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OnePlus 81 Pro mechanical keyboard Now in India

The OnePlus Featuring Keyboard 81 Pro is the latest mechanical keyboard to hit the Indian market. The name may not exactly roll off the tongue but the high-end peripheral boasts a robust design, top-notch performance, and impressive features that make it the ideal choice for gamers and keyboard enthusiasts in India. The keyboard is in collaboration with Keychron, a well-known keyboard brand that produces... 

APN Settings for Reliance Jio 4G

APN Settings for Reliance Jio 4G Android – Step by Step Configuration : 1- Open the Settings 2- Select Wireless & networks 3- Select Mobile Networks 4- Select Access Point Names 5- Tap the three dots at the bottom right and select New APN google_ad_client = "ca-pub-1985284860420443"; google_ad_slot = "3272437013"; google_ad_width = 336; google_ad_height = 280;  Read More →

How to Book Train Tickets With IRCTC Using SMS

Our government is going increasingly digital and with mobile penetration and number of smartphone users in India skyrocketing, it’s getting easier than ever to do things online or via our phones. The catch is that most people don’t actually know you can do all this so easily – and that’s why we are trying to help our readers find out about different government services that... 

USB Type-C – What It Is and What It Isn’t

USB Type-C, the supposedly magical new standard that promises to solve all our connectivity problems, is finally real and ready for mainstream use. Type-C has been in development for a while – we first heard about it over a year ago and first saw it in action at CES in January. Now, with the high-profile launch of Apple’s new ultra-minimalist MacBook, Type-C has gone public in a big way. Type-C... 

Buying a Wi-Fi Router? Here Are the Features and Specifications That Matter

If you’re using Wi-Fi in your house, the odds are good that you just went with the free router that the ISP provides. It’s convenient since you don’t need to set up anything, and it saves both time and money. And then the problems start – the network is slow, or doesn’t reach most parts of your house – and there’s not much you can do about it. Most people avoid... 

Google Unveils Asus Chromebit ‘Computer on a Stick’ With Chrome OS

Google and Taiwan’s Asus are launching a “computer on a stick” which can plug into a display to turn it into a PC. Google said in a blog post that the Asus Chromebit would be arriving mid-year with a low price tag. “Smaller than a candy bar, the Chromebit is a full computer that will be available for less than $100,” Google said. “By simply plugging this device into... 

Xiaomi Mi TV 2’s New 40-Inch Full-HD Variant Launched

Xiaomi on Tuesday launched a new 40-inch variant in its Android-based Mi TV 2 lineup in China at CNY 1,999 (approximately Rs. 20,000). The first sale of the television is scheduled for March 31 on Xiaomi’s China website. The new Mi TV 2 model from Xiaomi features a 40-inch Sharp SDP X-GEN full-HD panel with a ‘Radiant’ LED backlight module, a 14.4mm bezel, and 5000:1 dynamic contrast... 

Tesla Says Its Model S Car Will Drive Itself This Summer

For many drivers who commute long distances, the prospect of owning a self-driving car – where a driver takes his hands off the wheel and feet off the gas – has been an elusive dream. But on Thursday, Elon Musk, chief executive of Tesla, took a big step in that direction when he announced that the maker of high-end electric cars would introduce autonomous technology by this summer. Musk... 

How to Find IMEI Number of Any Phone

When you’re registering your phone, or trying to sell an old one online, you might be asked for your IMEI number. If you’re drawing a blank and trying desperately to find out what this number is, don’t worry. The IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity) is a unique number assigned to every mobile phone sold via official channels. This number is very useful if you lose... 

How to Apply for Passport Online

As more and more Indians go online, our government services are following suit. A lot of things that used to be extremely difficult and inconvenient are now just a matter of a few clicks. To help our readers make the most of the new services that are now available, we will regularly update guides for using different government websites. The new sites make it easy for anyone to file an RTI, apply for... 

Can use my 3G simcard on my 4G phone? Would that work?

SIM Cards SIM cards are small chip cards that work with GSM phones to relay communications between the network and the phone itself. SIM cards are generally universal, with the exception of a few phones that use micro SIM cards — such as iPhones. However, this problem can be overcome by using a micro SIM card cutter to remove excess plastic around the edge of the SIM card. If you want to switch... 

Comparison of various brands of Ceiling Fans on BEE star rating in India

In our series on comparison of various brands of appliances on BEE star rating, we would like to add ceiling fans today. As we discussed in our previous posts on refrigerators, air conditioners and water heaters , we are trying to do Olympic style ranking of various brands on BEE Star Ratings. To do so we have gathered data for various brands and their models, with their star ratings and have ranked...