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How Im now getting hulu and netflix in Kenya
by Kevin Omondi 14 Mar '15

14 Mar '15

Skunks I wish to share this process how I now get US TV on my TV at home. First I got subscribed to hotspot shield lite package ( costs about 4.99 USD per month) The package includes 3 devices. Next I set my ipad to the US app store ( using I and M card) and using a US based address. I downloaded Hulu Plus and Netflix on ipad. I subscribed online for the packages ( Impressively the prepaid I and M card being accepted) Next I stream from my Ipad to apple TV ( works with my unlimited Orange modem that have hooked up to a wifi router) and this have connected to my TV via HDMI. ( Apple TV is about 11k at Diamond plaza) I think it will work with the Chromecast from my Android device. Works perfect ( though sometimes Netflix degrades depending on connection but it never buffers) So in essence I get all this for 1600 kshs a month ( Netflix 8 USD and Hulu Plus 7.99 USD) I also want to get Sky Go app for EPL and just switch the VPN to UK or BBC Iplayer and will be able to watch Live EPL on IPAD. Next question I'm now asking is why I need Zuku Satellite ? Thanks Kevin

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RATE AND REVIEW THE KQ MOBILE APP
by thea maina 16 Feb '15

16 Feb '15

Hi, Kenya airways recently developed a mobile app and a mobile website and we would like your assistance in reviewing and rating them. In a bid to enhance our guests experience, we have attempted to recreate the full customer journey on technology platforms. These are from choosing to fly KQ, choosing a destination and purchasing the ticket to check-in, boarding and sharing. >From now henthforth, the only reason to visit any physical outlet is because you like to *KQ Smile*. I like it too. Kindly share your reviews in any of the app stores and on our twitter <https://twitter.com/KenyaAirways>, facebook <https://www.facebook.com/PrideofAfrica/app_267091300008193> and LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/company/kenya-airways> pages itunes <https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kq-mobile/id917299864?mt=8> Android <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amadeus.merci.kq> Windows <http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/kq-mobile/ae83cf87-d1cd-4e4f-ae…> <https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kq-mobile/id917299864?mt=8> <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amadeus.merci.kq> <http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/kq-mobile/ae83cf87-d1cd-4e4f-ae…> For the valuable time you have given to us in this rate and review process, we would like to randomly offer some KQ goodies like Tees, polo shirts, umbrellas, access to pride and Simba lounges and a round of golf at the KQ golf safari e.t.c. We appreciate your time and patronage to Kenya Airways, the pride of Africa --------------------------------------------------------------------- Thea Maina

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OT: For Sale: Samsung Galaxy Nexus and *maybe* a Moto G Dual (XT1033)
by Josiah Mugambi 04 Feb '15

04 Feb '15

1) Samsung Galaxy Nexus <http://hurlingham.olx.co.ke/quick-sale-well-kept-used-samsung-galaxy-nexus-…> : 2) *maybe* a Moto G Dual (XT1033) <http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_dual_sim-reviews-5978.php> that I'm currently using depending on some factors -- Josiah Mugambi

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Re: [Skunkworks] Localized language for smart phones in Kenya
by Kennedy Kairu Kariuki 20 Jan '15

