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Author: Shashank Bhardwaj
Entrepreneur. Tech, cosmology and web3 enthusiast. And a DJ when time permits.
It’s 2024. There has to be a way to send a WhatsApp message without saving a number.Up until 2022, WhatsApp didn’t provide its users the ability to send messages to a non-contact. If you needed to send a WhatsApp message to a new number, you had to save it to contacts, and search for it on WhatsApp. Users often found this frustrating as they could not figure out how to send a WhatsApp message without saving numbers in their contact list. Fortunately, WhatsApp has come up with the option to do this. Let’s dive in and see how to send…
VPNs or virtual private networks are all about safeguarding your online privacy and security. You might be familiar with the perks of VPNs, like outsmarting Netflix geo-blocks or defeating internet restrictions at school or work. But before you dive into your wallet to purchase one, let’s delve deeper into how these digital guardians work. In this post, I’ll unveil the top 10 best VPN service providers of 2024. With cyber threats lurking around every corner and governments tracking our every move, choosing the right VPN service provider can mean the difference between being safe and sorry. If you’re ready to…
In today’s fast-paced business world, companies are under immense pressure to keep up with rapidly evolving technologies and stay ahead of the competition. Legacy systems often hinder this progress, as they often need to be updated, efficient, and expensive to maintain. This is where cloud migration strategy and application modernization services come into play. By making a cloud migration strategy for legacy systems and modernizing them, companies can achieve a digital transformation beyond simple cost savings. Utilizing cloud computing’s scalability, dependability, and cost-effectiveness is the main goal of a cloud migration strategy. Businesses can save money through resource efficiency, improve…
One of the most helpful KPIs in your marketing strategy is tracking who visits your website and what actions they take. What good is an advertising campaign if you do not know who responds to it? This is where Facebook Pixel comes in (now called Meta Pixel). When creating ads for Facebook and Instagram, the Facebook pixel or meta pixel has quickly become one of the most valuable tools. It is important to know how to set up Facebook pixel on your website. If you want to promote on Facebook or Instagram, this is a tool you can’t afford to…
If you’ve been reading the dark web vs deep web debate and are wondering what the difference between them is, you’re not alone. These terms are often used in a similar way, but there is a big difference between dark web and deep web. In this post, we look into deep web and dark web definitions, and see the differences between the two to settle the debate. What is the Deep Web? The part of the internet that is not searchable by traditional means is referred to as the deep web. It is made up of websites that are not…
Virtual private networks (VPNs) and antivirus software are both crucial internet security technologies that protect users in various ways. It’s to be noted that they provide the highest protection possible for your data and devices when used together. The internet is known to contain harmful content. Everyone from multinational organizations to individual cafe patrons is vulnerable to cyber threats such as scams, viruses, hackers, and fraudsters. In this article, we take a look at the distinction when it comes to VPN vs. antivirus. Computers and mobile devices are safeguarded by antivirus software. This program keeps watch on your computer and…
In the past few months, articles displaying or debating AI-generated creativity have filled social media feeds, ranging from jaw-dropping viral visuals and films of fictional worlds to serious discussions on the destruction of creativity in our society. While the hype around generative AI may come and go, the technology itself is here to stay and will likely continue to impact a wide range of fields significantly. But what is this generative AI anyway, you ask? Let’s cover the basic definitions for those living under a rock before getting into the fun part: what happens to AI-generated images once the hype…
Ever wondered how a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack would look like? Here’s a visual interpretation – created by developer Ludovic Fauvet. The video above is a representation of an old DDoS attack on VideoLAN’s site. VideoLAN is the team that makes our beloved VLC player. The converging pulses represent traffic, while the spot where they are converging refers to the location of the VLC Media Player executable file. The server was receiving 200 requests every second, at a load of 30GBps. The attack lasted more than 30 hours, and later peaked at 1500 requests per second. What Is…
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending has gained significant popularity in recent years as a way for individuals to invest their money and earn attractive returns. If you are looking to diversify your investment portfolio and explore alternative avenues for generating income, Investing in Peer-to-Peer lending might be worth considering. In this guide, we will walk you through the ins and outs of Investing in P2P lending and show you how it can be a profitable investment option. Understanding Peer-to-Peer Lending Before diving into the profitability aspect, let’s start by understanding what P2P lending is all about. In its simplest form, P2P lending…
Whether you’re someone who buys clothes as a necessity or someone who approaches it as a fashionable hobby, there must have been a point when you wondered about the process involved in the making of our clothes. How are such fabrics made, for example, from the simple and comfortable cotton to the luxurious silk? The textile manufacturing process is a simple one to follow and in fact hasn’t changed much from how it was first developed. The most complex part are actually the machines used to streamline the entire process, making it more efficient and allowing the resulting swaths of fabric to…
On Android’s Play Store (or on the iOS App store), there are hundreds of thousands of different music applications like Saavn, Gaana, Wynk and many more. As smartphone user, you have access to any kind of music program imaginable, right from Internet radio and streaming apps to guitar tuners and portable DJ stations. Despite all of this, music streaming was slow to take off, at least in countries like India where even though calls were dirt cheap, data really wasn’t. All of that fortunately changed last year with Jio’s big bang entry into the telecom sector. With data so ridiculously…
After India’s Demonetization in 2016, multiple financial technology companies, or Fintech startups, as they’re called, have been on the rise. While we’ve seen similar versions of the same idea – a mobile wallet, P2P lending, etc – there’s another unique concept emerging as a disruptor. Enter ‘Simpl’. Inception Our entire lives we’ve followed the concept of pay first, use later. Flip this idea. Imagine a set up where you can use or enjoy entities across multiple platforms, and pay the bills later. That’s what a credit card does, yes. Now imagine there was no credit card. This is exactly what Simpl aims…