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    How to: Use an iPad as a second display on Mac

    Nafisa Akabor, 12/07/2023 3 min read
    Apple has a feature called Sidecar that essentially turns an iPad into an external monitor. It will mirror or extend...
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    How To: Book flights with Discovery Bank

    Nafisa Akabor, 03/07/2023 3 min read
    It’s been a year that I’ve been testing a Discovery Bank account. You may recall my original post about it...
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    How to: Run two Whatsapps on one phone

    Nafisa Akabor, 26/06/2023 2 min read
    I’ve written about eSIMs in last couple of years covering travel, Telkom’s free offering and more recently, Vodacom now offering...
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    How to: Get a Vodacom prepaid eSIM

    Nafisa Akabor, 22/06/2023 3 min read
    Vodacom has officially launched its eSIM service after the information appeared on its website last week. All customers including, prepaid,...
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    How to: Set-up an iPhone Recovery Key

    Nafisa Akabor, 26/04/2023 2 min read
    Here are steps on how to set up an iPhone Recovery Key so thieves don’t lock you out of your...
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    How to: Install the Play Store on a Kindle Fire

    Nafisa Akabor, 15/07/2022 3 min read
    Amazon hardware is being sold in South Africa but it still has its limitations. The Echo and Alexa enabled range...
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    How to: Stay connected during load shedding

    Nafisa Akabor, 14/02/2022 4 min read
    Load shedding isn’t going anywhere and if you’re spending thousands of rands just for connectivity through a mobile hotspot, you...
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    How to: Convert a South African vaccine card into a EU one + add to Apple Wallet

    Nafisa Akabor, 08/11/2021 3 min read
    I visited Germany in the last week of October 2021 on a business trip with BMW and managed to convert...
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    How to: Get a free Telkom eSIM

    Nafisa Akabor, 26/08/2021 4 min read
    Telkom enabled eSIM card support on its network on Tuesday, 24 August. The company said in a release that it...
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    How to: Create a smart home

    Nafisa Akabor, 01/06/2021 5 min read
    I’ve finally got down to writing this beginner guide on how create a smart home. If you’ve been wanting to...
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    How to: Reduce ‘other storage’ on iPhone

    Nafisa Akabor, 12/05/2021 3 min read
    If you’re an iPhone user, you may notice “other storage” taking up a large chunk of space under storage settings....
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    How To: Get paid with PayPal

    Nafisa Akabor, 04/03/2021 4 min read
    Today I will show you how you can get paid from anyone in the world by simply sharing your custom...
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    EVs

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    Up where we belong
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/01/2026
    For almost a century, we’ve been promised a commute with more clouds than congestion. The first flying car sketches appeared...
    BMW iX3 and EV Plant in Hungary
    Nafisa Akabor, 18/09/2025
    The BMW Neue Klasse iX3 unveiled in Munich early in September, a few days before the IAA Mobility Show. BMW...
    BYD Dolphin Surf arrives in South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 17/09/2025
    BYD South Africa’s highly anticipated Dolphin Surf was launched at Battery Park, Cape Town on Tuesday, 16 September and Recharged...
    Driven: Volkswagen ID.4 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 15/09/2025
    The Volkswagen ID.4 Pro arrived in South Africa last year as part of a test fleet but it won’t go...
    Geely Auto SA launch plan and models
    Nafisa Akabor, 02/09/2025
    Geely Auto will officially return to South Africa next month. Here’s my article that appeared on the Cars.co.za website. Ahead...
    Smart EV to offer charging solutions in SA
    Nafisa Akabor, 02/09/2025
    A new electric vehicle charging operator Smart EV has launched its services in South Africa to offer integrated charging solutions....
    Build it, and they will charge
    Nafisa Akabor, 11/08/2025
    Zero Carbon Charge’s EV stations will soon be coming to a major highway near you. Looking at the Google map...
    Brainstorm: Six months with an EV
    Nafisa Akabor, 31/07/2025
    Six months ago, I swapped my petrol car for an electric one: the new Mini Cooper SE. This long-term test...

    Reviews

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    Review: Honor Magic V5
    Nafisa Akabor, 12/12/2025
    The Honor Magic V5 is now available in South Africa, and a direct competitor to the Samsung Z Fold 7....
    7.6
    Review: Kirby Air Riders
    MJ Khan, 11/12/2025
    Kirby Air Riders is a chaotic and colourful racer that delivers a lively experience, although it asks players to adapt...
    7.5
    Review: Hyrule Warriors – Age of Imprisonment
    MJ Khan, 08/12/2025
    A Musou Zelda mash-up, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment kicks off Nintendo’s festive offering with a fun interpretation of the...
    8.3
    Review: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
    MJ Khan, 18/11/2025
    I won a copy of Super Mario Galaxy 2 in a Nintendo poetry competition in 2010 for ‘I can be...
    8.5
    Review: EA Sports 26
    MJ Khan, 27/10/2025
    I’m somewhat of an occasional football fan, in that I get really hyped during World Cups and have little interest...
    7.7
    Review: Asus ROG Xbox Ally X
    David Greenway, 20/10/2025
    Two and a half years ago I reviewed the original Asus ROG Ally and I ended the review with “Maybe...
    7.0
    Review: Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC
    MJ Khan, 13/10/2025
    It hasn’t been long since Donkey Kong Bananza reminded everyone why Nintendo’s ape deserves top billing. Destructible worlds, reactive mechanics,...
    8.0
    Review: iPhone 17 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/10/2025
    The iPhone 17 Pro gets a refreshed design with a much larger camera bump than before. It is instantly recognisable...

    Opinion

    • opinion
    One ring to rule them all
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/01/2026
    The latest health tech trend in South Africa isn’t about steps or calories; it’s about how well you sleep, and...
    The Hidden Cost of South Africa’s Remote Work Boom
    Marcé Heath, 18/11/2025
    If you look around right now, you’ll notice a trend that has quietly become the norm in South Africa: highly...
    Top low-tech gadgets I’d like my child to grow up with
    Marcé Heath, 29/10/2025
    Becoming a parent has made me rethink the kind of tech I want in my life, and in my child’s....
    A new parents guide to surviving The Toddler Trifecta: Screens, Sugar and Sleep
    Sanobar Khan, 29/10/2025
    As we all start to shift gears for the year, our weekends may be filling up with friends and family,...
    Swapping Screen Time for Play Time
    Sanobar Khan, 30/09/2025
    South Africans, we know how to celebrate when our teams win on any field. But ranking as the country with...
    DJI spins into action with Osmo 360
    Yenziwe Ngwenya, 11/09/2025
    DJI has long been a go-to brand for drones and gimbals, but now they’re entering new territory with the DJI...
    5 Things to pack for Comic Con
    Marcé Heath, 25/08/2025
    Comic Con Africa is back this weekend, and for many, it’s the highlight of the year. You’ve probably been stressing...
    Khan Academy: Screen Time to Learning Time
    Sanobar Khan, 30/07/2025
    Keeping a toddler between the ages of three and five busy, engaged and entertained throughout the day, is no easy...
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