20 Jan '15

Hi All, The Mistari app by Solami is finally out. You can access it on Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.solami.mistari.latin&hl=en - No more autocorrecting your SHENG & SWAHILI words! - No saving/adding SHENG & SWAHILI to your device dictionary anymore! - Get all your SHENG & SWAHILI to your android tablet r smart phone. - Define your vernacular and build on it. All Free* Kind Regards, Kennedy KK Mobile: +254721699119 / +254725292261 Skype: k.kairu Gtalk: kkairu >>>> On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 11:31 AM, Claude D'souza < >>>> claudedsouza1(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Here's the one I'm using >>>>> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup >>>>> Its only an app backup and recovery tool, it doesn't have any >>>>> dictionary built in >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 4:54 PM, TheMburu George <themburu(a)gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Found so many heliums which one are we talking about here? Does it >>>>>> have sheng/swahili etc already inbuilt? >>>>>> >>>>>> ./TheMburu >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 1:39 PM, Claude D'souza < >>>>>> claudedsouza1(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Not as far as I know. But I want to try and do that over the weekend >>>>>>> and see if it's possible with a friends phone >>>>>>> On 21 Jan 2014 11:47, "Mark Mwangi" <mwangy(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> does helium allow for aggregation of dictionaries? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 11:41 AM, Bwana Lawi <mail2lawi(a)gmail.com> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Why not consolidate the dictionaries we have and use Helium to >>>>>>>>> restore? Just thinking >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 11:07 AM, Claude D'souza < >>>>>>>>> claudedsouza1(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> +1 SwiftKey. Saves your 'dictionary' across all the devices you >>>>>>>>>> use and learns your language and style from your emails, social media >>>>>>>>>> updates etc (so accurate it's scary). >>>>>>>>>> Using Helium (Playstore) I'm able to back up my dictionary and >>>>>>>>>> share it with other Android devices >>>>>>>>>> On 21 Jan 2014 11:00, "Mark Mwangi" <mwangy(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Excellent Idea this one. Hope someone with the chops and time >>>>>>>>>>> can take it and run with it. I would be client no. 1. And I would be >>>>>>>>>>> willing to pay a reasonable fee. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 10:58 AM, Leonard Kore < >>>>>>>>>>> leonardkore(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I use an app called swiftkey...after a few months of 'learning' >>>>>>>>>>>> my sheng/swa I`m good. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> However I dont know whether you can download/transfer your >>>>>>>>>>>> language usage to another new phone >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 10:49 AM, TheMburu George < >>>>>>>>>>>> themburu(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi Skunks >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> I don't know if its only me who after I buy a smart phone I >>>>>>>>>>>>> have to spend several weeks adding my sheng, swahili and other locallized >>>>>>>>>>>>> words to the English dictionary before I find it enjoyable to use. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> My question is this: >>>>>>>>>>>>> 1. Is a quicker way to do this, if so kindly share. >>>>>>>>>>>>> 2. If no, I was suggesting the app developers here can create >>>>>>>>>>>>> an app we just install and it loads those words. We can become contributors >>>>>>>>>>>>> of the words initially to have a database. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> ./TheMburu >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>>>> Conservatism is the adherence to the old tried against the new >>>>>>>>>>>>> untried. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>>>>>> skunkworks mailing list >>>>>>>>>>>>> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>>>>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>>>>>>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>>>>>>>>>>> http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>>>>>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Skunkworks Rules >>>>>>>>>>>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>>>>>>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>>>>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>>> Leonard Kore >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>>>>> skunkworks mailing list >>>>>>>>>>>> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>>>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>>>>>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>>>>>>>>>> http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>>>>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Skunkworks Rules >>>>>>>>>>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>>>>>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>>>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Mark Mwangi >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> markmwangi.me.ke >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>>>> skunkworks mailing list >>>>>>>>>>> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>>>>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>>>>>>>>> http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>>>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Skunkworks Rules >>>>>>>>>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>>>>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>>> skunkworks mailing list >>>>>>>>>> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>>>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>>>>>>>> http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Skunkworks Rules >>>>>>>>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>>>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>> skunkworks mailing list >>>>>>>>> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>>>>>>> http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Skunkworks Rules >>>>>>>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> Regards, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Mark Mwangi >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> markmwangi.me.ke >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> skunkworks mailing list >>>>>>>> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>>>>>> http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Skunkworks Rules >>>>>>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> skunkworks mailing list >>>>>>> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>>>>> http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Skunkworks Rules >>>>>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Conservatism is the adherence to the old tried against the new >>>>>> untried. >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>> skunkworks mailing list >>>>>> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>>> ------------ >>>>>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>>>> http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>>>> ------------ >>>>>> >>>>>> Skunkworks Rules >>>>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>>>>> ------------ >>>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Claude A. D'souza >>>>> Personal Mobile: 0722887311 >>>>> LinkedIn: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/claudedsouza >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> skunkworks mailing list >>>>> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>>>> ------------ >>>>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>>> http://orion.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>>> ------------ >>>>> >>>>> Skunkworks Rules >>>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>>>> ------------ >>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Conservatism is the adherence to the old tried against the new untried. >>>> >>> >>> -- > Conservatism is the adherence to the old tried against the new untried. >

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Online banking
by kris njoroge 10 Jan '15

10 Jan '15

Hi fellas quick question for those using internet banking which bank, costs and security do they use etc. Is it linked to credit card how fast is info uploaded etc thanks

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Looking for nexus 6
by Watchman 08 Jan '15

08 Jan '15

Anyone? -- get to know more about me. *http://about.me/rahiminkara <http://about.me/rahiminkara>* this list is being *watched.*

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HOW TO RENEW YOUR DRIVING LICENSE ONLINE
by Joe Mayaka 07 Jan '15

07 Jan '15

looks like what some people suggested here on a database of all drivers a while ago is underway.... not sure though just a wild guess... -tickets via sms to your mobile number now will be possible.... -they might be able to link to KRA with vehicle log books, if your car is involved in traffic offense sms pap... HOW TO RENEW YOUR DRIVING LICENSE ONLINE You can now renew your Driving License online from the comfort of your home, office, or Cybercafé and pay using mobile money, Debit cards, Credit cards and Mobile banking STEP 1- Logon to https://ntsa.ecitizen.go.ke and signup, ( if already registered sign in. ) STEP 2- Click on National Transport Safety Authority link and choose driving license renewal. Enter your Ref no found at Cof C the numbers in bracket , if not sure (Send sms w...ith the word DL to 22430 once subscribed Dial *512# enter your ID to know your Ref number) then choose renewal period. Step 3- Confirm details and proceed to pay using available payment options. Click on services and download your renewal slip, print, cut and stick on your Driving License. Note: Enforcement officers (Traffic police) will use mobile phone to confirm validity of your Driving License http://ntsa.ecitizen.go.ke/ <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fntsa.ecitizen.go.ke%2F&h=KAQEITu…> KR Joe

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Putting Google's Network to work for You
by Alex Ngatia 07 Jan '15

07 Jan '15

Reminds me of the video released by Facebook developers about building their inhouse systems for better response times and scalability. Hopefully our Angani and Kili will get to this level someday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWpBNm6lBU4&list=WL&index=2 Regards, Alex

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Safaricom Post Pay
by Mark Mwangi 07 Jan '15

07 Jan '15

Hey, I am told Safaricom are no longer accepting Postpaid subscriptions. Any truth to this? -- Regards, Mark Mwangi markmwangi.me.ke

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Help desk management systems
by nelson kinoti 04 Jan '15

04 Jan '15

can any one give me link to a site or someone you has a help desk support system

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