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Author: Aniruddh

  • How to Open Recently Closed tab in Google Chrome Browser

    Google Chrome is one of the most popular browser. When we use the browser, sometimes we open multiple tabs. At times while doing so we might accidentally end up in closing tab which we needed it. So is there any way to reopen just closed tab in chrome? Yes. There is a straight and very simple way to restore previously closed tab to reopen in Chrome browser.

    How to Reopen Closed Tab in Google Chrome browser

    There are two ways through which you can restore the previously closed tabs in Chrome. These are built in features. If you want to save and reopen entire tab sessions, then you need to use third party extensions such as Session manager, Session buddy etc.

    Method 1: To reopen recently closed tab in chrome, right click on any empty space on tab bar. You will get a new menu pop up. Select ” Reopen closed tab”. If you repeat this, it reopen previous to previous tab.  Alternatively, you can also use Ctrl + Shift + T keyboard shortcut to reopen the tabs.

    Re open recently closed Tab

    Method 2: Go to menu(right most side of address bar). There find the “History”. Under history, it shows  previously closed tabs and windows. Other ways of accessing History is through  typing “chrome://history/” in the address bar or using the keyboard shortcut “Ctrl+H“.

    How to open previously closed tab when starting Chrome

    Open google chrome browser. Go to menu which is there in the right most side of address bar. Now go to “Settings“. Under ‘On startup‘ select “Continue where you left off” . Save the settings. This enables, whenever you open chrome browser, it open last closed tab. This will be useful if you are reading some post and if you would like to continue reading after sometime.

    Reopen previosuly closed tab when starting chrome

    Recovering tab when Chrome browser crash

    Some time while using the chrome browser, it crashes. Recovering the tabs in this scenario is very simple. Once again open the chrome browser. There will be pop which prompts you whether you would like to restore the previous session. Click Restore. It will open all the tabs which were open when chrome crashed.

  • Asus Zenfone Laser with 6 inch Full HD display launched at Rs 17,999

    Asus has launched new variant of Zenfone 2 Laser(ZE601KL) in India at a price of Rs.17,999. The device will be available in 3 different color options – Red, Silver and Gold. Starting December 2nd week, ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE601KL) will be available through popular e-commerce sites such as Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal. It can be also purchased from offline channels.

    Asus Zenfone 2 Laser(ZE601KL) sports 6-inch IPS full-HD display with a 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution and 367 ppi pixel density. The display has scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection.  ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE601KL) is a dual sim 4G enabled smartphone and runs on Android Android 5.0 Lollipop-based ZenUI. It includes all Asus Zenfone software customization such as What’s Next, ZenLink, ZenMotion, Quick Access, ASUS Splendid, Kids Mode, Snap View, One Hand Mode, Trend Micro Security, Themes and more.

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    Asus Zenfone 2 Laser(ZE601KL) is powered by 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 (MSM8939)  Soc coupled with 3GB of RAM. The device has 16GB of inbuilt storage and supports microSD card upto 128GB. The connectivity options available on this device includes Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS/ A-GPS, Glonass, GPRS/ EDGE, 3G,Micro-USB, USB tethering and WiFi Hotspot. Zenfone 2 Laser(ZE601KL) also supports Indian 4G LTE bands. As per the company, the device supports upto 150Mbps of download speed.

    Asus Zenfone 2 Laser

    Asus Zenfone 2 Laser(ZE601KL) has 13MP rear camera with large f/2.0-aperture and 0.03 seconds auto-focus feature. This is said to enable up to two times faster focus and zero shutter lag. The camera performance enhancing features such as ASUS PixelEnhancing and PixelMaster technology which allows users to take up to 400 percent brighter photos and videos also available. For selfie lovers, there is a 5MP secondary camera in the front.

    Asus Zenfone 2 Laser(ZE601KL) measures 164.5x84x10.5mm and weighs 190 grams. The device has 3000mAh Li-Polymer battery. The sensors in the device are accelerometer, e-compass, gyroscope, proximity light, and ambient light.

