How to Restore Accidentally Deleted Google Chrome Data

If you have accidentally deleted Google Chrome user data including bookmarks, saved passwords and search history, then you can restore the chrome data easily by accessing the User Data folder. Google Chrome automatically stores all your browser data including bookmarks, saved passwords, search history and settings in a hidden folder named User Data inside the AppData folder.

First you need access to the User Data folder. In order to view the folder, first enable the hidden files and folders.

For Enabling the Hidden files and folders view

  • Search for "show hidden files and folders" in the start menu.
  • Check to enable the "Show hidden files, folders, and drives" option.
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  • Then Click OK


To Restore the Chrome Data

  • Close the Google Chrome
  • In the Windows Explorer, navigate to the location "C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\" , where %USERNAME% is your system username
  • Right click on the "User Data" folder and choose "Restore previous versions" option.
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  • Choose an older version of “User Data” folder and click Restore.
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When restore is completed, open Google Chrome. Your deleted data, passwords, bookmarks etc will be back again.

Nubia Z17 Mini with dual-rear camera setup launched in India at Rs. 19,999

ZTE Nubia has launched its Nubia Z17 Mini smartphone with dual rear camera setup in India. The device is priced at Rs.19.999 and will be available via Amazon from June 12.

The Nubia N17 Mini features a 5.2-inch Full HD display with 1920 x 1080pixels resolution. The screen also has a pixel density of 424ppi and it comes with Corning Gorilla Glass protection. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 Octa-Core 64 bit processor coupled with 4GB RAM. The device possesses an internal storage of 64GB which can be expanded upto 200GB via microSD card. 

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The Nubia Z17 Mini comes with a dual-rear camera setup consisting of two 13MP Sony IMX258 sensors - Sony full-light MONO sensor and a true color RGB sensor. The dual rear camera setup has a 3D mode that creates interactive 3D pictures. On the front the device has a 16MP sensor with 80° wide angle lens and F2.0 aperture. 

The phone runs on Nubia UI 4.0 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The Connectivity options of this device include Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, GPS, GLONASS, and USB Type-C port. The Nubia Z17 Mini is backed by a 2950mAh non-removable battery

Moto C with 4G VoLTE launched in India at Rs. 5,999.

Lenovo owned Motorola has officially launched Moto C in India. The phone was launched in some foreign countries last month. The budget smartphone is priced at 5,999 and will be available through leading retailer stores across India. Moto C will be available in two colour variants - Pearl White and Starry Black. In Indian market the Moto C will go head to head with Xiaomi Redmi 4A which is also priced at Rs. 5,999. 
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Key features of the device are
  • 5-inch FWVGA (854×480) display
  • 5MP rear camera with LED Flash
  • 2MP front camera with LED Flash
  • 1.1GHz MediaTek MT6737M quad-core Cortex-A53 SoC 
  • 1GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage
  • Expandable up to 32GB
  • Dual SIM
  • 4G VoLTE
  • Android 7.0 Nougat Operating system
  • 2350mAh Battery 

Yu Yureka Black launched in India at Rs. 8,999.

Yu Yureka BlackYU Televentures are back with a latest smartphone called Yu Yureka Black. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 8,999 and the phone will be available for online purchase from Flipkart through a Flash sale scheduled at 12AM on June 6. Yu is continuing its online only strategy. The device will be avaiable in two color options- Chrome Black and Matte Black colour variants.

YU Yureka Black features a 5-inch Full HD IPS display (1080×1920 pixels) with a 2.5D curved glass design. The Yu Yureka possesses a metal unibody design. The device is powered by a 1.4GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 64-bit processor coupled with 4GB DDR3 RAM. It comes with 32GB of internal storage and supports storage expansion up to 64GB via microSD card. 

The Yu Yureka black comes with a 13MP rear camera with dual-LED flash and supports different modes like Night, Panorama, and HDR. The device also possesses an 8MP front facing camera with selfie flash. The smartphone also features a fingerprint scanner embedded on the home button.

