We are in a generation blessed with a dozen cutting-edge appliances that make our entertainment time more entertaining. Smart TVs are one among them. Today, we can do almost everything we do in a smartphone on a Smart TV and thus, it has become an integral part of our daily lives. For binge-watchers, Smart TVs is definitely a treasure. As you know, televisions we had before the emergence of Smart TV, can't match the audio and video quality of the ones we have today. However, the former models used to last for years (even decades) while the latest models don't last long relatively. It would be a great accomplishment if a Smart TV lasts more than 8 or 9 years. Normally, if you have put in a hefty amount for a Smart TV, you'll naturally want it to last long. But can it last as you expect? Not really. Well, here are some ways by which you can improve the lifespan of your Smart TV.

Let's have a look at them.

Ensure There Is Adequate Ventilation

Like any electronic appliances, Smart TV has a motherboard present inside it which holds a lot of components. Unsurprisingly, these components heat up when the Smart TV operates and the ventilation system of the TV does its job of venting out this heat. However, if the TV is mounted too close to the wall, the heat can't be vented out as it's supposed to be. Therefore, always ensure there is breathing space between the TV and the wall. Similarly, a closed room can also spice up the heat and invite problems which ultimately affects the lifespan of the TV. So, make sure there is adequate airflow within the room. The best option as in keeping the heat steered away would be to keep the TV in an air-conditioned room so that it remains cooler.

Switch Off When Not In Use

Basically, every appliance depreciates in tandem with the usage. In other words, the more we use, the more its life diminishes. Therefore, use your Smart TV only when you actually want to watch it. If you have the habit of playing the TV in the background while you are doing something else, then ditch that habit for the sake of the longevity of your Smart TV. Leaving the TV on for a long time can also damage the components of it that it may require to be repaired frequently. Do you really want to spend an amount on the repairs especially you have invested a hefty chunk of money for the TV itself? So, switch your TV off when not in use.

Optimize The Brightness Level

Brightness level plays an important role in variating the lifespan of a Smart TV. It's a basic fact that more energy will be used when the brightness level is high and vice versa. As you might be aware, the lifespan is determined by the total working hours and when there is more energy consumption, it'll be considered as more hours for the TV. Therefore, the brightness level should be optimum whenever you use your TV. Keep it according to the lighting of your room. Enhance the brightness level only if there is adequate lighting within your room. On the other hand, if your TV is in a dark room, keep the brightness accordingly. This would be beneficial for the TV and your eyes as well.

Regularly Ensure You TV Is Dust-Free

In one of our previous articles 'How to prevent your laptop from overheating', we have said how the dust sneak into the laptop and troubles the fan. Similarly, dust can intrude into your Smart TVs too and cause harm to the components inside which will ultimately affect the life of your TV. Moreover, if the dust settles on the screen for a long time, it can leave even permanent marks. So, ensure you clean your TV periodically and while cleaning use microfibre cloth so that you can avoid scratches. As in cleaning inside the TV, use canned air. It's better not to open and clean by yourself but if it's that what you want then leave it to an expert.

Control Contrast Level

Contrast determines the distinction between dark colours and bright colours of the display. The energy consumption with respect to the contrast works exactly like the brightness. When the contrast is high, more energy will be consumed and vice versa. Also, keeping the contrast high can potentially affect the display quality eventually which in turn reduces the longevity of your TV. Ergo, set the contrast level in a way you get both good visual experience and low power consumption.

Use A Voltage Regulator

The voltage can fluctuate when there is a power outage or during nature's doings like thunder and lighting. Even when we use a TV when there is power, the voltage tends to fluctuate if other appliances are also connected because those appliances also consume power like a Smart TV. These sudden fluctuations can disrupt the TV's processes and thus bring damages to the board, reducing the lifespan of the TV. The solution for this is to connect your TV to a voltage regulator so that such fluctuations can be managed appropriately.

Don't Try Experimenting

Many have the habit of segregating appliances and experimenting stuff. Unless you are an expert in operating a Smart TV, refrain from doing so or else it sometimes damages as the motherboard boasts numerous delicate component which can be wrecked with the slightest touch of tools. The bottom line is, do not try experimenting with your TV if you need it to last long. In case, it needs to be opened up and operated, entrust your TV to an expert who is well-versed in the same.

ndability of students. The majority of the classrooms nowadays are equipped with projectors which helps to display videos and pictures corresponding to the syllabus and this altogether makes classes interactive. Even in some parts of the world, classes have become fully digitalized with schools providing students with tablets and sometimes laptops. Naturally, we'll wonder why tablets are opted by many when there are laptops available. For starters, the portability they offer is excellent and there are many more reasons why Tablets are propitious for E-learning or Remote learning.

Let's have a look at them.

