Available for Windows, Mac, Linux, and web browsers, open-source ArtCraft has become a hot topic. And you, my friend, are probably wondering what all the fuss is about. How do you get your hands on these apps, and what should you know before installing them? Based on what I’ve learnt so far, here are my two cents…

ArtCraft is a free open-source suite of creative and productivity apps designed as alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office.

How to Download & Install ArtCraft (Latest Version)
The easiest and safest way to get started is to visit getartcraft.com or the official ArtCraft GitHub repository and download ArtCraft Launcher.

Think of ArtCraft Launcher as Adobe Creative Cloud: a central dashboard for downloading, launching and updating the apps. The difference? ArtCraft is lightweight. The launcher file is 8 MB and grows to about 21 MB when installed, although sizes may vary between subsequent releases.

Once you’ve installed the launcher, things are fairly self-explanatory. Choose the apps you want, install them and get started.

What You Should Know Before Downloading ArtCraft

#1. Download ArtCraft Launcher, not Individual Apps
Although individual apps, such as PhotoCraft (a Photoshop alternative) and WordCraft (a Microsoft Word alternative), also have their own installers, the all-in-one ArtCraft launcher makes it easier to install and update multiple apps without downloading each manually. Since the ArtCraft suite is still new and actively being developed, regular updates are important.

#2. Requirement of 8 GB RAM & 2GB Storage?
One of ArtCraft’s biggest attractions is its smaller installation size compared with Adobe apps. However, actual hardware requirements for RAM and CPU usage vary depending on the application, the file’s complexity and the task being performed.

#3. ArtCraft Compatibility with Adobe & Microsoft Apps

Another benefit of ArtCraft is a consistent interface. If you are familiar with, say, Adobe Illustrator or Microsoft Word, you will find that their alternatives (clones), VectorCraft and WordCraft, use the same controls and keyboard shortcuts.

File Compatibility
ArtCraft apps can also open and read their corresponding files (native file formats) from the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, and vice versa. However, compatibility may vary depending on the software versions you are using.

Third-Party Plugins & Extensions
Currently, ArtCraft applications are not compatible with Adobe-supported third-party plugins and extensions such as Mr Horse, Aescripts, Red Giant, Nik Collection.… However, this may change as development continues.

#4. Legally Free Software
All ArtCraft apps are free and open source. If you’ve been relying on cracked Adobe and Microsoft software, the ArtCraft suite gives you a legitimate, up-to-date alternative without an Adobe subscription.

An open-source app is software whose source code is available for anyone to view, improve or modify, rather than being kept secret by its creators.

However, don’t uninstall Adobe apps just yet. ArtCraft is still developing, and some features may be missing, work differently or need further refinement. Test the tools you use regularly, open your existing projects and check that everything works as expected before switching.

Who Should Use ArtCraft Apps?
If you’ve been using cracked Adobe Creative Suite or Microsoft Office software, this is for you.

If you’ve been limited to older Adobe software because of an outdated or low-end PC, ArtCraft offers alternatives that replicate the latest Adobe apps without demanding the same hardware resources.

If you’re a multitasker with a high-end PC but want to save on app installation size, RAM and CPU usage, ArtCraft is a good lightweight option.

However, if your work depends on advanced editing tools, specialised effects, third-party plugins or established professional workflows, test the relevant ArtCraft apps thoroughly before crossing.

ArtCraft is built around local file processing and user privacy, and it does not offer the same built-in cloud storage and syncing integration as Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft OneDrive. If you rely on automatic cloud storage, you may need alternative file-sync methods.

ArtCraft Alternatives to Adobe, Microsoft, and other Apps 

Below are some of the ArtCraft applications and their Adobe and Microsoft counterparts. The collection is still growing, with tools extending into areas such as audio production with SoundCraft (an Avid Pro Tools clone), computer-aided design with CADCraft (an Autodesk clone), and web design with FigCraft (a Figma clone). It won’t be long before ArtCraft launches its own open-source alternative to Windows!

Adobe Alternatives by ArtCraft
PhotoCraft: Adobe Photoshop for image editing
VectorCraft: Illustrator for vector graphics
FilmCraft: Premiere Pro for video editing
LightCraft: Lightroom for photo management and RAW processing
EffectCraft: After Effects for motion graphics and visual effects
DesignCraft: InDesign for page layout and publishing
PdfCraft: Acrobat for PDF tools.

Microsoft Office Alternatives by ArtCraft
WordCraft: Microsoft Word for word processing
GridCraft: Excel for spreadsheets
DeckCraft: PowerPoint for presentations
DesignCraft: Publisher for desktop publishing.

Is ArtCraft ready to replace Adobe and Microsoft? The verdict is yours, dear friend… let me know in the comments.

What if I told you luck isn’t random? And that it’s maybe a probability problem, and the people you deem lucky aren’t actually lucky?

Maybe these people just happen to know something that you don’t. James H. Austin, an American neurologist and author, in his 1978 book Chase, Chance, & Creativity: The Lucky Art of Novelty, states that there are four types of luck, as explained below.

