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The Exhibit, Gadget & Lifestyle magazine from India includes me in their list of 151 Top Tech Indians. “Raju is the Founder-editor of Technically Personal, a popular technology blog from India. He is one of the first professional bloggers in the country…” The list includes some of the obvious names like Nandan Nilekani, Azim Premji, Shiv Nadar, Sunil Mittal and head honchos like Shailesh Rao (Google India), Anirudh Dhoot (Videocon), Ajay Sharma (HTC India), Rajendra Pawar (NIIT) and others....

School and work authorities often block access to gaming and other entertainment websites in order to keep you focused on your studies or work. However, there are some ways you can get around these restrictions and enjoy your favorite games. This article lists some of the best games unblocked at school or work. We will be listing our favorite games that are unlocked at schools, but before that, let’s look at some of the most popular websites hosting unblocked games....

As a matter of fact, most of the desktop image editing tools fail as well when it comes to editing (or resizing) PNG files while retaining transparency. They always remove the transparent background and replace it with a colored one. The latest version of Irfan View does show an option to resize PNG images AND retain transparency, but I never figured out how to use it successfully. Using Adobe Photoshop is surely one working option, but not everyone can afford a license for Photoshop....

However, not everything about Microsoft’s latest desktop operating system is perfect. As the system is comparatively new, a few bugs might cause issues for some users. Also, since not all third-party apps/software are optimized for Windows 11, it may lead to an unpleasant experience for the user. This is where Safe Mode comes into play. A lot of these issues can be easily solved using the Safe Mode. Let us have a look at how you can boot your PC in Safe Mode on Windows 11....

We recently did a lineup of Best cases for Redmi Note 7/Note 7 Pro and an obvious question followed. “What’s the best case for Realme 3 Pro?” Yes, these devices are quite popular and getting sold in thousands. Considering you got one for yourself and want to prevent that beautiful gradient-finish back from scratches and scuffs, here are some good cases to protect your Realme 3 or Realme 3 Pro....

Google Docs’ most notable advantage over its competitors is its simplicity and streamlined approach toward offering features that allow it to offer a more user-friendly experience. Not just that, Docs also provides keyboard shortcuts for its various operations to make working on documents a lot easier. We’ve curated a list of all such keyboard shortcuts for Google Docs that you can use to speed up your Docs operations on Windows or macOS....

Apple Watch Series 6: Cool Features We decided to compile a list of all the new improvements and new features that the Apple Watch Series 6 packs and we will briefly discuss each new feature below. 1. Blood Oxygen Health Sensor The COVID-19 pandemic is spreading like wildfire and it doesn’t seem like it is going to end anytime soon. One of the key health parameters to keep a check on during the pandemic is blood oxygen levels, more commonly known as SpO2 levels....

Music fans love to do karaoke, and some don’t have to be at a party to do it, and they see it as more of a hobby or a fun way to pass the time. No matter the reason, karaoke is fun, and for those who enjoy it, but don’t have any karaoke software or apps, they can get their kicks on the Internet, using specialized websites for online karaoke....

What is benchmarking? Benchmarking is a process that puts stress on your components to determine if they work properly and if the configuration and overclock is stable. Also, with benchmarking you get a score that you can compare with others to see who’s done the best job overclocking their computer. As a fan of overclocking and overvoltage, I know a few applications that can put your machine through its paces and tell you how good your computer is....

It’s that time of the year when we see a plethora of award ceremonies, and to kick off the season, we have the greatest musical award show, the Grammys 2013 on February 10th, 2013. The 55th annual Grammy awards will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, and as always will broadcast on CBS at 8 pm ET/PT. In case you won’t be in front of the TV sets, we’ve got you covered with Grammys 2013 Live streaming links....

Nowadays, taking screenshots is an integral part of our professional lives. A few years back, taking screenshots was not so common, but now that you need to capture screenshots for professional reasons, you need software and tools for Windows and other operating systems. We know how frustrating it is not to be able to grab a screenshot on your device easily. That’s why we have come up with this list of the best screenshot apps for Windows 10/11....