The connectivity options of the device include 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Micro-USB, and GPS. The device runs on the Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. The smartphone is backed by a 3000mAh non-removable battery.

How To Download Videos or Audio From Streaming Websites

Most video sites operate on streaming algorithms. These algorithms only allow the online streaming of videos and prevent the downloading of videos to your disk or memory. Although, downloading videos from these kind of sites are breaking the rules. But there are lot of ways to do so. 

In the case of YouTube, it allows you to save videos for offline streaming. But it doesn't allows to download the videos to local drive or memory. But there are lot of methods which let you to download videos or just extract the audio and save them to your local drive or memory. The simplest way you can do this is by removing three letters from the video URL. For example a YouTube video URL will look like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Boc39rGYcrc . Now remove the letters 'ube' from the word 'youtube' on the link and hit 'enter'. This will take you to a new website called 'yout.com'. This site allows you to download the video or just the audio of the video as an mp3 file by selecting appropriate option.


Download Facebook Videos

Similar to YouTube, the Facebook mobile application also has the feature that allows users to save videos for offline viewing. Inorder to save the video, just play the video you want to download and open the three dot menu in the top right corner. From the list of options, select 'Download'. The video will be downloaded to your device so that you could watch it offline later.

If you want to download the Facebook videos from your web browser on a desktop, you can download that video file easily by the following steps. First, determine if the video is hosted by Facebook and if it is, "Right click" on the video and select "Copy link address". Open a new tab and search "downvids.net". Paste the video link, select the video format and hit the 'Download'. This site works for many other video sites and so you can even use it to download from YouTube or other streaming websites.

Asus Zenfone Live Launched In India At Rs. 9,999

Asus Zenfone Live Launched In India At Rs. 9,999Asus has launched a new device in the ZenFone series called the ZenFone Live. The main feature of this smartphone is it comes with the worlds first real time beautification technology for live streaming videos. Company's new live beautification app called BeautyLive is used for this real time beautification. So this smartphone is mainly aimed at those who like shooting videos on social medias.

The device comes with a 5MP front camera with LED Flash, auto focus, 1.4 micrometer pixel size and 82 degree wide angle lens. It sports a 13MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture lens and pixel master technology. 

The ZenFone Live comes with a 5-inch HD IPS display with 2.5D glass at a resolution of 1280×720 pixels. It also has a Bluelight filter for eye protection. The device is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. It comes with 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded upto 128GB.

The connectivity options of this device include 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0, WiFi direct, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Micro USB and a 3.5mm headset jack. It supports Accelerator, E-Compass, Proximity and Ambient light sensors. The device is backed by a 2650mAh battery which delivers up to 158.8 hours of standby time and up to 24 hours of 3G talk-time.

Xiaomi Redmi 4 :Second flash sale on Amazon is scheduled on 30th May at 12pm

Redmi 4 next flash saleThe Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is continuing their success in Indian smartphone market with its latest device Redmi 4, successor to the Redmi 3S series. The device had its first flash sale today on Amazon.in. Today Amazon witnessed record sale of Redmi 4. On its first flash sale 2,50,000 units of Redmi 4 has been sold within 8 minutes of the sale, Amazon India confirmed. 

Amazon has announced the date of second flash sale. The next sale is scheduled to be on 30th May 12PM. Amazon India is also providing a lot of launch offers to boost the sales. Offers include up to Rs. 5000 off on flights and hotel bookings on goibibo, 45GB free data for 5 months from Vodafone and Rs. 200 promotion credit for Kindle books on Kindle app. Also on the accessories the Mi cases for redmi 4 starts at Rs, 349 and Mi headphones will start at Rs 599.

Key features of the device are
  • 5inch 720p HD display
  • Front 2.5D curved glass
  • 13MP rear camera with PDAF
  • 5MP front camera
  • Snapdragon 435 octa-core processor
  • 2GB/3GB/4GB RAM
  • 16GB/32GB/64GB internal storage
  • Expandable up to 128GB
  • 4100mAh battery
The Redmi 4 smartphone comes in three variants. The 2GB RAM, 16GB storage variant priced at Rs 6,999, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage variant priced at Rs 8,999 and 4GB RAM, 64GB storage variant priced at Rs 10,999. The 64GB variant will not be available for the upcoming sale on 30th May.

