Unable to Copy or Transfer Files Using ES FILE EXPLORER ? - See this Demo on Mi Redmi 5 Phone on the latest MIUI 9.6 Stable version.

File Copy Transfers Using ES FILE EXPLORER - Demo on Mi Redmi 5 Phone on the latest MIUI 9.6 Stable version.

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How to integrate Google Calendar with Thunderbird Email client - 2018

Thunderbird is an excellent email client and a good alternative to Microsoft Outlook email client if you are looking for a free one. Thunderbird can be used with a lot of email accounts including Gmail. If you are using Thunderbird email client and with Gmail, this this post is about how to integrate Google Calendar with Thunderbird Email client.

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How to configure XAMPP to open Apache and phpMyAdmin on port 8080 by default?

In this post we shall see How to configure XAMPP to open Apache and phpMyAdmin on port 8080 by default?

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How to check transaction history of Airtel Payments Bank Saving Account on Airtel Android App?

After Digital India initiatives by the Government and especially after demonetization, usage of digital payments have increased. Nowadays, many citizens are using various modes of digital payment be it usage of debit cars, ewallets, Unified Payment Interface (UPI) etc. Airtel also introduced Airtel Payments Bank which is beneficial for Airtel subscribers to pay utility bills and also to do online shopping on select eMarchet websites where the payment method is supported. As on 15 Feb 2018, Airtel Payments Bank offers an interest of 7.25% which is higher than regular saving account in any Bank. For all those using Airtel Payment Bank, we shall see how to check transaction history of Airtel Payments Bank Saving Account.

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Display YouTube videos in a gallery in WordPress website and how to get YouTube API Key

YouTube Videos Gallery in WordPress

There may come time when we need to show YouTube videos on websites. As most of us may already know, we can easily embed YouTube videos in web pages by simply copying the YouTube embed code from a particular YouTube video and put it in web page to display the YouTube video. Similarly, we can show YouTube library.

In this post, we shall discuss how to add a YouTube videos gallery in WordPress website that I did for one project recently. The requirement is to post videos on a YouTube channel and show the same to the WordPress YouTube Gallery to display.

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How to show labels widget expanded instead of collapsed in new Blogger theme 2017?

Google released new themes for Blogger in 2017 and they are great! If you haven't seen them, check them out here - Check out new responsive Blogger themes released by Google! They are modern and elegant design.  I have already blogged on some posts related to the new Blogger themes which you can find from this link - Blogger Themes 2017.

Now, one thing I wanted to change in the new Blogger theme I have applied on this site was to display labels expanded. Yes, the new Blogger theme show all the labels collapsed. So, a user has to click on the title or drop down to see first few labels and then click on "Show More" to see all the labels selected during the widget setup. I wanted to display at least the first few labels at least.

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How to resolve - Missing Facebook comments on Blogger sites due to country specific redirection

If you have applied Facebook comments on Blogger blog and you are not able to see some of the Facebook comments, this post is for you. In this post, we will discuss  how to resolve - missing Facebook comments on Blogger sites due to country specific redirection by Blogger.

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Extend Wi-Fi network using two wireless routers one as base station and one as wireless repeater

Would you like to extend your Wi-Fi? Are you looking for ways to extend the Wi-Fi range at home? We can extend Wi-Fi using wireless repeaters or wireless extenders. Some wireless routers comes with wireless repeater feature. Using such routers we can easily extend Wi-Fi range at home or office. Besides wireless routers with repeater or extender features, one can also buy dedicated Wi-Fi repeaters and extend Wi-Fi network. They are usually cheaper than Wi-Fi routers. In this post, we shall see how to extend Wi-Fi using two Netgear Wi-Fi routers. 

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Best Android app to compress videos on Android Mobile Phone (Video Compress Demo)

When we buy Android smartphones, we want the best -  with good features and with good camera resolutions. Nowadays, most smartphones have at least 8 MP resolution camera. And more resolution means, more video file size. Eventually, the phone's memory is going to be filled as memory is not unlimited! So there may come a time when you might need to compress the videos to keep them on the phone though backing them up on a computer is more practical to preserve the original resolution and quality. And most users use mobile data connection which is costlier than our home Wi-Fi. And some users share video shot off their mobile phone camera as it is. For viewing a video on mobile devices, a very high resolution is not necessary. Thus, it seems more practical to compress such videos before sharing to others so that the sharer does not waste a lot of data and even so that the receiver also do not need to spend a lot of data to download the video. While we can also use desktop video editing / compression software to compress videos and put them back to the phone, it may be a tedious task. And why do that when there are Android apps for it, hmm?

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Demo: Online payment of electricity bills in Nagaland

This video is a short demonstration on online payment of electricity bills in Nagaland. Department of Power, Government of Nagaland has introduced an online system for payment of electricity bills, which as of May 2017 is applicable for consumers only in Kohima, Chumukedima and Dimapur. Such online Government Services are very convenient to citizens as citizen do not have to wait in long queues to pay bills. Also it saves times and one can easily pay utility bills sitting in the comfort of their homes.

If you have not yet tried and made use of the online electricity bill payment facility in Nagaland, do check out the following short demonstration video. If your already have, you may ignore, but do kindly share it to others who may not have tried this online service yet.