#1. Blind Luck
Winning the lottery, being born into a family with everything people yearn for or being born in a country with more opportunities; these are things that are out of your control, and this is what most people think of when they think of luck.

But remember, since you don’t choose either side of the coin, whether to be born into a rich or humble family or to win or lose the lottery, relying on blind luck is a trap. Looking to the past or the future for a lucky break breeds passivity. You must take action to break the cycle or somewhat influence it. This invites us to the second kind of chance.

#2. Luck from Motion
Think of putting yourself in positions where luck is more likely to find you. You say hello to strangers; maybe one of them could be your next client; attend that conference, and apply for the job you think you might not get. You move to a dense city filled with more opportunities: migrating from your village or town to Kampala, Kampala to Nairobi, or onward to New York, London, or Singapore. Most importantly, you say yes to new experiences and seize every opportunity that comes by. By taking these steps, you actively expand the surface area for luck to land.

Remember, the more places you go, people you meet, and experiences you try, the more surface area you create for unexpected luck to strike.

#3. Luck From Awareness
This hits hard! We live in a world where millions of students start school and graduate only to compete for the same careers. In such a crowded system, unique awareness becomes a powerful tool. Because when everyone is looking in the same direction, you have to ask: How do I see things differently?

Seven people can look at the same situation, yet only one or two will spot the hidden opportunity behind it. As the saying goes, chance favours the prepared mind, or in this case, the person actively looking for it.

To paint a clear picture, take SafeBoda co-founder Ricky Rapa Thomson, who was just another Kampala rider in 2014 until he chose to reimagine the Boda Boda industry instead of simply waiting around for customers. The same is true for the innovators behind the M-Pesa/Mobile money idea that has simplified financial transactions for millions.

#4. Luck from Uniqueness
This is how you turn the tables. You put yourself out there and become known for a specific expertise. By developing a unique skill set, you become the go-to person in your area, the graphic designer everyone hires for posters, the photographer called for every wedding, or the attorney everyone recommends. At this point, opportunity starts chasing you more than you do.

In the end, while most are waiting for luck to find them, have you ever wondered if luck is actually waiting to be found? Maybe I should’ve just called this “How to Create Your Own Luck”, lol.

Canalbox Uganda has again cut the price of its entry-level unlimited internet package to UGX 69,000 per month and upgraded its top-tier plan from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps for the same UGX 200,000.

The changes, effective October 2026, mark another major revision to Canalbox’s pricing since the internet service provider (ISP) launched in Uganda in July 2024.

When Canalbox entered the Ugandan market, it offered two packages for its unlimited fibre internet: 50 Mbps at UGX 130,000 per month and 200 Mbps at UGX 200,000.

The first major pricing change came in late 2025, when Canalbox cut its 50 Mbps package to UGX 110,000 per month.

Shortly after, in January 2026, Canalbox cut the 50 Mbps package to UGX 90,000 and added a new unlimited 100 Mbps tier at UGX 110,000. The 200 Mbps package, however, remained at UGX 200,000.

9 months later, in October 2026, Canalbox went a step further, slashed prices across its lower and mid-range tiers, and simultaneously upgraded the speed of its top-tier package.

Canalbox Uganda unlimited fibre internet packages, as of October 2026.

50 Mbps at UGX 69,000 per month
100 Mbps at UGX 90,000 per month
200 Mbps at UGX 110,000 per month
300 Mbps at UGX 200,000 per month

With its latest changes, customers get significantly more speed for the same or less money than they did when Canalbox first launched. The 200 Mbps tier, for instance, has dropped from UGX 200,000 to UGX 110,000, while the new 300 Mbps package now takes over the UGX 200,000 price point previously occupied by the 200 Mbps plan.

The move also places Canalbox more directly within the price range of several competing ISPs in Uganda, including Savannah, Zuku Fiber, and Faibanet Uganda.

Whether the latest price cuts are meant to pull in customers from competing providers or reflect the changing cost and expectations of Uganda’s broadband market, Canalbox is now competing in a market where speed alone may no longer be enough to win customers.

The latest price cuts could be Canalbox’s attempt to attract customers from competing providers, or simply a response to the changing expectations of Uganda’s broadband market.

As prices and speeds become increasingly competitive, speed alone may no longer be enough to win customers; availability, customer support and reliability are likely to play a bigger role.

Reliability and customer experience are the next battlegrounds for Uganda’s home internet market. A cheap 300 Mbps connection looks great on paper. However, for everyday users, the real test is whether the network is available in their area, stays online consistently, and provides customer support that actually answers the call when things go wrong.

Into videography, photography, graphic design or any field that involves sending large files to your clients? Here are my top five free file transfer websites that I’ve used from time to time, reviewed and can recommend, along with their drawbacks.

#1. SwissTransfer
Completely free and ad-free, SwissTransfer allows you to send files and folders of up to 50 GB per transfer, with the file download link valid for 30 days. It requires no registration whatsoever, but the sender’s email address and an email confirmation code are required for the first transfer per browser session.

Free SwissTransfer allows you to set a password for your file, customise the number of downloads and set a period of validity. On the downside, SwissTransfer seems slow when uploading.

