How to convert cassette tape to MP3 format Tech Stuff  |  Phuthego Chere This is my first article on do-it-yourself IT. Because I like music I have decided to start with music. One thing I have observed is that with music, quality of music reduces over time. Posted on: Monday, 28 May, 2012

e-government: how are we doing? Tech Stuff  |  Phuthego Chere Last month or so, I attended the sixth annual e-GOVAFRICA at the GICC in Gaborone. The event was organized by the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation, whose mission is to provide the international community with effective means to help bridge the digital divide and achieve social and econo... Posted on: Tuesday, 08 May, 2012

Is Botswana ICT industry ready for cloud computing? Tech Stuff  |  Phuthego Chere In my last blog, I highlighted how organisations can benefit from increased productivity and save IT costs using Google apps, a good example of cloud computing architecture. Posted on: Tuesday, 28 February, 2012

Legacy email and productivity solutions Vs Google Apps Tech Stuff  |  Phuthego Chere Legacy email platform or traditional email solution is very common among most organisations, especially in Africa, where technology acquisition is slowest. Most companies use the famous Microsoft outlook and Microsoft Exchange for their corporate emails, archives and calendars. Posted on: Tuesday, 21 February, 2012

Top tech gadget gifts this Valentine Tech Stuff  |  Phuthego Chere It’s another year and they say February is the month of love. So, what gadget will you get for him or her? Technology gadgets have been all over the newspapers and billboards. We have seen Samsung; the world’s largest consumer electronics company opened its first store in Botswana in Game City r... Posted on: Monday, 06 February, 2012

TV Technologies for the big game: LCDs vs Plasma? Tech Stuff  |  Phuthego Chere It’s another season of watching the big game, AFCON 2012 is here. Most of us couldn’t afford to go watch the games in West Africa, so television was the way to go. The question is, which TV technology is a better option? Or to be precise which TV tech is best for you to watch the big game, LCD o... Posted on: Thursday, 26 January, 2012

Botswana IT service performance poor Tech Stuff  |  Phuthego Chere In today’s marketplace business suffers when application and network performance is diminished. Almost every minister, permanent secretary, director at government enclave stresses the importance of IT in service delivery. Posted on: Friday, 20 January, 2012

Is Facebook safe for our children? Tech Stuff  |  Phuthego Chere In a country like Botswana, where there is no e-Legislation, anyone can use the internet, email and phones as they wish. And just like anywhere else in the world, minors in Botswana are on Facebook, which is the most popular website and/or social networking site in the country. Posted on: Thursday, 22 December, 2011

Maximizing your internet browsing experience Tech Stuff  |  Phuthego Chere I am sure most internet users have come across different web browsers. However, you probably don’t care about which browser you are using, you just want internet connection to check your mail or do your research. But wait, the browser you use is very important for your internet speed and your secu... Posted on: Monday, 12 December, 2011

Wireless Internet Connection options: which is which? Tech Stuff  |  Phuthego Chere With a mobile penetration of 100%, Botswana is a connected economy. Wireless internet connection is currently the most popular technology product advertised in local newspapers. Posted on: Thursday, 01 December, 2011