The value of your home equity will remain an unusable asset unless you take steps to unlock it. As you continue to pay your mortgage installments, the home equity value continues to rise. Value of home equity may also increase if there is a rise in property prices in your area. Rather than let it sit idle, you can make …

Duopoly is a situation where the market for a specific product or service is largely split between two companies. Some common examples include Coca-Cola and Pepsi, Apple and Samsung (manufacturing), Visa and Mastercard, Boeing and Airbus, Apple and Microsoft (Desktop OS), and iOS and Android (Mobile OS). Duopoly may be unavoidable in specific sectors, but they can have a negative …

Gmail is free and most people have their Gmail linked to various online websites and apps. With so much dependence, it makes us wonder what will happen if Google blocks our Gmail account. But can Google really block anyone’s Gmail account? In what circumstances can Google block your Gmail account? For better understanding, here’s a look at some common reasons …

In the business world, most entities have a potent rival. But in the case of YouTube, we see that it does not have a real challenger. It is true that there are platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Twitch, etc. However, the scale of operations and variety of content available on YouTube is simply unparalleled. As per estimates, monthly …

Printers can be quite handy to have in your home. They can help you with work-from-home assignments and print a wide variety of documents. They can print photos, scan documents and generate photocopies. However, maintaining a printer can be expensive. One common grouse is the fast-depleting ink cartridges. While claims are usually made about hundreds of prints, the actual number …

Android 14 is currently in Beta testing phase with the Beta 2 version released recently. It is available for developers as well as users. People can check out the Android 14 Beta version on their Pixel devices, as well as eligible phones from manufacturers like Lenovo, Nothing, OnePlus, Oppo, iQOO, Realme, Techno, Vivo and Xiaomi. Android 14 will undergo platform …

One of the most exciting things to try in life is skydiving. The thrill of a free fall at speeds of 120 miles per hour (200 kmph) is simply unparalleled. And then of course, it is also great fun when you glide down gently towards earth on your parachute. But what happens if your parachute does not open? It is …

With around 195 countries, our world is hugely segmented. Wars and conflicts are quite common even in the 21st century. Some people believe that things could be better on the planet if the world unites into a single country. But will that solve our problems? As it has never been implemented before, it is difficult to assess the outcome when …

The human brain is one of the wonders of nature, a single asset that has made humanity the most dominant species on the planet. If it was not for our brain, it would have been virtually impossible to survive on the planet. Our brain manages a wide variety of things such as memory, thoughts, analysis, motor skills, breathing, vision, touch, …

Quite a few plots are repeatedly used in movies, and yet they never fail to amaze us. One such scene is where the hero comes across a bomb and saves everyone by cutting a wire. In most cases, there’s a timer that displays the backwards countdown to the explosion. Usually, the bomb is defused within just a few seconds remaining …