#2. TransferNow
Its premium packages start at €6 for 250 GB per month. At no cost, TransferNow lets you send 5 GB per transfer, with the file link valid for 7 days, plus password protection.

Not only is registration optional, but you can also copy and share the file link directly or send it via email, without providing an email address or confirmation code.

#3. Smash
With an unlimited Pro tier starting at £10 per month, Smash’s free file transfer allows unlimited file sizes, with files of up to 2 GB transferred at maximum upload and download speeds. Download links are valid for a default of 7 days, though this can be customised up to 14 days. Files above 2 GB are processed with lower priority.

The free plan requires no registration, but the sender’s email address and email confirmation code must be provided for the first transfer in each browser session. Smash also offers free file password protection, with user files stored in Switzerland, according to the site.

The drawback is that it doesn’t support certain file extensions, such as MKV, but that shouldn’t be an issue; you can always compress the file into a ZIP.

#4. FileTransfer.io
FileTransfer.io allows you to send files of up to 6 GB for free, with a limit of 50 downloads within 3 days. No registration, no emails or confirmation codes, but the site loads some ads.

FileTransfer.io makes this list because it offers more than just file transfer. Users can convert some file formats to PDF-related formats, delete files, and choose between view-and-download-only or editor permissions, allowing another person to add files. It also generates a scan code for a file link. FileTransfer.io is integrated with LimeWire, which could explain the many features.

The downside is that uploads can be slow and sometimes get stuck at 99%.

#5. WeTransfer
With unlimited tiers starting at $23, WeTransfer’s free package lets you share files and folders of up to 3GB per month. You can make up to 10 transfers within that 3 GB limit.

No account registration is required, but you must provide the sender’s email address and confirm it by email. This is also how WeTransfer enforces the free transfer limit, unless you use multiple email addresses to send files.

File download links expire after 3 days, and file password protection is free.

Why fifth on this list? WeTransfer website has full-screen background wallpaper ads that consume excessive RAM and spike CPU usage. There’s also a clause in their data policy that allows the company to use your data.

There are bad movies, and then there is Citizen Vigilante.

Directed by Uwe Boll and starring Armie Hammer, this is one of the weakest films I’ve ever watched, judging by its plot twist, pacing, and direction. Yet somehow, it still achieves exactly what it sets out to do, and that’s what makes it fascinating.

Citizen Vigilante (2026) follows Sanders, a wealthy American businessman living in Europe who has become a feared vigilante. Sanders’s targets are rapists, murderers, and other violent criminals, nearly all of whom are immigrants, as well as judges he believes let them walk free. The film leaves no doubt that its central message is built around illegal immigration and the failures of the justice system.

While most agenda-driven films embed their message through drama or symbolism that unfolds gradually, Citizen Vigilante throws its message at you within the first five minutes through an extremely graphic sequence, then reinforces it through repeated dialogue cues and direct visuals throughout the film.

The result feels less like a film directed by a filmmaker and more like a movie made by a series of posts on Elon Musk’s X profile stitched into a feature-length film.

The fascinating part? The constant pushing of the ideology Citizen Vigilante commits to from start to finish is what makes it work for those it was made for. Not because it’s a well-written or directed film, but because the message never lets its audience switch off.

By the single measure of keeping its intended audience watching until the credits roll, Citizen Vigilante is an undeniable success even as most of its filmmaking falls apart.

The pacing is painfully slow, with scenes dragging on far longer than necessary, not to mention the repeated cuts, all of which make Citizen Vigilante feel longer than it should be. With a runtime of 89 minutes, the film could have worked fine below 60 minutes.

Then there are scenes that simply don’t make sense or shouldn’t exist, such as the lengthy sex scene that adds almost nothing beyond revealing that Sanders owns the building where the sex workers operate.

The television news segments, which would otherwise work as a positive, strangely feel amateurish, with the news anchor never sounding convincing enough to sell the seriousness of what’s happening. Maybe that was intended.

Still, Citizen Vigilante isn’t without positives. Armie Hammer is easily the strongest part of the film and fits the role naturally. The ordinary streets, passing traffic, and background activity give several scenes a documentary-like feel, making parts of the film seem more believable.

The placement of terms like “take control,” “rule of law,” “justice,” “immigrants,” “Islamist extremists,” and “woke left” in the dialogue is great. There is this line stating;

“If these are your values, that women in America and Europe deserve to be raped because of a dress code, why did you come here?”

And just before the credits roll, the film cuts to a black screen with bold, all-caps text: “This film is dedicated to the thousands of rape and murder victims in Europe who were betrayed by our legal system,” leaving no ambiguity about the message it wants to leave behind.

Is Citizen Vigilante Worth It?
Citizen Vigilante is a poorly made film that only connects with viewers who already align with its message, making it engaging from start to finish. If you support strict deportation policies and accept its framing of immigration, it will likely resonate with you; if you don’t, it loses its grip early.

Oh, you can watch Citizen Vigilante on X, check Elon Musk’s X profile.

A lot of people buy washing machines based on price, brand, or whatever the salesperson recommends, only to realise later that the machine doesn’t actually fit their lifestyle.

