Author: Smart Megwai

Apart from writing, I work part-time as a Social Media Manager. I previously worked for a music startup in the UK, where we used Descript to edit videos. This process could be quite exhausting, especially after the CEO, who also managed the studio, had spent hours conducting interviews with music…

I was tasked with reviewing a 93-page document to determine if it contained all the necessary information to pass an audit exercise my organisation was preparing for. My first challenge arose from the fact that the document was in PDF format, which made it impossible to make direct edits. I…

You know how they say, ‘Variety is the spice of life’? Even something as useful as WhatsApp can get a bit stale if you’re using it the same way every day. Looking at the same green bubble and layout all the time can get boring after a while. But there’s…

Here’s how to eliminate the annoying ads that appear while you’re trying to open applications on your smartphone—something you’ll likely want to try immediately. These ads often pop up at the most inconvenient times. You could be in the middle of an important task when a huge banner suddenly blocks…

MTN, Nigeria’s largest telecommunications provider, has kicked off the implementation of a new tariff hike approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). If you thought you had a solid understanding of your data costs, you might want to check again! Just recently, a quick look using the *312# code on…

In an impactful shift, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the end of the three complimentary monthly withdrawals that customers enjoyed when using ATMs of different banks. This new policy, laid out in a circular dated February 10, 2025, mandates all banks and financial institutions to enforce fresh…

We’ve all been there—you’re in the middle of scrolling through social media, or maybe you’re trying to load a video, and suddenly your phone freezes. You tap and tap, waiting for it to respond, but it feels like time is standing still. It’s like your smartphone has decided to take…

Have you ever thought that an ordinary calculator can help you save a picture or video that you don’t want anyone to see? It might sound ridiculous, but imagine your calculator app functioning like a secret vault. This is a technique that some savvy Millennials and Gen Z users have…

Android Users, Listen up! I want to reveal a crucial feature that you need to turn on on your smartphone to protect yourself from harmful websites. Imagine you’re using an app and you accidentally tap on a link that could potentially steal your personal information. This is a common scenario,…

We often use Google Search to conduct research and find information such as facts, statistics, definitions, dates, and more. Our goal is always to learn something new. In this article, I will share five fun facts or tricks about Google that you may not have known existed. Google Gravity Open…

If you have this application, you won’t need a home tutor or lesson teacher for your child to learn maths or mathematics. While a tutor may provide accountability, this app can effectively address 80 to 90 percent of the mathematical problems your child faces. This app, which can instantly solve…

We all have those conversations we’d rather keep private. WhatsApp offers a “Lock Chat” feature, but what if you want to take that privacy a step further? This guide will show you how to completely hide a WhatsApp chat, ensuring maximum discretion. The Problem: While the “Lock Chat” feature adds…

Finding the perfect image for your blog post, YouTube thumbnail, or design project can be a challenge. You want something visually appealing and relevant, but you also don’t want to deal with copyright infringement issues. Here’s the solution: free, copyright-free images! There are several ways to achieve this, and in…

Facebook is monitoring your activities even when you’re not on the app. In fact, it can go as far as monitoring your bank activities on the application. Don’t be shocked. This is just one example of their extensive data collection efforts. I know you’re not comfortable with that, and that’s…

Glovo, today said it has chosen Nairobi, Kenya, as the location for its global real-time operations hub. This strategic decision underscores the growing importance of Africa in the global technology landscape and highlights Kenya’s burgeoning tech ecosystem. This move builds upon Glovo’s existing presence in Kenya, where the company has…

Telkom Kenya has announced a new partnership with Rakuten Symphony and Airspan, two leaders in telecommunications technology, to explore the potential of Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) technology. This partnership was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), outlining the key areas of collaboration and the…

Microsoft, today, kicked off its Global AI Tour in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Global AI Tour is the Tech Giant’s initiative aimed to accelerate Africa’s economic growth and drive the African renaissance by leveraging the power of AI.” It’s a free, one-day event which will bring together business leaders, IT…

Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is entering a new era after the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approved a 50% tariff increase for voice and data services. This marks the first significant tariff adjustment in over a decade, a decision driven by rising operational costs for telecom operators, including soaring inflation, currency devaluation,…

Eswatini, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, has embarked on a significant partnership with Google. The aim is to leverage technology to modernise government services and boost economic growth. This collaboration, officially launched under the theme “Innovating Together: Strategic Partnerships for Eswatini’s Digital Transformation and Economic Prosperity,” seeks to integrate…

Ahmad Farroukh, the newly appointed CEO of Nigerian telecommunications giant Globacom, has resigned after just one month in the role, sending shockwaves through the industry. While Globacom has yet to officially comment, reports suggest internal challenges may have contributed to his abrupt departure. Farroukh, a seasoned telecom executive with a…