ZTE Nubia N1 Lite Launched In India At Rs. 6,999

ZTE Nubia N1 Lite Launched In India At Rs. 6,999ZTE sub-brand Nubia has launched an entry-level smartphone in India named Nubia N1 Lite. The N1 Lite was first unveiled at the MWC in February and it will be available from May 22 from the e commerce giant Amazon at a prize of 6,999.The device will be available in black color only.

The Nubia N1 Lite comes with a 5.5inch HD IPS display with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution. The device is powered by a 1.25GHz quad-core 64-bit MediaTek MT6737 processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. The phone also comes with 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded upto 32GB via a microSD card.

Camera on the Nubia device had been fantastic till now. Nubia Z11 mini is the best camera phone you can get under 20K in India. That shows how the Nubia cameras perform. Here the Nubia N1 Lite comes with an 8MP rear shooter with f/2.0 aperture and four element lens. It also has a LED flash. On the front the N1 Lite packs a 5MP camera with f/2.8 aperture, 84-degree wide angle lens and front flash. The smartphone also features a fingerprint sensor.

The connectivity options of the device include dual-SIM slots, 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS. The device is 8.4 mm thick and weighs around 171 grams. The smartphone is backed by a 3000mAh battery.

Karbonn Aura Power 4G Plus with 4000mAh battery launched at Rs. 5,790

Karbonn Aura Power 4G Plus with 4000mAh batteryAfter the launch of Aura 4G smartphone last week Karbonn has now come up with an addition to its lineup called Aura Power 4G Plus. The main attraction of the new device is its battery. The Aura Power 4G Plus replaces the small 2150mAh battery in the Aura 4G by a large 4000mAh battery. This battery promises a stand by time of up to 400 hours and talk time of up to 16 hours.

The Karbonn Aura Power 4G Plus features 5-inch HD display with 720x1280 resolution. This dual SIM smartphone comes with 4G VoLTE support. The smartphone runs on the latest Android 7.0 Nougat and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor coupled with 1GB RAM. The device comes with an internal storage of 32GB which can be expanded upto 32GB using external microSD card. 

The smartphone features a 5-megapixel rear camera with dual-LED Flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with LED flash. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and OTG support.

The Karbonn Aura Power 4G Plus is priced at Rs. 5,790 and is available in both the Grey and Champagne colors. The previously launched Karbonn Aura 4G is priced at Rs. 5,290.

Vivo V5s with 20MP selfie camera is on for sale now at Rs 18,990

vivo v5s smartphoneVivo V5s, the successor to the V5 launched in November is on for sale in India at Rs. 18,990. This selfie smartphone was launched at an event in Gurugram earlier this month. Eventhough the phone was launched in two colors only the Matte Black variant of the device is available now. The Crown Gold colour variant will only become available starting May 20. The main attraction of this device is the 20MP front facing camera which makes the smartphone a selfie-centric one. 


The Vivo V5s has a 5.5inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. The display comes with a 2.5D Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass protection, and a pixel density of 267ppi. The phone is 7.6mm thick and features an all metal build. The device also features a fingerprint sensor on the home button. 


The device is powered by a 1.5GHz MediaTek MT6750 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM. It comes with 32GB internal storage which is expandable upto 256GB using a microSD card. The dual SIM smartphone runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Funtouch OS 3.0 running on top. 


The main highlight of this selfie centric device is the 20MP front facing camera with a moonlight flash. The phone comes preloaded with a Face Beauty 6.0 app for selfie editing. The front facing camera uses a 1/2.8-inch sensor and has an aperture of f/2.0. The device also packs a 13MP rear camera with PDAF and dual-LED flash. Also for better audio experience V5s comes with a AK4376 Hi-Fi Audio chip. 


Connectivity options of this device include 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth v4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Micro-USB with OTG, GPS/ A-GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors on board the Vivo V5s are accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, proximity sensor, and a virtual gyroscope. The device runs on a 3000mAh non-removable battery.

