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Pankil Shah

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January, 2014
Post Graduation in Construction Project Management
Windows, Android, Troubleshooting
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About Pankil Shah

Pankil is a Civil Engineer turned freelance writer from Ahmedabad, India. As a long-time Windows and Android user, he has extensive knowledge of both operating systems and specializes in creating how-tos and troubleshooting guides. 
 

Pankil has been writing about Windows, Android, and iOS since 2021. He has written over 1200 articles across reputable publications like MakeUseOf, GuidingTech, and TechWiser.
 

Outside of his writing endeavors, Pankil is an avid football fan and loves to plan his international travels with his wife in his free time.

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If you own a Samsung phone, you don't want to miss out on these!

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I hate waiting around for Chrome to boot up, so I made some easy changes to save my precious time.

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Search smarter, not harder!

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Don't wait for a crisis to reveal weaknesses in your backup plan.

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Reset Without Regret!

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