Computer errors are mistakes or faults that affect the accuracy, reliability, or operation of a computer system. They can occur when data is entered, processed, stored, transmitted, or displayed. Understanding these errors helps computer users, students, programmers, and organizations improve data accuracy and prevent incorrect information. In Computer Studies, some
Windows 11 has a built-in recovery environment that helps you repair startup problems, enter Safe Mode, undo problematic updates, restore your system, and access BIOS/UEFI settings. The quickest route is Shift + Restart. If Windows refuses to start, there are alternative recovery methods. This guide covers all three methods,
Introduction Starting a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Kenya can provide a structured way to address community challenges, support vulnerable groups, promote education, improve healthcare, protect the environment and implement development projects. However, registering an NGO involves more than choosing a name and submitting an application. Founders must determine the
Introduction: WhatsApp Usernames Are Creating a Privacy Debate WhatsApp has traditionally relied on phone numbers to identify users. However, its introduction of usernames is changing how people can connect, share contact details and protect their personal information. The feature offers an important benefit: people can communicate with new contacts without
Kenya's familiar June 30 tax-return deadline is changing for individual taxpayers. From 2027, eligible individual taxpayers will have to file their annual income tax returns by April 30 instead of the traditional June 30 deadline. The change follows amendments introduced through the Finance Act, 2026, which changed
Troubleshooting Guide: Perl 5.26, Net-SNMP, EA-PHP SNMP and AppStream Modular Filtering Updating an AlmaLinux 8 server can occasionally produce a confusing series of dependency errors involving Perl, net-snmp, PHP SNMP extensions and AppStream module streams. A typical example is: cannot install both perl-libs-4:5.
Introduction There is a powerful metaphor often used to describe people and institutions that refuse to confront uncomfortable realities: the politics of the ostrich. The expression is based on the popular image of an ostrich supposedly burying its head in the sand when danger approaches. In reality, ostriches do not
If you have migrated QuickBooks Desktop 2010 from an older Windows 7 computer to Windows 11, you may notice that invoices which previously displayed KSh or KES are suddenly showing the $ (US Dollar) symbol. For example: Before migration: Invoice Total: KSh 25,000.00 After migration to Windows 11: Invoice
Saudi Arabia is one of the world's most geographically remarkable countries. Covering most of the Arabian Peninsula, it has vast deserts, mountain ranges, coastal plains and enormous underground water reserves. Yet there is one feature that immediately stands out on a physical map: Saudi Arabia has no permanent
A broken MariaDB repository can cause dnf update to fail with errors such as “Status code: 404”, “Failed to download metadata”, and “Cannot download repodata/repomd.xml.” This guide explains how to diagnose and safely repair the problem on an AlmaLinux 8.10 server running MariaDB 11.4. The Problem
By Nestict Infotech Mombasa, Kenya | 2026 Mombasa is usually introduced through its beaches, coral reefs, Fort Jesus, the Old Town, Likoni Ferry and the vast Indian Ocean. But beneath the familiar coastal postcard lies another story: a network of rivers, streams, creeks and seasonal waterways that has quietly shaped where
A Nextcloud installation that suddenly turns into a completely blank white screen after an update can look alarming. In a Docker/EasyPanel environment, however, the problem may not be Nextcloud itself. In one common case, the Nextcloud application was running perfectly, but its PostgreSQL database container had stopped. Nextcloud was
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Introduction Conspiracy theories have existed for centuries, but the rise of social media, smartphones, messaging applications, and online video platforms has made them easier than ever to spread. A conspiracy theory usually presents an explanation for an event by claiming that a powerful person, organization, government, company, or secret group
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You Can Laugh at the Name, But Don't Laugh at the History If you have ever travelled around Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Tana River or Lamu, you may have encountered a place whose name made you stop and ask: "Wait... that is actually the name of the place?
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has significantly transformed the Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct) application process through the introduction of the Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS-ABIS Version 5). One of the biggest improvements is the nationwide rollout of designated fingerprint capture centres, allowing applicants to complete
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Are you trying to update your profile on the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) or Higher Education Financing (HEF) portal and receiving the error: "Oops! Invalid photo. Photo must show only your face. Group or non-human images are not allowed." You're not alone. This is
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has officially modernized Kenya's Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct) service by replacing its legacy fingerprint identification system with a new Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS-ABIS Version 5). The platform, rolled out from 20 July 2026, represents the biggest technological
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The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) Student Portal is the official online platform where students can search for programmes, apply for admissions, transfer institutions, and track their placement status. If you are planning to join the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), transfer to another institution, or submit
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The difference between a SACCO and an independent bus company in Kenya When Kenyans discuss long-distance bus travel, names such as Mash Poa, Tahmeed, Simba Coach, Mombasa Raha and Buscar immediately come to mind. These operators run scheduled routes, operate large fleets, maintain booking offices and online ticketing systems,
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The surprising structure behind Kenya's long-distance bus industry When Kenyans talk about long-distance buses, names such as Mash Poa, Tahmeed, Simba Coach, Mombasa Raha, Buscar, Coast Bus and Easy Coach often dominate the conversation. To passengers, they all look similar. They have: * Branded buses * Booking offices
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Students placed by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) who wish to change their institution or programme can apply for an Inter-Institutional Transfer (IIT) through the KUCCPS Student’s Portal. The transfer process is designed for students who have already been placed in universities or colleges
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Are you a student who has been placed at Moi University through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS)? The next step is to complete your online admission and registration process through the Moi University admissions portal. Moi University allows Government Sponsored Students to confirm their placement online
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If you have spent any time learning HTML and CSS, you have probably encountered the famous developer joke: “Why is it so hard to center a div?” At first, this sounds ridiculous. After all, placing something in the center of a page seems like one of the simplest tasks in
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Introduction Has your iPhone 8 Plus suddenly zoomed in so much that you can barely operate it? Don't panic. In most cases, your phone isn't damaged. The Accessibility Zoom feature has simply been turned on accidentally. This guide explains how to restore your iPhone screen to