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Alvin Wanjala

Senior Writer for Android

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About Alvin Wanjala

Alvin Wanjala is a Senior Writer for Android at MakeUseOf and a software developer. As an avid Android user who fell in love with the ecosystem after getting his first device in 2013, he focuses on helping users get the most out of their devices. But being a tech enthusiast who uses multiple platforms daily, he also covers iOS, Mac, Social Media, and other topics in the wide spectrum of consumer technology.

Alvin started writing in 2018 on his personal tech blog and professionally in 2019 at TechTrendsKE, where he covered general technology news and product reviews. Since then, his work has been featured on XDA Developers and several other technology websites.

Aside from writing, he's pursuing a second degree in IT, focusing on software development.

Latest Articles

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3 Ways to End a Program in Python

How your Python program stops may be the last thing on your mind, but it’s still important to cater for.

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How to Fix the "zsh: command not found: code" Error in macOS Terminal

VS Code users encounter this error in Terminal if they haven't configured it correctly.

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What Is RCS Messaging on Android and How Do I Use It?

Learn all of the benefits RCS chats offer and how you can start using them on your Android phone.

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How to Make a YouTube Playlist of Your Favorite Videos

You can create a collection of specific videos using playlists on YouTube.

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How to Center Your Taskbar Icons in Windows 10

Move your taskbar icons to the center if you prefer them there for better focus.

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How to Forget a Wi-Fi Network on a Mac

Does your Mac keep connecting to the wrong Wi-Fi network? Here's how to forget unwanted Wi-Fi networks on your Mac.

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How to Use the New Spotify for TV App

Spotify's TV app revamp brings it more in line with the experience of the mobile and desktop apps.

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8 Powerful Apps for Continuity Between Android and Mac

Have a Mac and an Android phone? These apps let you connect them for a universal clipboard, file management, and more.

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How to Clear Your YouTube Cache to Free Up Space

Clearing a streaming app's cache can clear up precious storage space or help fix errors.

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How to Use Spotify Connect to Control Playback Remotely

Enjoy seamless switching between devices using Spotify.

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4 Ways to Reduce Google Chrome Battery Drain on Android

Chrome is a notorious battery hog on Android if you don't reign it in.

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How to Turn On Predictive Text Suggestions in Android

Predictive text makes typing on your phone a whole lot easier.

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The 3 Best Fax Apps for Android

It might be old technology, but if you need to send a fax, you can do it on your phone with one of these Android fax apps.

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7 Websites to Practice Data Structure & Algorithm Coding Challenges

Prepare for your interview with these excellent resources. They’ll help you learn, practice your skills, and test your knowledge of a tricky subject.

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How to Find Music Concerts in Your Area Using Shazam

Shazam is more than just that app that tells you what song is on the radio.

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The 5 Best Free and Open-Source Android Keyboard Apps

Want an Android keyboard app that's more private than Google's Gboard? Then try out these open-source alternatives.

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How to Open RAR Files on Any Android Phone

Need to open and extract a RAR file on your Android device? Here's how to do it.

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How to View Your Liked and Saved Posts on Instagram

Instagram has plenty of features beyond the standard news feed. If you want to view posts you've interacted with in the past, this guide is for you.

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How to Get the Android 14 Easter Egg

There's a little space game hidden inside Android 14. Here's how to find this Easter egg.

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How to See What X (Twitter) Lists You're On (and How to Remove Yourself)

X lists can be useful, but it's useful to check which ones you're on and remove yourself from the lists you don't want to be included on.

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