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Things you should consider first when buying a TV wall mount bracket for your set

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Things you should consider first when buying a TV wall mount bracket for your set

Having your new television set mounted seems like a great Idea, especially when all factors have been carefully considered. I say carefully because there are some landlords who would hear none of the above and have a strict policy regarding wall piercing.  But for those who are considerate, it’s only sensible to place today’s ultra-thin panels somewhere stationary where they’re less likely to be harmed.

Panels mounted on the wall surely look fabulous from the cosmetic point of view and might in some cases free up space to put additional accessories such as speakers, keyboards, TV boxes and remote controllers. While the exercise itself looks daunting for newbies, mounting a TV is not really that hard provided you have the right tools, although it’s always Ideal to look for a professional for such expensive investments.

We have prepared a guide for those looking to mount their new television sets covering all aspects you’ll need to consider when shopping for the best suitable bracket on the market. Some of the requirements will depend on your TV specifications as well as availability here in Kenya.

Wall material

As much as this appears obsolete, you’ll still need to consider what your wall is actually made of. Here in Kenya, most residentials are constructed with concrete, which might require tools such as a drill to make way for the mounting screws. But if you are mounting in an office setup, you’ll most probably be dealing with a dry wall and gypsum is the common material used. And in some modern residentials with already made up antennae ports, this will basically dictate your location for the set and just so you know, avoid areas above fireplaces for obvious reasons.  

Size and Flexibility

Every TV has its own bracket specifications you should strictly adhere to, you don’t need to get a weaker bracket that’ll break at the slightest pressure and at the same time you really don’t need a heavier bracket for small sized panels. When shopping for the mounts, you’ll see rating in terms of compatible sizes. Check on your television set to ensure the correct specifications before deciding on the bracket.

 Size of the room.

If you are looking for mounting brackets for a larger room, you should probably consider those that can tilt sideways. This will ensure adjustments can be made if needed. Smaller rooms can get away with stationary mounts as they’ll probably never require adjustments.

How to deposit and withdraw money from GTBank account using MPESA

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How to deposit and withdraw money from GTBank account using MPESA

Customers of the Guarantee Trust Bank Kenya (GTBank) can easily use their MPESA numbers to deposit cash into their bank accounts as well as withdraw money from the bank. The financial institution has thus far provided two convenient ways that customers can use to achieve the mentioned objectives.

With the current pandemic that has to date wreaked havoc across the world including here in Kenya, people are now being encouraged to exercise social distancing and avoid handling cash as a means to curb the spread of covid-19. In our efforts to provide detailed editorials on how you can abide by these guidelines by taking advantage of current services offered by various institutions utilizing mobile phones, we have come up with a guide for GTBank customers to easily move cash to and from their accounts using MPESA.

But before we continue, unlike other financial institutions such as Postbank and Coop bank who have embraced the use of USSD codes, GTBank currently uses native MPESA menu to deposit cash and a smartphone app to withdraw to MPESA.  

How to deposit money to GTBank account from MPESA

  • On your MPESA menu, select – Lipa na MPESA.
  • Tap on Paybill.
  • Enter GTBank Paybill number: 910200.
  • Key in your GTBank account number (new 10-digit account number).
  • Enter the amount you want to deposit followed by MPESA PIN.
  • Complete the transaction.

How to withdraw money from GTBank account to MPESA

Since the company doesn’t have a USSD code to accomplish this as of now, you’ll need to have a smartphone to access the service. You’ll also need to register for personal Internet Banking at any of their branches (if not registered)

  • On your phone, head over to respective app store, Google Play for android and App Store for iOS devices
  • Search for “GTBank” app and install
  • Login to the app and provide ID, password, the mobile number you wish to transfer funds to as well as the amount to transfer

Xiaomi’s Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic explained and price in Kenya

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Xiaomi’s Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic explained and price in Kenya

Looking back when Apple majestically unveiled the Airpods, consumers world over received the news with mixed reactions, but it was just a matter of time before everyone else adopted the technology if the initial days of notch is anything to go by. I haven’t been keen to migrate fully to wireless earbuds myself, but its safe to say I’m heading there, at least with the current trend where we can now say the tech has fully matured for the mainstream uptake. Recently, Xiaomi introduced it’s next true wireless earphone 2 Basic with some interesting tech we thought you should know.

In our previous editorial where we had a chance to pit some of the affordable wireless earbuds you could buy here in Kenya against each other, it was interesting to see different approaches manufacturers use when designing the earbuds. In a nutshell, the Mi True wireless earphones 2 basic offers the company’s best bet yet on providing a holistic experience to its fan base at rock-bottom prices. While there are more expensive versions from the company such as the Redmi Earbud S or the immediate sibling Tue wireless 2, Xiaomi touts this version to deliver high-fidelity audio as well as improved battery life.