The truth is, the best washing machine depends on how you live. Do you deal with power cuts? Is your water supply reliable? Do you live alone, have a large family, or simply want something that saves you time?

This guide breaks down the three main types of washing machines, explaining how they work, who they suit best, their pro and cons, and which one is worth your hard-earned money.

#1. Manual Top-Loader Washing Machine
Also known as a semi-automatic washing machine, the manual top-loader has two separate compartments: one for washing and another for drying.

You add the water yourself, set the washing time, move the clothes between compartments, and stay in control of the process. Not a flashy option, but it gets the job done.

If you’re on a tight budget, live in an area with frequent power interruptions, struggle with inconsistent water supply, are a student, or have a small family, this machine makes a lot of sense.

Its biggest advantage is practicality. It’s affordable, easy to repair, durable, and doesn’t consume much electricity. It also works well even when water pressure isn’t at its best, and the washing process can be surprisingly quick.

Of course, convenience isn’t its strongest point. You stay involved throughout the process, and it lacks the modern look and features of fully automatic machines. Top-loader washing machines can also be harsher on clothes.

Verdict: If you value affordability, durability, and simplicity over convenience, the manual top-loader is hard to beat.

#2. Automatic Top-Loader Washing Machine
This is where convenience starts to shine.

Load your clothes, add detergent, make sure the water supply is connected, press a few buttons, and walk away. The machine washes, rinses, and spins on its own. Once it’s done, all that’s left is taking your clothes out.

For busy people, that’s your machine.

Automatic top-loaders are ideal for medium to large families, working professionals, and anyone who wants laundry to require as little effort as possible.

They’re easy to use, save time and energy, and usually complete wash cycles faster than front-loaders. Since you load clothes from the top, there’s no bending, making them especially convenient for elderly people.

The trade-off is that they use more water than front-loaders and can be a bit rougher on fabrics. They also consume more electricity than semi-automatic machines and have a higher price tag.

Verdict: If you want convenience without stepping into premium price territory, the automatic top-loader balances cost and comfort.

#3. Automatic Front-Loader Washing Machine
This is the modern-looking washing machine.

Front-loaders are designed to deliver excellent cleaning performance while using less water and detergent. They’re also gentler on clothes, which is why many people trust them with delicate fabrics and expensive garments.

Most modern front-load washing machines come packed with features such as inverter technology, steam washing, smart programmes, and even built-in drying functions.

Like automatic top-loaders, they handle the entire process from start to finish. You load the clothes, choose your settings, and let the machine take over.

These machines are perfect for fancy homes, larger families, people who wash frequently, and anyone who wants the best possible care for their clothes.

They clean well, save water, run quietly, use energy efficiently, and offer advanced features.

The downside? They cost more to buy and repair, have longer washing cycles, and require a stable water and electricity supply. You’ll also need to bend down to load and unload clothes.

Verdict: If you’re into premium performance, advanced features, and the best care for your laundry, the front-loader washing machine is it!

Summary: Top Load vs Front Load
The manual top-loader is the practical choice: affordable, durable, and dependable.

The automatic top-loader is the convenience champion: easy to use and perfect for busy families.

The automatic front-loader delivers premium performance: efficient, gentle on fabrics, and packed with modern features.

Which Washing Machine Should You Buy?
Note: The front-load washing machine isn’t, by default, the best option.

The best washing machine is the one that fits your budget, your family’s needs, your electricity and water situation, and the way you actually do your laundry. In short, choose what works for you, not the one everyone else says is the “best.”

When CanalBox launched its fibre internet services in Uganda in July 2024, the only major downside early customers encountered was poor customer service. Many users willingly overlooked this flaw in exchange for affordable and stable internet speeds. However, by early 2026, CanalBox’s internet speeds deteriorated as well, with occasional outages escalating into weeks of downtime.

Because official customer support remained radio silent, the ground team (marketing) began advising frustrated customers to switch to a new router that the ISP is currently issuing to new customers. Seeing I once reviewed CanalBox, I figured a follow-up on its “magic” router wouldn’t hurt. So, I ordered one.

What You Need to Know About the New CanalBox Router
To avoid losing money, you should upgrade to the new CanalBox router when your current subscription expires. The replacement requires a completely new user account, and you’ll need to set up your Wi-Fi network and password again.

New CanalBox Router vs the Old One (Noticeable Differences)

While both routers share identical Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) capabilities, the old CanalBox router from Nokia actually delivers a better Wi-Fi signal range, likely due to its higher power consumption. But let’s be honest, most users are only here for speed.

Is the New CanalBox Router Worth It?
Well, considering the new router is free and only requires a new subscription, there is no risk; go for it. However, if you are still sceptical, here is my review based on 10 days of use by myself and other users I could reach.

Internet Speed
The new CanalBox router is no miracle worker! Internet speed largely still depends on what the service provider delivers at that moment. It’s also not ideal to judge speed on the first day, as slower performance is common during initial setup.

Power Cuts & Reboot Time
One of the biggest frustrations with the old black CanalBox router is that when power goes off, it restarts even if a power bank is connected, taking close to 3 minutes to reconnect. It gets worse when UEDCL toggles power every 30 minutes.

