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Prajesh SJB Rana

Prajesh SJB Rana is the tech geek at M&S VMAG. He writes about all things tech but likes to dabble in writing feature stories as well. Apart from tech, he likes gaming and also writes game reviews for the magazine.

Stories by Prajesh SJB Rana

Melding traditional elements with modern iconography

12 Sep 2017 8 min read

From the Archive (Apr, 2016): Ang Tsherin’s artworks can be seen as a representation of a modern Tibetan’s fluid identity. It’s an art form that draws equally from his Tibetan....

Mass Effect 3 is a must-play for RPG lovers

23 Aug 2017 10 min read

From the Archive (Feb, 2016): The Mass Effect 3 tells a gripping story, with relatable, well-written characters and a decision-making mechanic that will lead you to vastly different outcomes over....

Jailbreak your iPhone from Apple’s restrictions

23 Aug 2017 8 min read

From the Archive (Feb, 2016): iPhones are brilliant pieces of hardware but are locked by Apple to a certain extent. Jailbreaking will give you access to those features that are....

Enjoy the Ubuntu experience

08 Aug 2017 7 min read

From the Archive (May, 2016): The latest iteration of Ubuntu, Ubuntu 15.10 Wily Werewolf, comes with a lot of new features and flaunts a modern UI design aesthetic

Ethically crafted to empower

18 Jul 2017 13 min read

From the Archive (Sept, 2016): Some of Nepal’s leading handicraft producers work with a business model that focuses on empowering their women workers, rather than on making a profit

Speak to the geek

12 Jul 2017 6 min read

From the Archive (Dec, 2016): Our resident geek provides answers to any tech conundrums you might have

How Nepal's ethical hackers protect the country's cyberspace

03 Jul 2017 12 min read

From the Archive (Nov, 2016): A handful of ethical hackers, also known as white hat hackers, and cyber security experts are working tirelessly to secure Nepali cyberspace against attacks

The science of touch

07 Jun 2017 16 min read

From the Archive (Jun, 2016): We don’t usually think about the science behind touchscreen technology. But the science is fascinating

Speak to the geek

23 Apr 2017 5 min read

Our resident geek provides answers to any tech conundrums you might have

So much to do in this little town

17 Apr 2017 7 min read

The hills of Bandipur have plentiful to offer to tourists of every stripe

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16 Apr 2017 5 min read

Our resident geek provides answers to any tech conundrums you might have

A little assist goes a long way

15 Apr 2017 15 min read

Electrically assisted rickshaws, designed by Nepali engineers, will soon be plying the streets around Thamel and Ason

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07 Apr 2017 6 min read

Our resident geek provides answers to any tech conundrums you might have

Bewitched by Bandipur

30 Mar 2017 9 min read

At Bandipur Mountain Resort you get to burrow into nature while also having the best views of the nearby town and the mountains

Speak to the geek

30 Mar 2017 6 min read

Our resident geek provides answers to any tech conundrums you might have

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26 Mar 2017 5 min read

Our resident geek provides answers to any tech conundrums you might have

Strong earth

24 Mar 2017 15 min read

A handful of architects have come up with ways to build structurally sound, aesthetically pleasing mud-house models that Nepalis would readily adopt if only they could get past their qualms....

Speak to the geek

23 Mar 2017 7 min read

Our resident geek provides answers to any tech conundrums you might have

Reaping the mid-range windfall

17 Mar 2017 8 min read

How consumers in emerging markets such as Nepal regard a phone’s value has seen a sea change in recent years

Speak to the geek

10 Mar 2017 5 min read

Our resident geek provides answers to any tech conundrums you might have

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02 Mar 2017 10 min read

Our resident geek provides answers to any tech conundrums you might have

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24 Feb 2017 8 min read

Our resident geek provides answers to any tech conundrums you might have

Visualise this

24 Feb 2017 14 min read

VisualiseVR are far ahead of the curve when it comes to VR coding

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17 Feb 2017 6 min read

Our resident geek provides answers to any tech conundrums you might have

A frightening, rude awakening

16 Feb 2017 10 min read

Spirited away is a surreal bildungsroman that drags its viewers through a labyrinthine nightmare

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10 Feb 2017 8 min read

Our resident geek provides answers to any tech conundrums you might have

And then there was light

03 Feb 2017 18 min read

Fibre optics has disrupted the ISP industry here. ISPs have been forced to change their game, with internet users becoming the beneficiaries of the welcome change

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03 Feb 2017 5 min read

Our resident geek provides answers to any tech conundrums you might have

Speak to the geek

27 Jan 2017 9 min read

Our resident geek provides answers to any tech conundrums you might have

An existentialist quagmire

20 Jan 2017 12 min read

Playing Spec Ops: The Line feels like living through a nightmare that you helped create

Speek to the geek

20 Jan 2017 7 min read

Our resident geek provides answers to any tech conundrums you might have

Reading in the digital age

20 Jan 2017 9 min read

If you love reading, is it better for you to opt for a kindle or a tablet

Speak to the geek

13 Jan 2017 7 min read

Our resident geek provides answers to any tech conundrums you might have

The one-stop solution

13 Jan 2017 15 min read

If you want a powerful all-in-one computer to meet your high-performance needs, gaming laptops make for the perfect investment