 Features and Design

A glance at the earphones will surely endorse that feeling you get when something premium is in the vicinity, someone would easily say they’re a bit more inspirational than Apple’s take which doesn’t happen on a regular basis. Views from a couple of consumers who’ve had a chance to use them indicate they’re just as comfy, although a bit heavier than my Airpods.  

Xiaomi indicates they should last all day with full charge, 5 hours on single use and 20hours worth of music playback. Something to note, once they’re placed in their case, they should automatically start to charge which is a bit of convenience for most of us who have very little time to spare.

Each earphone comes with two built-in high-sensitivity microphones, which the company say uses beamforming technology to eliminate the background noise during calls, allowing the other user to hear you clearly, even in noisy environments.

Since the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic were designed by Xiaomi, users will enjoy the MIUI Global user interface. Once you pop that case open, you’ll be greeted with an interface for earphone connection on your device. And soon after establishing a connection, the earphones can be conveniently operated from your phone letting you view the battery levels of the earphones as well as the charging case.

While details on its availability in Kenya are a bit scanty, for those of us who like getting rare stuff via online stores such as AliExpress can ship in within a few weeks for Ksh. 5,500.

Specifications

  • Work Distance: 10m
  • Audio Codec supported: SBC/AAC
  • Impedance: 32Ω
  • Input: 5V/1A
  • Charging Port: USB-C
  • Charging Time: 1.5h
  • Bluetooth Version: 5.0

Should you look forward to stunningly fast-charge technology in future smartphones?

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Should you look forward to stunningly fast-charge technology in future smartphones?

Early this year (2020) smartphone manufacturers seemingly started shifting away from the hype we witnessed in 2019 involving Quad-camera setups and minimal notches to fast charge capabilities. From the look of things, consumers are more interested in power reliability which has lurked in innovation for several years now. While there have been some improvements in the lithium ion batteries, we still don’t have the kind of reliability we used to have in the days of yore. I remember when I had my Nokia 3310 that used to last for almost a week without hooking on a charger. It was as some may refer to it as: the good-old-golden days.

What we have today and the trend

Today, all we get is a massive mAh without really having a meaningful impact on the reliability of the battery. In fact, from the most recent smartphones unveiled by manufacturers such as Huawei’s Y8p and Y6p which packs a 500mAh battery, alongside Xiaomi’s redmi Note 9 series which comes with a similar capacity, we are only assured of a day long battery at best. This shouldn’t be the case in the 21st century; and in my opinion, its one area where manufacturers have terribly failed us.

The current trend has focused more on the charging technology rather than the battery itself. Or is it because there hasn’t been a breakthrough in alternative technology, the later might be true which further complicates our efforts on envisioning how the future will look like, but one thing remained true, there’s still a lot to be done on battery technology in smartphones.

Should you look forward to stunning fast charge technology?

To answer this question, we are going to have a look at the current charging technologies on smartphones. Everyone who has owned a smartphone at least is familiar with the wired charging adaptors – and by the way there are current rumors of Apple’s intention to ditch the brick on its iPhone boxes as well as Samsung on its Galaxies.

Wireless charging technology vs Wired fast charge technology

High-end smartphones unveiled in 2020 and by extension 2019 almost certainly support the two technologies. Wired fast charge technology is strides ahead of wireless for obvious reasons, overheating has been the main hinderance of wireless fast charge – even slow charging handsets with the same technology has its own overheating problems.

While we admire the convenience of wireless charging capabilities, we’re still not there yet. Fast charge using wired adaptors seems to have come of age and therefore this should be what most of us should be looking forward in future.

How to deposit money from MPESA to PayPal using a Paybill number

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How to deposit money from MPESA to PayPal using a Paybill number

MPESA has surely transformed how money is send and received here in Kenya to say the least, it’s almost likely that every vendor out there can now accept MPESA payments compared to just a few years back. But there are some instances when MPESA is not an option, especially when paying for services offered by foreign companies such as Netflix.

Looking at local companies or those that at least have a physical local presence, you’ll almost certainly have MPESA as a payment option, but the same cannot be said for other foreign companies. While Safaricom has managed to forge several partnerships such as using MPESA to shop on AliExpress as well as on Amazon using western union, PayPal remains one of the most widely used form of payment for multinationals such as Netflix.

In our previous editorial, we highlighted how you could use MPESA to pay for your Netflix subscription in just a few steps, we also wrote about how you could send and receive money through PayPal using MPESA. The process to deposit money from your MPESA wallet to your PayPal account is pretty much straight forward.

A few things to do before we start;

While transferring cash from MPESA to PayPal should be a breeze, there are a couple of things you first need to do such as linking your MPESA number to a PayPal account.

