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So, I have a relative coming over from the US and I want to utilise the visit by purchasing something but I am unable to decide as either my interest has waned off or we get almost everything that is available in the US here at nearly the same price. Here are a few things that I think might be...

Hi everyone, I have a Windows 10 Pro license that was purchased from the Microsoft store and it has been serving me well for many years. Recently, I tried to update to Windows 11 through the Update assistant or windows updates but the update never successfully installs. It downloads to the PC...

Hi everyone, I have been working in advertising since 2010. I make under 2 LPM but in six figures which is a decent pay, but in the last couple of years, I feel as if I have been awakened from the matrix of the advertising world and now see the real world that lies beyond. I have become...

My monitor from 2014 BenQ XL2411T just refused to turn on suddenly. I will try to revive it as a DIY project but it also had developed a slight burn patch in the centre. Nonetheless, it served me very well. I had shortlisted a few monitors as I did plan to replace it when I the right time or...

Hello everyone, this is a sort of PSA as well as a TIFU thread to help others avoid the same mistake I made. For a long time, I had my eye on a Quad Lock mount for my motorcycle, and every year, I would eagerly anticipate the 30% Black Friday discount. After upgrading my motorcycle from a Honda...

Hi everyone, Looking to sell my unused Amazon Echo Dot 4th Gen (Black). Product: Amazon Echo Dot 4th Gen Asking Price: Rs. 2250 The Good: New and unused. Opened the box for pictures. The Bad: None Purchased Date: Not applicable Purchase Source: Gift Warranty Status: 12 months based on the...

I was a paid subscriber of Truecaller for 2 years but the increment in subscription cost each year does not make sense as the I was paying only to avoid the ads. I came to know Truecaller is offering a family subscription wherein 5 accounts can avail the benefits of their premium subscription...

I have an old monitor that I don't want to discard right away. The issue is it only has a DVI-D and VGA ports. I can use a HDMI to DVI-D cable and use the former but the latter seems wasted. I have been looking for a HDMI to VGA cable, not a converter, that can solve my woes. So far, I have come...

I have limited experience in home networking and wanted to the most efficient way to solve my connection needs. I have placed the router along with the fiber optic box in the living room but my workstation (laptop and monitors) as well as gaming desktop is in the bedroom. Since the range from...

Product: G Skill RipjawsX 8 GB Asking Price: Rs. 1500 Form factor: DD3 1600 The Good: Works as intended The Bad: Nothing Purchased Date: 2011 Purchase Source: Prime ABGB Warranty Status: Out of warranty Shipping: Not included Packaging: Not included Location: Navi Mumbai

Product: ICY DOCK Tool-Less 2.5” (4 Bays) SSD Mounting Bracket for 5.25” Bay Asking Price: Rs. 700 Form factor: 5.25'' The Good: New, unused since purchase. The Bad: Packing box is stained Purchased Date: 2017 Purchase Source: Amazon USA Warranty Status: Out of warranty Shipping: Not included...

Product: Core i5 2500 Asking Price: Rs. 2,000 Socket: LGA 1155 The Good: Works flawlessly The Bad: None Purchased Date: 2011 Purchase Source: Prime ABGB Warranty Status: Out of warranty Shipping: Not included Packaging: Not included Location: Navi Mumbai

Product: Gigabyte P67A-UD3R-B3 Rev 1.1 Asking Price: Rs. 0 Form factor: ATX The Good: All ports work. No bent pins. No burnt capacitors. The Bad: Bootloop issues Purchased Date: 2011 Purchase Source: Prime ABGB Warranty Status: Out of warranty Shipping: Not included Packaging: Not included...

I recently got a Corsair Obsidian 250D. The front panel of the case is a solid block of plastic and this unnecessarily restricts airflow. I do not want to tamper the original component therefore I plan to make a 3D printed version of the front panel with adequate vents. I have no idea about 3D...

My 10-year-old system was well past its prime and with a failed motherboard, an upgrade was necessary. I had been longing for an ITX build with the goal to reuse as many components from my ATX build. This narrowed down my case options to Thermaltake Core V1 and Corsair 250D, both hard to get. It...

Hi everyone, as the question states, I have a Windows 10 laptop and a functional 3.5mm headphone jack as well. The issue is, I can never make this onboard 3.5mm jack to pick the inline microphone of my Realme Buds or OnePlus Bullets V2. In every video call, Windows picks up sound from the...

I am seeking to add an additional monitor to my current setup as the convenience of working with two monitors is unparalleled. I intend to use my existing monitor BenQ XL2411T. I am of the belief to ensure a seamless experience, I should have two monitors identical in size and resolution but a...

I recently purchased a Pixel 4a and thus I am entitled to purchase Pixel Buds A-series for Rs. 4,999 which is half of its listed cost. This is valid till 30 Sept 2021. Please DM or respond to this thread if you are interested. If there are more than 5 responses, I will do a lucky draw so...

This is for the sister who judges phones based on their camera. An iPhone is out of the question as it has excess limitations and a good Samsung device is too expensive. OnePlus was in the consideration set but I feel the 11X offers much better value for same or lesser cost. I've recommended her...

In my pursuit of building a future proof / long life Intel ITX build with a 10400, I got the last MSI B460 ITX board I could find. Now, I've been thinking of ideas to extend the life of this build regardless of the performance beyond 5 years. Based on my experience, I've had motherboards fail on...