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George Kiongo

How to secure your privacy on your phone

Some of us have been using android phones for the longest time yet there are some settings we don’t know about that can really be helpful.

By George Kiongo 4 years ago

How to secure your privacy on your phone

Cash mistakes that the rich don’t make

Cash mistakes that the rich don’t make

By George Kiongo 4 years ago

What did Kenyans Google in 2019?

What did Kenyans Google in 2019?

By George Kiongo 4 years ago

Biggest tech product ‘Losers’ of the Decade: 2000-2010

Biggest tech product ‘Losers’ of the Decade: 2000-2010

By George Kiongo 4 years ago

Best 2019 podcasts for tech entrepreneurs

Startup Grind is best known for its global events designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs, but has a podcast as well.

By George Kiongo 4 years ago

Best 2019 podcasts for tech entrepreneurs

All hail the future of digital technology

2020 will be defined by a fresh new class of technologies ready to graduate from the sidelines to center stage.

By George Kiongo 4 years ago

All hail the future of digital technology

What to look out for on online Black Friday sales

If you’re a conscious consumer, then you’ve likely been saving up and looking forward to this year’s Black Friday sales.

By George Kiongo 4 years ago

What to look out for on online Black Friday sales

How to get the Gold Play button

By George Kiongo 4 years ago

How to get the Gold Play button

Social media Halloween

Halloween is almost here and if you still think the ‘scary’ festival is only a Western-affair, you are mistaken.

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

Social media Halloween

Why is my phone so addictive?

Do you know that twitchy feeling you get every time you scroll through Instagram? That is actually a sign of actual addiction.

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

Why is my phone so addictive?

Teach your staff to prevent data breach

Whatever size or industry you are in, your business is always at risk of a data breach.

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

Teach your staff to prevent data breach

How far outside the box are you thinking?

We already know there’s no need to reinvent the wheel, and entrepreneurs across the world are taking this quite literally.

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

How far outside the box are you thinking?

4 ways to grow your brand on Instagram

The secret to making Instagram work for you is to increase your following steadily and consistently.

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

4 free ways to learn the basics of coding

If you don’t quite have the time to learn anything highly skilled, but are keen on grasping the basics of coding, here are 4 online classes

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

4 free ways to learn the basics of coding

5 tools that put you ahead when making shareable videos

You can start with the phone in your hands. And making videos is a low-hanging fruit. So here are some tools you can use to make your work easier.

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

5 tools that put you ahead when making shareable videos

3 signs it’s time to power down and hit the sheets

To sleep more, set up a regular bedtime routine that sees you put away your gadgets at least an hour before you hit the sheets.

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

3 signs it’s time to power down and hit the sheets

How to become an influencer

There’s no escaping influencer marketing

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

How to become an influencer

Three easy ways to lower your digital diet and be more productive

In our connected world, it can seem almost impossible to avoid staring at a screen every waking hour. But we’re not always being productive about it.

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

Three easy ways to lower your digital diet and be more productive

4 ways tech giants can better protect our privacy online

Android should enable users to revoke network access

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

4 ways tech giants can better protect our privacy online

7 ways to win in a no-spend challenge

Have a clear goal in mind

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

7 ways to win in a no-spend challenge

Eye yoga, anyone? How to deal with strain

Finally, rub your palms together until they warm up and then let them hover over your closed eyes.

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

Eye yoga, anyone? How to deal with strain

Cash mistakes that the rich don’t make

Who doesn’t want to avoid unnecessary expenses like millionaires do?

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

Cash mistakes that the rich don’t make

The risks of deep fake tech and how to avoid falling for it

It’s called Surf Safe and is available for download on most major browser extension platforms.

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

The risks of deep fake tech and how to avoid falling for it

Why do people buy iPhones?

But petty arguments aside, what are some of the reasons people buy iPhones?

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

Why do people buy iPhones?

How to get hacked

There are plenty of ways to crack a password, so try not to make it easier for hackers to get through

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

How to get hacked

How to get back your stolen phone

What do you do when your phone goes missing?

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

How to get back your stolen phone

How to get your stolen phone back

What do you do when your phone goes missing?

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

How to get your stolen phone back

Five painless ways to save money

Sometimes the thought of trying to squeeze out even more value from your income can seem so overwhelmingly impossible.

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

Five painless ways to save money

Foldable phones: Inside 2019’s hottest tech trend

Tech industry is forging ahead with new innovations in phone market

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

Foldable phones: Inside 2019’s hottest tech trend

How small businesses can use big data

Simple ways to turn big data into your SME’s secret weapon

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

How small businesses can use big data

Me, myself and AI: The options for small businesses

Power is nothing without control.

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

Me, myself and AI: The options for small businesses

So you want to become a mediator?

Alternative dispute resolution has been gaining traction, among businesses and individuals looking to avoid lengthy, expensive court processes

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

So you want to become a mediator?

Is blue light killing your productivity?

For many entrepreneurs, burning the midnight oil is a normal part of life. Working into the wee hours of the night or morning has its allure.

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

Is blue light killing your productivity?

From bokeh shots to fast charging: What the Oppo F9 gets right

The Oppo F9 features a 6.3-inch full HD screen that covers 84 per cent of the front.

By George Kiongo 5 years ago

From bokeh shots to fast charging: What the Oppo F9 gets right

Ways to sell your brand on social media

It is no secret that social media is a big deal when it comes to marketing. A platform that gets to the intended audience at a fraction of the cost

By George Kiongo 6 years ago

SIM card fraud: Why it hurts when it hits

Our phones have become the ultimate Swiss army knife for our day-to-day lives. They are not just a communication device, but also a computer, book,

By George Kiongo 6 years ago

SIM card fraud: Why it hurts when it hits

Kenyan start-up gets Microsoft funding

The award is part of the Microsoft Airband Initiative launched last year to extend Internet connectivity across the world.

By George Kiongo 6 years ago

Kenyan start-up gets Microsoft funding

How to move your business photos from ‘average’ to ‘A-plus’

The better the photos look, the more interested clients are likely to be.

By George Kiongo 6 years ago

How to move your business photos from ‘average’ to ‘A-plus’

How to earn money from mobile apps

Using the following apps won’t make you the next millionaire, but they could put a few extra coins into your wallet.

By George Kiongo 6 years ago

How to earn money from mobile apps

VPN: The acronym that makes you less hackable

it’s been bandied about quite a bit given the rising interest in Internet security. But how many of us really know its meaning or how it works?

By George Kiongo 6 years ago

VPN: The acronym that makes you less hackable

Cash mistakes that the rich don’t make

Who doesn’t want to avoid unnecessary expenses like millionaires do?

By George Kiongo 6 years ago

Cash mistakes that the rich don’t make

How to get more life out of your phone's battery

...This way, you’re saved the hassle of a dead phone before day’s end. Better a slow phone than a dead one, no?

By George Kiongo 6 years ago

How to get more life out of your phone's battery

Three ways to get the most out of your browsing experience

We launch into Internet searches through a variety of browsers, but we have to admit that one of the most popular ones is Google’s Chrome

By George Kiongo 6 years ago

Three ways to get the most out of your browsing experience

Websites you'll be glad you now know about

3 of the many websites that enhance the browsing experience, making it more productive, more convenient and even simpler to do

By George Kiongo 6 years ago

Websites you'll be glad you now know about

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