Technology Archives - Sankaranand

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

cleamymac, cleanmymacx, macOS

How to clear Amazon Echo yellow blinking light ring

October 12, 2019

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

alexa, amazon, echodot

LastPass not updating in Chrome

September 26, 2019

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

lastpass

Thoughts of a frustrated Logitech customer

October 16, 2017

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

customercare, logitech

Copy macOS Sierra Installer for installing in multiple systems

September 21, 2016

If you have multiple systems and wanted to install macOS Sierra, please find this guide to backup the installer. Read More

Technology, Tutorials

macOS, Sierra

CHARGEKEY – my obsession of stylish iPhone charge cable

May 22, 2014

I own an apple iPhone 5 which I am totally in love with because of its design factor and powerful computing. My phone is my oxygen, it has evolved from need to necessity. As a regular traveler, it always run out of juice due to constant usage of songs, maps and social networking. So i ended up...Read More

Lifestyle, Technology

chargekey, ipad, iphone, iphone charger, lighting charger, nomad

How Two Factor Authentication should change in the future using mobile phone

May 31, 2013

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This is my 50 cent suggestion of how two factor authentication should change in the future. With an increase in sites adopting them, you will end up having an average of more than 20 different two factor authentication codes in your mobile. Two Factor Authentication codes via sms are just optional and purely dependent on...Read More

second security, Step two, two factor authentication

Penta T-Pad WS802c Hands on Review – Video

September 19, 2012

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For those who have been keeping up with the news must be aware of Noida based Pantel Technologies which sells co-branded BSNL Tablets. Recently they launched a new higher end model called Penta T-Pad WS802C. I had a chance to try it and been using it for more than a week. So this was actually...Read More

pantel, penta, review, tablet, tpad, video, video review, ws802c

Prebook your Ubislate 7+ tablet for 2999 rupees now

January 4, 2012

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A tablet with cortex A8 , 3200 mAh battery powered by Android 2.3 with GSM and Wifi connectivity and i am giving you it for a damn price of Rs.2999 INR. Why would i buy it ? Sorry was that a question ? Nope i mean where can i get it ? Who can give...Read More

Lifestyle, Technology

aakash, cheap tablet, datawind, featured, india tablet, prebook, tablet, ubislate+

Jailbreaking your iphone, ipad and ipod touch. Is it safe to do ?

December 20, 2011

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There is a misconception going about jailbreaking the latest iOS 5 devices. People say it will void your warranty and should do it only after the warranty period. Recently Apple is insisting application developers to create apps which detect modified handsets. Some apps keep popping up saying ” Jailbreak detected. App cannot run on this...Read More