LetterboxD: App For The Movie Lover

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 - Roshan

As a movie buff, I used to love for ways to track the movies that I watch and love. Typing them down on a webpage in my blog or noting them down on an excel sheets is odd. Instead looking for a website app or something to track them sounded much better. Back in 2013 I had signed up for Letterboxd and kept entering the movies I watched or bought for a long time. For some reason back in 2017 or 2018 I stopped using it and I even forgot my account user id and password. So I created a new one and I am trying to enter the movies that I have in my collection as well as ones I watch on a streaming platform or elsewhere.

Letterboxd is a social media platform specifically for movie lovers. It’s kind of like Goodreads but for films. Here’s a breakdown of what it is and what you can do on it:

Letterboxd is a film diary and social network where users can:

Track movies they’ve watched
Write reviews or short reactions
Create and share watchlists or custom movie lists
Rate films (0.5 to 5 stars)
Follow friends or film critics
Discover new movies through recommendations, trending lists, and user activity

15 Facts About The eCommerce Giant Shopify

March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 - Roshan

Top Shopify Statistics: 2025

Shopify was created by three Canadian friends and was launched in 2006.
In January 2023, Shopify powered more than 4.5 million live websites.
There are 8000+ Shopify apps on the official Shopify app store, which adds more functionalities and features to the online stores.
In Shopify unite 2022, Shopify announced YouTube shopping to bring commerce, content, and community together.
Shopify is the most famous eCommerce platform in the United States, with a market share of 28.4%, with over 2.5 million websites built on it.
Currently, there are more than 25,000 live sites running on Shopify Plus.
Shopify generated over $6.6 billion in revenue in the year 2023.
Shopify contributed $319 billion to Global economic activity.
79% of the traffic on the Shopify stores comes from mobile devices.
The average order value for Shopify is $85.
Shopify statistics show that the eCommerce platform has a total market share of 10.32%, which means 1 out of 10 eCommerce stores are built on Shopify.
The daily active users on Shopify are more than 2.1 million.
As of June 2023, Shopify is a popular name in the U.S., roughly used by 28% of websites for their e-commerce needs, followed by Wix Store.
Shopify merchants have generated more than $307 billion in the global economy.
There are over 4.4 million live websites currently running on the Shopify platform, including 25000+ live sites using Shopify Plus.

What Subscription Service Or Premium Fee Is 100% Worth It To You?

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 - Roshan

For a service that I have avoided and only signed up a month or two here and there since it first came to India, I am now thinking as to how I could not have signed up for it full time. That is a huge turn around. In fact I can only remember back in August 2019 when I had a fractured toe and the sprain at the same time that I truly enjoyed Netflix. That’s because I wanted to watch a sitcom, Full House, and since it was available on Netflix, I started watching that and signed up for Netflix.

And then since I had the injury, I watched a couple of movies, watched the sequel of Full House, Fuller House and also a little here and there. But then I cancelled it and then it was in November of 2024 that I signed up again. And I haven’t cancelled it yet, 4 months later and don’t plan on doing it anytime soon. There are just too many great options to choose from and I don’t think you can get bored if you have a connection.

It’s totally worth having a subscription, especially since they lowered the month fees by quite a bit. In fact it’s dirt cheap when you think about it. So I would say that everyone who streams should have a plan with Netflix. I will have to buy a new tv though but until then I can watch on my laptop.

My Weird On Again/Off Again Relationship With Netflix

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 - Roshan

I ignored Netflix for the longest time. When Netflix first launched their services in India, I took the 30 day trial a few times but didn’t feel like I have to go full on and commit to a long subscription. Once in a while I would borrow someone’s account and try to watch a newly released movie or maybe a tv show but I would not commit. On the few times that I felt that I needed to subscribe as they had a couple of movies and/or a season of a series that I wanted to watch, I would immediately cancel my subscription in a month or 2 at the most and then I would wait for a long time before subscribing again.

One of the reasons I did start liking Netflix was back in 2019 when, just before my birthday, I broke my toe on one foot and sprained the ankle as well as tore the ligaments on my other foot. Don’t ask! Having busted them, I was told by the doctor to rest for 8 days and then come and see him again. During those 8 days I was to lay down in bed as much as possible and keep my legs raised on a pillow. Hence after I wake up, coffee and have breakfast, take a shower and perhaps a shave, I would sit at my desk till 11 am, then lie down till lunch time. Post lunch I would lie down till 5 pm, have coffee and snacks and then be at my desk & laptop till 8:30 pm. I’d have dinner and then go and lie down until sleep caught up with me.

