How to find out what version of Ubuntu you are running?

There are two ways of finding out what version of Ubuntu you are currently running on your system.

• Using the terminal:

        To use this method, open up a terminal and type the following command

        lsb_release -a

        

        It would give you the following output.

       

• Using the GUI

      Search for System Settings > Details. And, there you go! 

          

But I would recommend using the terminal, since it offers a much precise output.

An indiscernible reason for low self-confidence!

Ever thought about the root-cause of your low self-confidence?

Because kids have high levels of confidence, I am sure nobody was born with low self-confidence. Well, although there are tons of reasons why a person can be low on confidence but, one reason which is very difficult to decipher is gaslighting.

Never heard of it? Even better then. I am glad I am getting a chance to explain it to you and hope I do a good job at it.

Ever remember someone shunning your ideas, your choices right at the first go? This might seem very normal to you at first but, after continuously experiencing this rejection, you start believing you can never be right and your partner is always right.

This can happen in several types of relations. Most commonly it is seen to exist between a mother and a child or between a couple. In case of a mother-child relation, the mother(may be unknowingly) tells the kid that he/she always does the wrong thing and isn’t good enough to do anything right! These very words can have a deep impact on a kid. It leads it to grow up with that assumption that he/she is not good enough. This may not seem obvious in the childhood, but as you grow up and look back at your childhood days and remember getting scolded at for no reason at all, you might just have received your hint that the other person was gaslighting you.

I know my article isn’t exhaustive enough so as to give you mastery over discerning such relations at first go, but it can help you at least think from that perspective. It can be a step towards gaining your self confidence back.

It’s time to shun those people out of your life who gaslight you. Observe your relations for a period of time and if you find that it’s a toxic relationship which is not helping your self confidence and esteem, quit!

I hope this article gives you an impetus to explore more about this very phenomena and helps you better your life ☺

Issues with Micromax Canvas A1 AQ4502

In this post, I am going to write about a few major changes the Micromax Canvas A1 AQ4502 needs in order to be a good phone at the current price.

Source: homeshop18.com

I am writing this based on my experience of this phone. I recently bought this phone only to return it since the GPS was not functioning, after a fairly delayed new piece of phone from Amazon, I found that the phone still had the “Maps” application dysfunctional. So, this brings me to the first point:

“Most of the Micromax Android One Phones have a dysfunctional GPS”- which is a major thing.

Second issue I faced with this phone is the position of the mic; which is skewed to the side rather than being at the centre, thus, compelling us to hold the phone in a particular way.

Third issue is also related to the basic and primary feature of a phone i.e. calling. The shape of the speaker that lets you listen to the calls is round, which did not seem very favorable to me, for someone who is used to the rectangular listening pieces.

Basically, the audio quality of a call is weak. I am not sure if that is because of the above stated unconventional design*.

Another negative I have observed with this phone is that at times it mysteriously discharges over the night, no matter the amount of charge in your phone.

All I would suggest that it is definitely a good phone otherwise because of the continuous updates you receive as the phone adheres to the “Android One” policies.

Just to add, there are other phones in the same price range that I have seen people use and that aren’t this erroneous as Micromax Canvas A1 AQ4502. For instance: Lenovo A6000 plus.

*My Mobile phone operators haven’t changed since my old phone, so call quality is fine, but the phone speaker might have issues.

Shortcut for inserting a table in Microsoft OneNote

This blog post is about a OneNote shortcut that I recently discovered by accident. I am writing a short post for this because I found it to be a handy way of inserting tables into a OneNote document.

To insert a row into the document press 'Space' and 'Tab' simultaneously. It looks as below.

Inserting a row

Further press 'Tab' to add additional columns to the existing row.

Adding columns to the row

You can turn this into a table by moving to the next line and then use the above procedure to insert another row. As soon as the number of columns in the second row are one less than the first row as below stop adding columns.

Adding a second row with lesser columns

Add the last column using 'Space' + 'Tab' rather than just 'Tab'. This will merge the two rows to make them a part of a single table as below.

Rows merging into a table

You can explore and try some more things as per your need :) Hope it helped.

When you want to be this and that and that as well! - Part1

"A dead slow phone definitely helps imbibe the quality of patience in oneself".
                                                                               -Miss Aishwarya

I am very sure all of you must have come across this famous quote by me! Kidding :D. On a more serious note, believe me that is true :P.(I am guessing that is because of huge amount of photos on my phone :() Also, read my medium article to know the importance of patience.

So, you might be wondering, "What has patience got to do with the title of the post?". Well, the honest confession is here and not the philosophical one. I couldn't think of a unique way of initiating my post and thus, I told myself "Give it some time & Be patient!". You don't always have to have it all clear in your head - the way you want to structure the post, the beginning, the end etc. Thode surprises ache hain. (Translation: A tinge of surprise is always good!). So, now you know, why the blog post starts the way it does :)

Also, when I say we don't need to have everything figured out while writing a post,everyone might feel compelled to apply the same logic to life. Is it really OK to not have your life all figured out? "Definitely!"and I say this , from the amount of life experience I have* and the number of realizations that I have had. But, "Kahani mein twist hain" (Translation: "There is a twist in the story!")