1. Not Necessarily Need WiFi

When you make a comparison between normal data plans and Wifi data plans, you can see that the latter are a tad expensive. Furthermore, in certain areas, establishing Wifi isn't feasible. In such cases, Laptops will have to be connected to a hotspot of a smartphone but it won't be speedy in browsing and also it may consume a lot of data. On the other hand, in Tablets, we have the provision to insert sim which means that the students who use it need not depend on Wifi. It even can be connected to a hotspot and work just as fast as a smartphone. In short, Tablets with a data plan can almost equal a Laptop with a Wifi connection. Therefore, tablets are ideal for those who are looking for a cheaper alternative of a Laptop.

2. Access The E-Books Anywhere

With Tablets, the need to carry all the books is tackled, thanks to the ample storage a tablet has to store E-books. Electronic books can be download with a few megabytes of data and can be stored safely in a tablet. This makes those books accessible from anywhere we are, provided we have our tablet with us. The interesting part is, it doesn't require internet to access if you have already downloaded it. This adds a lot to the convenience for both the teachers and students.

3. Easy To Take Notes, Thus Saves Time

One thing special about Tablets is the Stylus pen that comes with the majority of the models. These pens are smooth and can be used to write and draw on the tablet, as you might know. Some tablets can even convert written texts to digital texts if the settings are tweaked accordingly. Add to this, the features to underline and highlight the texts. Altogether this makes note-taking much easier for the students and saves a lot of time when we compare it with writing in a book with a pen. Also, you get the option to type in the notes just like in smartphones. So, if you are a fast typer, then you could opt for typing the notes.

4. Cheaper Alternative Of Books

One of the major reasons why many schools have adopted E-learning is to save some bucks, thanks to E-books. Electronic books can be acquired by paying a lot less than printed textbooks and some E-books can be downloaded for free. This cuts down a lot of costs and reduces the expenses for students. However, laptops normally can be a little bit costlier but they are a long term asset but in today's market, budget laptops are also available. Brands like Samsung and Lenovo have recently manufactured budget laptops specifically for students with a view to cater to their learning needs.

5. Enhances Understandability Of Students

The way education works in E-learning is much different when compared to normal learning. The inclusion of videos, applications and other digital activities makes learning more interesting. Reading and learning might not be the cup of tea for every student because the level of comprehension differs from one student to another. However, with videos which explain the lessons, the chance of better understandability is comparatively higher. In this modern era where its dominated by technology and with students having more knowledge on how to use electronic gadgets, tablets can be the best bet for every student for learning.

6. Portability Adds Convenience

Gone are the days when students had to carry their bags stuffed with notebooks and textbooks, thanks to tablets. Even before the pandemic came into the picture, several schools from different parts of the world had adopted E-learning and even furnished the students with tablets because as mentioned earlier, this way is much cheaper. One of the main reasons is it enables students to come to school freely without having to carry their heavy bags, thanks to the portability of tablets. In other words, with one tablet in hand, students could access all the textbooks and they could take down all the notes conveniently. In the current scenario where students are learning from home, they can sit anywhere they want and study with a tablet in hand. If the couch is their favourite place, then they could settle on the couch and read their textbooks or do their homework. Can it get any easier?

7. Less Paper Means Environmental-Friendly

With the hike in deforestation and pollution, the environment is extensively affected and as a result, climate change has gone worse and natural calamities have risen. As you might know, textbooks and notebooks are products derived from trees. Therefore, when we substitute books with tablets, we actually are saving a lot of trees thus helping the environment. Many organizations and companies are taking steps to contribute to the environment and one of the notable steps was Apple's decision to produce its products with carbon-free aluminium.

The constant evolution of technology has furnished us with numerous innovative electronic products. One of them is Smart TV. Televisions were once simply a stocky screen accompanied by a remote with which we can navigate the channels provided by the cable TV providers. However, things have changed now. Televisions are Smart now and there are Android TVs too, as you might already know, thanks to the advancement of technology. Smart TVs not only allow us to view the channels but also enable us to do lots of other stuff from live streaming to browsing social media. With numerous features bundled in them, it can get quite confusing on how to use them but it's important to know them and get the best out of the TV since we are spending our hard-earned money for it. In this blog, we'll be sharing some tips to make the most out from Smart TVs.

Let's dive in!

Stream Your Favourite Shows

Today we have a lot of streaming applications like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video which offers multitudinous video content and quite amazingly, such applications are present in modern Smart TVs. This means you can watch your favourite shows bigger and clearer. Leveraging streaming apps through Smart TV would be ideal especially during times like this where most of the movies are released through these kinds of apps. However, the content won't be free. You get access only if you have a subscription. If you already have a subscription then the best bet is to stream in a Smart TV as it offers much more immersive audio and video experience when compared to smartphones.