    With addition of this variant, Asus has 3 differently priced Zenfone 2 Laser smartphone variants. Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL is most affordable variant which priced at Rs.9,999. Another variant is Asus Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5 which is priced at Rs.12,999. Asus has recently launched Asus ZenFone Zoom With 3X Optical Zoom in Taiwan which will hit the stores starting mid-December in Taiwan.

  • How to take screenshot on OnePlus X

    OnePlus X is considered to be a very good mid-range Android smartphone. It has decent power, elegant look, and an attractive price tag. I already made a post on OnePlus X review which talks about pros and cons of the device. In this post, we will learn one tip on this device. That is how to do the print screen or screen capture on the OnePlus X.

    OnePlus X Dual sim
    OnePlus X

    How to take screenshot on OnePlus X

    OnePlus X runs on Oxygen OS based on Android 5.1. So there are two ways through which you can do the print screen on OnePlus X. The first method is through the default android method or Volume Down Plus Power key method. The second one is using the power menu option. This method of screen capture on OnePlus X does not need any third party apps. It works with default apps and settings.

    How to take screenshot on OnePlus X using Power Button and Volume Down Button or Default Android Method

    This is the most common method of taking a screenshot. Most of the Android smartphones support this method of taking the screenshot and OnePlus X is not an exception. So let’s explore this method of taking screenshot.

    • Go to the screen or App on which you want to take a screenshot.
    • Press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously.
    • The screen will flickr and shutter sound will be heard.
    • The screenshot will be saved in Gallery->Screenshot folder.

    How to take screenshot on OnePlus X using the Power Menu option

    Comparing with the above method, this is the easiest way of taking a screenshot on OnePlus X.

    • Go to the screen or App on which you want to take screenshot.
    • Long press on Power button.
    • You will get a power menu.
    • Tap on to the “Screenshot” Options.
    • It will take the screenshot.
    • The taken screenshot will be saved in Gallery->Screenshot folder.

    Hope this guide on how to take screenshot on OnePlus X is useful. If you face any issues or anything you want to share use comment section below. Also, share any other useful tips you have got with OnePlus X.

  • Samsung Galaxy On5 Review-Pros and Cons

    Samsung Galaxy On5 is the new offering in the price segment of below 10k. With decent spec sheet and affordable price, this Dual sim Samsung smartphone competing with the likes of Lenovo A600 Plus, Meizu M2, Motorola Moto E, Redme smartphone etc.

    Samsung Galaxy On5 sports 5 inch TFT display with screen resolution of  720×1280 resolution and 294 ppi pixel density. Though it is not a AMOLED screen, it is still a good display screen. The viewing angles are decent and color output is good. Sadly display is fingerprint magnet and doesn’t come with Corning Gorilla glass protection. Also screen is bit reflective which affects on the legibility under sunlight. Considering similar priced smartphones, display quality is satisfactory.

    Samsung Galaxy On5 is powered by quad core 1.3GHz Samsung Exynos processor with 1.5GB of RAM and Mali T720 GPU. Out of 1.5GB of RAM, 534MB is free and 681MB is used by system files. Default apps consume around 184MB of RAM. In terms gaming experience as well as loading heavy animation in UI and apps is good. Phone doesnot exhibit any heating issues in my testing. Even with 20 minutes of gaming phone became just warm(36 degree) which is acceptable.

    Galaxy On5 4G Dual sim
    Samsung Galaxy On5

    Samsung Galaxy On5 houses 8MP primary camera with LED flash and 5MP front facing camera.  The primary camera takes some impressive images in outdoor conditions as well as in artificial lighting. It can record videos at 1080p resolution. There is some stabilization from shakes using the software tweaks. Video quality is decent but not great. There is also a pro mode through which you can do manual settings.  Front 5MP snapper is on par with similar priced smartphone front cameras. Wide-Selfie and Interval Shots options are nice addition.