In contrast, the new CanalBox router is not affected by power cuts. Internet access remains uninterrupted as long as the device is powered through a power bank. When you restart it, the new CanalBox router boots up in about 1 minute for both bands.

Finally, the new CanalBox router consumes roughly half the power of the old one. This lower power consumption gives CanalBox customers using power banks longer usage times. For instance, my backup runtime increased from 10 hours on the old router to about 18 hours on the new one with the same number of devices connected. Keeping all factors constant, the new router can run on a single Yaka unit (1 kWh) for 83.3 hours, whereas the old router would deplete that same unit in just 41.6 hours.

According to online reviews, the new router model is purpose-built for fixed ISP use.

And there you have it; no magic fix for slow internet, but a worthwhile upgrade. Plus, with no extra cost, what is there to lose?

Some songs define a career, and some define an era. Jose Chameleone’s Valu Valu is both. The 2012 Swahili-laced love anthem became one of the defining records not just of Chameleone’s catalogue, but of East and Central African popular music at large. Yet what makes it truly remarkable is not just the song, but the fact that it got two music videos, and the story behind tells you almost everything about where African music was headed at the time.

The first video was shot by Lukyamuzi Bashir, head of BADI Films, one of the most accomplished music video directors at the time. Known simply as Badi, Bashir broke through around 2007 with Aziz Azion’s Nkumila Omukwano and went on to direct works for Goodlyfe Crew, GNL Zamba, Eddy Kenzo, and Keko. He was a music video revolutionary, reconciling the then-new-in-Uganda R&B/Hip Hop sound with a US-like RnB/Hip Hop visual picture. He was the guy you went to if you wanted a Chris Brown-like video. He, Kim XP/Seasonz Filmz, Grate Make, KingdomFilmz 3X3, and Plazma1 were the gods of urban music videos before Swangz Films and Jahlive Studios came into the picture. But the BADI entity was more than a music video production outfit; it was a music label outfit that nurtured A Pass and Ykee Benda.

The First Music Video for Valu Valu by Jose Chameleone
Bashir’s Valu Valu video followed a storyline of romantic conflict, a cheating woman (who cheated on his boyfriend with Chameleone), a drama that unfolded scene by scene and a piano-playing Chameleone. It was accomplished work. But Chameleone’s question, it seems, was not whether the video was good; it was whether it was good enough for where he wanted the song to go.

The Channel O Standard: When a Video Could Open or Close Doors
By 2012, three channels, Channel O, MTV Base, and Trace Music, had become the gatekeepers of pan-African musical ambition. Getting your video onto these platforms meant reaching a continent-wide/global audience; failing to meet their standards meant staying local. When MTV Base launched in February 2005, one of its earliest challenges was the shortage of high-quality videos from African artists that met its technical and aesthetic bar. The channel responded with workshops and initiatives, but the underlying message was blunt: if your video did not look right, it would not play.

Nigeria’s P-Square had figured this out early. Their polished videos were regular Channel O fixtures, and even winning big at the Channel O awards with Bizzy Body. Their subsequent collaboration with Johannesburg’s Godfather Productions on Do Me became one of the most requested videos on MTV Base Africa. That benchmark, cinematic, stylish, not-so-much-plot, was what East and Central African artists should have been chasing.

The Radio & Weasel camp documented that the Talk and Talk music video, shot by BADI for a global audience, was submitted to Channel O and rejected. The duo re-shot Magnetic, which already had an okay video, in South Africa, and it was accepted. Subsequent videos they wanted to push internationally, Fantastic, Home to Africa ft PJ Powers, Breath Away, were all redirected to South Africa thereafter. The lesson had been learned at cost, and it was one that the wider industry absorbed quickly.

Chameleone, with Valu Valu already a continental hit and a song he clearly believed had the legs to go further, took that direction too.

South Africa & the Visual Economy of African Music
South Africa, Johannesburg and Durban in particular, had become the de facto production hub for ambitious African music videos. The country’s developed film infrastructure, professional-grade equipment, experienced crews, and photogenic locations meant that videos shot there simply looked different. It was about resources, technology, and a production culture built over decades of formal film and television work.

Tanzania’s Ali Kiba understood this too. His Sony Music-era hit Aje (and other videos) was shot in Cape Town by director Meji Alabi. Diamond Platnumz, who would become the most decorated artist in East and Central Africa, famously took out bank loans to finance shoots in Lagos and South Africa, collaborating with Mike Ogoke of Godfather Productions, who shot Utanipenda, Ntampata Wapi, Kidogo, etc in Johannesburg. Until 2019, when he founded Zoom Productions, Diamond’s works and those of his Wasafi label-mates were shot either in South Africa or by South Africans, or both. The formula was established: go south, get international.