Play Music Online

Smart TVs are slimmer when compared to its predecessors and naturally, we tend to think that its speakers have become smaller and less powerful. The fact is that the speakers are as powerful as the TV itself. This means that Smart TV is an ideal option if you want to jazz up your lonely time by listening to some songs. To make things easier, there are applications like Spotify, Google Play Music, etc to stream music online. So, next time you want to hear songs, make use of such applications. We recommend connecting a soundbar or trolley speaker if you want a more immersive experience.

Use Fitness Apps

Smart TVs can be your companion if you are a fitness enthusiast. With numerous fitness applications and free fitness video content available in youtube, you could shift your workout sessions from your gym to your home. Also, bear in mind that the pandemic is continuing to spread and hence, the safe bet would be to work out from home and a Smart TV can help you guide you through the sessions.

Browse The Internet And Social Media

Bigger screen means bigger texts. Therefore, it'll be easier to read articles and stuff on a Smart TV. Thankfully, there are in-built browsers in today's Smart TVs, so if you ever wanted to browse websites, images, read news or article on the internet, why not do it on your Smart TV? You could even do internet banking with a Smart TV. Even if you want to have a look at the feed of your social media account, read or send messages to your friends, you could use the browsers of your Smart TV. To make this easier, you could download the social media application and sign in via those applications. This would be a vital idea to make the most of your Smart TV as scrolling through our Social networking accounts is more like a daily routine nowadays.

Watch News Online

If you are a regular newspaper reader, then you can stop buying newspaper because with a Smart TV you can catch up the updates live through application and website of news outlets. Therefore, you don't have to wait till morning to get the latest news. Let it be business news, sports news or world news you want to know, you get all these via Smart TV if it's connected to the internet.

Make Use Of Learning Apps

With the emergence of the pandemic, schools have closed and instead, classes are taking place digitally via Skype, Zoom, etc. Also, many youtube channels and applications are available through which students can access educational content. With all these available in a Smart TV, it would be ideal to make use of them. The bigger screens in Smart TVs would be helpful for the students to read the notes and understand the educational videos conveniently. While your children learn, your Smart TV gets utilized in the best manner.

Game, Game And, Game

If you are an avid gamer, then why not shift your gaming to a bigger screen? With countless in-built gaming applications and application in play store (in case of Android TV), Smart TV can turn into your gaming console. These games can be viewed in the games section of your TV. From there, you could download and open it just like any other applications. For mobile gamers, gaming in Smart TV would be a huge leap because of the immersive audio and video experience if offers. If you have Bluetooth-supported gaming controllers, then you could even play your games with those controllers.

Laptops are used extensively in the modern era. The portability it offers is one of the main reasons why most opt for a laptop. However, it has downsides like any other electronic gadgets. One of the biggest being the heat it produces. We, human beings, show our frustration often by venting out anger emotions. When it comes to laptops, it vents out heat when it's frustrated (its components are disturbed). Though, not all the models get heated up especially the high-end ones.

If you have accessed this blog deliberately, then we guess that you are troubled with your laptop's overheating issues. It's really annoying, isn't it? The heat at times reach the keyboard area and make it hard for us to even type. Luckily, there are methods by which you can alleviate the heat or sometimes completely get rid of it. Before we hop into those methods, let's see why laptops overheat.

What Causes Laptop Overheating?

The culprits are multiple when it comes to overheating of a laptop. The reason can be anything given below:

• The inside of the laptop is cluttered with dust, especially on the fan, clogging the venting pathway.
• Usage of some applications that are heavy for the CPU to process.
• Hardware failures.
• Ageing of the laptop.
• Degeneration of thermal paste (a paste that comes pre-applied on the majority of CPU for the purpose of keeping the processor cool)
• Relentless usage
• Excessive charging

Now let's see the remedies!

Keep Your Laptop On Flat Surfaces

First and foremost, this is what you should do to prevent overheating of your laptop. Adequate airflow is imperative to keep your laptop cool and when you keep it on uneven surfaces like a bed, blanket or rug, the airflow gets blocked and it leads to overheating. Sometimes, your laptop becomes so hot that it automatically shuts down which could result in data loss. Overheating could even break out the fire. Therefore, the best bet is to keep your laptop on a flat surface like a table or any other similar surface.

Clean The Fan Occasionally

The purpose of the grill that's placed beneath a laptop is to vent out the air from the fan. It also acts as a pathway for the air outside to travel inside the laptop. Along with the air comes all the particles which then settle on the fan. The piling up of these particles disrupts the performance of the fan and hence, the system doesn't perform as it's supposed to do. As a result, it gets heated and sometimes it puts us to a situation where we can't keep the laptop on our lap, ironically. The solution to this is to clean the fan periodically so that it stops the accumulation of dust-like particles. For cleaning it's better to use a canned air (also known as 'gas duster') because servicing a laptop can get a tad difficult when compared to servicing a PC. However, if you are knowledgable enough, then you could pop up the bottom lid and clean the fan by yourself.