How to Link MPESA number to PayPal account;

  • Link your MPESA to PayPal account by signing up at the following link: https://www.paypal-mobilemoney.com/m-pesa
  • Tap on “Get Started”
  • You’ll be prompted to login into your PayPal account
  • Once you’ve logged in, add your MPESA number as expected

How to deposit money from MPESA to PayPal account;

  • Convert the amount you want to deposit from USD into Kenyan shillings from this link: https://www.paypal-mobilemoney.com/m-pesa
  • On your MPESA menu, select Lipa na Mpesa
  • Then choose Pay Bill from the options
  • Enter “800088” as the business number
  • Put your MPESA number as the account number
  • Enter the amount in Kenyan shillings
  • Put your PIN and complete the transaction

You should receive a confirmation text message in a few minutes and the amount should reflect in your PayPal account.

Vivo V19 smartphones finally starts retailing in Kenya for Ksh. 40,999

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Vivo V19 smartphones finally starts retailing in Kenya for Ksh. 40,999

Just after about three weeks from the launch day, vivo has finally started selling the device in Kenya with prices starting from Ksh. 40,999. The V19 which was unveiled on the 24th of last month and consequently proceeded with a pre-order period of three weeks is now available in local retail outlets.

The handset packs some of the best specs we’ve seen in the industry with Dual Punch Hole Camera setups at the front that accommodates two sensors; 32MP main camera and 8MP wide-angle sensor. On the backside is a quad-setup that includes a 48MP main camera, 8MP super wide-angle camera, 2MP macro camera, and 2MP Bokeh camera.

The front panel utilizes AMOLED technology meaning colors will be vibrant with deep contrasts thanks to true-black capability.

Speaking about the device, vivo Kenya CEO Arthur Xian was quoted saying Kenyans will now have access to their products at their convenience, which is in line with the company’s vision of providing every Kenyan with affordable yet sophisticated devices with a great experience.

Vivo V19 packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon octa-core 712 processor under the hood, 8GB RAM, 128GB internal storage and 4500mAh battery capacity which comes with 33W vivo FlashCharge 2.0 technology that enables a 0 to 54 percent charge in just 30 minutes. 

Safaricom, UNESCO and Eneza partner for digital mentorship program targeting high school students

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Safaricom, UNESCO and Eneza partner for digital mentorship program targeting high school students

High school Students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) studies will have an opportunity to learn from their role models after Safaricom, UNESCO and Eneza inked a deal that will see them work with role models. The initiative entails students aspiring for the said studies working with role models to gather necessary information regarding their career choices.

In the initiative, learners will have an opportunity to engage with tutors through programs on local TV and community radio stations as well as through SMS via the short code 40291. Current times dictate that people exercise social distancing which has put strain on various activities in the country more so learners.

Speaking on the initiative, Safaricom’s CEO Peter Ndegwa, said they’re implementing lessons picked during this period by partnering with various organizations to offer meaningful solutions for customers using alternative channels. He further stated Safaricom was partnering with Eneza’s Shupavu 291 solution to give students access to mentors and information on STEM subjects via SMS.

More than 40 local radio stations and television channels are slated to air live shows that will encourage learners to send their questions through a text message to 40291. Mentors and facilitators will in turn send responses to each question as they engage the students. The initiative is expected to run for the next 11 weeks.

Wambura Kimunyu CEO of Eneza Education said they were happy to be part of the project that utilizes the organization’s existing “Ask a Teacher platform” on Shupavu 291 to adapt the mentorship solution. He further stated the initiative will keep students connected to STEM in the face of this global pandemic irrespective of their gender and socio-economic backgrounds.

UNESCO Regional Director Mrs. Ann Therese Ndong-Jatta, said the project will nurture leaner’s interest in STEM through the linkage between them and the role models in the STEM profession, through online interaction and the continual access to mentorship services. Ann further stated UNESCO will cooperate with the Ministry of Education, the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO, the National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) and Safaricom to provide students with information on STEM Education and life and survival skills to enable then overcome gender stereotypes about STEM careers, hence developing interest in science related subjects while learning from home.

Statistics show that only 22% of all students who are enrolled in Kenyan universities are in STEM fields despite the large number of related programmes on offer and the critical role they play in development.

LG unveils Nano Ni Noma Influencer Campaign to reward lucky winners with 55” Nanocell TV

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LG unveils Nano Ni Noma Influencer Campaign to reward lucky winners with 55” Nanocell TV

LG East Africa has unveiled a campaign that seeks to reward 5 lucky Kenyans with one of its 55inch Nanocell TV sets. The challenge which is expected to run for a duration of three weeks from 3rd July until 24th of July is open to all Kenyan residents who are not directly involved with LG including employees of LG or from third party firms associated with the company.

Requirements for LG Ni Noma influencer campaign

How to Participate in the competition;

Create an interesting short clip that lasts between 30 and 60 seconds showcasing your talent to be chosen for the LG Influencer campaign

Upload the video at: http://nanoninoma.com/

Judging:

The panel of judges comprising of Wahu, Nameless, DJ Moh, LG Electronics marketing team and Disruptive Media team will pick the best 100 videos.

Rewards;

The top 100 selected will be briefed on a series of engagement of which the top 5 will be then awarded a brand new 55” Nanocell TV.

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