That was the perfect time for me to sign up for Netflix and I did. I watched a sitcom or I should say rewatched a sitcom – Full House – and then I watched a couple of movies in between and then I started watching Fuller House, which is the sequel to it. It continued for a few weeks until both shows were done. Then I didn’t sign up until November of this year. I wanted to watch Fuller House again. I already had Full House on dvd but I needed the sequel show. Having watched that show one Sunday before I was about to cancel the subscription, I started rewatching The Big Bang Theory again and then in January I rewatched the first season of Friends. And now I have started watching Star Trek Voyager. And I have more stuff lined up. I think this time, the Netflix subscription has hooked it’s claws into me and it’s gonna be around for good.

Full House Fans Have A Fun Podcast They Can Enjoy

August 20, 2024August 20, 2024 - Roshan

Cut it out! You got it, dude! Fans of the hugely popular 80s-90s sitcom Full House will recognize these very memorable catch phrases from the show. It is sweet, it is funny, at times very cheesy & corny but in the end it is a beloved show that will touch your heart at times and make you smile and laugh. So if you are a fan of the show, you should know about the podcast called Full House Rewind, hosted by Dave Coulier who has guests from the cast and crew and people connected with it on for interviews and some fun quizzes.

Dave as you may know was 1/3rd of the main male adult cast. The show was about Danny Tanner, a father of 3 young girls – 10 year old DJ, 5 year old Stephanie and baby Michelle – who has recently lost his wife. To help raise the girls, his best friend Joey and brother-in-law Jesse move in to the house and hence you get Full House. From season 2 you have Rebecca who joins the main cast and marries Jesse by season 4. They have twin sons, increasing the household even more. Add in next door neighbour Kimmy, a recurring character who joins the main castfrom season 5 and DJ’s boyfriend Steve who becomes a main caster for season 6 & 7.

The show lasted 192 episodes over 8 seasons before ending and the series was consistently in the Nielsen Top 30 (from season two onward) and continues to gain even more popularity in syndicated reruns, and is also aired internationally. Join beloved Director, Actor, Comedian and Television Host Dave Coulier (“Joey Gladstone”) as he reminisces on what it was like to grow up with your favorite TV family. From Uncle Jesse’s hair to Michelle’s attitude, relive some of the most hilarious and heartfelt moments with exclusive behind-the-scenes stories and interviews from VERY special guests. Full House Rewind will have a variety show feel with recurring segments and bits that along the way explore different family dynamics and relationships and how deeply the show impacted their own. Whether you’ve been a fan since the beginning or you’re watching “Full House” for the first time, there’s room for you in our home!

I’ve been enjoying watching an episode every few days along with rewatching the show on my tv. It’s been fun & nostalgic. You can listen to the podcast on Spotify or watch it on Youtube.

The Current Status Of The Pirate Bay

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 - Roshan

As of August 2024, The Pirate Bay continues to operate, but it’s facing significant issues that are affecting its usability. The site remains one of the most popular torrent platforms globally, still drawing considerable traffic despite ongoing legal challenges and efforts to block access in various countries.

However, the site’s functionality has been compromised recently. Users are reporting problems with the display of seed and leecher information, which is crucial for determining the quality and download speed of torrents. This lack of data has disrupted features like the “Top 100 Torrents” list, making it less useful as it now displays outdated content from years ago. Users looking for the latest uploads may find it harder to navigate and select the best torrents.

Additionally, the site continues to be blocked in several countries, including India, Finland, and Germany, where ISPs have been ordered to restrict access to the site. Users in these regions often rely on VPNs or proxy sites to bypass these blocks?. On the technical side, The Pirate Bay is supported by a robust infrastructure, including multiple servers and caching systems designed to handle high traffic and maintain performance, despite the various challenges it faces.

For those looking to access The Pirate Bay, it is recommended to use VPNs and other privacy tools to avoid potential legal issues and maintain anonymity online.

Moving Outside the Box: Rethinking Our Approach to Running a Niche Online Business

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 - Roshan

When we have a successful business, we must learn to think outside the box to ensure that we are operating differently from others. Running an e-commerce store where you are selling products can easily fall into a number of basic practices, and this means that those who start out with an entrepreneurial attitude can soon find themselves coasting. We have to rethink and revamp our approach to running an online business, so what can we do to be different?

