Shikhar Mehrotra

India

Technology Writer at Republic World

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Articles

Make Your Mac Quieter by Changing These 7 Notification Settings

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Shikhar Mehrotra

Is your Mac constantly beeping with notifications, making it difficult for you to focus? You're not alone. We've compiled a list of seven different notification settings that can help you make your Mac quieter both in terms of audio volume and the volume of notifications you see. 1 Press F10 to Silence MacBook Notifications The easiest and quickest way to make your Mac quieter is to press the F10 or mute key (situated at the top right of the keyboard).
Is the iPhone 15 Still a Good Purchase in 2025?

2 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Shikhar Mehrotra

Despite the launch of the iPhone 16 series, the iPhone 15 remains relevant in 2025, especially since it resembles the latest model in more ways than one. The baseline iPhone 15 costs $699 for the 128GB variant, making it an excellent value proposition. You might consider an iPhone 15 Pro, but you'll need to either opt for a refurbished model or increase your budget by a few hundred dollars.
Can't Wait for the iPhone 17? Here's Which iPhone You Should Get Right Now

3 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Shikhar Mehrotra

The iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max are the absolute best models money can buy. They offer all the top-tier hardware and software smarts, but they also carry a hefty price tag. While the iPhone 16 Plus offers exceptional battery life for a non-Pro iPhone, the iPhone 16 offers the best value for your money in 2025, thanks to Apple Intelligence. If you're on the lookout for the best budget iPhones, you can choose from the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 16e.
Apple iPad 11th Gen vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE: Which Is Better for You?

3 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Shikhar Mehrotra

The iPad 11th Gen is among the most value-for-money tablets in 2025. it provides an affordable entry point to the Apple ecosystem. The Galaxy Tab S10 FE is Samsung's latest mid-range tablet with several AI-based features and an S Pen in the box. While the tablets firmly stand their ground, there are over a dozen differences that you should consider before making a purchase. The Apple iPad 11th Gen and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE are excellent tablets.
Mac Slowing Down? 10 Tweaks to Make It Faster

1 month ago | howtogeek.com | Shikhar Mehrotra

Apple's modern Mac lineup is one of the market's most power-efficient and powerful range of computers, but it's normal for older models to show signs of aging by slowing down. Like old age, it comes to us all eventually. While the best remedy is to upgrade your Mac to a newer, more performant model, there are some other things you can do to help in the meantime. Here are 10 tweaks that can make your slowing Mac feel faster.
Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch: 10 Changes You Should Know About

1 month ago | howtogeek.com | Shikhar Mehrotra

The Nintendo Switch 2 sure looks like every Switch lover's dream console. Nintendo's sequel builds on what made the original such a hit, with some big improvements to hardware, controls, and even software. Before you spend your hard-earned money on the console, here are 10 changes you should know about. 1 The Switch 2 Has Grown in Size Nintendo's latest portable gaming console is noticeably bigger and heavier than its predecessor, but it all works out in its favor.
15 MacBook Settings to Boost Battery Life

1 month ago | howtogeek.com | Shikhar Mehrotra

Even though MacBooks offer excellent battery life out of the box, battery performance will degrade over time. Theres not a lot you can do about this, it's just a natural part of owning any rechargeable device in the modern age. As your MacBook battery starts to wane over time, here are a few ways that can help you increase how long it lasts. 15 Lower the Screen Brightness Your MacBook's screen plays a crucial role in determining how long its battery will last.
Pixel 9a vs. Pixel 8a: Should You Upgrade?

1 month ago | howtogeek.com | Shikhar Mehrotra

Google has launched the Pixel 9a, the latest entrant in the Pixel A series. Although it comes out two months before the usual product cycle, the handset packs some solid upgrades over its predecessor, the Pixel 8a. So, should you upgrade? Let's find out. Pixel 9a Ditches the Rear Camera Visor The Pixel 9a isn't as compact as its predecessor.
How to Customize the Always-on Display on a Samsung Galaxy Phone

1 month ago | howtogeek.com | Shikhar Mehrotra

Wondering about the missing always-on display (AOD) customization features on your Samsung Galaxy phone? You're not alone. The options aren't in the AOD settings menu anymore. So where are they? Let's find out. One UI 6.1 Removed the AOD Customization Features The AOD first debuted on the Samsung Galaxy S7 in 2016. As part of the initial implementation, the always-on screen was treated differently than the lock screen, i.e., you could customize it independently of the lock screen.
This One UI Feature Helps Preserve Your Galaxy S25's Battery Lifespan

1 month ago | howtogeek.com | Shikhar Mehrotra

With regular use, the battery on your Galaxy S25 loses its charge-holding capacity, resulting in shorter usage time between charges. While you can't avoid the battery aging process, you can slow it down by using the Battery Protection feature on your Galaxy S25. The feature contains three battery charging profiles, each with a different approach to controlling and limiting the charging capacity.