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Your TV crashed again, this time right in the middle of a movie on Disney+. It’s great having a Smart TV with all your favorite streaming apps built in, but you secretly prefer accessing everything through your Amazon Fire TV Stick. But that would only make sense if you had some sort of “dumb” TV

After receiving both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in India, the government issues a vaccine certificate that serves as an official document that you have been vaccinated. When you get the first shot, you receive a provisional vaccine certificate, and once you receive the second dose, you are provided with a final vaccine certificate. These

Battlegrounds Mobile India is out in open beta and PUBG Mobile players, who were eagerly waiting for the game to relaunch, are wondering what happens to all their data as well as the items and in-game currency they collected. The good news is that Battlegrounds Mobile India allows you to transfer pretty much all your

If you’re looking for a virtual private network (VPN), one of the key highlights is the promise that it will not keep any logs. In marketing copy, this is often regarded as a no-log or zero-log VPN policy. It’s the assurance that your provider does not keep your “logs” when using its servers to browse

With the power of consumer tech increasing rapidly over the last decade, our demands have kept pace. People want faster and more efficient computers and consoles, and in the last decade, smartphones and tablets as well. The personal computer market has met this demand for a long time without issues. Things aren’t that bright in

TVs and video displays have evolved over the years, bringing us new experiences like never before. New standards have made videos more realistic than ever, and HDR is one of such standards. If you would like to learn more about what HDR is and how it improves video technology, this article is for you. What Does HDR

Apple rolls out a major software update every year at the Worldwide Developers conference (WWDC). Throughout the year, it keeps releasing small updates and fixes sporadically for iPhone users. The major annual iOS update often brings along UI enhancements, new features, and a slew of bug fixes. It is recommended that iPhone users stay up

Euro 2020 is here — in 2021. Thank you, COVID-19. You might have thought they would have changed it to “Euro 2021” but no, UEFA — the European football body that organises it — is sticking to the Euro 2020 branding. Delayed a full year due to the pandemic, UEFA Euro 2020 will now run

Right now, most people who are aware of Non-Fungible Tokens think that they are either a joke or the very future of art, content, and anything else. The reality is probably in between, with some people interacting with NFTs all the time and other people not really engaging with them at all. The world is

Most new cars feature integration with a smartphone. While Apple iPhones are typically compatible, it’s more than likely that you’re using an Android phone. Android Auto is a useful handsfree in-car app from Google, designed to integrate your phone’s apps with your automobile’s entertainment system. You can also make calls using the digital assistant and

Zoom has a popular audio notification feature that tells you when a participant joins or leaves a meeting. This is particularly useful when you’re waiting for someone, but it can be irritating when you’re part of a large conference meeting or event and you constantly hear notifications as people come and go. The audio notification

PlayStation 5 was launched globally in November last year and in India in February this year. The console comes with a single DualSense controller (in the box) that is a major upgrade from the previous-generation DualShock controller. The DualSense controller brings new features like adaptive triggers that allow players to feel the tension and feedback

When it comes to picking out new wireless headphones, earbuds, or speakers, two factors matter more than the rest: sound quality and latency. Just because you’re foregoing wires, doesn’t mean you should settle for a less-than-ideal listening experience. But with the various types of data transmission protocols speakers, headphones, and earbuds now use, it can be hard

Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S was launched in November last year and the new console comes with a new controller as well. The Xbox Series S/ X controller not only works with the current generation of Microsoft consoles, but also with the previous generation, among other devices. The new controller is more of

With so many high- and ultra-high definition resolution formats on the market, it can be hard to tell the difference between them. For example 1080i and 1080p. From the outside, little to nothing is revealed about their attributes or differences. High-definition (HD) refers to a screen resolution of 1920 pixels wide and 1080 pixels high

The foldable phone has been through a long and bumpy road. Here’s a rundown of that journey. Foldable phones were a dream for OEMs and consumers alike for years. Samsung was showcasing concepts and false trailers of the technology since 2013. It remained a pipedream until 2019 when the first truely foldable smartphones were released.

The Iranian government has banned mining Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the country, blaming the energy heavy process of crypto-mining for a series of blackouts in cities across Iran. The ban will currently last until September 22, according to Iran’s president, Hassan Rouhani. The crypto crackdown has been going on for some time. Gizmodo notes that,

Checking iPhone battery health is vital as it allows you to understand whether the inbuilt battery needs to be replaced. Poor battery health means that you would get fewer hours of usage between charges on your iPhone. Apple introduced the native tool to check battery health of your iPhone with the release of iOS 11.3

Automation is taking the world by storm. Many jobs have been phased out in the last couple of decades, with others still under question. This has led to understandable anxiety in some people. Choosing your career path comes with some difficult questions attached. You have to be careful not to pick something that might become obsolete

With ransomware and phishing attacks at an all-time high, no amount of prevention or mitigation is enough for securing your systems, applications, and online assets. In the war against cybercrime, “whitelisting” plays an integral role. But what does it actually entail? Can a whitelist also be used for emails, applications, and IP addresses? What are its major benefits?

Grand Theft Auto 5 (also called GTA V) was launched in 2013 and is still among the most played games, thanks to its ever growing online mode called GTA Online. And while the game doesn’t have a mobile version, it’s actually possible to play on your Android phone if you want. The game first launched

The age old question: do Nintendo, Sony, or Microsoft produce the best console? Well, we’re bypassing that and declaring the Nintendo Switch the winner. After all, it’s lightweight, flexible, and designed with multiplayer in mind from the ground up. You might not get to enjoy intense single player or some AAA online multiplayer titles, but

Truecaller app allows users to find out who is calling or messaging them. This is ideal when you don’t have the number saved in your contacts as you can know before picking up the call if you should answer or reject. The app crowdsources contact details from all its users’ address books which means your

The thought of someone tracking your every move is scary, whether it’s your employer, government, or even a stalker. All smartphones on the market today come with built-in location services that could be used to reveal location data. But what if you don’t want to share your location data with anyone? If you disable location services

EPF withdrawal online is possible through the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) website. Employees’ Provident Fund — commonly known as EPF — is a compulsory contribution provident fund that offers the workforce in India with saving, pension, and insurance benefits. All regularised workers in the country need to contribute to the fund with 12 percent

If you’ve shopped for computer parts or software online, you’ve likely come across the acronym OEM. This stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer, and it’s usually tagged on hardware or software that’s less expensive than normal retail products. Which may make you wonder: should you buy an OEM product, or is there a catch that’s setting

As cryptocurrencies continue to take off in both tech and finance, every now and then new altcoins are launched to compete with Bitcoin in the cryptocurrency market. But what is an altcoin, and how does it compare to a mainstream cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin? What Is An Altcoin? The “alt” in altcoin means “alternative.” In

Reliance Jio is the largest telecom provider in India when it comes to wireless subscriber base as per latest data by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). It holds 35.54 percent market share compared to Airtel’s 29.83 percent and Vodafone Idea’s (Vi) 24.20 percent. Jio also added the most subscribers in February this year with

If you’re anything like me, tinkering with electronics is something you’d really like to do – in theory at least. In reality, time constraints and lack of knowledge inevitably prevent you from trying. It’s just too difficult. You like dissecting broken gadgets, but never do anything with the bits you find other than stash them

Amazon Prime membership cancellation is easy and takes just a few steps. Amazon offers a list of benefits to Prime members. These include free one-day and two-day deliveries, early access to regular sale events and Lighting Deals, and no minimum order requirement for free standard deliveries. Customers on Amazon Prime also get access to other