Showing posts with label interesting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label interesting. Show all posts

Tuesday, 1 November 2016

How does WhatsApp earn?





WhatsApp has been the all time favorite messaging app in the world. The store is full of various messaging apps however the single thing which makes it different than the most of the apps is that it never shows (irritating) ads.
Have you ever wondered how does whatsapp earns without showing ads?



Is WhatsApp free everywhere?

Friday, 28 October 2016

Quickfacts: What is bitcoin?


What exactly is bitcoin?

 

Bitcoin was created by a developer named Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009.


Simply like other payment systems, for an end user, Bitcoin is an online payment system which uses a digital money named Bitcoin. Also, just like other systems it can be stored in wallets.





However it is different than the other currencies like Dollar, euro, rupee etc. as mentioned below-

Tuesday, 25 October 2016

Why Megapixels don't matter much and what to look for in a camera




Going to buy a new smartphone? You must be spoilt with choices, isn’t it? One of the very basic requirement is to have a good camera in you smartphone. Thinking about it, the next question which comes is, how much pixels (megapixels precisely) would be enough for you. 

 


 When comparing the cameras, these MPs are generally the main considerations. The higher the value of the megapixels (MP) the better it is considered. BUT, does it necessarily mean better picture quality? Ever come across a camera with high no of megapixels but still delivering poor pictures? You must have.

This article will explain why it doesn’t and what other factors should be considered while selecting the device.
 

Sunday, 23 October 2016

This is the reason why Indians should stop alcohol





“You’re not a man or a grown up if you don’t drink”… comments like these are used to encourage non drinkers to start consuming alcohol here. Some present with the list of ‘benefits’ of alcohol like reduction of the risk of heart disease, feeling warm, sense of pleasure etc. Then you start to think, is it really THAT bad as you hear? Then you get to hear that it damages liver and other organs, affects psychological health and increases risk of dying. This is confusing! “Nevermind I’ll join my friends.. “and there one more added to the list! :)
 

Saturday, 22 October 2016

Do you really need that much RAM in your smartphone?




Mankind has progressed a lot in all the fields, especially in the field of computers and smart devices. Newer devices and improved ones are being launched almost every month. Android, iOS and windows to name a few operating systems on which these devices work on. 


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When we go to any online shop or in the market to buy a PC or a smartphone, we always tend to look at its RAM, processor and other specifications. The question is – how much is sufficient for us? OR does it solely depend on our budget- the one with the highest specifications in the budget is bought. OK, even if you buy such device, how much of the resources you actually use?

This article will make you think again about your choices-

Friday, 21 October 2016

These 20 words are commonly misused




We try to impress people with using the less used words, just to show off the high standards of our vocabulary. However, unknowingly at times we tend to use them at incorrect places and in wrong context. Below are few of them-

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Affect vs. Effect

Wednesday, 19 October 2016

Quickfacts: Uniform Civil Code in India




Lets revisit the background of the Uniform Civil Code in India, in light of the recent happenings in the country.

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What does constitution say


Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949 and came into force on 26th January 1950.

Apart of various other things it contains Fundamental Duties and Directive principles of State Policy.

The basic difference between these two is that unlike Fundamental rights, 

Tuesday, 18 October 2016

WHAT! You've never touched anything in your life




You would definitely be surprised if I tell you this- You have never touched anything in your life. And not just you, anybody, including me have not touched anything in our lives. As you are reading this article, you are not even touching your computer/mobile or any other handheld device. Sounds bizarre! Well, it’s actually not!

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Monday, 17 October 2016

How are you losing salary of 38 days every year (or more)




Have you ever noticed?


Your heard that right. You might be very regular to your office and may not take a leave at all in the entire year, still, what if I tell that you are not getting paid for 38 days in an year! 

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