Offer a Unique Product

Of course, it’s obvious when we think about it, but unique products can come with their own levels of risk. For example, if you are selling products like CBD or adult content, there is the risk that you are not going to get a consistent volume of customers, but there can also be concerns regarding the website and even the payments. When it comes to processing payments, you can always opt for a high risk payment processor that understands the type of services you are offering, which can give you peace of mind through extra protection. Offering a unique product can seem risky on the outside; however, it is also good business sense because you are offering something very unique, and while it may raise a few eyebrows, if you are profiting, ultimately that is what matters.

Stand Out in Your Customer Service

The concept of delivering amazing customer service is something that might seem difficult to excel in, but if you are offering a unique product that is different from the norm, you need to differentiate yourself from your immediate competitors by addressing things like shopping cart abandonment, providing instant assistance, and responding promptly to inquiries. If you are in a business where you are selling adult-oriented products, there is a benefit to be had for being transparent. You could be selling seemingly odd or even “seedy” products to “seedy” people; however, you are still in the business of delivering a service, and if you provide excellent customer service, you are going to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Different Distribution Channels

A very simple answer but hard to pull off. Expanding your distribution channels ensures you reach a wider audience, and this means you provide more accessibility for customers who wish to purchase your products or services. When you are offering a product that is somewhat left-field, the customer can feel they have to be more secretive in their purchasing practices, but if you are offering different ways to make it accessible for them, they will feel far more accepted within the services and the business you offer. Of course, you need to utilise social media and a website, but you can also benefit through different marketing channels as well, such as YouTube, as long as the content meets their guidelines.

It is vital that we think differently in order to run an effective online business, and this means that if we are trying to deliver a product that is far from the mainstream, we will naturally start to operate in a different mindset. But this is how we should always be. When running an online business, we should always think outside the box.

Drupal : An Alternative To WordPress As A Blogging Platform

November 19, 2023November 19, 2023 - Roshan

Among all CMSs, Drupal is often considered one of the highest-performing options. This open-source blogging software can support high-traffic websites with many pages. It has built-in performance features, like cache management and bandwidth optimization. These functions can boost your website speed and reduce bounce rates.

Drupal is also extensible. Its vast library of modules and themes offers complete control over your blog’s customization. That said, Drupal typically requires some technical expertise to maximize its features. To set up a Drupal blog, get a custom domain and a Drupal hosting service with a one-click installer. Once installed, you can change the website’s appearance, create your first article, or set up taxonomies to categorize your content.

The football club Arsenal uses Drupal to run its website, which includes a regularly-updated news section.

Key Features

Advanced taxonomy system. Create a custom classification to categorize your blog posts and pages. This feature is most useful for large-scale blogs and news publications.
Core contact form module. You can set up the user email to receive the messages and enable automatic replies.
Advanced user management. Define specific roles for different users, what actions they can perform, and what content they can access. If you have multiple contributors, this feature ensures smooth content collaboration.
Tight protection. Drupal security follows strict coding standards and a rigorous community review process to prevent cyber threats.
Over 40,000 modules. Yoast is available as a Drupal module to optimize the website for search engines. There are also other options to integrate social media, sell online, notify you of new comments, and more.

Cons

Steep learning curve. Like Joomla, Drupal is ideal for those with web development experience. Its advanced taxonomy system can be challenging to master.

Pricing

Drupal is a free blog platform, though you will need a hosting service and domain to use it.

Since it is more suitable for a blog with multiple users and a sizeable content library, consider getting Hostinger’s Business plan. At Rs.269/month, it comes with a free domain, 200 GB NVMe storage, unlimited bandwidth, and free CDN to optimize your website performance.

Top-earning Indian YouTubers

August 13, 2023August 13, 2023 - Roshan

Ever wonder what the top Youtubers earn? So I barely follow any Indian YT content creators but I as curious as to what the top guys can make. I am guessing that the payment is going to be really good considering that the amount is gonna be better in Indian Rupees or even if not the ads will pay well. So I took a look and here is what I found:

The top-earning YouTubers in India are:

Carry Minati: Rs. 46.5 lakhs per 1 lakh views
Amit Bhadana: Rs. 10.5 lakhs per 1 lakh views
BB ki Vines: Rs. 9.8 lakhs per 1 lakh views
Ashish Chanchlani Vines: Rs. 9.4 lakhs per 1 lakh views
Gaurav Chaudhary (Technical Guruji): Rs. 8.9 lakhs per 1 lakh views
Sandeep Maheshwari: Rs. 6.5 lakhs per 1lakh views
Harsh Beniwal: Rs. 5.8 lakhs per 1 lakh views
Nisha Madhulika: Rs. 4.9 lakhs per 1 lakh views
Siddharth Nigam: Rs. 4.6 lakhs per 1 lakh views
Amit Agarwal (Labnol): Rs. 4.5 lakhs per 1 lakh views

I don’t subscibe to any of them. Infact, I don’t know any of them, what they look like or what kind of channel/content they have – other than Technical Guruji. And to be honest I am not interested either. Most of the content isn’t what I would want and if it is something I am into, then the content is done in Hindi. English and Malayalam mostly for me.