Bebe Cool, Chameleone’s long-time peer, grasped the same reality. He is spoken of as having invested in high-quality video cameras and collaborating with Sasha Vybz, a Ugandan director who trained at City Varsity College in Cape Town alongside the likes of Clarence Peters, and would get into the practice of flying Sasha Vybz to the United States for shoots. His experience on Love You Everyday video (short by Clarence Peters’ Capital Dreams Pictures) and the videos he did on Necessary Noise, which were highly pitched on Channel O, was a leaf to be picked.

iKind Media, Matt Nefdt, & Valu Valu Video Review
The production house behind the second Valu Valu music video was iKind Media, a Durban-based digital creative agency founded by Michael Nefdt. The director was Matt Nefdt, trained in Video Technology at the Durban University of Technology and experienced across directing, filming, and editing through early work at LA NEFDT Productions and iKind Media itself. The company’s portfolio extended beyond music, including the internationally noted ‘Africa For Norway’ campaign production.

The contrast between the two Valu Valu videos crystallises the broader shift. The BADI video gave you a plot. The iKind video gives you sensation: light, water, texture, movement, skin. No narrative arc, no characters with clear intentions. The edit is driven by feeling. This was not a stylistic accident; it was the precise language that Channel O, MTV Base, and Trace had established as the currency of international African music video production. Videos that travelled well prioritized mood over message, aesthetic over story.

Durban’s Coast, Slow Motion, & Moyo
The locations chosen for the second Valu Valu video are breathtaking: the warm Indian Ocean coastline, Durban’s sweeping beach vistas. And yet Matt Nefdt makes a deliberate, almost contrary choice: he refuses to let you settle into them. Rather than lingering on wide shots, the camera moves close. Face tracking, close-up on details such as hands breaking through water and the texture of a wet surface. The grand backdrop is blurred into a dreamlike wash of colour while the lens fixates on the tactile and the intimate. A lesser director might have made a travel postcard. Nefdt uses the landscape as atmosphere, something you feel rather than simply see.

Slow motion is the video’s primary tool, applied to semi-nude bodies in water, droplets breaking the surface, and movement against light. It forces the viewer to sit with moments that would otherwise blur past, giving the video the same unhurried emotional patience as the song itself.

A significant location detail: Chameleone is seen walking into Moyo, the iconic restaurant and beach bar on the uShaka Marine World pier. Moyo is the Swahili word for soul/heart, embodying the meaning in the second verse, “Moyo wako ufungue.” Open your heart.

Styling, Credits, & the Full Visual Package
The video’s YouTube description credits include a ‘Special Thanks’ to @thesocialitesa. @thesocialitesa’s Facebook handle, which we chose to look up on Facebook because it was the social media when the video came out, identifies it as a brand focused on fashion, lifestyle, and entertainment.

In a music video context, such a brand’s role would typically involve styling the artists and models on screen: the clothing, accessories, and overall look that signal polish and intentionality. This matters because what made South African-produced videos read as ‘international’ was not just camera quality or location; it was the total aesthetic.

A well-styled video signals a budget and a vision that local productions, however talented, often could not fully assemble at the time. Chameleone and iKind were not simply hiring a camera crew; they were assembling a complete visual package. They were also doing business at extension: iKind has a bikini store, which must have supplied the bikinis seen in the video; perhaps the inclusion of the bikini-girls was a marketing strategy for their store.

See Diamond Platnumz’s behind-the-scenes video to get a feel of how much such companies contribute to the polished picture we see in music videos.

Also worth noting: there are no artist or title credits on-screen announcing ‘Jose Chameleone’ or ‘Valu Valu.’ This was in line with Channel O’s submission requirements (you submitted the metadata to them by email, so that they included it themselves in the video, not you), which discouraged on-screen text branding; stardom should come with the confidence of an artist knowing his audience already knows his name when they see his face. The music speaks for itself, because the name behind it is already a legend.

Valu Valu was a song that earned the right to be revisited. The second video finds a visual language, intimate, slow, sensory, coastal, that genuinely deepens the emotional world of the song. Was the first video enough? For Uganda, perhaps. But the second one asked a different question: what does this song look like when dressed for the continent? The answer is something worth watching twice.

Compiled by Mwesigwa Joshua

Hearing that Google Chrome had rolled out vertical tabs took me back to 2016. Whenever I walked into an internet café, I always chose machines that had Opera installed because of how polished the browser felt. One feature I still remember was the sidebar for messaging apps; not exactly for tabs, but it gave a then-futuristic experience compared to the basic layouts of many other browsers at the time.

And finally, Chrome browser, which has long been my default, rolled out vertical tabs on 07 April 2026. Here’s how to enable the feature.

How To Enable Vertical Tabs in Chrome Browser
Open Chrome and enter: chrome://flags
On the Experiment page, enter and search Vertical Tabs in the search flags bar
On the rectangular Default button on the right, click and select Enable
Relaunch your Chrome Browser
After Chrome restart, go to the ⁝ menus icon, then > More Tools > Show Tabs Vertically.

How To Disable Vertical Tabs in Chrome
If the feature does not work for you, or you simply prefer the classic layout, switching back is easy.

Option-click anywhere on the vertical tab section and select Show tabs horizontally.

You can also return to chrome://flags, search Vertical Tabs, and set it back to Default or Disabled, then relaunch the browser.

