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10 Amazing Tweaks of iPhone 12

noreply@blogger.com (Miggin) — Sun, 30 May 2021 13:02:00 +0000

May 30, Sunday – Stunning hidden features of the iPhone 12 which I discovered over time.

Everybody knows iPhone 12 series was a packaged launch. Similarly, the series includes Apple's latest and quickest A14 Bionic processor and iOS v14. There is a lot of buzzes going around the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro. If you are willing to purchase any of them, you should know the absolute best tweaks for your gadget to max out the phone's capacity.

I did discover some of the coolest features and would like to share them with you.

1. LED Flashy Alerts

A set sound for all alerts isn't as good as always. You can get your iPhone's LED light to flash when certain messages / calls come in. During nights I found this feature is quite appealing while your phone is either in Silent or Ringer Mode.

To Enable:

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual > Tap to enable "LED Flash for Alerts" &/or "Flash on Silent"

2. Silence Unknown Callers

Frustrated with spam calls? Annoying marketing calls? or any numbers that are not in your phone book.

Silence them with this feature and allow if that was a genuine call.

To Enable:

Go to Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers > Tap to On/Off

3. Tap the Back

Another coolest and hidden feature of the iPhone 12 to launch specific functions, like locking the screen, taking a screenshot, enabling and disabling AssistiveTouch, etc. This feature comprises two actions under the Back Tap i.e. Double Tap and Triple Tap. You can put the functions per your choice.

To Enable:

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap > Double Tap & Triple Tap

4. Three-Finger Salute

People often have a habit of closing the unwanted windows running on the phone's background to free up memory. Indeed, I do have that habit of a clearing. I found this feature considerably useful. I hope this will for you too.

5. Scanning On The Go

I know, I know... many of us don't know this genuine feature by Apple until we discover the hidden gems. I used to search for the best scanning apps in the App Store but none were reliable. Ultimately, this tweak came so handily to use for day-to-day personal as well as official activities.

To Use:

Long press the "Notes" App;
You'll notice "Scan Document";
Place your phone's camera over the documents to be scanned;
It automatically detects the parameters and clicks the image into PDF format;
Done!

6. Bring Up Camera Controls

Everyone loves clicking photos either still or moving and we know iPhone has the best image processing quality on the market. Whenever you bring up your camera application, the controls are regular, but when you swipe up on the camera Shooting Mode you're going to discover other hidden features. There you'll get a whole new set of controls, which keeps changing to default depending on the shooting mode you hover.

If you’re in the regular Photo Mode you’ll see a Flash along with the Night Mode option, Live Mode, etc. To change exposure, just tap on the up arrow on the top-center part of the camera screen and then slide the slider and adjust your preferences on-screen until it’s exposed the way you like.

7. Customize Your Home Screen

Apple's iOS 14 has great flexibility, and therefore you can freely customize the Home Screen of your choice on your iPhone 12 or 12 Pro by adding and modifying widgets, removing unwanted apps, and so on. For instance, you'll find my customized Home Screen of my choice beneath;

8. Hiding Photos

Very handy feature and protecting sensitive images from others in case anyone checks it. There is a perfect way to hide your private photos. Initially, you select and move them to a separate folder called "Hidden Album" under Utilities. For instance;

Finally, if you want to disable the "Hidden Album" from your Photos App. Simply, follow these steps below. Besides, it will not affect your photos in it.

To Enable/Disable:

Go to Settings > Photos > Hidden Album > Toggle to switch On/Off

9. Built-in Screen Recorder

Screen recording has become a very important task whenever we want to capture and share anything that relates to providing knowledge or information. This in-built feature has made such things possible enabling you to record and/or broadcast. For instance, a commentary video to guide somebody with the manipulation process on the phone or recording gaming videos for later broadcast on any online/ social media platforms.

Very important, make sure "Screen Recording" is listed under "Included Controls" if not, tap the green plus (+) button under "More Controls". A "Screen Recording" feature gets enabled in your Control Center.

To Enlist:

Go to Settings > Control Centre > More Controls > Spot and Tap "+" Screen Recording

10. Full Page Screenshot (**Safari Web Browser Only**)

Lengthy Webpage? Don't want to miss a single line of page?

