Year: 2022

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WORLD CUP 2022

The FIFA World Cup 2022 will kick off on November 20.

Hosts Qatar will take on Ecuador in the opening game at AL BAYT Stadium in Al Khor.

The 32 teams have been broken dwon into eight groups with the top two from each group qualifying for the knockouts.

Here is a complete fixtures list for the tournament. All kickoff times are local Qatar time (GMT +3).

Group stage

Sunday, November 20
Group A: Qatar vs Ecuador (Al Bayt Stadium, 7pm)

Monday, November 21
Group B: England vs Iran (Khalifa International Stadium, 4pm)
Group A: Senegal vs Netherlands (Al Thumama Stadium, 7pm)
Group B: USA vs Wales (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 10pm)

Tuesday, November 22
Group C: Argentina vs Saudi Arabia (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 1pm)
Group D: Denmark vs Tunisia (Education City Stadium, 4pm)
Group C: Mexico vs Poland (Stadium 974, 7pm)
Group D: France vs Australia (Al Janoub Stadium, 10pm)

Wednesday, November 23
Group F: Morocco vs Croatia (Al Bayt Stadium, 1pm)
Group E: Germany vs Japan (Khalifa International Stadium, 4pm)
Group E: Spain vs Costa Rica (Al Thumama Stadium, 7pm)
Group F: Belgium vs Canada (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 10pm)

Thursday, November 24
Group G: Switzerland vs Cameroon (Al Janoub Stadium, 1pm)
Group H: Uruguay vs South Korea (Education City Stadium, 4pm)
Group H: Portugal vs Ghana (Stadium 974, 7pm)
Group G: Brazil vs Serbia (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10pm)

Friday, November 25
Group B: Wales vs Iran (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 1pm)
Group A: Qatar vs Senegal (Al Thumama Stadium, 4pm)
Group A: Netherlands vs Ecuador (Khalifa International Stadium, 7pm)
Group B: England vs USA (Al Bayt Stadium, 10pm)

Saturday, November 26
Group C: Tunisia vs Australia (Al Janoub Stadium, 1pm)
Group C: Poland vs Saudi Arabia (Education City Stadium, 4pm)
Group D: France vs Denmark (Stadium 974, 7pm)
Group C: Argentina vs Mexico (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10pm)

Sunday, November 27
Group E: Japan vs Costa Rica (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 1pm)
Group F: Belgium vs Morocco (Al Thumama Stadium, 4pm)
Group F: Croatia vs Canada (Khalifa International Stadium, 7pm)
Group E: Spain vs Germany (Al Bayt Stadium, 10pm)

Monday, November 28
Group G: Cameroon vs Serbia (Al Janoub Stadium, 1pm)
Group G: South Korea vs Ghana (Education City Stadium, 4pm)
Group H: Brazil vs Switzerland (Stadium 974, 7pm)
Group H: Portugal vs Uruguay (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10pm)

Tuesday, November 29
Group A: Netherlands vs Qatar (Al Bayt Stadium, 6pm)
Group A: Ecuador vs Senegal (Khalifa International Stadium, 6pm)
Group B: Wales vs England (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 10pm)
Group B: Iran vs USA (Al Thumama Stadium, 10pm)

Wednesday, November 30
Group D: Australia vs Denmark (Al Janoub Stadium, 6pm)
Group D: Tunisia vs France (Education City Stadium, 6pm)
Group C: Poland vs Argentina (Stadium 974, 10pm)
Group C: Saudi Arabia vs Mexico (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10pm)

Thursday, December 1
Group F: Croatia vs Belgium (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 6pm)
Group F: Canada vs Morocco (Al Thumama Stadium, 6pm)
Group E: Costa Rica vs Germany (Al Bayt Stadium, 10pm)
Group E: Japan vs Spain (Khalifa International Stadium, 10pm)

Friday, December 2
Group G: South Korea vs Portugal (Education City Stadium, 6pm)
Group G: Ghana vs Uruguay (Al Janoub Stadium, 6pm)
Group H: Serbia vs Switzerland (Stadium 974, 10pm)
Group H: Cameroon vs Brazil (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10pm)

Round of 16

Saturday, December 3
Game 49 – Winners of Group A vs Runners-up of Group B (Khalifa International Stadium, 6pm)
Game 50 – Winners of Group C vs Runners-up of Group D (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 10pm)

Sunday, December 4
Game 52 – Winners of Group D vs Runners-up of Group C (Al Thumama Stadium, 6pm)
Game 51 – Winners of Group B vs Runners-up of Group A (Al Bayt Stadium, 10pm)

Monday, December 5
Game 53 – Winners of Group E vs Runners-up of Group F (Al Janoub Stadium, 6pm)
Game 54 – Winners of Group G vs Runners-up of Group H (Stadium 974, 10pm)

Tuesday, December 6
Game 55 – Winners of Group F vs Runners-up of Group E (Education City Stadium, 6pm)
Game 56 – Winners of Group H vs Runners-up of Group G (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10pm)

