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The best macOS clean up app: CleanMyMac X

May 17, 2020

I use a Macbook Air 2017 as my fulltime laptop. As my usage increased, my system is cluttered with junk files, files left by improper uninstalls and lot other things. I am lazy enough to re-organize my files, declutter, cleanup and remove junks. Practically it is not a manual process IMO and we need to...Read More

Technology

cleamymac, cleanmymacx, macOS

How to check Apple AirPods case battery level in macOS

October 12, 2019

by Sankaranand

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After Apple AirPods 2 was released, I got excited and decided to buy one. This is my first AirPods experience and I made this choice because Macbook Air is my primary device and my job role demands at least 4 hours calls every day. The first thing I realized is unlike iPhone or iPad, Macbook...Read More

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AirPods, apple, macOS

How to clear Amazon Echo yellow blinking light ring

October 12, 2019

by Sankaranand

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The other day I noticed my Amazon Echo dot blinking and pulsing yellow light ring. So I came across this official page that explains the different types of light rings and their meaning. According to the page, the yellow blinking light ring means A message or notification is waiting for you. Say, “Play my messages”...Read More

Technology

alexa, amazon, echodot

LastPass not updating in Chrome

September 26, 2019

by Sankaranand

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Recently LastPass pushed a new update for their vault and it prompted everyone to update. On clicking Update, the vault screen is opened with a pop-up showing LastPass is updating. But to my surprise, the update progress did not work. I thought it was some temporary connectivity issue, but the prompt to update always used...Read More

Technology

lastpass

Resolving ENETUNREACH – Network unreachable issue with Filezilla

May 26, 2019

by Sankaranand

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Recently I added a new site credential to Filezilla and when I try to connect it I got the following error message ENETUNREACH – Network unreachable issue Initially, I thought the network was probably down. The error logs simply show the above error and no trace of any other useful information to debug. A google...Read More

Tutorials

Configuring Airtel VDSL router 777VR1 after resetting accidently

May 9, 2019

by Sankaranand

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I accidentally reset my airtel VSDL router (777VR1) made by Beetel. After a couple of calls to airtel customer care, I was able to reconfigure it and is working absolutely fine. I highly recommend calling customer care for any issues. Posting the following information just for knowledge and information purpose. As soon as the router...Read More

Tutorials

Preparing your GMAT like a Rockstar with Experts’ Global!

September 11, 2018

by Sankaranand

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One of the growing Edtech trends in 2018 is the drive for using technology to learn with the same experience as in a classroom. Thanks to the cheap and affordable internet access that we get even in remote corners of India. Almost everyone has access to a mobile and a computer but the question to...Read More

Tutorials

classroom, gmat, GMAT Online Preparation, guidance, mba, mba admission consulting, practice, tests

The pros and cons of working remotely

August 30, 2018

by Sankaranand

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Its been one year since I started working remotely and I am writing this post to share the pros and cons of becoming a remote worker from my personal experience. I decided to write this post after reading this interesting post on remote working. I started my full-time career in 2010 as a web developer in...Read More

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My consumer experience in buying a water purifier

April 12, 2018

by Sankaranand

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After making a lot of research on Amazon and Google to buy a water purifier, I decided to go with Aquaguard. Because of my past relationship with EurekaForbes and experience using their water purifiers, I placed my interest on their website. In a while, I got a call from their sales team to confirm my interest...Read More

Lifestyle

eurekaforbes

Thoughts of a frustrated Logitech customer

October 16, 2017

by Sankaranand

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After having bought a Logitech M235 Wireless Mouse, I used it for a year or more without any issues. Finally, it began to show signs of wear and the left button was not working anymore. Being a laptop user, I am not so comfortable with a trackpad and always dependent on the mouse as my mainstream...Read More

Technology

customercare, logitech