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  1. asingh

    Share your automations

    I also got one smart bulb and it worked great. Was quite happy. Got two more. One behaves in the manner you described. So have stopped. I just use my Alexa DOT (given as a gift from office) to launch songs. For this reason I would never ever attach a smart plug to a device like a geyser or...
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    UPI app recommendation (alternatives to paytm)

    PayTM is seriously a bad application. I have to use PayTM once a month. When money is being added, it defaults to "keep wallet topped up" or something. It is so annoying. And yes the solicitation is miles ahead.
  3. asingh

    Smart bulb Wifi

    Bump... Need some feedback on smart bulbs. Back story: Some months ago I picked up three Philips WIZ Smart Bulbs. (B22 E27 type). Two are working perfect, but one seems to be a lemon. It keeps getting disconnected from the Wifi and randomly switches on/off. So I do not want to go for this...
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    UPI app recommendation (alternatives to paytm)

    Yes it can. Notify bills and fetch bill details. One good aspect of BHIM is. You can associate multiple bank accounts with your 1 UPI id. And choose a default account for receiving money or doing transactions. Once the BHIM app opens (for payments) you can toggle which account to use. With...
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    UPI app recommendation (alternatives to paytm)

    Use the BHIM native app. Minimal advertisements.
  6. asingh

    Fire TV Stick or any other ??

    I have two Firesticks and they have smartened my old TVs. Could not ask for more. The UI is fluid (though after the update some apps are deep embedded), but they work flawlessly.
  7. asingh

    21-30k Tablet for Father - Pls advise timely

    I have an iPad Mini (old model) and Android Lenovo (2 y). The Apple device is miles ahead. It never hangs, app support is good, no learning curve. But more expensive eco system.
  8. asingh

    The Photography Thread !

    Aperture Priority F/4.5 1/30s 28mm ISO3200 [using: E PZ 16-50mm] (reached Explore on Flickr with 8.6K views)
  9. asingh

    Front loading or top loading washing machine?

    These ones, which are readily available on Amazon and BB. https://www.ariel.in/en-in/shop/by-type/pods/matic-3in1-pods?gclid=Cj0KCQiAoY-PBhCNARIsABcz771rXADYULftWDSL1Oq3AogxZwTWxrrtrR3ZF4JXWWudlVI3EFrW5WEaAttkEALw_wcB Honestly with the amount of friction clothes induce, I doubt the dissolvable...
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    Front loading or top loading washing machine?

    Have been using pods past three weeks. Honestly they are cleaning the clothes much better then Ariel liquid for FL or Genteel. But using in normal water -- no heat selector is on. I think the plastic cover would dissolve quicker when spinning in a drum and facing friction from garments vs...
  11. asingh

    The book I am reading currently

    Ludlum and Forsyth were staple during the school days. I was surprised to see Covert One being good--when they were collaborative in nature regarding Ludlum. The Bourne series are so different to the movies, and much longer in nature and context. Though if you liked racy spy thrillers with...
  12. asingh

    The book I am reading currently

    Though not in my list above. My absolute favorite book is: Atlas Shrugged.
  13. asingh

    All OS Device for reading technical books/PDFs

    The OP gave the link which I downloaded and mailed to my Kindle, which I asked him a few posts above. How should I have clicked a picture to convince TE of : Kindle Basic + pdf + original screen size ?
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    All OS Device for reading technical books/PDFs

    Send me a diagram heavy PDF or with DFDs, I can try that.
  15. asingh

    Indian HamRadio, Hobby Radio Lovers

    What do the operators transmit ?
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    All OS Device for reading technical books/PDFs

    ^^ Mail me a pdf. I can render on my Kindle and show here, or pm you back. Less then 25 MB.
  17. asingh

    All OS Device for reading technical books/PDFs

    I have the 10th G Kindle. Below are samples of two PDF documents. It depends on the nature of your PDFs. Below are two PDFs on my Kindle. Unconverted.
  18. asingh

    How is IDFC First Bank?

    It does not matter which bank it is. All the people you will deal with are "sales". Just keep that in mind. Once a goof-up happens they will hardly help/or answer calls/sms. For loans (which are a bit commitment) stick to the big players. You know who they are. Though even big players are scums...