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Author: Aniruddh

  • Xiaomi Mi 5 Tips, Tricks And FAQ

    Xiaomi has launched its much anticipated Mi5 smartphone in India at an event held in New Delhi.  With this lauch, India has become of the second market to get the Xiaomi Mi5 after China.  Based on the initial information, we have got, here is some of the frequently asked questions on Xiaomi Mi 5.

    Xiaomi Mi5 Dual sim

    Xiaomi Mi 5 Tips and Tricks with FAQ

    What are the different variants of Xiaomi Mi 5 available?

    Mi5 comes with three different variants based on the internal storage options. They are 32GB, 64GB and the 128GB Ceramic variant. As of now in India, the variant with 32GB internal storage and 3GB of RAM is available.

    Is this supports dual sim? What type of sim cards it accepts?

    Xiaomi Mi5 is a dual sim smartphone. It accepts 2 nano sim cards.

    Is this device supports microSD card?

    No.

    Does it has stereo speakers?

    No. It has mono speakers. In the bottom only the right one is speaker.

     

    How to take screenshot on Xiaomi Mi5?

    There are 2 ways through which you can take screenshot. First methods is by press and holding volume down and power button simultaneosly. The other method is through the screenshot button which is places in the quick settings menu which you can access by swiping down the screen. Apart from this, there is another way of capturing screenshot on MI5 using the PC.The other method needs Xiaomi PC suite. If you have installed PC suite, then you can take screenshot from your PC as well.

    Will I be able to share mobile data from this device to other devices?

    Yes. You can. Like any standard Android phone, this phone supports USB tethering, WiFi hotspot and Bluetooth tethering.

    How to download PC suite for Xiaomi Mi5?

    I have already made a dedicated post on features and how to download guide on Xiaomi Pc suite. You can read it in the post on Xiaomi PC suite download and feature.

    Is it possible to do reverse tethering on Xiaomi Mi5? How to share PC internet with Mi5?

    For using PC internet from Mi5, you need download and install Xiaomi PC suite. Once installed, by default whenever you connect your Mi5 to PC through USB cable, it connects to PC internet.  You have the option to disable it by accessing the PC internet in the notification area.

    Is Xioami Mi5 supports 5G Wi-Fi? What are the connectivity options available?

    Yes. The connectivity features of the device are 4G+ or LTE Advanced with support for VoLTE, Wi-fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS with AGPS, NFC.

    Does it has Fingerprint scanner?

    Yes.

    Is it possible to use this device as remote to control appliances such as TV, AC, setup box etc?

    Mi5 has IR blaster. So you can use it.

    What is the price of Xiaomi Mi5 in India? From when sale starts? Where can i buy?

    Xiaomi Mi5 price in India is Rs. 24,999. The first flash sale starts on April 6th on Mi.com. It will be available to other retailer some time later.

    Does it has fast charging?

    Yes. The device is compatible with Qualcomm fast charging 3.0. However, bundled charger supports only Qualcomm fast charging 2.0.

    This is not a complete review on the Xiaomi Mi5. Based on the initial impressions, I have tried to answer most of the common questions on the device. If you have specific question please feel free post it in the comment section below.

  • Xiolife Quickclean Cordless Sweeper Review

    Xiolife Quickclean Cordless Sweeper gives you hassel free way of cleaning your house. It gives better cleaning than the conventional broomstick without compromising on the convenience. It is compact, easy to use and compared to vacuum cleaner, it makes less noise.

    Vacuume Cleaner alternative

    In the conventional broomstick way of cleaning, it is very difficult to clean fine dust particles. Most of the time fine particles and dust get scattered and stick to the walls or nearby furniture. Also if you have dust allergy, cleaning becomes tough. Another problem with broom stick is, if you have backpain, then it is difficult to clean under the table, cot, fridge etc.

    One solution to above said problem is  vacuum cleaner. But even it has its own problems like it makes lot of noise, not easy to take wherever we want due to long cables, need of electricity all the time etc. Overall vacuum cleaners does a great job in cleaning your house but not convenient to use the way we use conventional broom stick. I was searching for convenient and compact device which cleans efficiently without compromising on the convenience which a regular broom stick offers. Then I found Xiolife Quickclean Cordless Sweeper online. With positive reviews from the fellow users, I thought of giving a try to this cordless sweeper.

    I have been using this Xiolife Quickclean Cordless Sweeper from past 15 days. I found it very useful and convenient. Unlike vacuum cleaner which works on suction, this cordless sweeper works on rotating brush mechanism that directs all the dust and fine particles to the collector  attached to sweeper.  The biggest advantages of this home cleaner is it is compact and light weight. Also it does not require any wires to carry all over as it has inbuilt Li-ion Battery.

    Xiolife Quickclean Cordless Sweeper takes around 3 hours to fully charge. Once fully charges, it works for around one and half hours before it needs to plugin back to the power source. In ideal situation, if you take 10 minutes every day to clean your house, then with single charge you can use it for a week.