**FOR NAGALAND USERS ONLY **

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Computer DIY: Faulty Keyboard replacement on HP Pavilion dv6 3000 series

Sometimes, laptop keyboard may become faulty and stop working. Due to prolong use, they may wear out. And we may have to look out for a spare replacement keyboard to replace it. But before replacing the keyboard, investigate if it is a minor issues that can be resolved. But if the keyboard is indeed faulty, then it would need to be replaced. In that case, find a replacement keyboard for the laptop model and replace it. Laptop keyboard replacement is not that difficult. It can be done at home. If required, check out some videos on YouTube to see how to disassemble / assemble the keyboard for the particular laptop model. 

Some times, keyboards may not work due to issues such as:

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Comparison of Redmi Note 3 vs Redmi Note 4 - Specifications, Camera, Benchmark, Gaming Review

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, a successor of one of the most popular Android phone from the flagship Mi brand is out in India. Xiaomi has been launching good looking phones, with good phone specifications at affordable price. Xiaomi Redmi Phones look premium because of their good design and built quality. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 was very popular in India and it's successor Redmi Note 4 has been making headlines again. Sale of Redmi Note phones are flying off the shelves sooner than placed. The Redmi Note 4 runs MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and costs Rs.9999.00 in India for the 2GB RAM + 32 GB internal storage variant.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has got a new design and look as compared to it's predecessor, Redmi Note 3.

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How to auto start windows programs on windows start up

If you want some Windows program to auto start on Windows start up, then you can easily do so. Some software will have auto start configurations which you may enable or disable during the software installation. Some software would have options to set in the software configuration or preferences. But some software may not have any configuration where you can enable or disable. In that case, you can manually let the program auto start on Windows start up.

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Computer DIY : Replacing Faulty Wi Fi Card on Laptop

If your laptop's Wi-Fi is no longer working, then you might have to replace it. It is something you can totally do it yourself instead of taking it to a technician provided you get the right replacement part.  But before you jump on it make sure that it is really faulty. In this post, we shall see some basic checks to see if the Wi-Fi card is faulty. A short demo video is also included on how to replace the Wi-Fi card on laptop. 

Computer DIY : Replacing Faulty Wi Fi Card on Laptop

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Computer DIY: Replacing faulty LCD display flex ribbon cable on HP Pavilion DV 6 laptop

Demo video - Computer DIY: Replacing faulty display flex ribbon cable on HP Pavilion DV 6 laptop

 

When you have a problem with your laptop's display, the problem could be with the LCD display panel or with the flex cable that connects the LCD display to the motherboard. If the display is flickering randomly, it could be the cable issue or loose connection. You may disassemble and try re-seating the cable on the contacts on the motherboard and the LCD display. Also you might need to inspect the LCD Flex ribbon cable and see if there are any wear and tear.

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Computer DIY: Replacing faulty keyboard on Dell Vostro 1014

If there is a problem with your laptop keyboard, then you might have to replace it. In some cases, it might just be because of stuck keys. In which case, you can carefully try to resolve the problem by removing the disturbance that is causing the key to stick. In some cases, it may be because of poor contact on the motherboard due to particle deposits on the contacts. In such cases, you would need to remove the keyboard completely and clean the contacts of the keyboard that attaches to the motherboard. You can use some alcohol based solution to clean the contacts. Or an eraser to rub of dirt from the contacts. 

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How to delete or remove music files from the internal storage of Hyundai car?

How to delete or remove music files from the internal storage of Hyundai car?
In Hyundai cars, and most cars today, internal storage space is provided to store music. Music from USB can be copied to the internal storage of the car. Over time, the number of music in the internal storage may pile up and there is not enough space to add new ones. In case, you do not want to keep some of the music in the internal storage, this is how to delete music files from internal storage of Hyundai car.


Check out this demo video on Hyundai XCENT car. 

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How to remove flickering or banding when recording a digital screen or monitor?

The other day, I was making a tutorial video and I had to record the activities performed on a laptop screen. When recording screen activities, I usually use an open source software called "Cam Studio" but this time, the activity involved shutting down the computer. Therefore, I chose to record it with my smartphone in HD mode instead. And I noticed the video had flickers. It is very distracting to look at. I had to remove the flickers otherwise, the video will be unwatchable.

So, what causes the flickering on the screen when recording a display screen or monitor?

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Installation of latest Ubuntu 16.04 from USB stick replacing Windows

Looking to try out Linux? If you are new to Linux, you may start with Ubuntu. It is one of the most popular Linux distributions out there with a very good software availability. So for most general computing needs, there won't be much issues looking for drivers and plugins. There are common programs for word processing, video players, music players already bundled in Ubuntu. For others, you may explore the Ubuntu Software store and install as per your need.

Ubuntu is an ancient African word meaning 'humanity to others'. It also means 'I am what I am because of who we all are'. 

How to run Ubuntu on Windows computer ?

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Facebook Tips: Removing Facebook account from Android device properly

In this post, we shall see how to remove a Facebook account from an Android device properly. One way is to simply uninstall the Facebook app from the Android device. But let's suppose we do not want to uninstall the Facebook app, we just want the Facebook account removed from the Android device, then we can do the following to remove the account properly. 

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