Limit Using Intense Applications

When it comes to handling the load, every processor has certain limits. So, when you run heavy processor-intensive software or application, your laptop may not be able to bear it and gets heated up as a result. These applications can be anything like high-end games, coding or graphic designing applications. Even browsing through a website that runs tons of scripts can also lead to overheating of laptops. Therefore, it's ideal to limit running such application or if it's necessary for you to use them, then consider upgrading your laptop.

Ensure Your Room Is Cool

When your room is hot, there is a high chance for your laptop also to get hot. That is one of the reasons why many workplaces are air-conditioned. Therefore, ensure your room is cool, otherwise, your laptop will start overheating and sometimes, even the components of it might fail. Either turn on the Air Conditioner if you have it or else ensure you keep your laptop where there is no direct sunlight and also make sure the windows of your room are open so that there will be more air circulation in the room.

Ensure There Is Enough Ventilation

Most of the time when we place the laptop, the grill gets covered and therefore, the airflow gets blocked. So, whenever you place the laptop wherever you wish, ensure there is enough ventilation. If you are placing it on your lap, make sure your thighs are not blocking the grill. If you are placing it on a table, keep it a bit elevated with the help of a something thick like a book. You could also opt for a laptop stand which would perfectly cater to your needs. Another option is to go for a cooling pad/stand which will provide extra cooling for your laptop. When buying a cooling pad check whether it suits your laptop. If you end up buying incompatible pad, it would be harmful to your laptop.

Test For Hardware Failures

A laptop is comprised of many components out of which some are rather complicated. Even a failure of a tiny component may result in overheating. Therefore, it's of utmost importance to check whether every hardware is working properly. You could check for hardware failure with the tools like 'Performance Monitor' and 'Windows Memory Diagnostic'. This can furnish you with details regarding your hardware and if you see any failures then replace them as soon as possible.

Overheating has the potential to completely fail a laptop. Therefore, keep in mind all these when using a laptop. If the heat becomes unbearable and none of the preventive measures is panning out well, then it's better to upgrade the hardware if possible or go for a new laptop.

Broadening its catalogue, Samsung has launched Galaxy S20 FE - an ideal successor of Galaxy S10 Lite. This smartphone is available in several countries at the moment, however, in India, it'll be available to buy from 16th October onwards. The recent launches of Samsung like Note 20 or Note 20 Ultra, as you might know, had created a buzz but the price was a concern for many buyers. Varying from those models, S20 FE is placed in a much more affordable segment but without much compromise in the look and performance. In other words, it can be called the lite version of its sibling - Galaxy S20. This device is one of the most anticipated smartphones with many compelling features.

Let's go through its specifications and features.

Key Specifications

• Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 990 Processor
• 6GB / 8GB RAM
• 128GB / 256GB ROM
• 12 MP + 8 MP + 12 MP Rear Camera
• 32MP Selfie Camera
• 4500 mAh Battery
• 6.5 inches Super AMOLED Infinity-O display

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE - Design And Display

• Dimension: 159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm
• 190 g
• IP68 dust/water resistant
• 6.5 inches Super AMOLED Punch hole display
• 120Hz Refresh Rate

At first glance, S20 FE looks pretty much similar to the Galaxy S20 model except that the former has a tad thicker bezels. On the front, you get the punch-hole selfie camera in the top centre of the Infinity-O-display. The four edges are perfectly curved which adds to the convenience of holding the phone. The phone is surrounded by a metal frame and the left side of the phone is kept button-free. Instead, the lock button and the volume button are placed on the right side. The sim card slot is placed on the top of the phone and on the bottom you get the USC Type-C port and speaker. The Headphone jack is unfortunately absent in the phone. One big difference in the design when compared to its siblings is the plastic rear panel which was glass in its predecessors. On the top left of the rear panel, Samsung has placed a rectangular camera module which looks almost similar to the module of S20. The design altogether looks pretty much premium.

Coming to the display, it looks really impressive on the specs sheet. S20 FE boasts a flat super AMOLED display which has a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. Though the display isn't dynamic, it has a 120 Hz refresh rate which is more than enough to provide a smooth user experience. There is also a pixel density of 405 ppi and the display is equipped to go up to 679 nits of brightness. This display configuration looks impressive on paper and it's capable of delivering an immersive visual experience. Once we get our hands on the products, we can see for ourselves.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE - Performance

• Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 990 Processor
• Graphics: Mali-G77 MP11
• 6GB / 8GB RAM

When it comes to the performance, we can expect a lot from S20 FE as it boasts a powerful Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 990 Processor which is accompanied by a 6GB or 8GB RAM. Having this processor and RAM means, the phone can potentially work swiftly without notable lag or stutter. As per multiple reports, the performance of the phone is stunning whether it be multi-tasking, scrolling through the menu, opening applications or even gaming. Furthermore, S20 FE supports 5G but as of now, only the 4G variant will be available in India. Coming to its graphic processor, it is equipped with Mali-G77 MP11 which is another impressive component of the phone which is capable of delivering high graphics. In short, the performance specs looks great and the performance is rated highly by many. Let's assume that the phone will perform seamlessly.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE - Camera

