Kevin Okemwa
Kevin Okemwa is a seasoned tech journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya with lots of experience covering the latest trends and developments in the industry. With a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail, he has written for leading publications such as OnMSFT, MakeUseOf, and Windows Report, providing insightful analysis and breaking news on everything revolving around the Microsoft ecosystem. While AFK and not busy following the ever-emerging trends in tech, you can find him exploring the world or listening to music.
Latest articles by Kevin Okemwa
Razer goes green for gamers with "premium quality, high performance, innovative products" using recycled materials
By Kevin Okemwa published
RAZER FOCUSED Razer recently announced its firm stance on sustainability across its new PC products launching throughout 2024 and beyond, which will now be manufactured using recycled materials.
One of my favorite PowerToys utilities is getting native support on Windows 11
By Kevin Okemwa published
POWER UP Microsoft recently shipped PowerToys Mouse Pointer Crosshairs utility, a native feature on Windows 11 that lets users turn the mouse cursor into a big and colorful crosshair.
Watch out, Hollywood! OpenAI's latest model generates lifelike minute-long AI videos, but it has some critical weaknesses
By Kevin Okemwa published
SORA AI OpenAI has unveiled a new text-to-video model dubbed Sora. The AI model "can generate videos up to a minute long while maintaining visual quality and adherence to the user's prompt."
Lenovo might take on Microsoft's next major version of Windows with its own AI-powered operating system
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI OS Lenovo is giving Microsoft a run for its money with its alleged own AI-powered operating system.
Google extends a helping hand to Windows 10 users with its auto-updating ChromeOS Flex solution
By Kevin Okemwa published
CHROME OS Google's auto-updating ChromeOS Flex offers a stable future to Windows 10 holdouts.
Amid reports that ChatGPT has gotten dumber, OpenAI unleashes a new feature that lets the chatbot remember and forget everything you want it to
By Kevin Okemwa published
MEMORY GALORE OpenAI is testing a new memory feature with a limited number of ChatGPT free and Plus users. The feature can remember virtually everything discussed across all your saved chats.
Microsoft won't let you use the new Outlook app for Windows unless you have installed Edge on your PC
By Kevin Okemwa published
NO EDGE, NO OUTLOOK You might need to have Microsoft Edge installed on your Windows PC to access the new Outlook app.
Even heartbroken gamers are getting an anti-Valentine's Day gift from Opera, what's your excuse?
By Kevin Okemwa published
NO LOVE LOST Opera just unveiled a new extension for its dedicated gaming browser, Opera GX. The extension, HeartBlocker, helps users block out Valentine's Day vibes from their browsing experience.
Microsoft Designer app loses one of its most important features and enrages its users
By Kevin Okemwa published
NOT SO DESIGNER Microsoft quietly removed the AI-powered brush removal tool from its AI-infused app, Microsoft Designer. It's a move that avid users haven't well received.
Microsoft Word lead says Apple's Vision Pro headset is "much better, more capable, more fun, and cheaper" than his home theatre, though it's heavy and strains his eyes
By Kevin Okemwa published
VISION PRO AR Could the Apple Vision Pro headset replace your entire entertainment setup?
This new Apple AI image tool is something Microsoft needs to steal for its own AI Image Creator. Here's why.
By Kevin Okemwa published
IMAGE EDITS Imagine making quick edits on photos using text prompts. Apple might make this a reality with its new AI-powered image tool.
Two years isn't a long time to wait for this 4.5-star-rated app that lets you boost the performance of your Windows 11 PC
By Kevin Okemwa published
PERFORMANCE BOOST Microsoft finally shipped the PC Manager app to broad availability. It allows users to optimize the performance of their Windows PC by performing a health check, managing storage, and more.
Google finally has a 20-dollar 'premium and advanced' answer to Copilot Pro and ChatGPT Plus
By Kevin Okemwa published
GEMINI PRO Google has rebranded Bard to Gemini. It's also introduced a $20 paid subscription for the Gemini Advanced service, which can handle complex tasks and hold longer and more detailed conversations.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wants to equip 2 million workers in India with AI skills by 2025 to transform every sector
By Kevin Okemwa published
FUTURE-PROOF Microsoft wants to use its AI stance to help India and better prepare it for the future.
Microsoft finally fixed this one annoying Copilot bug in Windows 11 for multi-display users, but those on Windows 10 need to wait
By Kevin Okemwa published
THE FIX Microsoft has issued a fix for the annoying bug causing desktop icons to jump between displays on Windows 11, though Windows 10 users will have to wait a bit longer.
Microsoft pressures Windows 10 users with full-screen multipage popup ads urging them to upgrade
By Kevin Okemwa published
Upgrade, already! Some Windows 10 users are being slapped with a multi-panel pop-up that takes up the PC's entire screen real estate to convince those eligible to upgrade to Windows 11.
Hi Microsoft, please stop using 'harmful designs' and deceptive tactics to give Edge the competitive advantage over other browsers on Windows, says Mozilla
By Kevin Okemwa published
PLAY FAIR! A new report commissioned by Mozilla discloses that Microsoft uses harmful designs and deceptive tricks to get its Edge browser in front of Windows users, leaving its rivals at a disadvantage.
ChatGPT and DALL-E 3 AI-generated images are now watermarked, though OpenAI admits it's "not a silver bullet to address issues of provenance"
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI TELLTALE OpenAI adds watermarks to ChatGPT and DALL-E 3, but this may not be enough to solve the issue of AI deepfakes. The change won't affect text or voice generated using AI.
Just one Terminal command brings nostalgic Windows 7 and Vista aesthetics to your Windows 11 PC
By Kevin Okemwa published
NOSTALGIA There's a new third-party script called Revert8Plus, which you can use to transform Windows 11 or 10 into Windows 7 or Vista.
Does AI have a future in newsrooms amid misinformation reports? Microsoft certainly thinks so and even has a tuition-free AI-focused program for journalists on how to incorporate it into their work
By Kevin Okemwa published
READY OR NOT Microsoft works with journalists to create the newsrooms of the future with AI.
Google takes on Microsoft's Image Creator from Designer with a cool tool that lets users fine-tune outputs using 'expressive chips'
By Kevin Okemwa published
EXPRESSIVE CHIPS Get more creative with Google's new image generation tool. Oh, you can adjust prompts to enhance further and improve the output, too.
Ex-Microsoft HR VP reveals why most executives don't take pay cuts to prevent massive layoffs
By Kevin Okemwa published
MASSIVE LAYOFFS A former VP of HR at Microsoft says that pay cuts for top executives won't be significant enough to end the layoffs impacting the firm.
Microsoft Copilot might soon get my favorite Galaxy AI feature from the Samsung S24 Ultra....sort of
By Kevin Okemwa published
COPILOT ULTRA Microsoft Copilot might get a Circle to Search-inspired feature like Samsung devices soon. The feature seems to be available for some users running on the latest version of Edge Canary.
Elgato's long-awaited HDMI 2.1 capture cards finally shipped with high resolution and framerates for your Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC
By Kevin Okemwa published
GAME ON, STREAM ON! Elgato's new capture cards are here. The 4K X and the 4K Pro promise higher resolution and framerates when recording your gaming footage or streaming.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says there's 'enough technology' to protect the US presidential election from AI deepfakes and misinformation in an interview
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI ELECTION Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says there's enough technology in place to protect the forthcoming US presidential elections amid AI deepfakes and misinformation reports.