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“It’s like making an art film, you know,” he told me. “You might have put in a lot of effort. You might have done everything that you thought was best. But you have no idea how people will respond, because they are not used to seeing such work from you.” The simile to an art film is an apt one. For, if one was to invoke Bollywood in a movie-mad nation like India, YU (and its sister brand Micromax) has pretty much been an out and out commercial film maker, gauging what the public wants and then giving it to them in spades....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IprmiOa2zH8 Lengthy, but definitely not boring “Homework” is a two-minute-twenty-one second ad which starts with a teacher asking his students to settle down. He then picks five kids, Ivy, Michael, Ryan, Sally and Thomas, and calls them Group Three. The teacher then drops a book on the floor and tells these students that their homework is to explore gravity. Right after this, the school bell rings. As the students start to leave, the teacher reminds them that the project is due on Friday and asks them not to forget their “homework....

A minute full of laughter “Inside Joke” is a minute long ad that features a middle-aged woman sitting and using an iPhone XR. An iMessage tone rings, indicating that she has received a text. As she reads it, she starts laughing. Then she gets another message and starts laughing harder. Just when she gets a grip on herself, she receives a series of messages on her iPhone and starts laughing hysterically....

However, to be used for any of those purposes, Notion offers two ways: you can either use one of the default Notion templates that match your needs or start with a blank canvas and add elements yourself. We have already covered the second approach in our detailed guide (here). So in this guide, we will stick to the best Notion templates you can use for different purposes to boost your productivity....

This week we’ve two applications that will let you analyze and protect your network, a tool that will safeguard you from keylogging malware, extensions to enhance the features of Firefox and Chrome, and more. Desktop Software Sophos Essential Network Firewall (Type: Free, OS: Windows – all versions) Popular Security firm Sophos has released Sophos Essential Network Firewall. The suite is to be used to put an extra layer of security – offering you a choice whether you want to tweak the default network settings or use a virtual layer on your router/modem....

We’ve been using Windows for last 2 decades, but this OS is so comprehensive, that it isn’t uncommon to find new ways to perform a task, or stumble upon new tools every now and then. In this article, we will pinpoint some of the lesser-known features of Windows OS. Advance Calculator, and Microsoft Math When was the last time you used the calculator app in your system? We’ve become habituated of using our browsers for doing all the calculation, or even worse, some people can’t just bid farewell to their physical calculator....

HUNG is a brand new TV series from HBO starring Thomas Jane, Jane Adams, Anne Heche, Charlie Saxton, and Sianoa Smith-McPhee. HUNG kicks off its ten-episode first season on SUNDAY, JUNE 28 (10:00-10:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by half-hour episodes on subsequent Sundays at the same time. Created by Dmitry Lipkin (creator of “The Riches”) and Colette Burson, the timely show uses dark humor to tell the story of a man fighting to survive personal setbacks that have been compounded by a troubled economy....

If you’re using a Windows computer, you’ll probably need the product key for the Windows operating system—you’re trying to install it on your computer at the time of installation to activate it. Talking about Windows 10, you’ll either have a digital license (also called digital entitlement) or a product key, depending on where you got your Windows 10 copy. In this guide, we’ll show you three different ways to find Windows 10 product key on your computer....

There are a lot of places on the web where users can find the best product deals on more than just electronics. These websites provide an invaluable service for shoppers and with only a few clicks, they can find the cheapest products there are. Today, we’ll be taking a look at the best websites to find product bargains. Hunting for Bargains: tips on getting the best deal Whenever you are interested in buying something online, you need to follow a few guidelines in order to find the very best deals....

1. ZAPCASE Back Cover The ZAPCASE back cover is made out of high-quality impact-resistant flexible TPU rubberized bumper material to protect the smartphone against bumps and drops. It has a thin, durable, and lightweight design that offers a comfortable feel in hand and also protects the smartphone’s body against minor scratches. The cutouts are perfectly cut and offer easy access to all ports and buttons on the smartphone. Price: INR 129 Buy ZAPCASE Back Cover Case 2....