• 12 MP + 8 MP + 12 MP Rear Camera
• 32MP Selfie Camera

Triple cameras have become common and S20 also sports a triple camera with a 12MP wide lens, 8MP telephoto lens and, 12MP ultra-wide lens. This means the camera is flexible enough to take different kinds of photos. The camera of S20 FE also offers up to 3x optical zoom and 30x resolution zoom which means you need not move towards a subject to capture it no matter how far it is. The camera application also has a night mode which can significantly improve the brightness and sharpness of the images taken in dim light. On the front, the is a 32 MP punch hole camera, which also is capable of capturing fine images. Just like we have seen in S20, S20 FE also have a single take option which allows you to capture up to nine different types of photos/videos with a single press of the button. Apart from that, there are features like pro mode, panorama, food, night, live focus, live focus video, pro video, super slow-mo, slow-mo, and hyper-lapse. As per several foreign reviewers, the camera can take sharp images regardless of the light condition.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE - Battery

• 4500 mAh
• 25W Fast charging supported

Just like we have seen in S20 Ultra, S20 FE is equipped with a 4500 mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging, however, it comes with only a 15W charger. Samsung claims that the phone can give enough juice to work for one full day with one charge. The phone also supports wireless charging but the box does not contain any wireless charger. We can expect the battery to perform well as the same battery has performed well in its predecessors.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE - Variants And Expected Price

S20 FE will be offered in 6 beautiful colours. Samsung mentioned them as "Shades to make the rainbow jealous" and they are indeed capable of making the rainbow jealous. Cloud Navy, Cloud White, Cloud Pink, Cloud Red, Cloud Blue and, Cloud Gold are the colour in which S20 FE will be offered at and all of them looks really striking. As in RAM and storage, the phone will come in 6GB RAM + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB variants in which the storage is upgradeable with a micro SD card. During the launch, only the price of the 8GB + 128GB variant was revealed: Rs. 49,999. We can expect other variants to have a price with a few thousand difference.

Summary

Long story short, the specs look considering its price. In contrast with S20 FE's predecessors, the phone looks much more affordable and is value for money. For people who wanted to buy the likes of S20 or S20 Plus but refrained because of the price tag, S20 FE would be an ideal option. Every department of S20 FE looks brilliant on the paper. The phone will be on sale from October 16th onwards. If you are looking forward to buying it, you can find it at myG at the best price.

Technology is constantly evolving and as a result, the design, performance and other attributes of gadgets are ascending accordingly. In this technologically dominated era, we have a plethora of gadgets that can cater to different needs. One of the highly rated and extensively used gadgets is indeed Bluetooth Speakers. Wondering why? For starters, it’s portable yet powerful. Quite amazing. Isn’t it? Who would’ve thought that the speakers which were big in the past would fit into our pockets later on!. Bluetooth speakers also boast various other benefits. Are you looking forward to knowing them? Then carry on reading!

High Portability

One of the major advantages of Bluetooth speakers is their portability. As it comes with rechargeable batteries, all you need to do is ensure it has necessary charge in it. Then you could carry it anywhere you wish. Imagine you have a party with your friends and want to amplify the party with some music or you are going on a trip in your car and you want to stay cheered while you travel. In such occasions, Bluetooth speakers can be your go-to gadget. Moreover, the majority of these speakers are light weighted and compact in design. This means you can stuff it in your bag or even your pockets, unlike other speakers. JBL GO2, JBL Clip 3 and, Sony SRS-XB12 are some the great examples of compact yet powerful speakers. You can find more like them in our store.

Lack Of Annoying Wires

The wires of the speakers can be annoying. They not only make the place where the speaker is kept looks cluttered but also tend to get tangled way too much that we might find quite difficult to untangle them. It would also be quite a task when you want to relocate your speaker elsewhere. Bluetooth speakers stand out in this aspect. When you want to take it outside with you, you need not be bothered about the wires you have to carry with you. The only thing you have to make sure is whether it has enough juice to stay turned on as long as you want. Even if its battery is low, you only need to carry the small USB cable that is used to charge it.

Low Power Consumption

Imagine it's an off day for you and all you want is listen to music and relax. Imagine further that you possess a normal speaker. In this case, you have to plug it in the socket as long as you hear songs which can enhance the power consumption and be a culprit of the hike of your electric bill. On the other hand, Bluetooth speakers don't consume that much power since they only need to be plugged in while charging and it's not necessary to plug in while we use it. Furthermore, with one charge you can get quite a lot of playing time. Ergo, it makes a huge difference to the power consumption when compared to normal speakers. You can see a lot of speakers with a powerful battery if you dig deeper. Impex Soundgear 3, JBL Xtreme 2 and, Harman Kardon Allure are some of the Bluetooth speakers that boast excellent battery back up. However, the normal speakers also have their own benefits that Bluetooth speakers don't possess.

