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Author: Aniruddh

  • HP Pavilion X360 2023 -Key Features

    HP has released latest version of Pavilion X360 2 in 1 convertible laptop to the Indian market. The price starts from INR 57,999 for the base variant. I got a opportunity to spend some time with it. Here is my initial impression on HP Pavilion X360 2 in 1 laptop.

    HP Pavilion X360 2 in 1 Laptop Hands on Review

    Design and Build Quality

    It is a comparatively sleek laptop which measures 32.5 x 21.6 x 1.7 cm and weighs just 1.41Kg. Though there is no major changes in the design compared to previous generation X360 laptop, there is nothing to complain much. My device had Pale rose color at the top and overall build feels solid in hand.

    Display

    It comes with 14 inch IPS full HD multi touch display screen with 250 nits of brightness and 45% NTSC color gamut. The bezels are minimal in both sides. However, it is slightly thick in top and bottom considering the latest trend. Viewing angle are good and brightness is adequate on most of the conditions. However, using it on bright sunlight outdoor is little uncomfortable. Touch response is good.

    HP Pavilion X360 2023

    Performance

    My HP Pavilion X360 was powered by 13th Gen Intel Core i5(up to 4.6 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology(2g), 12 MB L3 cache, 10 cores, 12 threads) with 16GB of onboard DDR4-3200 MHz RAM. For storage it has 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD. Graphics are handled by integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics. Performance is good for a regular users. If you are gamer or do heavy video editing works, it is better to go for the higher variant.

    Battery

    HP Pavilion X360 has 3-cell, 43 Wh Li-ion with fast charging capability. It is promised give upto 8 hours 30 minutes backup.

    Other Features

    It has HP True Vision 5MP camera with manual camera shutter, fingerprint reader, Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2×2) and Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
    (Supporting Gigabit file transfer speeds)with support for MU-MIMO. It has Full-size, backlit, Natural Silver keyboard and HP Imagepad with multi-touch gesture support. The package includes HP Rechargeable MPP2.0 Tilt Pen. Coming to the ports, there 1 USB Type-C with 10Gbps signaling rate((USB Power Delivery, DisplayPortTM 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge), 2 USB Type-A with 5Gbps signaling rate, 1 headphone/microphone combo, 1 AC smart pin and 1 HDMI 2.1.

    Based on my little time with the laptop, here are my observations.

    HP Pavilion X360 Pros

    • Good Build quality.
    • Great Display panel for the price.
    • Webcam with manual shutter.
    • Decent Battery life.
    • Good performance.
    • Adequate ports and latest WiFi and Bluetooth Support.
    • 2-1 convertible design.
    • Bundled Stylus Pen

    HP Pavilion X360 Cons

    • Sound output could have been more louder.
    • Brightness feels less in bright outdoor conditions.
    • Available only in Pale Rose Color variant.
    • Cannot use fingerprint scanner in tablet mode.

  • How to screenshot on Samsung Galaxy M34 5G

    Galaxy M34 is a new midrange Android smartphone from Samsung. It runs on Android 13 with OneUI 5.1 out of the box. In this post, let us explore how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy M34 5G.

    How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy M34

    There are many ways to capture a screenshot on Samsung M34. Here are 4 simple methods to save a screenshot on Galaxy M34.

    Method 1: Hardware Combination Method

    This is the most commonly used method on Android smartphone. You can use this method on this Samsung phone as well.

    To use this method, on a page you wish to screenshot, quickly press and release Volume down and Power Buttons. It will save the screenshot.

    Method 2: Palm Swipe to Capture

    To use this method, swipe your palm over the screen. Make sure the edge of your palm close to the screen so that it slightly touches the screen. It will take the screenshot on Galaxy M34.

    If this method is not working, you can do a couple of checks. To begin with, check whether this gesture is enabled in Settings. For that,

    • Go to Settings and navigate to Advanced Features. Here go inside Motions and Gestures. Make sure the palm swipe to capture is on.
    • Another check is, if you use the screen protector, go to Settings->Display. Here toggle on “Touch sensitivity”.

    Method 3: Using the Edge Panel

    To use this method, first go Settings-> Display-> Edge Panel. Tap on it. Make sure it is on, and then tap Panels. Select the “Tasks” page from the available boards by tapping it.

    In the future, to take screenshots, Go to Edge Panel and Navigate to Tasks page. Tap take screenshot.

    Method 4: Using the Quick Panel

    To use this method, first we need to add the take screenshot button to the Quick panel. So go to the Quick panel by swiping down on the screen. Swipe down once again to expand it. Now tap the “+” sign. Touch and hold on to take screenshot control from the available list of controls and drag it to the quick panel. Tap Done.

