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 The headlight consists of two light units, the low beam and the high beam. Weath­er, location, brightness and time of day all have an effect on safety and visibility, and how you use your lights will greatly affect how effec­tively they function. The new cars and motorcycles today come with a Daytime Running Light feature, otherwise known as DRLs. Meant for use during clear daylight hours, daytime headlights improve safety by helping drivers to spot oncom­ing traffic. It’s important to note that while many vehicles now have automatic DRLs, these lights do not activate your taillamps which come on only when you activate low or high beam. 

When to use low beam

The main use of low beam is after sunset, when the road gets dark­er. However, bad weather is also a situation where low beam is need­ed. Whether its rain, fog or snow, low beam lights should be switched on when visibility is less than 150 meters, regardless of the time of day. Low beams are best when used in traffic in an already well-lit city areas where the low lights are enough for lighting the road. In fact, depending on where you drive the most at night, low beam can be used everywhere.

When to use high beams?

High beams are tricky for some Nepali drivers as they seem to use it all the time. High beams are meant for night time on empty roads when no other vehicles or lighting is pres­ent. If a vehicle is within your range you should dip down into low mode immediately. As high beams are very bright, it causes discomfort in the eyes. While the person who you just flashed with the high beam will be cursing you from his vehicle, there’s also a great potential for an accident if they’re caught off guard. If another driver is approaching you with high beams on or extra bright headlights, blink your high beam twice to prompt them to dip into low beam. If that doesn’t work, keep your eyes to the left side of your lane to avoid being blinded. High beams should be used on wide empty motorways, forest roads, roads that are in bad condition and also on roads with inadequate or zero lighting. Also, high beams should never be used during fog­gy conditions as the light tends to bounce back to the driver.

 When we think of lap­tops, we only consid­er those that come with Windows or Mac oper­ating systems. There are a few who prefer Linux-based systems. But very rarely do people opt for an inexpen­sive Chromebook laptop. Google’s Chromebooks, introduced in 2011, have seen mixed reception in the past primarily because they need to be constantly connected to the internet. In Nepal, they did even worse owing to slow and unreliable internet con­nections back then. But with our internet connections getting better, Chromebooks have turned into a viable alternative to Windows and Mac laptops. If you want a device just for work, rather than for gaming, Chrome­books are perfect. They are comparably cheap and recently, they’ve also grown to support Android apps.

HP Chromebook 14

Price  Rs 24,000

The HP Chromebook 14 is a thin and light com­puter that comes with a good enough build. Unlike premium devices, the laptop is built of plastic and it does creak and flex a bit but overall, it holds up well. There are plenty of ports: two USB 2.0, one USB 3.0, HDMI, 3.5mm headphone jack and even a micoSD slot. It covers its bases when it comes to external input, but built-in input devices like the keyboard and trackpad are also stellar. The device is made for those who email, surf the web and manage their schedules online, for which the phenomenal keyboard and trackpad are very helpful. Internally, the device comes with an Intel Celeron Dual Core CPU, 4GB of RAM and 16 GB of SSD Storage. These specifications might not stand out on paper. But they are more than capable of running the lightweight Chrome OS, and the 16 GB storage should be enough since you’ll be working primarily on the cloud with a Chromebook.

Acer Chromebook R 13

Price  Rs 44,400

If you want a premium-looking Chrome­book experience, the Acer Chrome­book R 13 is the best option out there. The laptop is built of premium aluminum and is also sleek and light­weight. For the price, it is also going to turn many heads. But while it looks premium, the internals of the device are anything but. The laptop is powered by a MediaTek MT8173C ARM processor with 4GB of RAM and 32 GB of eMMC storage. Performance-wise, the laptop isn’t much to brag about but with Chrome OS and support for Android apps, it doubles as a tablet and even features a swivel display.