Great Sound Quality

"Don't judge a book by its cover". This is a popular quote which you might have heard a lot. Similarly, we say can say "Don't judge a Bluetooth speaker by the size of it" because they are powerful regardless of how small they are comparatively, thanks to the leap of technology. Therefore, if you are to buy a Bluetooth speaker, you can expect it to perform powerfully and not to produce distorted sound. Ensure it's branded and you are buying it from a reputed store.

Compatibility

If you thought that Bluetooth speakers can only be synced with smartphones, then you are wrong. They are versatile when it comes to compatibility. In other words, they can be connected with smartphones, laptops, tablets and even TVs (If the TV has Bluetooth or you have appropriate cable to connect the speaker to TV). Talking about pairing, it's easy and hassle-free. All you need to do is just turn on Bluetooth in the gadget you want to connect the speaker to and let it scan and find your speaker. Once the name of your speaker appears in the search list, just click on it and the speaker will be connected right away. In short, there is no heavy-lifting involved in the pairing process.

No Installation Required

When it comes to installing normal speakers, it can be a tad time consuming and also, you need to have a wee bit of technical knowledge. To begin with, you need to place the speakers in the right position. Following that, you have to plug the cables or wires in the appropriate sockets. Sometimes this can get baffling and you might be compelled to look into the user manual. Whereas, it's a different story when it comes to Bluetooth speakers. In fact, it not be installed like a cliche speaker. You can press the power button, and sync it with your gadget and start listening to music right away. However, Bluetooth speakers are required to be charged for a certain number of hours before you start using.

In A Nutshell

Bluetooth speakers may not be as powerful as a soundbar or speakers used for home theatres but still, it's too powerful for its size. They can be used for several hours in full swing with a single charge. Another major upside of them is that they don't cost you a fortune yet they can furnish you with an impressive audio experience. From all these advantages, we can comprehend that your investment in a Bluetooth speaker will be worthy! However, it won't match some of the attributes of normal speakers!

Do you want to buy a Bluetooth speaker? Check out some of the branded Bluetooth speakers on myG online store.

Long back, we used to have compact cameras which were quite similar to the cameras we now have in smartphones. Those cameras came with a few features and were easy to use. They were considered as powerful cameras because they could capture some excellent images then. With the advent of technologies, better cameras started getting rolled out and, brands started integrating extra features. Presently, as you might know, compact cameras are no more and instead, we have DSLR cameras - much more powerful cameras which are used extensively by many individuals especially professionals. Needless to say, these cameras come with a plethora of features and the majority of the people who use it for the first time can get quite bewildered. For people who yearn to be a professional photographer, it's vital to be acquainted with the options that come with these cameras. Even for those who don't want to be a professional but have bought a DSLR camera out of craze, it's important to learn its features to get the best out of it or else, the money invested will be meaningless. If you are one among them, this blog is for you. This is actually a guide which briefly explains the buttons and features enabling you to have a broader picture of the same and improve your DSLR photography considerably. Let's dive in!

Be Acquainted With The Modes

Primarily, you should be aware of the modes in a DSLR camera because that determines how your image should be. These modes can be seen on the dial that normally stands on the top left part of the camera. The abbreviations and tiny pictures represent different modes and they are used for different purposes. Therefore, in order to use them, it's imperative to have a clear understanding of the same. Below you can find a brief explanation of those modes.

Aperture Priority (Av)

Aperture is simply the opening of the lens which allows the light to pass through when the shutter opens. When the aperture is set high, more light will pass through. The Av mode is more like a half-automatic mode since you can set the aperture and the shutter speed will be taken care of by the camera. Talking about the aperture, its measurement is shown as 'f/a number'. For example, f/2.0 or f/4.0. The lower the number is, the larger the opening will be and vice versa. This means f/2.0 will have a larger aperture than f/4.0. As we know, light is important in photography and aperture is considered as a vital aspect. It also determines the depth of field. When the aperture is small (bigger aperture value), the depth of field will be large which means that both the subject and background will be clearly focused. Now coming to lower depth of field, the subject will be fully focused and the background will be blurred. So, if you want a portrait or a wildlife photo, the best bet is to set to a larger aperture (lower aperture number).

Shutter Priority (Tv or S)

As mentioned earlier, in Av mode, we set the aperture while the camera set the shutter speed. In shutter priority mode (Tv or S on the dial) it's straight contrary. You set the shutter speed while the camera takes care of the aperture. The shutter speed determines how long the shutter stays open when taking a snap. More light passes through when the shutter speed is slow. Short shutter speed is apt if you want to capture a moving object. For instance, say you want to take a snap of a flying bird. Then the best way is to set the shutter speed to a shorter time. On the other hand, long shutter speed is apt for long-exposure photography - a way by which the moving object is blurred. It will also require a tripod for such photography so that the camera will be steady until the shutter clicks.
In short, you can specify the speed of the shutter in this mode.

