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Home Automation - The Beginning

This is the first part of many (definitely more than one) of my home automation journey and will act as an anecdote of my experience while trying to setup the home automation. It may not be informative but surely would provide an insight of what not to do. Yup thats me, you probably wonder how I got here. Continue reading Untitled

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2019 - Decade End?

2019 – Decade End?

Another year has drawn to a close and the query might linger a little longer. Is 2019 the last year of decade or 2020?

Before answering when the decade ends, let’s take a moment to sink in the effects being caused to environment and how close we are to the brink of destruction. What are we passing to the next decade. Ironical that we welcome the new year with fireworks when the world is in…

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Streaming dreams - Part 2

Streaming dreams – Part 2

This is a continuation of Streaming dreams – Part 1. I highly recommend visiting the earlier article. In case you are as lazy as me, read on. This post has lots of time jumps and refers few points from earlier post.

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Streaming dreams - Part 1

Streaming dreams – Part 1

For sometime I’ve tried using services like Apple Store or Google Play Store to purchase or rent movies. The new services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Eros Now, Zee5, AltBalaji, Sony and many others. They are also creating original contents which are quite interesting. We are living in a cord-cutter’s dream world. The plethora of choices cause us to over-subscribe just like some channels…

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The last of the teens

The last of the teens

Finally, it’s here – the last of the teens. Last year, the year 2000’s turned 18 and now we are looking it to turn a new chapter. Oddly enough, it’ll be the last year we can call 2000’s teenager. May be enough of pranks and turn things serious.

Delhi, as always breached all pollution levels and continue to threaten the life while our Governments both centre and state continue to ignore and…

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American Express saves the day

American Express saves the day

Last 24 hours have been harrowing for me due to the unauthorised transactions that have taken place on my account. Being hit by credit card fraud does take away more than half of your share of your mind simply because credit card are basically loan accounts. If you don’t pay, the default will impact your CIBIL score and if you do – you already know. It is then up to your bank on how they support…

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Hit by Credit Card Fraud

Hit by Credit Card Fraud

I’ve been using cards (both debit & credit) for over 14 years. Doing almost a decade of online banking. I’ve heard people being hit by frauds on online banking and while using cards. I’ve been quite fortunate of not being targeted until recently.

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This happens to be…

This happens to be…

Months have passed and finally I’ve cracked the code. I’ve been finally successful in my research in obtaining absolute 0.

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Choose your Batteries

We buy many shiny new devices some with in-built battery and some with external power source or user replaceable battery. How many times have you seen devices with replacement battery not performing as good as with stock batteries? It could be normal wear and tear but not getting optimal battery life, is also an issue. No, I’m not talking about Apple Batterygate. It it something closer, cheaper…

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Year 2000s turn 18 - New Year 2018

Year 2000s turn 18 – New Year 2018

Lots of ups and downs happened this year as well. Unlike other times, this time, I lazed at home and waiting for Monday office tomorrow, 01st January, 2018. As clock ticks 12:00 tonight, the year 2000s turn adult. Z(er(o)ne)A has upgraded itself to avxio. Watching movie on TV and no special shows. Let’s put all laziness behind in 2017 and be active, fit and healthy in 2018. Wishing you all a…

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New Blog - AVXIO

New Blog – AVXIO

ZeroneA started with a unique concept of bringing in Zero to One (0987654321 – check your keyboard) and Z-A (the reverse alphabetical order). It suffered from one unique flaw, it was referred as Zee-roh-nee-ah instead of Zero-One-A.  Identity crisis it was. All wasn’t wrong in world of ZeroneA, considering how easy it was to refer it :). The Reverse Way tag of ZeroneA will stay and may be used…

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Sunshine & office :-(

Sunshine & office :-(

Sunshine & wind… #AudioTechnica #ATHM50X A post shared by Sabyasachi Mohapatra (@samdlaw) on Mar 21, 2017 at 5:07am PDT

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Ok! One more time

Ok! One more time

I’ve been missing again, mostly from here. This post coming after over 4 months since Happy New Year 2017. Where I’ve been? Mostly sleeping, little to none activity. Why? There’s no particular reason and best I can come up with is was busy with office work. When had free time, played some mobile games (“Clash Royale”). Almost killed this blog due to a stupid mistake. Rebuilt it from scratch and…

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Happy New Year 2017

Happy New Year 2017

Another year passed with several ups and downs. 2016 has come to a passe now but it has touched everyone be it in or out of India. Demonetization had been the talk of the nation at its fag end, many supported and some did not stop at politicizing it and there were some trying to take advantage. As we enter 2017, hope to have one less thing to worry (carrying currency notes) and make transactions…

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Arrival - An intelligent movie

Arrival – An intelligent movie

Arrival is definitely one of the most intelligent and finest science fiction. A must watch. Watch it again if needed but I’m sure its worth it.

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Music to the ears

Music to the ears

I’ve always preferred good sound. This is one of key reasons I can’t bear the sight (read sound) of those shaky camrips. And, when this is combined with taste is music, it becomes quite tricky. I’ve recently got Audio Technica ATH-M50x Matte Gray (Limited Edition) and the moment I put it on, I was like – Wow! These are epic. They are actually cheaper than my current existing set of…

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22km Cycling

The route of 22km cycling. Rode bicycle after a long time… for a cause… A photo posted by Sabyasachi Mohapatra (@samdlaw) on Nov 10, 2016 at 11:32am PST