Image Credits: eHow Here is the big disclaimer: If it is blocked, it means that you are not supposed to access the Website. Especially at work, if you use one of the methods listed here and get caught, you might lose your job! 8 Alternative but Innovative Ways to Access Blocked Sites 1. Screen-Resolution.com Screen Resolution Checker is actually meant to check how a website looks in different resolutions. It works only on Internet Explorer, but surely a cool alternative way to access blocked sites....

The venue for Hollywood’s biggest night of 2019 is the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. As always, the Oscars 2019 will be televised on ABC in the United States and will be the first time in 30 years that we will have an Oscars with no host. That’s because Kevin Hart, who was originally chosen to host the Oscars 2019 pulled out after online backlash with his past jokes and comments found to contain anti-gay slurs and language....

No such caution was exercised with the AirPods Pro, though. The first AirPods with the Pro tag are very very unlike their predecessors. Which can be a good or a bad thing, depending on how much you liked those worthies. AirPods Pro Review: NOT EarPods Wireless The fact that these AirPods are a different kettle of audio fish becomes evident from the moment you see them. They no longer can be called “EarPods without the wires” as their predecessors were labeled....

The Echo Input Portable builds upon the existing Echo Input device and offers a better battery life and built-in speakers. It includes physical buttons for controlling volume, a power button to turn on/off the device, and a mute button to disconnect the microphones. Besides this, there is a micro-USB port on the device for charging, a 4-LED battery indicator to provide the current battery status, built-in speakers, and a 4800mAh battery that the company claims to offer up to 10 hours of playback and 11 hours of standby time....

What are FIDO standards, and Why Do They Matter? FIDO stands for Fast Identity Online, which aims to improve the existing password-only login system and provide a secure replacement for traditional 2FA methods such as SMS verification. FIDO uses cryptography to generate a public key and a private key during registration and uses this combination to help a user log in seamlessly and without cumbersome passwords. In short, the benefit to the end-user is that they no longer have to enter their password when trying to log into a web service....

Apple rules Of the ten highest selling phones of 2020, Apple has five – the iPhone 11 at number one with a staggering 37.7 million units, the iPhone SE (2020) at number 5 with 8.7 million units, the iPhone XR at six 8 million units, the iPhone 11 Pro Max at seven with 7.7 million units and the iPhone 11 Pro at ten with 6.7 million units. But Xiaomi springs a surprise Apple having a number of devices in the top ten is not too much of a surprise....

The primary rationale behind the disbandment seems to be Apple’s new strategy which includes shifting focus on products that generate the majority of its revenue. However, the move isn’t entirely a sudden decision, Apple has been gradually migrating the team over to various other product sections including Apple TV, as stated by a company spokesperson. Until now, Apple was retailing three routers namely the AirPort Express for $99, AirPort Extreme at $199, and AirPort Time capsule that also doubles as a hard drive for $299, all of which haven’t been upgraded since 2013....

Still confused about what is Force Touch? Well, let’s fix that. Apple was already ahead of the competition when it came to touchpads. If you know Apple well enough, you would know that Apple rarely comes up with brand-new technology, instead, they make existing implementations better in such a way that makes it the best implementation ever. Enter Apple Force Touch. This feature combines a capacitive screen with a Haptic feedback system and is implemented on the touchpad of the new MacBooks....

Following are the revised prices, in comparison to old prices- Zenfone Max Pro M1 3GB + 32GB = Rs 8,499 (Rs 9,999) 4GB + 64GB = Rs 10,499 (Rs 11,999) 6GB + 64GB = Rs 12,499 (Rs 13,999) Zenfone Max Pro M2 3GB + 32GB = Rs 9,999 (Rs 12,999) 4GB + 64GB = Rs 11,999 (Rs 14,999) 6GB + 64GB = Rs 13,999 (Rs 16,999) Zenfone Max M2 3GB + 32GB = Rs 8,499 (Rs 9,999) 4GB + 64GB = Rs 10,499 (Rs 11,999)...