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Ministry of ICT and National Guidance issues a call for Applications for Innovators.

Dauglas Ssempijja

Ministry of ICT and National Guidance through The National ICT Initiatives Support Programmes (NIISP) has issued an emergency call for Digital Solutions to support the fight against the Coronavirus(COVID-19) Pandemic under the following areas. Health Systems: Disease testing, treatment, and management Public Health Surveillance and Contact Tracing Relief and aid receipt and distribution solutions. Public Service Delivery Digital Education platforms…

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Facebook adds “Quiet Mode” so you can take a break from notifications.

Dauglas Ssempijja

Facebook recognizes that it’s important to take a break from social media not only for spending time with family or productivity but also for mental health. Because of this, it’s added a new “Quiet Mode” timer to help curb your time on the Facebook app. Enabling Quiet Mode will mute notifications for the time you specify. If you try to…

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German security firm Avira has been acquired by Investcorp at a $180M valuation

Dauglas Ssempijja

Mergers and acquisitions largely grinded to a halt at the end of March, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic spreading around the world, but today comes news of a deal out of Europe that underscores where pockets of activity are still happening. Avira, a cybersecurity company based out of Germany that provides antivirus, identity management, and other tools both…

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How to Turn an Old Android Device Into a Cool, Useful Gadget.

Dauglas Ssempijja

What do you do with your old Android phones or tablets? That question usually prompts three tired answers. You might trade them in for a new purchase. Or you could resell them for cash. Probably, though, you will just stuff them in a drawer as emergency backups. Better options that would let you continue to get value from your aging…

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Facebook Messenger desktop app launches for Windows and Mac.

Dauglas Ssempijja

Facebook has finally launched its Messenger App for desktop that will enable you to communicate with friends and family across the world. The app is now available on the Microsoft Store and Mac App Store, lets you start video calls, just like on the mobile and web versions. It also includes a dark mode, which Facebook has been rolling out as one of…

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Have you backed up your smartphone lately?

Dauglas Ssempijja

In your pocket, you carry a supercomputer that outperforms all the tech that landed Aldrin and Armstrong on the moon. Although you may have heard this claim before, it probably never really resonated with you. Now, if we rephrase that to “you carry a device in your pocket that stores almost every aspect of your life, from memories in the…

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13 Challenges Tech Executives Are Facing (And How They’re Overcoming Them).

Dauglas Ssempijja

Tech is an ever-changing industry. Each year, new developments and challenges arise for professionals in the field. Technology leaders must be prepared to adapt to these obstacles as they come up and develop a plan for moving forward. A panel of Forbes Technology Council members was asked what challenges they’re facing this year and how they’re planning to overcome them. Read on…

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Microsoft Defender for Linux is coming. This is what you need to know.

Dauglas Ssempijja

When Defender came to macOS as well as Windows, Microsoft announced that the name of the software was changing, from Windows Defender to Microsoft Defender. Hidden in the presentation was a hint about the future: a Linux laptop with a penguin sticker on. Now Microsoft Defender ATP for Linux is in public preview for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7+, CentOS Linux 7+, Ubuntu 16 LTS…

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Microsoft says hackers are attacking Windows users with a new unpatched bug

Dauglas Ssempijja

Microsoft says attackers are exploiting a previously undisclosed security vulnerability found in all supported versions of Windows, including Windows 10. The software giant said there is currently no patch for the vulnerability. The security flaw, which Microsoft deems “critical” — its highest severity rating — is found in how Windows handles and renders fonts, according to the advisory posted Monday. The bug can…

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Apple is giving away great e-books for kids and adults: Here’s how to get them.

Dauglas Ssempijja

If you are under the COVID-19 quarantine tired of watching series and movies and playing Call of Duty, perhaps it’s time to read a book — especially if you have kids. Good news: Apple put together a collection with a ton of free books to download, both for younglings and adults alike. There are audiobooks, too. And these are not crap books. The selection is…

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