Quarter-finals

Friday, December 9
Game 58 – Winners of 53 vs Winners of 54 (Education City Stadium, 6pm)
Game 57 – Winners of 49 vs Winners of 50 (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10pm)

Saturday, December 10
Game 59 – Winners of 55 vs Winners of 56 (Al Thumama Stadium, 6pm)
Game 60 – Winners of 51 vs Winners of 52 (Al Bayt Stadium, 10pm)

Semi-finals

Tuesday, December 13
Game 61 – Winners of 57 vs Winners of 58 (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10pm)

Wednesday, December 14
Game 62 – Winners of 59 vs Winners of 60 (Al Bayt Stadium, 10pm)

Third place playoff

Saturday, December 17
(Khalifa International Stadium, 10pm)

Final

Sunday, December 18
(Lusail Stadium, 6pm)

Where to watch the FIFA Club World Cup in Kenya

Kenyans will be included in the fun as they are set to enjoy all matches on different platforms in the country. Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) has acquired free-to-air broadcasting rights. It will air 28 matches from the 64, which have been selected as follows: 18 group stage matches focusing on the five African teams in the tournament, four round-of-16 matches, two quarter-final matches, two semi-finals, third-place playoffs, and the finals. Also, 12 affiliate KBC radio stations will broadcast all 64 matches.

FIFA has granted Kenya rights for the first time to have a public viewing event for the 2022 World Cup competition. AFS International has partnered with Radio Africa Group and Media Max Network for the screening, which will take place from 20 November to 18 December. The media outlets will ensure the screening of 28 games in seven Fan Parks across the country. Different cities and towns where the screening will take place include Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Eldoret, Kisumu, Machakos, and Meru.

Others that will air all the 64 matches include Dstv, Bein sports and Free to air channels.

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Windows 11 22H2 update

Windows 11 KB5018496 is now rolling out to the general public with a couple of new features and several improvements. This is the second big update for Windows 11 version 22H2 and it’s available via Windows Update. Microsoft has published direct download links for Windows 11 KB5018496 offline installers on its Update Catalog.

KB5018496 is an optional cumulative update and it comes with a lot of new stuff to look forward to. For example, it enhances Windows Search’s visual treatments on the taskbar to help users discover more content, such as weather and other global or local updates from Bing.

If you choose to skip the update, you’ll get the bug fixes and improvements in Windows 11’s November 2022 Update. The update is titled “2022-10 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5018496)” and it advances the system to Build 22621.755.

You’ll need to reboot the system to finish applying changes to Windows 11 22H2. The installation could take anywhere between three and eight minutes, and only a single reboot is required to finish applying the changes.

Download Links for Windows 11 KB5018496

Windows 11 KB5018496 Direct Download Links: 64-bit.

The update is of Microsoft Update Catalog – the library of Windows Cumulative Update offline installers. To get started, simply can click on the ‘Download’ button and run the .msu installer.

Windows 11 KB5018496 (Build 22621.755) changelog

According to the official release notes, this optional update changes Windows 11’s Search visual. Microsoft is A/B testing the new visual update for the Windows Search panel and some devices might notice different designs as the company gather feedback. The tech giant is also enhancing the backup experience when using Microsoft Account (MSA).

Microsoft is also integrating MS Account experience in Settings. As a result, you can now easily manage your OneDrive subscription and related storage alerts directly from the Windows 11 Settings app! This feature has been under testing for a while now and Microsoft’s efforts to link online services with Settings started with Xbox integration.

Another new feature is a new way to access Task Manager – right-click context menu of the taskbar. This feature has always been a part of the operating system, but it was removed with the release of Windows 11 version 21H2.

Here’s a list of all bug fixes and improvements:

  • Fixed an issue where Microsoft Edge wouldn’t work in IE Mode.
  • Fixed an issue that might cause vertical and horizontal line artefacts.
  • Fixed an issue that blocks credential UI from displaying in IE mode,
  • Fixed an issue where audio won’t sync with the gameplay recorded using the Xbox Game Bar.
  • Fixed an issue that affects File Explorer where OneDrive folders won’t appear.
  • Fixed an issue where the Start menu stops working when you use keyboard commands.
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Starlink Satellite Internet

What is starlink?

Starlink is a satellite internet service operated by SpaceX, the company founded in 2002 by Elon Musk. SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX started launching Starlink satellites in 2019 and as of September 2022 has launched more than 3,000 satellites into low-Earth orbit (LEO). 

Starlink primarily focuses on delivering high-speed, low-latency broadband internet in remote and rural locations globally. As of September 2022, service starts at $110 per montly with a one-time hardware cost of $599.

Where can we get it

Starlink’s service has expanded significantly thanks to its large constellation of satellites. The company currently has more than 3000 satellites in orbit and continues to expand it with near-weekly launches. On September 18, 2022, SpaceX launched another 54 satellites into space. 