Some Interesting & Fun Facts About Whatsapp

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 - Roshan

1. WhatsApp Did Not Spend a Penny on Marketing and User Acquisition

Whatsapp founder Jan Koun and Brian Acton strongly disregard advertisements and which is why they neither did invest in the ad since the beginning of the app. Likewise they don’t have a marketing staff. They worked on a straightforward strategy to provide a simplified messaging solution to users while getting new users with time. The WhatsApp company thus invested more in the development side to provide their users with the most like messaging platform.

2. WhatsApp—The Most Banned App

Did you know that despite all of its popularity, it is one of the most downloaded apps, WhatsApp is banned in 12 countries around the globe? Yes, and this makes WhatsApp the most banned app in the world. Along with WhatsApp, Facebook and twitter are not available in seven countries. YouTube is also not accessible for users of six countries in the world. These banns have different governmental concerns of the respective countries. UAE, China, North Korea, Syria, Bangladesh, Iran, and a few other countries do not allow WhatsApp in their countries.

3. WhatsApp Users Opens The App Around 23 Times a Day

WhatsApp revealed its official figures that, on average WhatsApp users open the app 23 times or more per day. This implies that WhatsApp users open the app roughly once every hour. This must be a breakthrough for any mobile app development company.

4. More than 29 Million Messages are Sent Every Minute a Whatsapp

2018 was a productive year for WhatsApp and data shows that around 29 million messages are shared every minute by the users. This massive figure does not include images, videos, and audio recordings and complies only on text messages.

5. Google Offered to Purchase Whatsapp for $10 Billion

WhatsApp founders knew its worth, and that made them reject Google’s acquisition offer for 10 million US dollars in 2014. Later,
Facebook acquire the company for almost double than the Google offer.

6. Facebook Acquired Whatsapp for $19 Billion

On February 19, 2014, the popular social networking website “Facebook”
finally acquired WhatsApp. That day WhatsApp became the biggest purchase of the Facebook company by spending an amount of $19 billion.

6 Facts About WordPress

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023 - Roshan

1. WordPress is used by 35% of websites on the internet.

It’s hard to believe, but WordPress.com and Netcraft estimate that 35% of the web is powered by this previously obscure content management system. WordPress’ popularity is due to its exceptional adaptability, which enables it to be used in a wide range of settings, from tiny personal blogs to large corporations like Sony Music and Forbes.com. With an estimated 1.3 billion active websites, this means that around 455 million websites use WordPress today.

2. For every month, there are an average of 700,000 fresh posts and 77 million fresh comments.

Over 2,333,333 new posts are made every day, 97,222 posts are made every hour, and 1,620 new posts are made every minute. With an average post length of 300 words, WordPress is generating about 500,000 words each minute. (source)

3. Every month, WordPress receives 487 billion spam messages.

The number of spam comments has increased dramatically during the previous few years. There were 6,208 times more spam comments created in a month than there were real ones, according to Akismet figures. A total of 487 billion spammers hit WordPress every day.

4. Every six months, WordPress registers more than 1.1 million new domain names.

WordPress is now powering an extra 1.1 million websites every six months, according to a worldwide internet CMS usage survey conducted in 2015. Users like the ease with which they may create an online presence. That number may be much over one million now, given the growth of WordPress’s market share since then.

5. 2,940,000 people search for WordPress per month.

WordPress is searched 2,940,000 times a month by individuals throughout the world using KWFinder, a reputable keyword-analysis tool that provides accurate data. Even if we included all relevant long-tail terms, the total search traffic would almost certainly increase dramatically.

6. WordPress dominates Google’s search engine results page with 2.28 billion results.

There are more than 2.2 billion results for “WordPress” on Google. For instance, a search for “sex” returns 5.11 billion results, which isn’t all that much more.

Mr. Ballen

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 - Roshan

One of the things that I truly enjoy is listening to Mr.Ballen. John B Allen or MrBallen as he is known online is an internet personality and a former United States Navy SEAL. Allen’s work is distributed through various platforms and media channels, including YouTube, Facebook reels, Amazon Music, and TikTok, among others. After being medically discharged back in 2017, he looked for other ventures to spend his time on. He is so popular that he has his own Funko Pop!