So What's the twist? You just said that It;s OK to not have your life figured out, and now you say there's a twist? What the Hell? Many of you might just be saying those words.

Well, I have been telling myself "It's OK to not know - What you love the most in life? What you want to base your life on?". But until when? If you keep telling yourself that, I am pretty sure, a lazy person like me is going to keep postponing "the setting out on the voyage to find your passion". Because, after certain amount of time, you start thinking "Yes! This is life. I am destined to be here and do this" and you never get to taste the life that is lived by doing something you are truely passionate about. I would call this a "Dream Life!" since, not everybody gets this, but everybody definitely dreams about it.

And, thus we arrive at the Title of the post.

When you dream, you dream big! I do not know about others, but I do dream big!

"I want to become this and then that and almost everything!"

I love listening to inspirational speakers and talk to people about great things, but I never manage to do much, Never really took that step. It is not so easy as it seems, to take the step and keep up with it. Because there is way too much that you want to do + You have not prioritized the things. Everything looks fun + important + "your potential passion". So, you get lost.

Now, I am able to write this post and say things about myself only because, I have realized! I have realized the fact that I always back out, when it's time to take the step(Since. I  am confused. No organization, lack of prioritiaztion). As my mum always says "Realization of your drawbacks is the first step towards improvement!", it is true to every word.

It has been working like a charm. I have had so many realizations from then on and I constantly try to improve myself. Also, books are a great way to have realizations. That happens because you are completely with yourself when you are reading a book. You end up introspecting yourself.

I was fortunate enough to have come across an article that asks you to read a set of books, and seriously those are a set of must-read books! I have started off with one. You should check them out too! Find the link to the article here.

tl;dr
Well, I think the lazy people deserve a tl;dr on this post :P So, this post is all about how we (esp me) want to do everything, but never end up doing something significant. It's time to take a step! And the step to take here is to read the post:P Sorry for creating a deadlock here :D (for all of those CS grads who understand this)



PS: I am going to sort out all my dreams of "I want to be this and that"and try things one at a time, with hopefully loads of patience. Until then Tata Bye Bye!

PPS: I shall share my dreams in the next post so stay tuned :) (Only if I feel like :P)

So, basically I  just realized that I wrote a whole blog post to illustrate "Jack of all and Master of none:P" But, the fact is I love writing :D

Anyway, it's festival time and here's me wishing you all A very Happy Diwali in advance. Spread the light :)

Signing off. Aish.


 *which is definitely less (I am a youngster you see)

Back with a post.Yay!

So, here I am! Back to write another post..To create my own theory of life ..blah blah.. :D

I am happy to be back. Because, I like writing and I have always given up on it for a lame reason. So, although I really have nothing much to write about, here I am!!

 Well, since this blog is going to be about my random thoughts and experiences, let me share something with you guys. I thought of something recently. It's just a thought that came flying to my mind. Don't know how weird it is. But, as I was reading a book called "I have a Dream" by Rashmi Bansal, I thought whether a book called "I had a Dream" (By Aishwarya K ;) jk) should exist?? Should it ? Would it be sad to have such a book? Would it have amazing dreams in it ? Would it inspire the readers not to give up on their dreams? Would the people with their stories in it not want to own up to their dreams? How about having a book of anonymous dreams?  Noo,.. I duuno I am just thinking :P No idea how it would be, because everyone is going to have  a different perspective about it :P

Well,I guess for the optimists and opportunists I think it's going to be an Amazing book :D Pessimists, better luck next time ;)

All said and done, do not think I am a jobless person :P Going to start work soon. In 5 days time I am going to be working :)

So finally, I want to make every post contribute a little to the making of the life's kit! . I just want to point out two things from this post:

 1) Always find time to pursue something you like and I am happy I came back to write this post on my not so famous blog. I did not give up on it :P

2) Always share the random, weird ideas you get. It leads to exchange of ideas, views, opinions and that's when there are chances of ideas turning into reality.

These are the things I just discovered :D :D

Ok then, I gotta go..:P Take care Have fun :)

P.S : "I have a Dream" is a really good book to catch up with if you like to read success stories of entrepreneurs and want to be one someday :)

Making the kit :P

Well, Yeah! This is not what you were expecting - A ready made kit. Life's kit needs to be self-made and I personally believe that this is the most difficult part of life.

There is a reason behind everything you do in life and so is the case with me writing this blog. Whatever the reason be, at the end of it, I got a feeling : "I wish there was a guide to life, which said 'this is right & that is wrong', like a universal one". But, the truth is, everyone has a different version of this book and it's pretty confusing for us youngsters as to what needs to be followed.

Since  I wished that such a space existed wherein I found valuable life theories, I decided to write one myself. And, Thus the theory was born. - "Making my own theory about life".

If everyone can make theories about life and society obligates us to follow them, then why not create one yourself and make others follow :D (kidding!). Everyone has to do it for themselves :)

Well, all I wanna do with this blog is share my experiences with people & hope the same from the readers (if any :D). Would love to help out anyone with their life.

So, share your experiences about life & help me make this a complete kit for "Beginners at life" .

P.S : I have no clue what I am going to be writing about ! :D and I think writing this blog is going to be the best way to explore life :) So, stay with me. 

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