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Google Pay, earlier known as Google Tez, lets you send and receive money online using four different methods — UPI ID, phone number, bank details and bar code. It allows you to do online shopping, mobile recharges as well as make payments at offline stores. The app enables contactless payments and supports regional languages, so

It is hard to get your hands on a new graphics card at the moment. Whether you are looking for a next-gen card or an older one, all of the cards that come into stock lately have inflated prices and limited availability. In a nutshell, the current demand for graphics cards greatly outweighs the supply. How did

Even people who aren’t directly involved in website coding and design are at least aware of the basic building blocks of the web, like JavaScript and HTML. But, have you heard about A-Frame? A-Frame is a web-based framework for building immersive experiences. That includes augmented reality, virtual reality, and immersive web-based applications, tools, games, and

Assembly elections are underway in many states across India including Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Registered voters can download their Voter ID cards online. If you’re 18 years of age and above, you can cast your vote. In order to vote, every citizen must have an eligible Voter ID card before going to the poll

If you’ve landed on this article, you probably already know what CPU overclocking is and how you can use this technique to boost your computer’s performance. This article isn’t exploring the concept of overclocking itself. Instead, here is a list of the best CPU overclocking apps to help you overclock your processor. 1. MSI Afterburner MSI Afterburner

Most computers and electronic devices have some form of USB connection, and many devices also come packaged with a USB cable. What are all these different cables for, and why does it matter which one you use? It can be somewhat complicated to wrap your head around all this. Here’s everything you need to know

Have you encountered the term “hardware acceleration” and wondered what it means? Read on to find out what hardware acceleration means, what it does and its advantages, and why you may want to enable or disable it. What Is Hardware Acceleration? Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Hardware acceleration is a process where applications offload certain tasks

Finding an Aadhaar Seva Kendra becomes important if you want to enrol for Aadhaar for yourself or any of your family members. You also need to visit your nearby Aadhaar Seva Kendra to update your existing Aadhaar with the new mobile number or address. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has provided easy ways

The internet, as most of us know it, is two-dimensional. We read across the screen and scroll up and down to access more content. But, what if the internet was like a video game and you could navigate in three dimensions, up and down, side to side, forward and back? Some websites actually work this

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is the technology that simultaneously carries electric power and data on Ethernet cables. PoE simplifies the cabling requirements for network devices and has thus been widely adopted to provide both electric power and data needs to low-power devices, such as IP cameras. Read on to find out how PoE works, its advantages,

Applying for a passport online in India requires one to register on the Passport Seva portal and follow a few simple steps. The online experience is seamless, though you will need to visit the Passport Seva Kendra or a Regional Passport Office physically to complete the process after taking an appointment online. The Ministry of

Every decade or so, the world becomes a little bit more connected. In 1991, the world was introduced to 2G. Then came 3G in 2001, and 4G in 2009. Fast forward a decade. We are now stepping into the era of 5G—this means faster internet speed and lower latency, which enhances the overall experience with

Indian Premier League 2021 aka IPL 2021 is set to begin from Friday, April 9. The fourteenth season of the Twenty20 cricket league will bring a total of eight teams that will play matches at six different venues across India. While many cricket fans were looking to watch the forthcoming season of the Vivo IPL

Nvidia recently added Resizable BAR support to their RTX 30-Series graphics cards. It promises to boost gaming performance on both desktops and laptops, and could come with some other benefits, too. However, most people have never heard of a Resizable BAR, so read on to find out about the Nvidia Resizable BAR, its benefits, and how to enable it

Cryptocurrency is a potentially lucrative investment, and Bitcoin is no exception. You may have heard of Bitcoin mining before… but what is it? Is it hard? Can your computer even manage it? Bitcoin mining is a complex subject, and it’s easy to get lost in all of the information available to you on the web. Worry not! We’ll walk

Did you know that your Wi-Fi connection uses one of four different security types? While all of them are different, they’re not all equal; thus, it’s essential to learn what security type your Wi-Fi is using. Let’s explore the four Wi-Fi security types and see which ones are the best to use. What Are the

Election booth slip can be downloaded online to get a smooth experience while voting in the ongoing elections. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has provided a website from which you can download election booth slips online. This is to cut the inconvenience that voters might face when going to vote at their nearby polling

If you’ve landed on this article, you probably already know what GPU overclocking is and how you can take advantage of this technique to boost your gaming performance. This article isn’t exploring the concept of overclocking itself. Instead, here is a list of the best GPU overclocking apps to help you overclock your graphics card.

One moment you’re dominating the latest online game while streaming a movie, but the next, you can barely load a simple website. Maybe the connection is worse on one device or in a particular part of the house. You can’t seem to get full internet speed through your router. If you rely on Wi-Fi for

When your mic isn’t set up properly, it can make your speech-to-text software malfunction and cause no end of grief on voice calls. If your mic isn’t cooperating, it might be because the mic sensitivity or noise suppression needs to be adjusted. In this article, we’ll show you how to adjust the mic sensitivity and turn on

DisplayPort 2.0 is the first major update to the protocol for many years. It promises faster data transmission, increased video resolution, and support for advanced display configurations. So, what is DisplayPort 2, what are its benefits and features, and what makes it better than DisplayPort 1.4a? Read on to find out answers to all these

Assembly elections are being conducted throughout the month of April in many Legislative assemblies along with the upcoming by-elections for the Parliament and a few State assemblies. Before going out to vote, you should check if your name is listed on the electoral roll. You can easily check the voter list online to ensure your

The Bitcoin blockchain network makes it possible for people to transfer value in units known as bitcoins. While it has made transactions safer for people, users continue to find themselves facing average Bitcoin transaction costs of more than $15 at the time of writing. If you’re wondering what Bitcoin transaction fees are and why they are so high,

To celebrate 30 months since the launch of the Really Useful Podcast, we bring you a collection of the top five  best tips from our most popular episodes. As such, Christian Cawley is joined by various members of the Really Useful Podcast team to cover diverse topics such as Windows keyboard shortcuts, problems with Skype,

A NAS, or Network Attached Storage, allows you to access your files from any computer or mobile device, as long as it’s connected to the same network. Fundamentally, a NAS connects multiple storage devices (such as hard drives) to a network. What Is a NAS? Think of a NAS in the same vein as a

The popular press has been hugely excited about NFT art, so-called “digital collectibles.” NFTs are essentially digital tokens linked to a piece of art. The art might be visual media, music, or something else. Comedy legend John Cleese, for example, minted a piece of primitive line art which recently sold for over $35,000. Other (more

Anycubic is launching its new Wash&Cure Plus post-processing machine, supporting a larger curing area along with 360-degree curing coverage. The new and improved larger model will allow faster curing of larger pieces, along with model washing and some other handy upgrades. Wash&Cure Plus Increases Cure Area The AnyCubic Wash&Cure Plus brings a few vital improvements

Qualcomm has been working hard to solve issues related to sound and wireless audio streaming. In the company’s bid to improve standards for music and other sounds on electronic devices, it has launched its new brand: Snapdragon Sound. Snapdragon Sound could raise the bar for makers of audio systems. The brand offers an audio suite and certification of

RAM is the short-term memory of your computer. It’s where your computer keeps track of the programs and data you’re using right now. You probably already know that more RAM is better, but maybe you’re looking to install more RAM now. Shopping for RAM can be confusing, though. What’s the difference between DDR3 and DDR4?

COVID-19 positive cases are on the rise once again in India, and an efficient vaccination drive has become more important than before. Currently, the government is in the third phase of its vaccination drive and has approved shots administration for all citizens above the age of 45. At private hospitals, one COVID-19 vaccine shot costs