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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Pairing your AirPods with your iPhone and iPad is pretty easy. But pairing them with your macOS device takes a little more effort. We'll show you how.
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As it turns out, you can connect AirPods to most devices that support Bluetooth — including Windows 11 PCs.
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In today's market, companies like Bose, Sennheiser, and Sony are famous for making affordable headphones, but our survey indicates that some are preferable.
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The Google Pixel 7 includes a powerful new tool for fixing blurry pictures. The feature is so robust it can even be used on photos taken on other devices.
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iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max devices have started exhibiting strange lines going across the screen. Apple says it's not a hardware issue, which is good news.
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Mastodon is a micro-blogging site, similar to Twitter that has seen a spike in membership since the latter takeover. Here's how to turn on Dark Mode.
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Your Android smartphone could have the largest battery available and support fast charging speeds, but neither will matter if it won't charge.
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Android has had the ability to copy and paste text since 2008. Learn how to use this function to copy and paste text, URLs, images, videos, files, and more.
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Your Apple Watch keeps you connected to your iPhone, but you might not always want that. Here's how to turn on Do Not Disturb mode to keep notifications silent.
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Once you have sorted your Bluetooth connection, you can use pretty much all the AirPods with a Chromebook.
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Is your Android phone freezing up for already frozen? We have some suggestions for steps you can take to try to get you out of that predicament.
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Google Pixel phones have a cool hidden feature that lets you take a screenshot quickly and without fiddling around with the device's buttons.
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Tweaking a few settings will let you unlock the true potential of the Google Assistant on your Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro. Try a new voice or create a Routine.
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The dreaded black screen of death error on the Xbox Series X can occur anytime, but there are ways to fix it.
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Due to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4's unique dual-screen design, there are some customization options for notifications that can make your life easier.
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is an awesome and powerful smartphone and enabling the Always On Display can make it even more useful. We'll show you how.
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Battery life is one of the most critical features a phone can have. Samsung Galaxy models have decent battery life, but some users might face power issues.
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Rather than constantly hitting next at the bottom of the page, Google is rolling out continuous scrolling for English Google searches in the U.S.
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For those who've snagged a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, here's how to boost your productivity by tweaking some of the Taskbar's customization settings.
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Chromebooks are quality computing devices. But they may see slow internet speeds at times. Follow these steps to fix a sluggish connection.
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New renders for the OnePlus Nord CE 3 have emerged showing much of the design including two circular camera bumps on the back and a 6.7-inch display.
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Your Samsung Galaxy Fold 4 is an expensive phone, so it's a good idea to take steps to recover it if the phone gets lost. We'll show you how to do that.
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Whatsapp will roll out a Message Me feature that allows a user to send themselves personal notes, photos, or other media in the coming weeks.
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If your PS 5 won't turn on we have some suggestions for how to get it back up and running from power cycling to trying different outlets and cables.
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Is your iPhone running much slower than it should, despite its age and internet connection? Here's what might be wrong with it and how to fix a slow iPhone.
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In a recent survey, SlashGear asked participants if they would ever invest in a foldable smartphone, and the result was surprising. How would you answer?
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It has been an active week at Twitter, the first week after Elon Musk's takeover. We recap everything that has happened over the week with all the details.