How To Install IntelliJ on Ubuntu
IntelliJ, created by JetBrains, is a Java integrated development environment or IDE available in a community and commercial version. both of these versions can be used for professional coding. Assuming
Ubuntu In Our Governments
Trust in governments has been waning over the past few thousand years, and the Western world hasn't been spared. While there are oppressive governments such as the People's Republic which filter web content, it's the spotty record America has that stuns the most. All
Secure Messaging Apps Are Not Mythical
Just yesterday, I had a WhatsApp voice conversation with my sister where we spoke about buying cars at a popular auctioneer in Samrand. When I checked my Instagram later on in the evening, no less than three adverts regarding that same auctioneer hounded me
Gauteng Tech Scene Dethroning Cape
It wasn’t long ago that finding an Internet connection in Sub-Saharan Africa was next to impossible. Today, the scene couldn’t be more different: millions of young Africans are as connected to the Internet as their European or American counterparts. Through mobile phones
Digital Food Disruption
Amazon’s latest ambition may drive a new wave of technological disruption in what many are calling the last frontier of industry and commerce to see real technological input. There’s no real mystery to why Amazon would be so assertive in grocery: Total
The Year of the Full Stack Developer
Relaxing is a luxury in any industry, more so in the rapidly changing technology. The first duty of a software developer is to learn how best to learn because knowing how to code is a lifelong commitment learning something new. Moore’s Law means
Have A PC In Your Pocket. Here's How To Use It
If you're like me, you probably store all of your documents on the various cloud service that cap storage at a freemium rate. Should you ever need to access those documents for work or school and find that you're nowhere near a desk computer,
Custom Themes To Write Code Faster In Linux Text Editor
Text editors don’t allow users to tinker with text definitively. You can theme your text editor, changing the colors used for the background and special syntax. Doing so may provide the boost you need to write faster and increase how long you’re
How Rwanda's Government Enables Innovation
Together with California-based startup Zipline, the government of Rwanda began their national drone delivery program. A first the world over. While addressing an audience of local tech enthusiasts, in October, President Paul Kagame sent the inaugural flight from a tablet-controlled launcher at a drone-port
South America's Unique Agriculture Modernising
Humans will always have an attachment to land: our nourishment and subsistence depend on it. But now, the vast agricultural economy is seeing a unique era of preservation akin to all the industries being disrupted by technology the world over. From market innovations to
Our First Robots Are Here
Autonomous vehicles might just be an inevitable part of our near future. It’s been just over two years since Audi sent their autonomous SQ5 on a 5 472 km journey with obstacles like construction, highways city-driving and lane switching that exist on the
WYSIWYG Android Frameworks
Want to build an app but don’t know how to code? Don’t have the inclination to learn? Don’t worry: there are still plenty of options out there for you. Android app makers are tools created specifically for those people who want
What Is Blockchain Technology?
Blockchain describes a global online database that anyone, anywhere, with an internet connection, can use. Unlike traditional databases, which are owned by central figures like banks and governments: a blockchain doesn’t belong to anyone, and with an entire network looking after it cheating
AI: The Revolution of Everything
Over the 20th century, the development of automated machinery has propelled modern industry and productivity into new heights of productivity. However, the cost of this technological advancement has been the displacement of millions of blue collar jobs across the world. In contrast, white collar
Volvo's Autonomous EVs A Few Years Out
Recently, Volvo and NVIDIA announced their efforts with other companies to develop self-driving vehicle systems. Engadget reports that we can expect these systems to be implemented by the year 2021. The new software subsidiary called Zenuity is the brain-child of Volvo’s partnership with
Gauteng's Cashless Taxis
In the coming three months, Gauteng’s Provincial Government will pilot a single e-ticket for public transport users. Last year, minibus taxi commuters were introduced to a similar project for routes between Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Mabopane by the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO)
Facebook's "Find Wi-Fi" Now Global
Social media giant Facebook, has begun to introduce it’s “Find WiFi” service to its international users. This service allows users to locate nearby hotspots with businesses that have shared the wifi availability on their Facebook pages. The feature will be available on both
How To Make A Div Float Over Google Maps
Say you have a div that displays a Google Map. If you need to make another div 'float' over the map, follow these simple instructions. Attempt adding this solution to your HTML page: <style> #wrapper { position: relative; } #over_map { position: absolute; top:
How To Add A Google Maps Marker To Your Site
To follow this tutorial you might need a basic understanding of HTML and CSS, and even less knowledge of JavaScript. Step 1: Create an HTML Page Here's the code for a basic HTML web page with a map in it: ` #map { width: 100%; height:
Orania Goes Digital
The town of Orania in the Northern Cape is taking their isolationism to whole new strata. The economist, Dawie Roodt has confirmed his involvement in a project to develop a new digital currency for the small Afrikaner-only community. According to Roodt, the digital currency
Samsung's Fast Charging Car Battery With 500 km Range
Samsung recently shared the high-energy battery cell offering a range of up to 500km that they've been working on. According to Samsung, you can have a driving range of up to 500km which amounts to only 80% of the cell's capacity. Mass production for
10 Cool Websites You Should Visit
Ah, Reddit! That extraordinary place where content is found quickly and easily seems to be a gift that keeps on giving. Compiled is a list of go-to sites as voted by users. You won't find Google on this list though, this is meant to
Begin Mining Cryptocurrency On A Budget
With the advent of the cyber attacks we’ve witnessed this year, cryptocurrencies are enjoying free airtime coverage and have seen a subsequently significant rise in value in the past year. Bitcoin alone increased in price by 63% this past month and ten times
Trends Dominating Tech In Africa
2016 was a great year for tech in our lifetimes, heralding groundbreaking technologies and innovations that changed many people’s lives. We drove alongside autonomous cars to the thinnest smartphones, leaps in stem cell research, and cured HIV in infants. It really felt like
9 Legit Reasons To Switch To Firefox
Chrome has been the reigning king of Browsers for a significant amount of time, but has it been dethroned by the well-known underdog in the market? Mozilla's Firefox is Chrome’s biggest and only substantial contender if we ignore Internet Explorer (which we should)