Starting off with Tiktok and then Youtube, he started uploading him filming true crime and mysteries in a narrative form. He focuses on the strange, dark and mysterious and we are addicted to it. A natural storyteller who got the nickname Shakespeare back in SEAL training, John started telling stories online just to get a break from his work fundraising for the veterans nonprofit he founded after leaving the service. On February 29th, 2020 John uploaded a one-minute video to TikTok. By the time John picked up his phone again that evening–he was shocked to find that the story he had posted that morning about the unexplained deaths of 9 hikers in the Dyatlov pass in Russia back in 1959–had gone viral. In just 4 hours, his TikTok account had blown up with more than 5 million views.

No his main Youtube channe has 7.4 million subscribers and it’s still growing. His other channels are also equally popular. He releases a video on it once a week and I wait with baited breath for Sunday evening (in India) when the new videos usually get released on YT.

Love Entertainment? Here’s How To Stream From Anywhere

March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 - Roshan

With the right setup and services, you can stream from anywhere. This is essential when you are on a business trip, away on vacation, or need to find something to entertain the children.

Use Reliable Streaming Services

First, you should know that not every streaming service is the same. Streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+, and many others are available. Sign up for a subscription to the one that best fits your needs. Be aware, though, that some regions have restrictions on what you can contain. This is something Netflix and Amazon are known for. To get the most out of your subscription, read this article on how to change region in Amazon Prime Video.

Make Sure You Upgrade to Compatible Devices

Technology changes quickly. Apps also need better hardware as they get more complicated. This includes your phone, your PC, and your laptop. If you have had any of these for a long time, the performance may start to get worse. Or do anything at all. You can stream movies that are no more than three years old on a laptop, desktop computer, tablet, or phone. This will help you use an app to its fullest. Some plans let you upgrade your device every now and then.

Stream from Anywhere with Mobile Data

Public Wi-Fi can be very dangerous, so you shouldn’t use it if you can avoid it. In some cases, you might not even be able to get on the internet. But you can stream your favorite shows and movies using your mobile data. You can, of course, do this right from your phone if you turn on mobile data. But you can also connect your phone to a PC or other device via USB or Bluetooth to get mobile data on that device. Just keep an eye on your costs and how much data you use.

Find a Good Internet Connection

If you want to stream any kind of video, you need a good enough internet connection. If you don’t have good internet, your playback will be bad, with buffering, stream loss, and low-resolution video. For a smooth and uninterrupted streaming experience, you should have an internet connection with a stable speed of at least 5 Mbps for standard definition (SD) content and 25 Mbps or higher for high definition (HD) or ultra-high definition (UHD) content.

Use a VPN if Necessary

Remember that you may need to use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) if the streaming service is not available in your area. With a VPN, you can get around restrictions based on where you are and access content from anywhere in the world. Also, if you have to use a public connection, it will give you a little more security. But you should also know that some service providers might penalize you if you use a VPN, or the quality of the video might be lower than usual.

Summary

You might be pleased to know that you can stream from anywhere these days. However, the service depends on the app. You can use mobile data for access and a VPN for region control.

2022 Every Minute On The Internet

December 10, 2022December 10, 2022 - Roshan

Ever Faced A Technical Problem With Your Website? How Did You Resolve It?

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 - Roshan

I’ve been maintaining this website/blog since 2007 and I’ve only had a problem once. All this time and just one issue that was caused by WordPress. A few days ago, I think it was last Wednesday, I woke up and found that several of my posts were missing and each month was only showing 2-3 blog posts and mostly the Images that I post from time to time, without much words in it. All the categories were removed and it showed by default that all posts were in the Uncategorised list but even that count was not showing up.

Not only that I couldn’t log in to my account. It refused to accept my user id and email id and password. I also couldn’t reset my password since it refused to accept my user id and email id that is associated with the account. I was devastated for a while but then contacted my Website server’s support team and the first guy wasn’t very helpful but the second time I tried, the guy was able to identify that it was a WordPress related issue. So he used the most recent backup to fix the issue – I only lost a week’s worth of blog posts – and I could finally log in.

I then changed my password and then checked my blog. Over the next couple of days I rewrote the posts that I had lost, just to ensure that the dates would match up. I didn’t like having these huge gaps in between posts. Then a couple of days later I upgraded WordPress to the latest version, which had just been released earlier this month. Things seem to be fine now.