Vertical or Horizontal Tabs, Which One Works Best for You
If you regularly keep many tabs open, vertical tabs are a practical option. Considering the vertical tabs section is adjustable in width, even at its minimum width, it becomes easier to see at least the first part of each page title, while horizontal tabs get too packed and shrink to only the favicon when many tabs are opened.

In that case, vertical tabs can be especially useful when checking multiple pages from the same website, where many tabs may share the same icon but have different page titles. As the list of tabs grows, you simply scroll through the sidebar to move between tabs instead of losing visibility.

Horizontal tabs, in contrast, still work well for people who keep only a few tabs open at once, giving a familiar feel and are a good fit on smaller laptop screens where webpage width matters more.

If the mobile data market weren’t almost limited to Airtel and MTN Uganda, with Lyca Mobile barely holding its small share, data bundles wouldn’t feel as expensive or run out so fast after loading.

In the fibre internet space, those two telecom giants now compete with a growing number of “unlimited” ISPs for a small but expanding customer base. With prices shifting wildly, not every attractive package is as good as advertised. In instances where prices are low, internet speeds and customer support often follow suit.

This guide walks you through Uganda’s major fibre providers, offering a firsthand look at pricing, speeds, and the common pitfalls that often go unmentioned.

Before that, it helps to understand how ISPs market their packages and where the gaps often lie. Speeds are usually listed as “up to,” not guaranteed, and are measured in Mbps (megabits), which is different from MB/s (megabytes per second) you see when downloading or uploading.

Difference between Mbps, Mb/s, and MB/s
Since 1 byte equals 8 bits, the number you see when downloading will always be lower than the advertised speed. For instance, a 50 Mbps connection translates to about 6 MB/s in real use. Tip: When you see a lowercase “b” (Mbps or Mb/s) instead of a capital “B” (MB/s), divide the advertised speed by 8 to estimate the actual file transfer speed.

Your experience will also vary based on network load, router limits, location, and time of day.

That said, before calling the number on that marketing flyer, note these realities: salespeople rarely share them.

Zuku Fiber Uganda
Starting Package: 25 Mbps at UGX 75,000
Highest Tier: 200 Mbps at UGX 200,000
Installation Cost: Free
Coverage: Kampala and selected areas of Wakiso
Common Issues: Frequent outages, poor customer support, payment challenges, and inconsistent speeds.
Best For: Small households looking for average unlimited internet plus an optional Zuku TV subscription, and are okay with occasional downtime if the price is right. (Zuku Fiber Review)

Simba Fiber Uganda
Starting Package: 30 Mbps at UGX 80,000
Highest Tier: 400 Mbps at UGX 499,000
Installation Cost: Free
Coverage: Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono, Jinja, Mbale
Common Issues: Difficult to contact customer support and occasional connection drops.
Best For: Households and small to medium offices in need of wider coverage and a relatively balanced overall experience. (Simba Fiber Review)

Canalbox Uganda
Starting Package: 50 Mbps at UGX 90,000
Highest Tier: 200 Mbps at UGX 200,000
Installation Cost: Free
Coverage: Kampala and selected areas of Wakiso
Common Issues: Poor customer support, slow upload speeds, peak-hour slowdowns, and delayed activation after payment.
Best for: Small households interested in streaming and video calls, and can tolerate slower uploads and peak-hour drops. (Canalbox Review)

Faibanet Uganda
Starting Package: 20 Mb/s at UGX 70,000
Highest Tier: 300 Mbps at UGX 500,000
Installation Cost: Free
Coverage: Kampala and selected areas of Wakiso
Common Issues: Poor handover between support teams and inconsistent speeds
Best for: Budget-conscious users who prioritise responsive customer care for basic browsing and streaming. (Faibanet Review)

Savanna Fibre Uganda
Starting Package: 20 Mb/s at UGX 67,000
Highest Tier: 250 Mbps at UGX 253,000
Installation Cost: Free
Coverage: Kampala and selected areas of Wakiso
Common Issues: Installation delays, weak routers, unreliable speeds, and poor communication after payment
Best for: Very budget-focused households needing entry-level unlimited internet for light use.

MTN WakaNet Fiber
Starting Package: 100 Mbps at UGX 110,000
Highest Tier: 500 Mbps at UGX 300,000
Installation Cost: Free
Coverage: Kampala and major towns
Common Issues: Speed throttling, downtime, and slow ground support response
Best for: Users in upcountry towns and existing MTN customers who want easier service integration.

Across all providers, fibre users frequently deal with downtime, inconsistent speeds, and slow customer support, especially when waiting for a technician.

Coverage remains another key limitation; most providers serve Kampala and selected areas of Wakiso. If you move outside these areas, you may need to switch providers entirely, which can influence your choice more than price or speed.

All packages are monthly. The challenges listed in this article are based on firsthand accounts gathered by the author from various users over time.

it’s 28 March 2028, and Kanye West (Ye) has just released his 12th album, Bully, an expansion of his 2025 three-track EP of the same name. Featuring guest artists such as Travis Scott and CeeLo Green, Bully (2026) has 18 tracks with a total runtime of 42 minutes.

