Palash Volvoikar
School
Goa Engineering College, Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule College Of Arts And Science
Expertise
PC Hardware, Android Phones, Apple
- Palash has loved computers since he was a child, with over twenty PCs personally assembled for his friends and family so far.
- Starting out with his first Android phone in 2012, Palash picked up a deep understanding of Android phones by playing around with custom ROMs, and switching phones as often as he could.
- Ever since he used his friend's iPod Touch in 2011, Palash has been obsessed with Apple's approach to technology, keeping a track of all of the company's offerings.
Experience
Palash started writing in 2013 for a local Android blog in Goa, India. After venturing into entertainment reporting, he freelanced for a bunch of technology websites, including Windows Central, before joining Android Authority full-time to cover computing. Palash returned to freelancing a year and a half later, and now freelances for some top websites, like XDA Developers, iMore, and How-to-Geek, while serving as the Editor-in-Chief of Wiki of Thrones — one of the biggest "Game of Thrones" fansites in the world.
Education
Palash studied information technology engineering before dropping out to pursue a full-time career in writing. He then obtained a bachelor's degree in English Literature, giving him unique insights into technology reporting and writing.
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Stories By Palash Volvoikar
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You're not getting what you pay when it comes to wireless internet in your home — not unless you have a router that can manage the data properly here in 2023.
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Inmo Air2 delivers a pair of AR glasses that cost significantly less than their competitors. But do these AR glasses compete, or are they cutting corners?
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Did you know there are additional menus hidden within your Samsung Galaxy S23? Check out the secret codes for the Samsung Galaxy S23 that are extremely useful.
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The Tecno Phantom V Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: One you've probably never heard of and another that'll cost you an arm and a leg. Which is best?
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The Tecno Phantom V Fold may be the most affordable foldable smartphone yet, but it's unlikely you'll be able to get one any time soon. So what's the big deal?
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Huawei products are unavailable in the United States, but the company still makes some great phones. Here are the best Huawei phones you can buy today.
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Samsung has held the lead since foldables were introduced, but other phone makers are coming for the crown. Here are foldable phones expected to arrive in 2023
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Buying a laptop with a high refresh rate gives you a premium experience that's critical for gaming. Here are a few of our favorite laptops that deliver.
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Oppo Find N2 Flip brings a mighty foldable contender to the table with two displays, a strong hinge, and a few decent cameras to boot.
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Onyx Boox Tab X delivers a top-tier e-ink e-reader tablet experience that's ready to take notes, but not really made for illustrative art.
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The 70mai Dash Cam Omni is the sort of car accessory you can talk to. It might not be the sort of dash cam you need, but it is probably one you'll enjoy.
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If you want a MacBook Pro alternative that runs Windows, there are quite a few options. Here are the 10 best MacBook Pro alternatives you can buy right now.
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There's actually a difference between refresh rate vs. motion rate, and you should know before you shop. Here's how TV brands fudge the numbers.
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The desktop computer market is better than ever when it comes to price range and options, but what if your primary concern is reliability?
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Everything you need to know about Wi-Fi 7, otherwise known as IEEE 802.11be Extremely High Throughput (EHT): the fastest and most robust update to Wi-Fi yet.
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As of now, these are the five best and five worst Samsung phones of all time. The majority of these devices ran Android — can you guess the model that didn't?
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Amazon Echo is more than just a music box and voice assistant. The device can act as an all-encompassing smart system for your home.