance and size. For the iPhone 11, the cheaper model, which measures 6.1 inches, Apple continues to rely on the LED screen, while it equipped the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max with OLED screens. The iPhone 11 Pro is also slightly smaller than the iPhone 11, it measures a 5.8-inch display. If you’re a fan of big screen, then you should go for the Pro Max model....

When Apple CEO Tim Cook took the stage to kick off WWDC on Monday, he said he was going to make big announcements. There was a lot discussed on stage, far more than just six items, but they boil down to a few key topics. Here’s what you might have missed; WatchOS 4 Apple unveiled watchOS 4 on Monday, the newest version of the operating system for the Apple Watch....

According to the Webmaker website; The standard is perhaps designed to promote web competence with a set of guidelines and best practices that online users can follow or even use to teach those who are new to the web. The Web Literacy Standard is made up of three strands: Exploring, Building and Connecting. In turn, each strand is made up of several competencies. For instance under Exploring, there’s navigation, web mechanics, search, credibility and security sub categories....

Simply put, the higher the two parameters (sampling rate and bit depth), the better the quality of the sound. That said, let’s take a look at some of the most popular audio formats we have. SEE: Do Bluetooth headphones (and speakers) reduce sound quality? v MP3 This is undeniably one of the most popular audio format and also very old created way back as 1993. Fully known as MPEG-1 audio layer 3, the MP3 format is achieved by lossy compression which results in the significant reduction of file size....

By definition, a barcode is a graphic representation of uniquely designed code or identification keys. They consist of parallel lines and varying widths added to anything that a machine can read. In the same vein, a barcode scanner decodes/interprets a barcode. This scanner comes in various design styles and performs the same functions. Like every other technology, barcodes have different types, shapes, and sizes. One of the most common types is the QR code....

Alright, Black Friday deals are all over the place, and for sure, this could be one of the best times to buy any Tech product. So like a treasure hunter, I have been scouting around for the best deals specifically for Chromebooks. Under $200, you have to tone down your expectations for the laptop though. Most options in this price range come with a 11 inch HD screen. So the display unfortunately isn’t so great as you’ll read from the reviews....

” CES showcases more than 3,200 exhibitors, including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more; a conference program with more than 300 sessions; and more than 152,000 attendees from more than 150 countries.” We are proud to bring you the latest news from CES 2014 but most importantly contextualizing it so you can understand how or why its important to you and to Africa at large....

In Chrome for Android, you’ll be able to: Swipe horizontally across the top toolbar to quickly switch tabs. Drag vertically down from the toolbar to enter into the tab switcher view. Drag down from the menu to open the menu and select the item you want without having to lift your finger. We also noticed some changes in the User Interface to the desktop version of chrome. For instance, Google added a search box, Gmail, Google Plus links with slight UI tweaks to “recent” and “most visited”....

The new Africa eShop app will allow consumers in 11 African countries (Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Botswana, Uganda, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Malawi, Mauritius, and Senegal) buy directly from over 200 UK and US-based retailers. DHL will operate the new Africa eShop platform using Link Commerce. Link Commerce is a white label service owned by MallforAfrica. For starters, white label service basically refers to the business of re-branding, marketing, and reselling goods or services produced by another company....

I own an Oraimo Compact power bank with 10000mAh and I think the Oraimo Pilot weighs more than twice the weight. The power bank has a solid build with a grey coloured front with nice diagonal striations while the rest of the body is black. SEE: A Review Of the Oraimo Freepods 2 Earbuds (2Baba Version) Pros Design is not boringDual input (USB-C & MicroUSB) and output ports ( 2 x USB-A)Compact build...

Samsung has now unveiled the Galaxy A73 5G as a successor to the Galaxy A72 and to everyone’s surprise, there’s no telephoto lens on it. In this post, we will be outlining everything that this device comes with, along with everything that is missing. First up, let’s talk about the camera situation. Camera It’s only right that we begin here. The Galaxy A73 5G comes with a quad-camera set up: 108-megapixel sensors (the first on a mid-range Galaxy), a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle sensor (same as the Galaxy A72), a 5 MP depth sensor (replacing the telephoto lens), and a 5-megapixel macro sensor....

A couple of days ago, Samsung unveiled a boatload of new devices, which includes its latest addition to the Note series, a totally redesigned earbud, a new folding phone, as well as the new Galaxy Tab S7 and S7 Plus. This device is packed with cool features and top-notch specifications which include 5G connectivity, 120Hz displays, quad-speaker systems, etc. We weren’t expecting anything less. Here are the major improvements Samsung made to the Tab S7 to make it one of the best Android tablets available in the market....