With its flagship dual camera setup, premium design, pure Android experience, and a powerful processor — all for just Rs 14,999 — the Xiaomi Mi A1 has all the necessary specs to grab the top spot amongst feature-rich affordable phones. Coupled with the fact that the popular dual camera phones in India like the Vivo V5 Plus or the Oppo F3 retail at a slightly higher price bracket, it would be interesting to see the reaction of the consumers to the Mi A1....

One of the reasons was Apple’s decision to use Bing as the default search engine for Siri. The company changed its behavior to Google with an exclusive partnership with the search giant in 2017. Now, the default Siri search, iOS look up (Spotlight), and Safari browser are powered by Google. And while the majority is fine with it, the move has left some concerned about privacy. After all, Google isn’t best known to respect user privacy....

In this post, we have curated a list of all the fresh and new Android games that you’ll surely get you hooked. 1. Asphalt 9: Legends Of course, the first game has to be Asphalt 9: Legends. Just a week old and yet the app has already garnered more than a hundred thousand reviews on the Play Store. With great graphics and a new control system, Asphalt 9 aims to change how we play racing games on our smartphones....

Even though an iPhone has iMessage integration, WhatsApp may be the preferred app since it’s multi-platform and is universally supported. However, using WhatsApp on an iPhone may not be a perfectly seamless experience for everyone. Several users experience delayed WhatsApp messages on their iPhones due to the ‘Reconnecting’ issue. If you too face this problem, here’s how you can fix the WhatsApp Reconnecting issue on your iPhone. What Is the WhatsApp Reconnecting Issue on iPhone When you open WhatsApp on an iPhone after it was sitting idle for a while, you may see a ‘Reconnecting’ message at the top....

reviewing the all-new SkyDrive after they redesigned themselves and launched a dedicated desktop application, I mentioned that the mobile application support was currently available only for Windows and iOS devices. Even after around two weeks, Microsoft has not yet released any application for Android users (well, I am an Android aficionado as most of our regular readers know, so am usually concerned with Android). I don’t know why, but I feel that the missing application support for Android may prove fatal for Microsoft (or SkyDrive) now that Google has launched Google Drive recently....

I am a regular reader of Wikipedia and usually refer to it whenever I am researching for a project or trying to dig into something to satiate my needless curiosity. Like me, if you too are a Wiki-holic then I would like to introduce you to two wonderful extensions for Google Chrome that ease up my Wikipedia browsing with all their smart features. Wikipedia Companion Wikipedia companion, as the name suggests, accompanies you in your research by letting you access Wikipedia in a mini browser within Chrome, no matter which page you are on....

As much as I’d like to see the death of PDF, it is still useful (and sensible) for a lot of people, especially Office users. If you have to deal with PDFs now and then but don’t want to download a dedicated Windows app, you’re in luck. You can convert files to and from PDF, compress and merge them in mere seconds for free with the help of these two online tools....

So, what I’ll show you today is how you can automatically take screenshots at regular interval while you work on your Windows PC and automatically save them in a folder. Thus, you’ll have a history of all your activities that you did in the form of images. There are two different ways to do it. So, let’s dig in. 1. Automatic Screenshotter Automatic Screenshotter is a totally free tool and has no payment barriers....

Today we’re detailing three excellent alternatives to Skitch on Mac. These apps excel at their ability to take detailed screenshots, plus add flare and purpose to them with different annotation tools and more. If you’re ready to move on from Skitch, give these a try. 1. Snagit Okay, admittedly Snagit is the most expensive option on this list, but it’s arguably one of the most advanced screenshot apps you’ll ever come across for your Mac....

The best part about IPS monitors is that they bring the best of both worlds. You get a good viewing angle and excellent color reproduction. So, if you are looking for the best-curved monitors for your office work, here are our top recommendations for the same. Let’s get going, shall we? But before that, Here are the best HDMI cables that you can buy Top 4 reasons why you should buy a UPS for your PC...