No Problem!

As soon as you tell Siri to take the screenshot or by pressing and holding the volume up and power button, you're just a few clicks away.

Tap the taken screenshot at the bottom left corner of the screen
Hover to the top and tap "Full Page"
A slider appears on the right corners displaying the full webpage
Done!

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Thank you very much for your time and I hope this content gave you some valuable insights on operating your new iPhone.

If you do acknowledge my hard put, you can follow me for further updates. And would appreciate your suggestions on the comment section underneath.

Have a blessed day, today! 😊

Canon EOS 200D Mark II User Review

noreply@blogger.com (Miggin) — Thu, 27 May 2021 05:06:00 +0000

May 27, Thursday – The Absolute Beginner Digital SLR Camera under 1 Lakh in Nepal.

Photography is today's trend of expressing an individual's fine skills of capturing images. It has become everybody's keen interest to film the moments they dwell around or while exploring places. Describing one's character and presence, people often share their caught photographs through various online social media. Whatsoever we track down a better spot we will, in general, capture them and save them to cherish for future references. Photography has been considered a significant part of our life both individually and professionally.

I do have a hobby of taking photos when I am in my leisure and attempt to present them. Keeping this in mind, I purchased my first ever Digital SLR Camera by Canon. As we are aware, this is a Japanese brand, I feel this brand offers incredible products with elegant features on the market. However, before purchasing this item I also did some research and comparisons and discovered it to be the best fit in my budget range and expectation.

Besides, I won't speak much about its other functionalities as I am a novice-level photographer and have a lot to learn. Ordinarily, I click the pictures in Auto Mode (A+) and gives me satisfactory results. Generally speaking, the camera execution is sufficient and delivers great snapshots to publish. For the most part, I will in general alter the caught pictures utilizing my iPhone's built-in editor to give the last touch before publishing. The best element of the camera I love is the 'sharing part' as it gives a steady association with the smartphone through Wi-Fi and Bluetooth making transferring photographs from a DSLR camera to socials a breeze. All thanks to the Canon Camera Connect app for making this possible without a glitch.

Considering the battery life, Canon claims over 1k shots and henceforth I can say the promise is kept. I did check the video recording segment and found that it was very crisper video footage from the camera as it can create stunning 4K (@25p) movies and time-lapses. I didn't discover night photography as a great experience as not being able to manage the ISO range but during the daylight, this camera can make very sharp pictures and recordings. Another best component of this camera I experienced is the continuous shooting capacity or the burst mode @5fps which gave me the fine results as expected. This camera accompanies a 3-inch touch-responsive rotating LCD screen which assists with exploring and investigate different camera features.

To conclude, in case you're a beginner-level photographer like me, I would suggest going with Canon EOS 200D Mark II and start your photography journey. Whilst it depends on your budget and brand selection. I didn't talk much about its other features but trust me if you can learn and implement the same you can achieve the best photographs as the pro does.

Photo Samples Shot By Canon EOS 200D Mark II

Below are some of the Pros and Cons I figured out so far:

Pros (+)

Great image quality
Dual Pixel technology
Great battery life
Lightweight built
User-friendly controls

Cons (-)

Only 9 AF points
Cropped output in 4K resolution

Canon EOS 200D Mark II Specifications:

24.1MP sensor
DIGIC 8 processor
9 AutoFocus points
Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Eye detection AF
ISO – 100 to 25600 (extended: 51200)
Shutter speed 30 – 1/4,000 and Bulb mode
Records up to 4K videos @ 25fps
4K time-lapse videos
Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
3.0-inch fully-articulating touchscreen display with 1.04-million dots resolution
Measures 122.4 x 92.6 x 69.8mm
Weighs 451g (including battery)
In The Box: Camera Body, Dual Lens (18 - 55 mm, 55 - 250 mm), 16 GB Memory Card, Battery, Battery Charger, USB Cable

Cost Price: NPR 1,01,904/-

Acer Predator Triton 300 User Review

noreply@blogger.com (Miggin) — Wed, 26 May 2021 15:54:00 +0000

May 26, Wednesday – Superb Gaming Laptop under 1.20 Lakh in Nepal.