Program (P)

Program mode is almost a mixture of shutter priority mode and aperture priority mode. In this mode, you get the option to set either aperture or the shutter speed and the camera adjust the other one to tweak the exposure. That means, if you set the shutter speed, then the camera will adjust the aperture accordingly and vice versa. In short, you get two options here without having to rotate the dial.

Auto Mode

The automatic mode might be one of the most used modes in a DSLR camera because the camera itself set everything automatically. This includes automatically setting the shutter speed, aperture, ISO levels and, flash. Therefore, in this mode, all you need to do is just shoot the picture and the camera will take care of the remaining stuff. In short, the Auto mode is apt for the newbies or for those who are lazy to adjust every setting before the shot (Wink!).

Manual (M)

From the name itself you can guess what this mode can do. In Manual mode, you get the full authority of the camera which means, you can set the shutter speed, aperture and, ISO level by yourself. However, it needs a clear understanding of the settings to get the best out of the manual mode. So it's better to master the shutter priority mode and aperture priority before you start trying out the manual mode.

Other Modes

The aforementioned are the main modes in a DSLR Camera. However, you get many more modes on the dial. For example, portrait mode which is represented by a small human head sign. Then there is the macro mode (small flower sign) by which you can capture subjects more closely. Then there is landscape mode (mountain-like sign) to capture beautiful sceneries, sports mode (stickman-like sign) which is suitable to capture moving subjects and the night portrait mode ( a symbol of a tiny portrait with a star) suitable for portrait photography in low light.

Understand ISO

ISO determines how sensitive your sensor is to light. In other words, ISO helps to control the amount of light and achieve the right exposure. It's represented in number. For example, ISO 400. This should be set according to light availability. That is, for bright light photography, the best bet is to keep it low or else the image will become grainy. On the other hand, in dim light photography, you can set the ISO to a higher level so that the sensor doubles the available light and helps attain the right exposure. This way you can ensure the photos you take aren't noisy.

Understand The Exposure Triangle

The Exposure triangle is simply the network of the aperture, shutter speed and the ISO. According to this, if you tweak one among them, you must adjust the remaining two to get the right exposure level. In other words, they are all interlinked. This is a must to learn if you are serious about photography though it can be a bit hard to do it manually. So, the best way to maintain the triangle is to use both auto-ISO modes and semi-automatic modes like aperture priority or shutter priority.

Understand Exposure Compensation

When in semi-automatic modes, the default meter reading of the DSLR cameras sometimes lessens the dynamic range of the photos since they calculate only the average exposure level. That is, when you capture a photo in bright light, the original scene and the image may vary. This is when exposure compensation comes handy. Normally found as +/- button, this option allows you to tweak the default meter reading of the camera and helps the picture to display the actual brightness of the scene. This means, if an image of a bright scene is shown as dark, then you could enhance the exposure compensation and give the picture the original brightness level. Similarly, if a dark-lit photo is being displayed with unnatural brightness, then you could lower the exposure compensation to make the photo aptly bright.

Learn To Focus Correctly

It doesn't matter what modes you choose, if you don't focus the subject correctly, the photo you take will be in vain. As you might know, your camera will have a focus ring which can be rotated accordingly to focus correctly. If manual focusing seems hards for you, then you can turn on autofocus. Typically, there are two autofocus modes: AF-S and AF-C. The former is Autofocus-single, which is best to focus on stationary subjects like a building, a mountain, etc. The latter is Autofocus-continuous which is best for focusing moving objects. For example, an athlete who is running, a moving car, etc. Automatic focus works when you half-press the shutter button. Therefore, before clicking the picture, make sure you slightly press the shutter button initially and focus the subject correctly.

Winding Up

The above said are the main settings you should be aware of in order to get the best out of your camera. Even after reading all this, you will still be confused but don't worry. Just try and try until you are well-versed with them. It will be a tad difficult initially but once you master all these settings, then DSLR photography will become much easier for you. If you don't own a camera already, it's important that you buy the right one for the best photography. If you don't mind, have a look at the cameras we offer from top brands like Canon camera and Nikon camera. Order right away if you are pleased with the product and we will ensure that it reaches your hands within 24 hours.

Oppo has delivered excellent phones hitherto and recently they unveiled two new models of the F series - Oppo F17 Pro and Oppo F17. The former was launched last week and is getting good responses at the moment. Now, Oppo has announced that the latter will be up for grabs in the second half of September. They have also revealed the price and specifications of the phone. Let's have a glance at the features of F17.

