Kiran Upadhyay

If you’re looking at a new pair of headphones (and I’m talking about the on-ear/over-the-ear kind, not the little earbuds), it’s definitely worthwhile investing some money into them; especially if you’re looking for a good pair to last you for years to come. Over-the-ear headphones are typically more expensive, but they are more comfortable to wear for long periods of time, and tend to product great quality audio. If you’re using them out and about, it might be a good idea to look out for a pair with noise cancellation. Finally, while you’re at it, why not add wireless Bluetooth capabilities? Does that sound like too much to ask in a pair of headphones? Maybe, the Sennheiser MM 550-X has them all. Better yet, you’ll have a chance to win a pair of these headphones at the end of this review! Sennheiser, a German-based audio company, has produced some great audio equipment, including the Sennheiser HD 598 headphones that I reviewed not too long ago. I wanted to see what o...

Ah, the smartphone. This device that many would have you believe can literally do  anything . Is it even worthy of being called a mere  phone ? We have so many apps that can turn it into almost any tool that we need, and the word “phone” seems a bit limiting. Regardless, can your smartphone really do anything? Furthermore, can you run your business from your smartphone? MakeUseOf wanted to find out, so we nailed down the five main cores of business when it comes to basic operations and we’ve take the smartphone approach to these essential needs. Here’s how they compare. Communication The main purpose of your phone is this:  communication . Yeah, yeah. There’s your Temple Run toilet high score (which is different than your  regular  high score), but let’s get to the basis of what Alexander Graham Bell had in mind when he first developed the phone. No, he didn’t envision touch screens, text messages, video chats, and emails, but his initial device ...

Google Docs has made its home on Google Drive. So after one year, it’s high time to get used to calling it by the new account name. Some digital habits die hard, and in my case I find it’s still kicking as I continue to call it by its former name. I am one of the stragglers here. But then there’s one thing which hasn’t changed – my continuing reliance on Google for my web research. Google Drive might be jogging steadfastly behind Microsoft Office, but Google Drive is adding muscles to its legs; at least enough to help out a writer-researcher with the basic features he needs to get his job done. There are certain advantages to using Google Drive for your research work. It’s free and available from everywhere of course. Everyone with a Google account has it by default. Tied to your Google account, it gives you a range of collaboration options. It only gets better from here as you can use the Research tool to power all your probes and quests. The Twin Benefits of the Re...

It wasn’t very long ago when prices of touchscreen Windows 8 laptops soared beyond $1000. Thankfully, those days are behind us, and portable computers can easily be purchased – touchscreen and all – for under $500. That’s precisely the demographic in which the ASUS VivoBook X202E falls. When compared to a high-end laptop, its specifications might seem modest, but for laptop buyers just looking for a way to browse the web, watch videos, use basic apps, and not spend too much money, something in this budget is perfectly suitable. The question is, of course, how does the ASUS VivoBook X202E compare to others on the market, and is it the one which you should be spending your hard-earned money on? Well, you’re just going to have to keep reading to find out. Best of all, we are giving away an ASUS VivoBook X202E to one lucky winner. Keep reading for your chance to take home this Windows 8 touchscreen laptop! Introducing the ASUS VivoBook X202E Laptop The ASUS VivoBook X202...

Alright, from the response we received to an infograph about the things every geek should know, we’ve established that the term ‘geek‘ isn’t generic, and thus, can’t be applied to every person who is geeky or geek-like. Just as well, artist Scott Johnson drew the 56 types of geeks known to exist. Is this the final list? Perhaps it could be — it’s available in print . So, which type of geek are you, exactly? Click to enlarge.

It seems like every other month, Evernote gets additional upgrades. A few are quietly released, while others are highly anticipated by heavy Evernote users. Since I wrote my last article about Evernote’s new design and file storage upgrades, the popular notebook has gotten important new features, including Reminders, a highlighter and tighter security for subscribers, among others. If you’re new to Evernote, download Mark O’Neill’s free PDF, How to Use Evernote: the Missing Manual to get up to speed. And if you’re an iPhone or iPad owner, I’ve already explained why Evernote is a must-have app for the iPhone and iPad. This article is based on my use of Evernote for Mac OS X and iOS. The highlighted features may not yet be available for the Windows and Android versions of Evernote. Built-in Highlighter Call me old school, but I still like to highlight text as I read because it’s a great way to review content later. In the latest 5.2.1 version of Evernote, a built-in...

Desktops are being replaced by laptops in the workplace and at home. Users don’t really mind sacrificing screen estate for portability and convenience of being able to bring their work home with them. However, working with a 15-inch screen can be less than ideal. U.DTR is a concept design aimed at bridging the gap between desktop and laptop by providing desktop-esque ergonomics and flexibility while maintaining the portability of a laptop. The Ultra Desktop Replacement is the brainchild of industrial designer Marin Myftiu, and it is absolutely gorgeous. Marin explored the boundaries of technology with his concept design, all the while holding on to reality and what’s actually achievable. View his complete portfolio on Behance . What do you think of his concept? Should it be brought to life? A potential Kickstarter project perhaps?