Prompt from 87 Blog Post Ideas That Will Never Fail You (2022) at Blog Tyrant

Top 10 Most In Demand & Hot Selling Products In India Online

May 29, 2022 - Roshan

Apparels
Dresses constitute the largest segment of all products sold online in India. Close to 35% of the entire revenue generated from online sales comes from apparel and dress materials. Apparels include ladies’ clothes, men’s clothing, and children’s dresses.

Mobile Phones
Mobile phones are trendy items for sale on eCommerce sites. All brands and models available in the open market are also sold through online sites. For buyers, it is easy to compare among models online before buying a handset of choice.

Books and Stationery
Buying a book could be really time-consuming if bought from the open market. It is easy for a buyer to locate a seller of their selected titles across eCommerce sites. Educational, fictional, and reference books from Indian and overseas publishers are available across eCommerce sites. Since the lockdown, many brands have started selling stationery online. You can sell customized, print-on-demand, and quirky stationery online that otherwise is not common in shops.

Consumer Electronics
eCommerce sites are excellent platforms for buying/selling consumer electronic goods like laptops, tablets, and digital cameras. By 2025 India is expected to become the world’s 5th largest consumer durable market.

Footwear
Online is perhaps the best place to search for and buy footwear. The varieties are exhaustive and include shoes, slippers, sandals, and sneakers for both ladies and gentlemen. People get to choose among leading brands from across the world.

Jewellery
Buying exclusive jewelry items is often a tough task when bought across counters. The entire process of selecting preferred items and buying from global leaders is done conveniently through eCommerce websites.

Fashion Accessories
It is obvious that after jewelry items, fashion accessories are a popular product category sold online. Belts, handbags, purses, wallets, headbands, and watches are items bought widely online by Indians.

Beauty Products
Skincare products like cream, lotion, face masks, moisturizers, and perfumes are demanded items sold online. Haircare products like gel, cream, color, shampoo, dryers, etc., are widely hot selling products through eCommerce sites.

Computer Hardware, Software, and Accessories
Desktops, disk drives, storage devices, printers, scanners, mice, and switches are computing devices and accessories that people buy online in India. Market’s leading brands are available to customers at hugely discounted prices.

Video Games
eCommerce sites in India are used to buy video games, especially as gifts to children. Games ranging from FIFA World Cup, Grand Theft Auto, Call of Duty, and so on are all available online.

The Dos of Online Education

March 26, 2022March 26, 2022 - Roshan

Set Up a Quiet Space

To ensure you participate fully as an online student, it’s best to create a space that is free of distractions and remains uninterrupted for the entire duration of your session if possible. In addition, having a clear background or using a virtual one can help you control your environment.

Take off your wall poster or cover it, and make sure your dirty laundry is not visible in the video. Lock your door for privacy, or you might end up in a similar position to this guy. Let your family members and roommates know about the class timings and ask them to avoid knocking on the door during the class.

Be punctual, log in on time

As a student enrolled in online classes, attendance still matters. You’ll want to log into whatever online platform your professor is using. Make sure your computer is charged and be ready to appear on screen in a timely fashion. Being late is not acceptable, especially as your commute is (probably) from your bedroom to the couch in your living room!

Adopt Better Online Communication Habits

You should look at your email regularly – at least once a day. If you are discussing an assignment with a professor or working on a group project, see to it that you are available on a platform accessed by everyone (e.g., Slack, Discord, etc.)

Get a Reliable Internet Connection

This is perhaps the most straightforward tip, but surprisingly, most people ignore it. Your computer and internet access are your most valuable assets in an online setting, similar to how you need pens and papers in a physical space. Therefore, get a dependable internet connection with a high speed. Besides, make sure to get this done before your online classes start, or you might have to face costly interruptions during your session.

Test your tech

Glitches in your technology mean you could miss some vital part of your professor’s lecture. Make sure the camera is stable and that your audio or microphone works. Use headphones to make sure you can hear everyone. Plug in your computer and make sure it’s charged ahead of time.

Take Study Breaks

Regular study breaks can be the key to a student’s success. When you attend school or college, breaks are already planned, but you might have to create your own breaks when studying online. For starters, set smaller breaks and plan how you will utilize them. MIT, one of the top universities in the world, recommends taking a 10-minute study break after every 50 minutes. Afterward, you can create more significant breaks of 30 minutes after every two hours. These serve as an excellent goal post and help you feel energized and refreshed in every study session.