Random hacks

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Life Hacks

  1. Sms 139 - if seat occupied by someone
    • seat <PNR number> <Seat number> occupied by unknown passenger
  2. Complaint against bribe / corruption => 9431005682 / 0612-2235566, 2235588
  3. Telecommunication Issues like SIM, mobile lost, unknown calls
  4. VID (Virtual ID) - used for authentication/e-KYC service instead of Aadhaar Number
    • Aadhaar number can never be derived from VID → highly secure
    • Can generate or retrieve VID from here
    • If make new VID → old one is deleted (must wait 1 day to create new one)
  5. Dandruff Issue - Ginger Juice + lemon + mustard oil + shampoo + water
  6. Face Tanning Issue
  7. Higher Acne - Adapalene & Clindamycin Phosphate Gel (ACNESOL-A NANOGEL) or Niacinamide → Use retinoids or Salicylic acid for low acne
  8. Ice Skate Quick Tutorial             Remove ring or anything tightly stuck from hands
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  10. Remove haldi stains → remove excess haldi with spoon → liq. detergent above stain and clean it inside water to avoid spreading → sunlight for 2-3 hours (oxidise leftover)
  11. Mouth ulcer (due to teeth bite on lips) → gargle with phitkiri + lukewarm water + salt
  12. Clean shoes at home → make solution of (water + liq. detergent + shampoo) with water as 70% → remove laces and dip in solution → clean shoe via toothbrush
    • After cleaning, let it dry in sunlight → good to keep in sunlight once in month
    • Keep something solid inside like shoe tree to maintain form while cleaning
Crazy Websites/Apps
  1. Uncle Delivery - courier services within city
  2. Quick Ride - shared cab/taxi at very cheap rate
  3. Popeye / KFC - chicken related items
  4. turboscribe.ai - transcribe to English/create SRT file from video/audio (best one)
  5. Ninite.com - download multiple apps at single place after format of PC
  6. Skyscanner.com - compare flight booking prices
  7. scihub - to read free research papers/journal papers
  8. canva/carrd - to build and host free websites (custom domain is paid)
  9. Quicreach - shared cab to/from airport 
  10. Link 1  Link 2 → to download books
  11. Reddit page - latest free sites    Compilation of free things
  12. Website where search movies in 3D dimension (looks cool)
  13. Caro - create carousel for insta posts
  14. For any car related issues - Link
Keyboard Shortcuts
  1. Windows Shortcuts
    • Win + Alt + R → Start screen recording (Xbox Game Bar)
    • Win + Ctrl + Shift + B → Fix display crash instantly (refreshes GPU driver)
    • Win + Ctrl + D → Create new virtual desktop instantly
      • Win + Ctrl + ← / → to Switch between virtual desktops
  2. Browser Shortcuts
    • Ctrl + L → Jump to URL bar instantly
    • Alt + ← / → → Go back or forward without mouse
    • Ctrl + Shift + M → Switch browser profiles quickly
  3. File Explorer Shortcuts
    • Shift + Right-click → Open PowerShell window here
    • Alt + enter → show properties of file (can hide your file here)
    • Alt + D → Jump to path bar instantly
  4. Writing Shortcuts
    • Ctrl + Backspace → Delete full previous word
    • Ctrl + Delete → Delete full next word
    • Shift + Ctrl + ← / → to select full word quickly
  5. Mouse Tricks
    • Shift + Scroll → Scroll sideways
    • Ctrl + Scroll → Zoom in/out anywhere (browser, apps)
  6. Android Shortcuts
    • Tap power button 3 times → Emergency SOS
    • Double-press power button → Open camera instantly
    • Press & hold volume up + power → Force restart
Bike/Car Tips
  1. low gear causes engine to spin at high RPM → provide greater torque
  2. Torque = strength → city-traffic + low speed control
    Power = how fast you can achieve speed     → fast acceleration + highway speed
  3. If not using bike for 15-20 days → tie clutch with zip tie
  4. Bike Chain cleaning - keep bike closed while applying lube and move wheel with hand (else finger cut) → use diesel then brush → shampoo → let it dry → apply lube
  5. Bump starting - if bike is not getting started → bike on 2nd gear + key is in bike + hold down clutch → run with your bike it will start
  6. Engine Braking - Slow down by releasing accelerator while remaining in gear, using engine's internal vacuum & resistance rather than relying solely on foot brakes
    • Mechanism: Closing valve starves engine of air, creating vacuum → acting as natural drag on transmission and wheels
  7. Rev Matching - when blip accelerator while clutch is disengaged during downshift to raise engine RPM to match the higher rotational speed of lower gear
    • Mechanism: Sync engine speed with transmission input shaft speed before releasing the clutch, preventing jerk, clutch wear and wheel lockup
  8. How to go on hairpin bends (uphill)
Travel Tips
  1. Book via Smartbuy App (HDFC Payzapp) to get extra 5% discount on flights
    • get 1% / 5% discount on train → uses Confirmtkt which charges 40 convenience fee → check discount accordingly
  2. When book trains (mainly in winters) → check if train is being late or not in past
  3. Hotel booking → do from hotel sites itself (use make my trip or others for reference)
    → Dorms are cheaper
  4. List of locations visited with detailed guide

Smartphone Hacks

  1. If Remote Lock is on → lock stolen device with just phone number from here
    • device must be online → If offline, then screen locks automatically once online
    • Can lock remotely up to twice a day + unlock only via normal screen lock (Pin)
    • IMEI mera - 
      IMEI papa - 
      IMEI mummy - 
      IMEI naina - 
Insurance Hacks
  1. Can only apply proportionate deductions to room-linked expense (doctor visit, surgeon fees, nursing charge) but fixed-cost items like bill, lab tests are exempt and paid fully
    • Eg - If policy allows ₹5,000/day room but you upgrade to ₹10,000/day room
    • only get 50% of room cost + surgeon's fee reimbursement is also cut by 50%

Girl Hacks

  1. Find common thing that both experience to start conversation (like queue is very long)
  2. Ask open questions which creates story & can't be answered as yes/no
  3. Don't be too focused on yourself → ask about others
  4. Do not be too clingy like texting frequently → give space + work on personal goals
  5. For women → safety (like "are you fine") → then arousal
  6. Start with minor physical contacts + Hands are more important during kissing
  7. Instagram → initial conversation, WhatsApp → personal things (2nd step)
  8. Good Pickup lines
    • Stay away from jewellery stores, they might mistake you for a gem

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