    Going forward, if you want to screenshot on any page, open the quick panel and tap take screenshot.

    How to take long screenshot on Samsung Galaxy M34

    A long or scroll screenshot is a method to save multiple pages in 1 screenshot. To start with, go to the page or app you want to save the screenshot. Take a screenshot using any of the methods mentioned before. You will get the toolbar in the bottom of the screen with this down arrow icon. Tap on it. It will take the scrolling screenshot. If you reach the end of the page or stop tapping the long screenshot button, the screenshot will automatically save to the Gallery by default.

    These are the different ways to screenshot on Samsung Galaxy M34 5G.

  • How to insert SIM and MicroSD card into Samsung Galaxy M34 5G

    Samsung has released a new mid range smartphone in Indian market with a price tag of 18,999. In this post, lets explore how to insert SIM card and microSD card into Samsung Galaxy M34 5G.

    How to insert SIM and microSD card into Samsung Galaxy M34 5G

    Galaxy M34 5G comes with Hybrid SIM card slot. This means, you can use 2 sim cards or 1 sim card and a microSD card. So here is the step by step guide on how to insert SIM and microSD card.

    • First get the SIM ejection tool.
    • On the left side top, you will find the sim tray outline and a hole.
    • Insert the SIM ejection tool in to the hole and push a bit.
    • SIM tray will pop out. Pull it out.
    • On the top you can insert first sim card and on the back you can insert second sim card or a microSD card.

    Here is the video demo on the same.

    Here is the FAQ

    What type of SIM card Samsung Galaxy M34 supports?

    It supports nano sim cards.

    Does it supports dual sim cards?

    Yes.

    Does it has dedicated microSD card slot?

    No. It comes with hybrid sim card slot.

    What is the maximum storage for microSD card?

    You can add up-to 1TB microSD card.

  • How to edit message on WhatsApp

    Whatsapp recent update bought a new feature to edit the sent messages. This feature enables user to make changes to the sent message within 15 minutes after sending it.

    Previously, if you make any mistakes while sending message, you need to delete the entire message and create a new message by retyping it. Because of auto correction or in hurry errors happens. So with this new WhatsApp feature you can easily correct it by making the changes. So here is the method to edit message on WhatsApp.

    How to edit WhatsApp message in Android or iPhone

    First make sure you have the latest version of WhatsApp by going into the Play Store or app store based on whether you use iPhone or Android phone.

    Once you update the WhatsApp,

    • Select the message by pressing and holding on to it. It will highlight the message.
    • If you are using Android phone, tap the three vertical lines from the top right corner and select Edit.
    • If you are using iPhone, you will get a contextual menu. Select Edit.
    • It will redirect you to a text field where you can make changes to the message.
    • Once necessary changes are made, tap send.
    • It will save the changes and it will show Edited below the messages. This will help sender and receiver know that corrections are made to the original message.

    WhatsApp rolled out many new handy features which many users waiting for many days. This includes Chat lock feature, Multiple device login, screen sharing, etc.

    We will be covering more Whatsapp new features in the coming days.

  • How to wipe cache partition on Samsung Galaxy A54

    Clearing the cache partition will fix many of the issues on the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G. It is safe as it will not remove any user saved data. Over the period of of time, system generated cache file increases and may impact the performance. So wipe cache partition on Samsung Galaxy A54 is a handy feature to try it to.

    Though Clearing cache partition considered to be safe, it is recommended to have a backup of your phone before proceeding.

    How to wipe cache partition on Samsung Galaxy A54 5G using android recovery mode

    To clear cache on Galaxy A54 using this method, the first step is to get into Android recovery mode.

    How to enter Android recovery mode on Galaxy A54 5G

    • Turn off your phone.
    • Once the phone is completely shut down, press and hold the Volume up and Side key together.
    • Samsung Logo followed by Samsung Galaxy appears on the screen. At this point, release the keys.
    • It will boot into the Android recovery mode.
    • If it fails to enter Android recovery mode,
      • Turn off your phone. Connect the phone to PC or another Samsung Galaxy phone.
      • You will see, charging with percentage. Now press and hold the Volume up and Side key together. Release the keys once you see, Samsung logo. It will boot into Android recovery mode.

    Wipe cache partition

    • Here you can navigate between the options using the Volume keys. So using the volume keys, navigate to Wipe Cache Partition.
    • Press the side key to select it.
    • Confirm your action by selecting Yes using the Volume key and then Side key.
    • At the bottom of the screen, you will get a message stating Cache Wipe complete.
    • Restart the phone by selecting Reboot system now and then Side key.
    • Phone will restart in the usual way.

    This way you can perform wipe cache partition on Samsung Galaxy A54 5G from the Android recovery mode. If you have facing any issues, feel free to write them in the comment section below.