How to get your old Gmail look back
Google has introduced a new look for Gmail, that it is in phases implementing across all its services. And expectedly users are eagerly trying out the revamped design to get…Continue Reading →
Amul’s tribute to Steve Jobs
An Apple logo shaped candle and “Steve Jobs 1955-2011” written in white Apple chiclet keys. Amul, in a topical ad,…
There was something Rajinikanth about Steve Jobs
An early morning phone call shattered a lovely dream, what was more shattering was the news behind the phone call.…
How to speak on the telephone, the right way
It was an altogether different age, when having a telephone at home was a status symbol. And the waiting list for a new phone connection was sometimes years long. It…Continue Reading →
My first Android: Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830
Phones were never a status symbol for me. In fact nothing is. I am an utilitarian, the kind who is…
Review: Solmate Fusion portable solar charger
I now have two (active) blogs to run. One is this and the other at work. Will occasionally cross-post from…
Solved: How to Unlock/Jailbreak Idea Net Setter USB Modem (Huawei EG162G) for Free
This one was much simpler than I had expected. Was in fact surprised to discover that some people were actually charging Rs 100 to Rs 450 for the unlocking/jailbreaking service.…Continue Reading →
How Arrogant Apple Lost a Potential Fan
That I am not an Apple fan, is because of Apple. Apple is itself responsible for not being able to…
Review: Acer Aspire TimelineX 4820T (i5-460M, 3GB RAM, 500GB HDD)
Choosing that perfect laptop is tougher than choosing a mobile phone. At least for me. And at the end you…
Google Chrome Hoarding Gives a 404 Error
Driving to work on New Year's Day, noticed a hoarding advertising the web browser. And if you were to type out the URL mentioned in the hoarding: www.google.co.in/Chrome, it would…Continue Reading →
India Googles Kaun Banega Crorepati
An association with Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) is what Google TV needs to be a success in India, that is…
Shutter Happy, All Over Again with the Nikon P100
Never been much of a photographer. I think my brother is. Only that nowadays with two kids (and a wife)…