Wow-Wow-Wow...!! The gaming beast is here, "The Predator"

I'm a gaming freak and I will in general go through hours before any gaming machine which captivates me well. This is the discussion I recall back in the '90s when computer video games were evolving. I used to go through a sufficient measure of cash to play the games like Tekken 3, Super Mario, Contra, Ninja Turtles, to give some examples. Subsequently, my dad brought a PC then I got obsessed with the PC games and begun using them. People may say me an insane person as I have played PC games for over 16 hours vigorously.

Generously speaking, I play first-person shooter (FPS) games and this experience started when I became more acquainted with the Delta Force series back in the '90s. Over time, I played Call of Duty, Battlefield, Far Cry Series, and so on. There comes the motivation behind why I purchased the Acer's Predator Triton 300. The motive behind why I picked the Acer Laptop being utilizing Acer Swift 3 with a relative processor type, 16 GB RAM, and 2 GB of NVIDIA GeForce graphics adaptor for just about 4-5 years, and down the line, it didn't have any issues for personal and office use with battery fit as a fiddle. Where it comes to gaming, it further needed GPU up-gradation while playing top-of-the-line games. Today, I am truly satisfied utilizing it for different purposes like gaming in the first hand, secondly for preparing and performing multiple tasks.

I love Acer's laptop keyboard and this laptop comes with a FineTip RGB Backlit keyboard. So bright and colorful. I do see the value in the consideration of the Numpad for efficiency assignments, as well. For gaming, the Triton 300 functions admirably. Responsiveness is acceptable, and the separation between keys is adequate to prevent miss presses. Discussing the network ports we got RJ-45 (Ethernet) port, 2 x USB 3.2, 3.5mm TRRS combination mic/headphone port on the left-hand side; and USB-C, USB 3.2 (5 V; 3 A charging port), HDMI 2.0, mini-DisplayPort on the right-hand side. However, the power supply plugs in at the center-rear of the laptop. I pretty much prefer this, as it makes cable management a lot simpler.

To assist, I realize many don't focus before picking the right laptop per their preferences. For gaming purposes, I would suggest going for three focuses and are Processor, RAM, and GPU. If these focuses are all around made, you will adore your machine. Nowadays, modern games require high-end processors, graphics adaptors, and RAM to serve you the best. Predator Triton 300 accompanies an Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost up to 4.5 GHz, 4 GB of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti, and 8 GB of DDR4 RAM which I later upgraded to 16 GB. Discussing different highlights, it has a 15.6" Full HD Display with 144Hz Refresh Rate, just the way it has to be. The additional inclusive software called "PredatorSense" assists with outperforming your gaming experience simply exceptional.

Below are some of the Pros and Cons I figured out so far:

Pros (+)

Good screen
Great battery life
Nice keyboard
All-aluminum assemble
PredatorSense Software
Upgradability

Cons (-)

Hot shell during gaming

Acer Predator Triton 300 PT315-52 Specifications:

Processor: Intel Core i5-10300H 4 x 2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 4.5 GHz, Comet Lake-H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti – 4 GB GDDR6
Memory (RAM): 8 GB of DDR4 system memory, upgradable to 32 GB using two SO-DIMM modules
Display: 15.6 inch Full HD LED Backlit IPS ComfyView Display (144 Hz Refresh Rate, 72% NTSC Color Gamut, and 16:9 Aspect Ratio
Storage: 512 GB SSD
Connections: 2 x USB 3.2 (1st Gen), 1 x USB 3.2 (2nd Gen) Port with Power-off Charging, 1 x USB 3.2 Type C (2nd Gen), 1 x HDMI Port
Networking: Killer E2600 Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000/2500/5000MBit/s), 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ax1650i), Bluetooth v5.0
Chipset: Intel HM470
Product Dimensions: 363 x 254 x 19.9 mm, 1.7 kg
Battery: 59 WHr, 3815 mAh Lithium-Ion, 4-cell, Battery runtime (according to manufacturer): 8 hrs
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera: Webcam: HD 720p
Sound Properties: DTS X: Ultra Audio, Acer Purified Voice Technology, Acer TrueHarmony Technology, Immersive Audio Rendering Over Headphones and Internal Speakers, Compatible with Cortana with Voice
Additional Features:
Warranty: One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW)
Included Software: PredatorSense, Acer Product Registration, Acer Care Center, Acer Collection, Quick Access
Keyboard: FineTip RGB Backlit Keyboard with Independent Standard Numeric Keypad (International Language Support)
Suitable for: Processing & Multitasking, Gaming

Cost Price: NPR 1,19,824/-

Apple's iPhone 12 User Review

noreply@blogger.com (Miggin) — Wed, 26 May 2021 15:06:00 +0000

May 26, Wednesday – Best gadget I ever purchased under 1.40 Lakh in Nepal.

