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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While Chromebook displays range from good to great, sometimes an Android app or webpage might require a different screen orientation. Here's how to do that.
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There are several reasons why your Airpods may be cutting out, but there are also a couple of easy fixes.
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If WhatsApp is suddenly starting to work slowly, or is otherwise having issues with basic functionality, there's an easy step to help reset the app.
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It can be super frustrating when your Android phone's keyboard doesn't show up, so we have some tips and tricks you can try to get it back up and running.
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Apple's cool new always-on display currently doesn't have any options to automate when it turns on or off, but that will be changing in iOS 16.4.
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Whether you're moving a bunch of photos on to your Mac, or you just need to organize your files in bulk, moving multiple files on Mac is very efficient.
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If you frequently use Google Maps and you've noticed that it seems to load more slowly than you're used to, we have a few suggestions to try.
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The unsend feature in Gmail allows users to recall a sent email immediately in case of any typos or other errors. Here's how to use it and why you should.
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If your microphone stops working on your Android phone it can be a real problem. We have a few steps you can take to try to get back up and running again.
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For whatever reason, if you wish to view an Instagram Story anonymously, there are some ways to do it without your account showing as one of the viewers.
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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.