Starlink claims that it’s available across all seven continents — in September 2022, the US National Science Foundation announced it was testing Starlink’s “polar service” in Antarctica. However, as of mid-September 2022, the Starlink site says that service across Africa is “coming soon.” In Kenya, Nigeria and Mozambique, for instance, the site says service will start before the end of 2022.  Meanwhile, Starlink is busy expanding its services to mobile sites and vehicles, like Jets and boats, so when you’re on the move, you can take your broadband with you. In 2023, according to plans, Starlink will be available on all Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises ships. SpaceX has also made deals with airlines like Hawaiian Airlines to offer Starlink connectivity on flights.

How fast is Starlink?

In the US, Starlink’s median download speed in the second quarter of 2022 hit just over 62 Mbps, according to the network intelligence firm Ookla. That’s more than sufficient for one or two people to stream videos, download games or do whatever they want on the internet. However, a year prior, download speeds in the US were closer to 90 Mbps.

How much does Starlink cost?

In the US, you can get Starlink service beginning at $110 per month with a one-time hardware cost of $599. There are no long-term contracts, data caps or exclusivity requirements.

Starlink Business is available for remote and rural businesses across the globe for $500 per month with a one-time hardware cost of $2,500. This service provides connectivity for offices of up to 20 users, storefronts and demanding workloads across the globe with promised download speeds of up to 350 Mbps and latency of 20 to 40 ms.

Starlink for RVs costs $135 per month with a one-time hardware cost of $599. Customers can pause and un-pause service at any time and are billed in one-month increments. 

Starlink Maritime costs $5,000 per month with a one-time hardware cost of $10,000 for two high performance terminals. It delivers up to 350 Mbps download speeds while at sea. As with Starlink for RVs, customers can pause and un-pause service at any time and are billed in one-month increments.

How does Starlink work?

From a consumer perspective, Starlink works with the help of a Starlink kit — that includes a Starlink satellite dish, WiFi router/power supply, cables and base. The Starlink base is designed for ground level installation, or to support a quick-start setup to test your internet connection. However, you may want to purchase a permanent mount for the best installation. 

The Starlink dish is self-orienting and connects quickly as long as it has a clear view of the sky. Once you set up the hardware, you can connect to the Starlink network and use the Starlink app to manage your service. 

SpaceX delivers the Starlink service with its large satellite constellation in low Earth orbit (LEO), at about 550km. By comparison, other satellite internet services use single, geostationary satellites that orbit the planet. Since Starlink has many satellites that are relatively close to the ground, it can provide lower latency service. 

Each satellite uses four phased array antennas and two parabolic antennas to provide increased capacity.

What’s next for Starlink?

SpaceX is busy expanding its Starlink service to all parts of the globe. Musk has promised to seek exemptions to sanctions that keep it from delivering internet to places like Iran. 

Meanwhile, SpaceX hsa partnered with T-Mobile to put an end to mobile dead zones. Using its existing midband spectrum, T-Mobile plans to enable cell phones to connect to Starlink satellites, bringing coverage to remote areas with no existing cell service. Once the service is launched, Starlink’s second-generation satellites will be able to broadcast directly to cell phones.

How to setup and install starlink kit

We hope that very soon starlink will start its operations in kenya once it get its operation license from the Government of Kenya.

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To provide many Satellite dish points

To provide many satellite dish points, (e.g. FREESAT,ZUKU,STARTIME or DSTV) around the house or in each room of your house you either need a quatro LNB on your dish or a quatro LNB dish kit  and a 5 input multiswitch (multiswitches are usually situated in a loft or cupboard or central area.)

Quad LNB
3 in 4 out multiswitch

The quatro or quad LNB (with 4 outputs) feeds the multiswitch(4: 8 port) using 4 LNB cable and it is best to put two outlets in each room as it may be that twin tuner receivers(that record one channel as you watch another) may be needed. (These are called twin tuner PVRs) If so s   Use twin coaxial cable to each room and use the twin wall plate outlets in each room.

For (e.g.) 6 rooms a 12 output multiswitch would be used. An aerial can be fed into the 5th input of the multiswitch if required. Using a wall plate which has a diplexer built in, two satellite points and an aerial point is available. The UHF aerial signal is added to the satellite signal by the multiswitch and goes down the same wire as the satellite signal. If two or three aerials are required e.g. TV, FM and DAB radio, a 3 way combiner can be fitted on the roof and the one cable from that unit goes into the 5th input of the multiswitch. Again the appropriate wall plate is needed to separate them all out again.

DIAGRAMATIC REPRESENTATION



 Advantages of using multiswitch instead of a splitter

  • wider range of programming which will be available to people living in a home or apartment building. Everyone will have access to all stations. Frequency and polarization won’t overlap, as they do with satellite splitters. Multiswitches also look better, since you won’t have multiple satellite dishes taking up space on your patio or balcony. Less dishes mean more space and less maintenance.
  • cost savings. You will only need to buy one dish, one multiswitch, quad LNB, coaxial cable, and receiver. You won’t pay any extra to watch TV. For the price you pay, you’ll get a significantly greater variety of programming than you do with a cable connection
  • Signal is not attenuated as when using a splitter and therefore there is no need of signal amplifier.

NB:
With the above discussed system, each point will  need a receiver. i will share with you soon on how to use one receiver with other televisions.