I'm the absolute first client of Apple's flagship phones. Back in ages, I had once used iPhone 5S, and was my remarkable experience. From that point forward I was using Android smartphones. The solitary explanation I didn't get Apple's phone was the design concerns and were overpriced.

Eventually, starting 2021, I purchased the iPhone 12 (128 GB variant) which was quite a long wait for me, though. It took my breath away and constrained my brain to have one as it has a comparative look to the iPhone 5 variations with good phenomenal highlights in it. These days, I favor this phone for my everyday usage and subsequently tracked down an incredible buddy in my life.

Honestly, I brought this phone for gaming purposes, and stunned me with its performance. Discussing the camera I discovered cool pictures and surprisingly better with its in-built editing feature which gives an expert touch. As far as battery endurance is concern it gives me entire day support to work on numerous tasks which include calling, web browsing, YouTubing, gaming, photography, etc. Likewise, the sound quality has a superior hearing experience which I felt surpassing my other android phones.

Furthermore, you’ll find some clicked snaps and specifications of the phone beneath for your reference.

iPhone 12 Photo Samples

Below are some of the Pros and Cons I figured out so far:

Pros (+)

Appealing design with precise fit and finish
Superb OLED screen
Loud stereo speakers with elegant audio quality
The fastest smartphone chip on the planet with 5G support
Decent photo quality across the board, day and night
Apple iOS 14 is fast and easy to use for gamers

Cons (-)

No charger or headphones in the box
No high refresh rate screen
We miss TouchID as FaceID does not work with a mask on

iPhone 12 Specifications:

Body: Aluminum frame with matte finish, Ceramic Shield front with oleophobic coating, Glass back with glossy finish, IP68 certified for water and dust resistance. Black, White, Green, Blue, Red color options. 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm, 164 g.
Display: 6.1" Retina XDR OLED screen of 1170 x 2532 px resolution, 460ppi, 600 nits, 120Hz touch sensing. HDR10, Dolby Vision support, wide color gamut. True Tone.
Chipset: Apple A14 Bionic chip (5nm) - Hexa-core (2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm with 3.1GHz Turbo Boost) Apple CPU, four-core Apple GPU, 16-core Apple NPU 4-gen.
Memory: 4GB of RAM; 64/128/256GB of internal storage.
Rear Camera: Dual 12MP camera: 26mm main wide-angle, F/1.6, OIS, Dual Pixel AF; 13mm ultrawide-angle, F/2.4, 120-degree field of view; dual-LED flash with slow sync. Night Mode, Smart HDR 3, Deep Fusion.
Video Recording: 2160p@60/30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps video recording with wider dynamic range and spatial sound, OIS + EIS, Dolby Vision (30fps only).
Front Camera: Dual camera - 23mm 12MP F/2.2 front-facing camera with HDR mode + 3D TOF camera; Night Mode, Smart HDR 3, Deep Fusion. 2160p@60/30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps video recording with wider dynamic range and spatial sound, EIS.
Connectivity: Dual SIM, 5G, 4G; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/6; Bluetooth 5.0; Lightning port; GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS; NFC; Apple U1 chip ultra-wideband.
Battery: 2,815 mAh battery, 20W fast charging, 15 Qi wireless charging (MagSafe).
Misc.: Face ID through dedicated TrueDepth camera, stereo speakers, Taptic Engine.

Cost Price: NPR 1,35,840/-

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Thank you very much for your time and I hope this content gave you some relevant insights which I encountered operating my iPhone 12.

If you do acknowledge my hard put, you can follow me for further updates. And would appreciate your suggestions on the comment section underneath.

Have a blessed day, today! 😊