17 tracks off the album are visualised using cuts of a black-and-white short film. In these visuals, Kanye West’s son, Saint, is the main character in a wrestling ring, playfully fending off and outmanoeuvring professional wrestlers. Father, the third track on the album, featuring Travis Scott, takes a different visual direction from the rest, set in a disruptive church service with bizarre characters.

Now, the review! Honestly, I couldn’t pen it all down, so I thought, why not pull reactions from random listeners across the web to give you a clearer sense of Kanye West’s Bully music album.

Negative Reviews of Kanye West’s Bully (2026) Album
I like the samples. Vocals are predictably poor, and it is horribly mixed.

Half of the songs go nowhere; he repeats the same phrases and then just sort of ends the song. Verses are vague and half-hearted. Beats are decent with alright mixing, but nothing special for what should be a Kanye West album. Yeah, it’s better than Vultures [Vultures 1 & Vultures 2], but that’s a low bar to clear.

His rapping is a little flat at times, but the production is f*c#ing stellar. It feels like a movie. I think he’s a better singer than rapper on this album.

This is not good. If this weren’t Kanye West, the album [Bully] wouldn’t even make a blip on Soundcloud.

Bully album is nowhere near his best work, but it seems we need to just compare it to his last album, which is definitely a step up, but if we compare it to just other projects coming out, this is mid at best. If I compare it to Vultures, then yeah, I guess it’s good, but like throw on Graduation (2007), MBDTS (2010), or Late Registration (2005), it’s not even close.

Positive Reviews of Kanye West’s Bully (2026) Album
Ye’s most cohesive and focused album since Donda (2021), and considering its relatively short length, you could argue it’s his most focused since Ye (2018). Very sparse, lacking development in some areas, but I get that the minimal vibe is a feature rather than a bug.

Some of the intros give the hope for old Kanye West, then it just fades away. It’s not a terrible album; he must be doing better mentally.

Best Ye solo album since TLOP (2016). Donda has higher highs for sure, but bloated as hell.

It’s irritating that it’s as good as it is. I expected much much worse.

The album is already overhated. The songs are miles better than Vultures, even if they are shorter. Lyrics are better than Vultures and only a few skips.

We have been having AI songs, and now Ye drops Bully with a lot of new songs and almost no AI.

This is what we’ve been waiting to hear from Kanye West for years.

Ye hasn’t sounded this smooth in a hot minute.

What do you think? Some comments…
Listen here: “Bully” Album by Kanye West (Ye).

Oh, how frustrating it is to watch a YouTube video with unclear audio, whether because of the environment in which the content was shot or the creator’s lack of proper audio gear. You raise the volume, replay sections, and still struggle to catch every word. Well, not anymore.

While your favourite YouTube content creators are still hoping for the best microphones for YouTube to reduce background noise and improve audio quality, YouTube is using artificial intelligence to address the voice problem by enhancing spoken audio and making voices clearer during playback.

What is YouTube Voice Boost?
YouTube Voice Boost is an audio enhancement feature designed to make spoken dialogue clearer when watching YouTube videos. Using AI, voice boost identifies voices and raises the volume of spoken words relative to background sounds like music, ambient noise, or sound effects, so the dialogue becomes easier to hear.

The adjustment happens only during playback on your device, and doesn’t affect the original video or how it sounds on other devices where the feature isn’t enabled.

When was Voice Boost YouTube Feature introduced?
Quietly rolling out for selected users and devices, the Voice Boost YouTube feature began appearing gradually in late 2025, with wider visibility in early 2026. Availability still varies by region, app version, and platform, which explains why some users see the option while others do not.

How Voice Boost YouTube works
When enabled, Voice Boost analyses the audio in real time by separating voice frequencies from other sounds and amplifying speech while slightly reducing competing audio. The result is clearer dialogue, though the processing can sometimes sound artificial depending on the original audio.

Prioritising dialogue clarity, Voice Boost works best for interviews, tutorials, lectures, and other talk-based content, making speech easier to follow.

How to turn on YouTube Voice Boost
To use Voice Boost, play a video and open the settings icon () in the YouTube video player. If the option is available on your device, you will see “Voice Boost” under audio settings. Toggle it on to enhance speech or off to return to the original sound. Not all videos or devices support it.

Why YouTube Voice Boost Sucks for Some Users
While some viewers find Voice Boost genuinely helpful, especially when voices are hard to hear. Others say it makes audio sound processed, flattens music, and reduces sound quality in videos where audio detail matters. The experience depends on the content type and how the original audio was recorded. There is also the concern that Voice Boost changes how some YouTubers intended their audio to sound.

Is YouTube Voice Boost worth using?
Voice Boost on YouTube works best for speech-focused content, such as interviews, discussions, and educational videos, only when speech isn’t clear due to background noise or poor audio equipment. For music videos or content with careful sound design, turning it off preserves the creator’s intended audio.

The new Voice Boost feature is an addition to YouTube’s audio tools, following the release of Stable Volume, which balances loud and quiet moments, and automatic dubbing for multi-language audio.  All of these features have received mixed reactions from users and content creators alike. Interestingly, Stable Volume and Voice Boost don’t work together; YouTube viewers have to pick between balanced audio and enhanced voices.