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A techie's top 5 financial must haves

2012-01-31T20:40:00.002+05:30

My previous post listed the top 5 mistakes a lot of techies do when it comes to their money. Its tax season as I write this post, so here I am hoping this one helps as many a reader as possible. Again, this post stands valid for any salaried employee. We're not going to go into details of how you can save tax. Insurance is just a part of financial planning as is investment and tax saving. So

A techie's top 6 financial mistakes

2012-01-30T19:54:00.001+05:30

What's covered here actually holds true for any salaried employee. Freelancing and owning your own business may at times seem a more greener affair, but everything comes with its own set of problems. For those of us who are stuck in the rat race, or will at least be stuck for a while, the wisest thing to do would be to invest well. As Robert Kiyosaki says 'Don't work for money, but let the

Best 2.1 Speakers in India: Review F&D A520

2012-01-29T17:40:00.001+05:30

I must perhaps re-phrase. It should read "Best 2.1 Speakers in India considering QOS and VFM". I write this as I listen to the the set. A little known company called F&D (Also spoken as 'Fenda') is making waves in the Indian sound scene with their offerings. Read on past the break to see why I think their A520 offering is the best bang for your buck and what exactly it is that makes it tick.

Top 5 skills every electronics student must have to get a job

2012-01-29T11:11:00.001+05:30

Time and time again, we hear reports of Indian engineering graduates not being industry ready. Unfortunately this is true to a large extent. Most electronics students eventually land in software jobs. Agreed that the semiconductor industry is a minuscule one when compared to the software industry in general. Since the pickings are slim, students need to be even more prepared. So, after around

Top 5 Dependable sites to shop online in India

2012-01-29T08:59:00.000+05:30

While there exist plenty of players today vying for the e-commerce market, its only a handful few who actually seem to be in for the long run. They care about the quality of the products they ship, promptly answer your calls, follow up on all your issues. They are interested in building a dependable clientele Many among the rest are just out there to lynch you blind. Their primary target is an

Top 6 ways to save money on travel in India

2012-01-28T07:07:00.001+05:30

There are lots of ways which could save you money on your vacation. These ones however have been tried and tested and they work great. If not all, you could use a few depending on your vacation's demands. Avoid time share holidays By 'Time share', I mean any lifetime/annual holiday membership options. There are many players currently in the market selling those. Mahindra Holidays,

Top 5 sites to buy or sell used stuff in Bangalore

2012-01-28T05:42:00.001+05:30

Being in the field that most of the us in Bangalore are, our closets are filled with gadgets we've long stopped using. Unfortunately for many IT folks, their spending power works against them. It leads to hoarding and soon, there is a whole lot of stuff, we could let go. I always sell anything I don't use. And, if what you are selling does have a life, it'll find a new home, make you some cash

Top 10 - Not so popular, free Windows PC apps

2012-01-26T14:02:00.001+05:30

There's more to your PC besides the essentials. While its possible to hit upon a lot of popular wares like anti-virus softwares and fast browsers, I find that an additional peripheral essential list of must-haves is needed. Here's a list of top 10 not so heard, but hugely valuable applications. Bear in mind there could be alternatives to each one on the list. However, these do the job they

Top 10 Google Chrome apps

2012-01-23T21:56:00.000+05:30

Google Chrome in every sense has become an extension of many who spend a lot of time on the internet. Everything seems faster and the installation of an app doesn't need a restart. Just a refresh works great if its a content specific app. Over the course of many years, after rolling in and out of hundreds of extensions, I find myself content with a set. They are always at work. So much so,