Author: Sankaranand

  • The best macOS clean up app: CleanMyMac X

    The best macOS clean up app: CleanMyMac X

    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…

  • How to check Apple AirPods case battery level in macOS

    How to check Apple AirPods case battery level in macOS

    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…

  • How to clear Amazon Echo yellow blinking light ring

    How to clear Amazon Echo yellow blinking light ring

    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”…

  • LastPass not updating in Chrome

    LastPass not updating in Chrome

    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…

  • Resolving ENETUNREACH – Network unreachable issue with Filezilla

    Resolving ENETUNREACH – Network unreachable issue with Filezilla

    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…

  • Configuring Airtel VDSL router 777VR1 after resetting accidently

    Configuring Airtel VDSL router 777VR1 after resetting accidently

    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…

  • Preparing your GMAT like a Rockstar with Experts’ Global!

    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…

  • The pros and cons of working remotely

    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…

  • My consumer experience in buying a water purifier

    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…