We are almost nearing the end of the awards season. After the Golden Globes, SAG, and the Grammys, it is time now for the mother of all award shows – the Oscars 2012 aka 84th Annual Academy Awards. Oscars 2012 will air this Sunday, 26th Feb 2012 at 7 pm Pacific/4 pm Eastern on ABC and will be held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California. In case you won’t be in front of the TV sets, we’ve got you covered with Oscars 2012 Live streaming links....

The All Quiet On The Western Front Award for the “Quietest” Company When was the last time a company the stature of RIM spent an entire year without a single really big release, even while its rivals were busy as the Devil unleashing Hell (what else?) in the market. RIM had a very quiet year by tech standards, preferring to prepare the ground for what it hopes will be its saviour, BB 10....

8 Innovative Ways to Access Blocked Websites UltraSurf – Access Any Blocked Site View Private Websites Safely at School/Work Access Blocked Websites by Bypassing URL Filtering Top 5 Free VPN Services In case none of the tricks given above work, here is a new innovative way to access blocked websites – using Online Mobile Simulators! Online Mobile Simulators are meant to help webmasters and web designers to test their websites and blogs for mobile compatibility....

However, launching programs via CLI sometimes also brings forth some problems. One such is the command not found error that the shell throws at you when you try to execute certain programs/commands. Although you can temporarily overcome this by prepending your command with the program’s absolute path, this isn’t a very practical approach if you want to use that program several times. An alternative (read efficient) solution around the problem is to set the PATH variable for this program....

To facilitate this, the AirDrop protocol uses a combination of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, along with TLS encryption, to set up a close-range, secure wireless communication between devices. While this process is seamless and AirDrop does not usually run into problems, there are times when you encounter connection and transfer issues with it. Here’s a guide to help you at such times. How to Fix AirDrop Issues on iPhone/iPad and Mac New versions of iOS sometimes introduce device compatibility problems; sometimes, they fix them....

In essence, if you buy the iPhone 11 from the India Apple Store, you get Rs 14,900 off the AirPods you opt to get with the phone. This makes the prices of the AirPods when purchased with an iPhone 11 effectively: Base AirPods: Free AirPods with wireless charging: Rs 4,000 AirPods Pro: Rs 10,000 The iPhone 11 deals with the AirPods work as follows: iPhone 11 + base AirPods: Rs 54,900 iPhone 11 + AirPods with wireless charging case: Rs 58,900 iPhone 11 + AirPods Pro: Rs 64,900 Base AirPods: Rs 13,499 AirPods with wireless charging case: Rs 16,499 AirPods Pro: Rs 21,999 iPhone 11 + base AirPods: Rs 47,999 + Rs 13,499 = Rs 61,498 iPhone 11 + AirPods with wireless charging case: Rs 47,999 + Rs 16,999 = Rs 64,498 iPhone 11 + AIrPods Pro: Rs 47,999 + Rs 21,999 = Rs 69,998 Note: The prices mentioned in the piece are those at the time of writing....

That’s where Amazfit has stepped in and bridged the gap. The Amazfit T-Rex is for all those G-Shock enthusiasts out there who also want additional functionality like the ability to track fitness, view notifications, change watch faces, control music, etc. that too at a similar price point and a similar level of ruggedness. Should you pick one up for Rs, 9,999? Well, read on to find out! G-Shock feels right from the get go!...

The toolkit essentially brings a lightweight solution for gadgets which lack ample processing power. As a result, the module functions by sending voice requests to the Alexa app installed on your iPhone or Android phone instead of living directly on the device. Hence, it will come down to how effortless the process will be for the user as the requests can become a bit time consuming especially in low connectivity areas....

Android Auto helps the driver access a plethora of information on their phone handsfree, also, it lets them access the notifications, get directions, control the music and also fiddle around with the other settings. In order to access the new features make sure you have a device running Android 5.0 and later. Furthermore, its recommended that you get hold of a good smartphone mount to grip your phone. The app connects to the car audio’s Bluetooth and automatically pairs up once you are within the range....

There are currently a bunch of ways Google ensures Android running handsets remain secure – monthly over-the-air patches and a customary full disk encryption policy for OEMs. Implementation, however, for the latter depends on the hardware manufacturer. Google has devised several layers of encryption to prevent any sort of unauthorized access, although, the algorithms aren’t quite robust due to the immense fragmentation issue and therefore, even a single liability or fault can disclose everything....