Key Specifications

• 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display
• Octa-Core Snapdragon 662 SoC
• 4GB/ 6GB / 8GB RAM
• 128GB expandable storage
• 16MP/ 8MP/ 2MP/ 2MP Primary camera
• 16MP Selfie camera with f/2.0
• 4000mAh Battery with 30W VOOC flash charge

Oppo F17 – Design

• Dimension: 159.8 x 72.8 x 7.5 mm
• Weight: 163 g

As you know, the device is yet to be launched and only the photos are available at the moment. So, the explanation of the design of F17 can only be based on the photos and the specifications we have at present. F17 is a lightweight phone with 163g weight and it boasts a think-bezelled display with a waterdrop notch. The phone is flanked by a shiny frame which looks like aluminium. On the right side of the frame, you get the lock button and on the other side, there is a dual sim card tray. Moreover, they have placed the fingerprint scanner on the screen like the ones we see on the majority of today's smartphones. The rear part is quite similar to F17 pro though they have made teeny-weeny changes. On the top left corner, you get the quad-camera which has a delicately-looking glass-like covering. However, we think a back case can protect the lens since the bump is only small. Also, the camera panel is surrounded by a sleek silver frame which adds beauty. They have also placed flash to the right side of the panel. Unlike the square or circle type flash we normally see in the phones, F17's flash is a slim and a bit long one which stands vertically. In short, the design looks classy all in all and it'll surely be one of the reasons many will go for F17.

Oppo F17 – Display

• 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display
• Refresh rate: 60 Hz
• 1080 x 2400 pixels

The display specifications of F17 look great on paper. It boasts a 6.44-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display with 408 PPI and 16m colours. Oppo claims that F17 has a 90.7% screen-to-body ratio. It also has a 60Hz refresh rate and 1080x2400 pixels resolutions. It's also said that the display comes with two important options: Sunlight screen which is apt to be turned on during daytime and Moonlight screen which is best while using the phone in a dark atmosphere. Normally the phones with similar display specification are capable of producing immersive pictures. So, we can hope F17 will deliver the same and amaze us.

Oppo F17 – Performance

• Octa-Core Snapdragon 662 SoC
• 4GB/ 6GB / 8GB RAM
• Adreno 610

The performance specifications of the F17 looks brilliant. It sports one of the latest chipsets which is Octa-Core Snapdragon 662 SoC and Adreno 610 GPU which can help run high-end games in good graphics. As in RAM, it's said that F17 will be available with 4GB/ 6GB and 8GB RAM. F17 runs on Android 10 which is combined with Oppo's Colour OS 7.2 that can make the interface quite attractive. By the looks of its specifications especially the chipset, we can expect good performance from F17. However, we can't provide a solid statement until the phone is launched in the market.

Oppo F17 – Camera

• 16MP/ 8MP/ 2MP/ 2MP Primary camera
• 16MP Selfie camera with f/2.0
• Exmor RS Sensor

Oppo is renowned for its camera. We have seen how good the camera was in the models like F15, the latest F17 Pro, Oppo Reno 3 Pro etc. Oppo has gone with a quad-camera setup, in F17, which is now widely seen in many phones. The phone has a 16 MP main lens with f/2.2 aperture, 8 MP wide lens with f/2.2 aperture which can cover up to 119˚ angle, 2MP macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and, 2 MP depth lens with f/2.4 aperture. At the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture inside the waterdrop notch. As per Oppo, the camera app boasts several features like HDR, Panorama, AI beautification, night mode and a wide variety of filters. Since Oppo has delivered some excellent cameras, let's expect the camera department of F17 will be commendable.

Oppo F17 – Battery

• 4000mAh
• 30W VOOC flash charge

The battery of F17 can be added to the list of best specifications surely. It packs a powerful 4000mAh Li-Po battery which supports 30W VOOC flash charge. As per the reports, it can furnish you with 4 hour talk time with 5 minutes of charging. It's also said that the battery can go up by 50% within 30 minutes and it can reach 100 per cent before 1 hour. For a phone at this price range, the battery looks excellent. Let's wait and see whether it performs as per the claims of Oppo.

Oppo F17 – Variants And Expected Price

F17 comes 3 elegant colours which are Classic Silver, Dynamic Orange and Navy Blue colours. All of the colours look brilliant in pictures. The Silver model has given some designs on the rear panel which looks fancy. As in storage, it will come 64GB and 128GB variants. The prices of the variants were unveiled during the launch. The 6GB RAM/ 128GB ROM variant is priced at Rs. 17,990, while the 8GB RAM/ 128GB ROM variant is priced at Rs. 19,990. The prices of other variants have not revealed yet.

Summary

On paper, the phone looks brilliant and in fact, it has one of the best specifications in this price category. F17 is likely to be available for sales from September 21st onwards. Let's wait and see how the phone really looks and performs. Once it's launched, ensure you have a look at it in our store. We offer phones at the best prices and most importantly, we'll deliver the products the same day.