How to replace damaged Sandisk memory card/pendrive using warranty without bill

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It is easy to replace your damaged Sandisk products from Sandisk if it is under warranty period. Sandisk memory cards or pendrives might have 5 years or 7 years of warranty. But most of the users don't know how to replace it by Sandisk warranty service. Most of them buy a new one instead of replacing the damaged product. Sandisk will replace your damaged memory card or pendrive even if you lost the bill receipt of the product. Here I am showing you the steps to avail Sandisk warranty replacement.

First you need to send an email to "support@sandisk.com" regarding the complaint of your sandisk product. There will be an auto response email with popular problems and answers relating to your sandisk product. Try the methods described in the link. It may solve the issue. Otherwise wait for the reply from the SanDisk Global Customer care Representative within two business days.

SanDisk Global Customer care Representative will ask you to provide the following information to review your warranty status for possible replacement:

-Your First and Last name
- Your Phone Number
- Your complete physical address (with House Number, Area pin code & Landmark)
- What is written at the front and back side of the Sandisk product? (Please provide all the codes written on the product, not from retail packaging)
- Color of the product
- What is the make and model of the device where you are using this memory card? ( If its a memory card)
- From where did you purchase the product?
- Exact or approximate Date of Purchase in the format of MM/DD/YYYY
- Do you have any important data on the product?
- Do you see any sign of physical damage?
- During the replacement procedure would you like to receive automated voice calls and SMS notification?

You have to reply the email with the required details along with the cleared and zoomed pictures of the Sandisk memory card or pendrive. Refurbished, physically damaged or non-authentic products are not covered by sandisk warranty.

They will check whether your product is genuine and is eligible for sandisk warranty or not. If eligible you will get an approval email for returning the product with Return Authorization ID and the address of the nearest Sandisk service centre. You will also get an SMS regarding the returning process. You need to visit the local depot assigned for your Return Material Authorization(RMA) with the damaged product and the approval email or SMS showing the Return Authorization ID. Follow the below instructions before visiting the local Sandisk centre:

• Please make sure you have your RMA Number with you before you visit our centre. 

• Please print the approval email and present at the reception of Sandisk centre for the proof of the replacement OR present the SMS sent to you by the RMA department.

• Sandisk centers are open from Monday to Saturday between 10:00 AM and 5:30 PM.

Defective product will be tested at the centre and will be returned if it will be in working condition. They will also check the product for any physical damage. If there is no any physical damage and the product is non-functional, then they will replace the damaged product with a new product. The product offered to you is based on current stock availability. You may be getting the same or an equivalent model based on inventory available at the time of replacement. 


How to get the Google Pixel Phone Look in any Android smartphone

Pixel Launcher is the home screen experience for the Pixel and Pixel XL phones by Google. But you can make your phone look like Google Pixel Phone by using Nova launcher and Pixel Icon Pack.

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Just follow the steps for making your phone look like Google pixel.

1. Download Nova Launcher & set it as your default home.

2.  Apply Pixel Icon pack to Nova Launcher

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3. Change Nova Launcher settings as follows

  Desktop Settings
  • Desktop Grid - 5x5
  • Icon Layout - Change the icon size to 120%. Set the Label to 'Condensed' and change the size to the second tick in the bar.
  • Width padding - Medium
  • Height padding - Large
  • Search bar style - Select the pixel style search bar(Select the 'G' logo with the white oval). Then tap 'Bar color' and set it to white. Scroll down and select the colored 'G'.
  • Page Indicator - None
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App & Widget Drawers 
  • Drawer app grid - 5x5
  • Card Background - Off
  • Swipe to Open - On
  • Scroll Accent Color - Set the Scroll Accent Color as 'Teal'. It’s the first option in the fourth row.
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Dock Settings

In Dock Background
  • Shape - Rectangle 
  • Color - White
  • Transparency - 85%
  • Draw behind navigation bar - On
That's it. Now you can enjoy the Google Pixel look in your android smartphone.