It is difficult drag and drop files to the Taskbar on Windows 11 computers. In this post, we bring you the three best ways to enable Drag and Drop in Windows 11 so that your usage becomes smoother. 1. Update to Windows 11 22H2 After a lot of users expressed their concerns regarding this feature, Microsoft released the Windows 11 22H2 update for everyone. This update brings a lot of new features, including the much-demanded Drag and Drop to the Taskbar....

Although Whatsapp introduced end-to-end encryption for text messages on their platform and two-step verification for users, those who still feel uncomfortable using the service have several alternatives. Privacy on the web is of paramount importance as you might be sharing more information than you think you are. Here we’re going to talk about three alternatives to WhatsApp that can be downloaded for free on either Android or iOS. Signal Endorsed by the likes of whistleblower Edward Snowden, Signal is a great messaging service if you’re looking for privacy in your conversations....

grab everyone’s attention . Now, what do you do under such circumstances? If I am correct, you create hidden slides to highlight certain portions of a slide and bring them up as zoomed in slides of specific portions. Many people choose to use zoomed animations. Somehow, this does not appeal to me because it takes a lot of time and effort. So, I rely on dynamic zooming. I zoom in and zoom out the slides while the presentation is on....

With a base price of about Rs. 31,000 here in India it’s not cheap. An excellent smartphone like the OnePlus 2 is cheaper by Rs. 5,000. But, if you own an iPhone your options are limited, you’d think. That’s where you’d be wrong. There are some alternatives to explore. 1. Pebble Time Steel Pebble started the whole smartwatch craze with their original offering and the Steel version only makes it better....

There are quite a few air purifiers with washable filters. The HEPA filter is not washable, unlike vacuum cleaners (see best vacuum cleaners with HEPA filters). Instead, you can only wash the pre-filter or the carbon filter, depending on the make. This filter acts as the first line of defense and traps bigger particles. And washing these filters is no rocket science. Once you take out the filter carefully, wash it under running cold water for a few minutes and leave it to dry naturally....

The main advantage of desk-mounted monitor arms is that even if you change your desk’s location or switch to a newer one. Plus, installation is simple and straightforward since most of these arms come with a C-clamp. More importantly, if you are not satisfied with the mount’s cable management, you can easily use one of the many cable management clips available online to lend a more clutter-free look. Here are our recommendations for the best affordable desk-mounted monitor arms for dual monitors....

Since the iPhone 7 Plus isn’t quite on par with DSLRs just yet (and Apple doesn’t claim it is), you can take some steps to ensure the highest quality image possibly when shooting in Portrait mode. That means avoiding certain scenes, angling the camera appropriately, etc. Here are our four best tips to get stunning results with your iPhone 7 Plus. Stay in Bright Conditions Portrait mode on the iPhone 7 Plus calls for bright conditions....

1. Birthdays on Pluto — Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) October 5, 2016 How old would you be if you were born on Pluto? Well, it takes 248-human years to complete just one orbit around the Sun, so let’s get our calculators and tweet back to Neil! 2. Birthdays on Other Planets — Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) October 5, 2016 On other planets, Neil has already done the calculation for us. Now, if only we can figure out how....

To avoid such mishaps, a protective casing for the Echo Spot sounds logical. In this post, we’ve listed down a couple of cases (and a few skins) to keep your Echo Spot in pristine condition. 1. Kartice for Echo Spot Protector Buy Kartice for Echo Spot Protector The Kartice protective case is made of durable and soft silicone and helps you get a comfortable grip on the Echo Spot. The cuts are precise, thus, you’d be able to connect the charger....

Bluetooth adapters are easy to connect. They give you the flexibility to move around with your phone. And if you are up for it, you can always find one with features like support for Bluetooth codecs like aptX or aptX Low Latency. So if you are in the market looking for quality Bluetooth adapters for home stereo, here are our recommendations for the best ones. But before that, Take a look at these cool Bluetooth outdoor waterproof speakers JBL Link Portable vs....