    Samsung Galaxy On5 has 2600 mAh battery. As the Exynos Soc used in this device is optimized for battery usage,  it easily lasted more than 1 day with heavy usage on our test unit. There is also normal power saving mode and ultra power saving mode through which you can increase battery level further. For connectivity, Galaxy On5 has 4G, 3G, GPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. It is dual sim smartphone and both sim are capable of 4G. But you can use any one of the sim on 4G connectivity at a time.

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    Let us summarize Samsung Galaxy On5 Review by splitting features into merits and demerits.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy On5

    Pros of Samsung Galaxy On5

    • Decent Display screen.
    • Good battery life.
    • Decent camera performance.
    • 4G connectivity and Dual sim support.
    • Samsung Brand trust and availability of service centers.

    Cons of Samsung Galaxy On5

    • Limited Sensors: Device has only Accelerometer and Proximity Sensor. Other basic sensors like Ambient light sensor and compass etc missing.
    • No Corning Gorilla Glass protection: Display screen does not have any protective glass such as Corning Glass. Also no screen guard in the box.
    • Speaker output is bit low.
    •  No LED notification.

    Samsung Galaxy On5 Tips and FAQ

    Does Samsung Galaxy On5 supports USB OTG?

    Yes. It is.

    How to take screenshot on Galaxy On5?

    To take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy On5, press and hold home+ power button simultaneously. The screenshot will be taken.

    How to use Galaxy On5 as Modem?

    You can Samsung Galaxy On5 as modem through USB tethering and Bluetooth Tethering. You can also use personal wifi hotspot feature.

     

  • Microsoft Lumia 950XL Hands On Review

    Finally Microsoft has launched its flagship smartphones Lumia 950 and Lumia 950XL in India. As reported earlier, both devices support Dual sim. The key attraction of these smartphones are Windows 10, Continuum(using phone as full fledged PC), QHD display and camera. Microsoft Lumia 950 price in India is Rs.43,999 and Lumia 950XL price in India is Rs.49,399. In this post we will have a quick hands review on Lumia 950XL.

    Microsoft Lumia 950XL runs on latest Windows 10. This brings in new features such as Continuum, Cortana,Hello,Edge and MS Office suite. From the look wise, Windows 10 looks very similar to Windows 8 mobile. But there is few changes in icons and addition of new quick settings . Its more of new a features rather than change of UI. In my short duration with the phone, there is no shutter or lag is observed.  The clean look and easy UI feels refreshing and good to use.

    Lumia 950XL Dual sim
    Microsoft Lumia 950XL

    Microsoft Lumia 950XL comes with 5.7 inch AMOLED capacitive touch screen with impressive 1440×2560 pixel resolution which results in pixel density of around 518 ppi. The screen to body ratio is 74.3% which is good. The display offers wide viewing angles, deep black color and good color saturation. Overall display looks gorgeous.

    Lumia 950XL sports 20MP primary camera with features triple LED flash, Carl Zeiss optics, optical image stabilization and 4K video recording. In the front it has 5MP secondary camera which can record videos at 1080P resolution. The primary camera feature includes 1/2.4′ sensor size, 1.12 µm pixel size, PureView technology, geo-tagging, face detection, panorama and HDR. The initial impression on camera is very good.

    For performance, Lumia 950XL has Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor along with 3GB of RAM. The device has 32GB internal storage and supports microSD card. Lumia 950XL also supports USB OTG. It packs 3,340mAh user removable battery. To recall, this smartphone uses liquid cooling technology.

    These are initial impressions on the new Microsoft Lumia 950XL. I will be posting a detailed review and tips and tricks on Lumia 950XL in the coming days. If you have any specific questions or any thing you would like to cover in the review, please share it in the comment section below.

    Microsoft Lumia 950XL Specification

    •  Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with 3GB RAM.
    • 32GB internal storage and support for microSD card.
    • 5.7 inch AMOLED screen with 1440×2560 pixel resolution and 518 ppi pixel density.
    • 3,340mAh user removable battery.
    • 20MP primary camera with triple-LED RGB flash and 5MP front facing camera.