    Xiolife Quickclean Cordless Sweeper comes with swivel handle. So you can move this sweeper under a table or cot without you  are bending forward. If you are having backpain, you will thank this handy house cleaning equipment.  As it has slim profile, it even manages to clean under the fridge if it is on stand.

    Coming to performance, Xiolife Quickclean Cordless Sweeper does a good job. It is efficient in picking up dust, pet hair and dirt. All the dirt picked are collected in a compartment which make life easy to move it to duct bin. Coming to negetive part, it fails to clean in the corners. Also, if there is any long hair or long thread then it entangles into to brush which you need to manually remove. I have tried it in many surfaces such as carpets, granite floor, wooden floor, tables(Ofcourse withour handle, car interior and seats,  sofas etc. Overall, I was satisfied with the equipment. I would recommend this to any one who wants to keep thier house clean without much effort.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Xiolife Quickclean Cordless Sweeper

    Pros of Quickclean Cordless Sweeper

    • Compact and lightweight.
    • Easy to carry and ease of use.
    • Comparatively quite.
    • Efficient in picking up dust, pet hair and dirt.
    • Decent battery backup.
    • Swevel handle which makes it easy to clean without bending in the places such as under the cot or table etc.

    Cons of Quickclean Cordless Sweeper

    • Cleaning on the extreme corners is bit difficult.

    Xiolife Quickclean Cordless Sweeper FAQ

    How to know, battery is fully charged?

    There is a LED light which glows while you are charging the device. Once battery is fully charged, it starts blinking.

    Does Xiolife Quickclean Cordless Sweeper pickup fine dust as well?

    Yes. It does cleans fine dust particles.

    What is the lenght of handle?

    The total lenght of the handle is around 103cm. However, as per your requirement you can adjust the height by adding or removing the handles.

    Does this Cordless Sweeper pick up hair?

    Yes. It picks up human hair as well as dog hair very well. Only thing is long hairs can get entangled in the rolling brushes. You can remove it by using a scissors.

    Where can I buy this Cordless sweeper in India? What is the price?

    Xiolife Quickclean Cordless Sweeper price in India is Rs.3,499.00. You can buy this through ecommerce sites such as amazon and flipkart.  The links to buy are given below.

    Amazon.in- Click here.

    Flipkart-Click here.

     

     

  • Samsung Galaxy J5 Tips And Tricks

    Samsung Galaxy J5 is a midrange Dual sim Android smartphone. The key features of the device are 5 inch 720p AMOLED display screen, 8GB of internal storage, 1.2GHz quad core processor with 1.5GB of RAM, 13MP primary with LED flash and 5MP front facing camera. Here are the some of the tips and tricks of Samsung Galaxy J5 in the form of FAQ.

    Samsung Galaxy J5 Dual sim Tip and Tricks

     Samsung Galaxy J5 Tips, Tricks And FAQ

    Which type of sim cards it accepts? 

    Galaxy J5 accepts micro SIM cards.

    Does it accepts microSD card along with dual sim cards?

    The indian version of Galaxy J5 supports dual sim cards along wth microSD card.

    Is it possible to turn on heptic feedback on Galaxy J5?

    No. Unfortunately, Samsung has not provided an option to enable heptic feedback.

    Does it has physical LED notification?

    No.

    What are the different ways through which Galaxy J5 mobile data can be shared with other devices?

    There are 3 methods through which you can share mobile data with other devices. 1. Mobile hotspot, 2. USB tethering and 3. Bluetooth tethering. For detailed instructions on this you can refere my previous post how to use Samsung Galaxy J5 as Modem.

    Does it support USB OTG functionality?

    Yes.

    How to download Galaxy J5 PC suite?

    Samsung provides free mobile PC suite for Galaxy J5. You can read details instruction on how to download latest version of Galaxy J5 PC suite here.

    How to change the themes and wallpaper in Galaxy J5?

    The easiest way is by long pressing on the empty space of home screen. Tapping on the themes will give list of available themes. You can download many more themes by tapping on more themes. For changing the wallpaper, tap on to wallpaper. You can choose the default wallpapers or from the gallery.

    How to type Indian languages in Galaxy J5?

    You can type many indian languages such as Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Oriya etc in Galaxy J5. For this, no need of any additional apps. You just need to add the language which you want to use.

    First you need add the input language which you want to use.

    • Go to Settings->Language and input
    • Tap on to Samsung keyboard. Then go to Select input languages.
    • Enable the language which you want to use by moving the slider to right.
    • Now whenever you open keyboard, swiping left or right on the spacebar will change the language.

    How to move apps to SD card?

    Not all the apps can be moved to SD card. Some apps can be moved to SD card by going to Settings->Applications->Application manager. Here select the app which you want to move SD card. Then tap on to MOVE TO SD CARD.

    How to take screenshot on Galaxy J5?

    You can take screenshot by pressing volume down and power key simultaneosly. I have detailed post with video demo which you can refer it here. How to take screenshot on Galaxy J5.

  • Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 Pros and Cons Review

    Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 is the latest smartphone which is launched in India recently. It has premium build and upgraded specifications compared to its predecessor. Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 price in India is Rs.32,500.

    Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 which is launched in India is a true dual sim smartphone. In this device you can use 2 sim cards along with microSD card. Which is a welcome upgrade from its predeccessor as it was having a hybrid sim card slot.

    Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 Dual sim

    Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 sports 5.5 inch Super AMOLED screen with resolution of 1920×1080 pixels and 401 ppi pixel density. The device comes with different colour modes such as  Adaptive display, AMOLED cinema, AMOLED photo vivid etc. Galaxy A7 display delivers vibrant colours, great viewing angles and excellent sunlight legibility. Another feature of display is its thin borders which gives it an edge to edge look.

    Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 has 13MP primary camera with optical image stabilisation and LED flash. Camera performance on outdoor and in an artifical lighting conditions came out well. However, in low light conditions, it takes couple of seconds to focus. The video recording on the device is also very good. However, it record videos at max resolution of full HD and it cannot record 4K videos. The 5MP front facing camera does decent job but considering the price, it could have been better.

    Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 is powered by 64 bit 1.6GHz Octa Core Exynos 7580 Soc with 3GB of RAM and Mali T20 GPU. This is the same SoC used in Galaxy J7. In regular day to day performance, it does perform decently. However, high end gaming experience is just average. The connectivity features of the device are 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.1 and GPS. The fingerprint scanner on the device is mediocre.

    Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 comes with non-removable 3,300mAh battery. The battery lasts comfortably for more than a day with moderate usage such as  couple of hours of phone calls, some casual gaming and internet browsing.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy A7 2016

    Pros of Galaxy A7 2016

    • Premium design and build quality.
    • Excellant battery life.
    • Vibrant Display screen.
    • Good primary camera performance.

    Cons of Galaxy A7 2016

    • No physical LED notification light.
    • No Gyroscope sensor: Gyroscope sensor is required to use the device with VR headset and watch 360 degree videos.
    • Mediocre SoC.
    • Average Fingerprint scanner accuracy.
    • Average GPS navigation performance.

    Samsung Galaxy A7 2016 Specification

    • 64 bit 1.6GHz Octa Core Exynos 7580 Soc with 3GB of RAM.
    • 16GB of internal storage and support for microSD card.
    • 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.1 and GPS.
    • Fingerprint scanner.
    • 13MP primary camera with optical image stabilisation.
    • 5MP front facing camera.
    • non-removable 3,300mAh battery.

     

     

     

  • Dell Inspiron 3542 Review- Pros and Cons

    Dell Inspiron 3542 is the budget laptop for the home users. This laptop is designed for the people who spend time on browsing, watching movies and basic day to day activities. I have been using this laptop from past 7 months. Here is my long term review on Dell Inspiron 3542.

    Dell Inspiron 3000 series

    My review unit of Dell Inspiron 3542 is powered by 4th gen Intel Core i3-4500U processor clocked at 1.7GHz. It has 4GB of DDR 3L RAM and 500GB of hard disc. Out of the box, it came with Windows 8.1 Home edition. However, It already recieved the Windows 10 update. Coming the performance, it is below average. The software, hardware integration is pathetic. The OS crashes often. Some times, it even refuses to turn on from the standby mode. The only way to deal with this to force restart. At times even a basic browsing feels frustrating. However, adding the 8GB RAM, helps a bit on performance improvement.

    Dell Inspiron 3542 sports 15.6 inch True life LED-Backlite Display with screen resolution of 1366×768 pixels. In this laptop, Dell has used low quality display panel. The viewing angles are below average. It has poor brightness. The contrast and colours reproduction are also not satisfactory. Overall, the display quality nowhere feels like it is a 30k laptop.

    Coming to connectivity options it does provide USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, HDMI port, Ethernet port and headphone/mic combi jack.  Dell has equipped this laptop with one of the poor quality speakers. Hence audio quality from the speakers are not good. Audio via headphone jack is slightly better than the built in speakers. It has got decent keyboard but this cannot be said for the track pad. Once again, Dell failed to provide good quality trackpad.

    Here is the summary of Dell Inspiron 3542 Review based on pros and cons.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Dell Inspiron 3542

    Pros of Inspiron 3542

    • Very good service support.
    • Decent battery backup.
    • Decent connectivity option.
    • Easy to add additional RAM.

    Cons of Inspiron 3542

    • Low quality display screen.
    • Poor performance.
    • Poor trackpad.
    • Below average audio output.

    Verdict: At a price of around 30k, Dell Inspiron 3542 fails to inspire. Its cheap quality plastic build coupled with poor performance and low quality display screen makes this laptop unattractive to buy. Except world class post sales support, nothing exceptional on this device. For the price, there are many other option which provides better performance and build quality.  The budget Asus Eeebook 205 has better build and performs way better than this laptop.