Shikhar Mehrotra
Expertise
Android, IOS, Windows
- Shikhar started writing about consumer technology when he was 18, which often makes him the youngest geek in the editorial teams he joins.
- During his association with Republic World, Shikhar interviewed several executives from popular brands in India, including Asus and Crossbeats.
- Shikhar has tested and reviewed numerous gadgets, including smartphones like the Nothing Phone (1), smartwatches, and wireless earphones from several Indian brands.
Experience
Over the years, Shikhar has covered consumer technology for various news outlets. During his schooling, he started working as a summer intern at the Indian publication AndroidFist. He went on to work with several renowned publications in the country, including the Times Of India, TelecomDrive, Republic World, and Digit. Soon after, Shikhar joined international media brands like SlashGear and ScreenRant.
Education
Shikhar earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, where he was also awarded a gold medal for academic excellence.
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Stories By Shikhar Mehrotra
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Whether it's for browsing the internet or running the latest apps, Chromebooks rely heavily on software updates.
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If you're stuck trying to update Windows 11, there are a few things you can do to try and clear things up. Here are some steps to get you back up and running.
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If you use a Chromebook as your daily computer, there are a lot of keyboard shortcuts you can use to ramp up your productivity. Here are some of our favorites.
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The PlayStation 5 comes with 825GB of storage, which sounds like a lot until you discover how big PS5 games are. Here's how to free up space on your PS5.
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If you want to squeeze a few more hours of life out of your Playstation 5 DualSense controllers, we have a few tips to share on how to do that.
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Samsung is one of the most prolific and popular manufacturers of Android smartphones, but can they go the distance? There are a few factors to consider.
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If you want to be part of a photo, you can set up a timer on any Galaxy phone that allows you to press the shutter button and move into the frame.
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Maybe you dropped it or haven't used it for several days and now your iPhone won't power on. You don't need to contact support just yet. Try these tips first.
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Gaming phones can do everything a regular phone does but also boast high refresh rate displays, powerful processors, and exceptional cooling mechanisms.
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The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a neat hidden feature on the lock screen that you may not know about. We'll show you how to turn it on and how to use it.
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Is your Android phone unresponsive and you've already tried several fixes to no avail? You might have to reset it to factory settings. The process is simple.
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If you're having trouble keeping your Wi-Fi connected with your Windows 10 PC, we have a few suggestions for things you can try to correct the trouble.
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Chrome on iPhone has a security measure that allows you to lock your incognito tabs behind a biometric lock. We'll show you how to enable that.
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You need to open the app for a coffee shop so you can pay, but you can't find it anywhere on your phone. Thankfully, you can avoid this with a few tips.
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 can pull off some neat tricks, and some of the coolest are on the lock screen. Find out how to personalize it to your taste.
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The useful Hide My Email service from Apple is obviously exclusive to iPhone/Mac users, but there are alternatives for Android users to take advantage of.
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If an app you're trying to use on a Fire TV Stick is taking forever to load or experiencing glitches, you can likely fix the issue by clearing the cache.
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So long as you have the desk space for it, utilizing two monitors on your Windows machine can be a significant boon for productivity and multitasking.
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Samsung is rolling out a new feature called Recent Websites which allows you to transfer websites from your Galaxy phone to your Galaxy Book.
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Buying a new iPhone is an expensive proposition from the get-go, but beyond just the phone's MSRP, there are plenty of additional costs that add up as well.
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Though the iPhone works best with Apple's Mac lineup, you're not out of luck when it comes to transferring videos from the handset to your Windows PC.
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Google's Pixel lineup of devices sport some of the best photography skills in the smartphone market, but the Pixel's camera app can be susceptible to bugs.
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The Pixel 7 Pro lets you enable or disable the always-on display, set a screen timeout duration, and change the lock screen wallpaper and clock style.
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If your gaming keeps getting interrupted by crashes and black screens, we've got a few fixes you can try to get your Xbox Series X back up and running.
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The AirTag needs to be within 33 feet or 10 meters, because that is the maximum Bluetooth range of an iPhone.
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Google has improved the Pixel line's battery life considerably, but there are some features and settings you can use to squeeze out extra runtime.
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If your iPhone's camera is acting strange or otherwise not working, we have some suggestions to help you get it back up and running in no time.