Dell Chromebook 13

Price  Rs 77,880

Considering the price point of this device, you might be wondering why go for this rather than a full-fledged Windows laptop. The answer is that you won’t get a build quality like this for a Windows variation at a similar price-point. The Dell is made of car­bon-fiber and equipped with a brilliant Full- HD display that screams premium. The laptop flaunts a business-like aesthetic and stays alive on battery for more than 13 hours. Internally, it features an i3 processor with 8GB of RAM and 32 GB of SSD storage. While the storage might be a problem for heavier operating systems like Win­dows, it’s more than capable of handling Linux operating systems should you choose to dual-boot. The Dell Chromebook 13 is a great device if you’re into Chromebooks.

Suzuki Wagon R has scaled the unique feat of over 2 million cumula­tive customers till December 2018. Launched in 1999, the Wagon R has cemented its position as one of the best vehicles Maruti has on offer. Now, the much awaited new Suzuki Wagon R has been launched. Priced between INR 4.19 lakh and INR 5.69 lakh, the all-new Wagon R is available with two engine options and seven variants.The all-new Wagon R now comes with a tall-boy design, a wider stance, and spacious interiors with best-in-its class boot space. It is powered by the advanced K-series engine offering high fuel efficiency. The car also with a new 1.2 L engine option that delivers a powerful performance coupled with great fuel economy.

Customers will also have the choice of 1.0 L engine for the all-new WagonR. Maruti Suzu­ki’s two-pedal technology will also be offered in the new Wag­on R. The Auto Gear Shift (AGS) offers hassle-free drive in stop-go traffic with no compromise on fuel efficiency.

On the inside, the new Wag­on R offers SmartPlay Studio infotainment experience, apart from playing music, this info­tainment unit also lets you surf news, get latest updates on weather and locate eateries around. On the safety front, the new Wagon R has been devel­oped on the 5th Generation HEARTECT platform, which makes the car stable, strong and safe.

Safety features includ­ing driver airbag, ABS (Anti­lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) and front seat belts reminder, speed alert system and rear parking sensors are standard across variants.

Our smartphones are getting smarter by the day. With a bit of support they can do still more. Earlier in the smartphone cycle, people would accessorize their phones with trinkets that hung from the device itself. While great for personalization, these trinkets didn’t add much to the functionality of the device. Today, these showpieces have been replaced by more functional accessories. Let’s take a look at some of them

Pop sockets

Price Rs 150

These small sockets that stick to the back of your phone have turned into a sensation in Nepal. For good reason too since they are extremely handy and can be used in various ways. The sockets pop into three stages with different grooves. These grooves can be used as a finger hold while taking selfies and can also act as a stand if you want to stand your phone on a level surface. The three levels of expansion of the socket also gives you an option to angle your device. You can even flash some style with these sockets since they’re available in a plethora of different graphics; the stylish ones will cost you a bit more though.

Gaming triggers

Price Rs 550

One of the most popular games in the world today is the battle royale multi­player Playerunknown’s Battle Grounds (PUBG) and Fortnight. These games are also trending in Nepal with many Nepali players dominating the game. Although they started out as PC games, they’ve found an even larger audience with their smartphone port. But for a third-person shooter, touch controls don’t translate well. Which is why there are plenty of triggers available on the market to give you that bit of an edge in the game. These triggers clip on to the top of your smartphone providing you with tactile triggers akin to joysticks of popular gaming consoles. There are plenty of styles to choose from, and at different price points. In as games as competitive as PUBG and Fortnight, having that advantage goes a long way.

4 in 1 phone lens clips

Price Rs 1,500

If you’re into photog­raphy, you’ll understand just how important focal lengths are, which is why professional photographers spend so much money on expensive lenses. On a smartphone lens, however, you can’t really change focal lengths which is why there are various kinds of lens clips for your smart­phone camera that can expand your photography by leaps and bounds. With the 4 in 1 lens clip bundle, you get a fisheye, macro, 0.67X telephoto and 8x telephoto lenses.

Selfie flash light ring

Price Rs 900

If we use the rear camera often, we use the front selfie camera even more. Selfies have turned into an essential part of popular culture and everyone seems to be aiming for that perfect selfie and while many phones have already implemented a front facing flash to high­light your face during selfie sessions, the Selfie Ring is bigger and adds a whole lot of light while taking selfies. They even clip easily on top of your phone. This LED light is ingenious for people chasing that perfect selfie.