Speak to the geek

06 Jan 2017 7 min read

I have a strange issue where my computer shuts off automatically when I’m playing games

Speak to the geek

30 Dec 2016 5 min read

Our resident geek provides answers to any tech conundrums you might have

Offshore options

23 Dec 2016 10 min read

Three IT companies in Nepal have been for some time making use of extremely successful models for playing the large-stakes offshore game

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23 Dec 2016 6 min read

Our resident geek provides answers to any tech conundrums you might have

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18 Dec 2016 6 min read

Our resident geek provides answers to any tech conundrums you might have

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02 Dec 2016 5 min read

Our resident geek provides answers to any tech conundrums you might have

Speak to the geek

27 Nov 2016 6 min read

My laptop is pretty slow but used to run adequately for simple tasks. Recently, however, even watching YouTube has been a chore

Speak to the geek

11 Nov 2016 7 min read

I own a laptop with a backlit keyboard. It looked really cool when I bought it, but with time the backlight has started dimming

Speak to the geek

28 Oct 2016 6 min read

I currently have a cable connection, and I was wondering what the benefits of having a fibre connection are

Tough glass for the Modern World

21 Oct 2016 8 min read

Ever since apple’s ex-CEO, Steve Jobs, propagated the use of glass panels on the iphone, we’ve seen the use of glass turn into an industrial standard

Speak to the geek

20 Oct 2016 6 min read

I have been hearing a lot about exploding phones these days.

Speak to the geek

16 Oct 2016 6 min read

I have a Huawei android phone that keeps prompting me with a message that says ‘insufficient internal storage’

Speak to the geek

29 Sep 2016 4 min read

Are your technological devices giving you a hard time? The geek has the answers for all your tech problems

Budget Laptop Pick: Lenovo IdeaPad 100

29 Sep 2016 5 min read

A budget laptop doesn't get better than the Lenovo IdeaPad 100 this festive season

Best high-end laptop: Lenovo Y700

29 Sep 2016 5 min read

If you want to invest in high-performing laptop this festive season, the Lenovo Y700 might meet your performance needs

Best value for money smartphone: the OnePlus 3

29 Sep 2016 5 min read

If you're thinking of investing on a good smartphone this festive season, the OnePlus 3 might just be for you

Mid-range laptop pick: Acer E5-575G-53VG

29 Sep 2016 5 min read

The Acer E5-575G-53VG is an excellent mid-ranged laptop choice this festive season

Gadgets galore

29 Sep 2016 8 min read

The festive season is as much a time to shop as to celebrate. everyone’s out for a bargain, and brands and stores offer heavy discount as well

Speak to the Geek

18 Sep 2016 5 min read

Got a problem? Ask the geek

Speak to the Geek

18 Sep 2016 5 min read

Got a problem? Ask the geek.

Speak to the Geek

18 Sep 2016 4 min read

Got a tech problem? Ask the geek

Beautifully strange

19 Aug 2016 9 min read

Life is strange is nothing like any game you might have played till date. It is modern, complex and utterly novel.

Anime’s unlimited appeal

12 Aug 2016 10 min read

A generation of Nepalis have grown up with anime as their primary source of entertainment. And the subculture of anime lovers keeps adding more converts to its ranks

Constrained by currency

05 Aug 2016 12 min read

Nepal’s app developers have a ready market for their products. but until they can solve the dollar-outflow conundrum, they’ll have to stick to the few possible models they are using....

Olly Olly Oxenfree

29 Jul 2016 7 min read

A haunting story beautifully rendered

Speak to the Geek

29 Jul 2016 8 min read

Need tech help? Ask the geek

Battle for middle earth

22 Jul 2016 11 min read

The crowded mid-range smartphone market features companies that have come up with various strategies to reign supreme. But no one has yet come out on top.

Speak to the Geek

22 Jul 2016 4 min read

Need tech help? Ask the geek

The Gaming Ragnarok

15 Jul 2016 7 min read

The PC vs console debate has not been settled yet. But the definitive conclusion might be only a few years away

Retro done wrong

08 Jul 2016 12 min read

Kathy rain hearkens to how gaming used to be in the past. but for all the wrong reasons.

Speak to the Geek

08 Jul 2016 5 min read

Tech troubles? Don’t worry, the geek has you covered

Flattened For Your Viewing Pleasure

01 Jul 2016 10 min read

The science behind flat panel displays

Form Meets Function

01 Jul 2016 9 min read

A new breed of graphic designers in Nepal are creating products that embody their clients’ vision through cutting-edge design

Speak to the Geek

01 Jul 2016 7 min read

Tech troubles? Don’t worry, the geek has you covered

Speak to the Geek

24 Jun 2016 5 min read

Do you need hep with your new Samsung phone, setting personalized ringtone or in a confusion about investing in an original charger?

Lehmann And Her Little Prince

10 Jun 2016 10 min read

Sabine Lehmann’s The Little Prince is a magical re-creation of a tale that teaches us to reach back into our childhood

On Death, Hope And Humanity

27 May 2016 16 min read

The Walking Dead is an interactive visual novel of tragedy that reacts to your decisions, morphing itself according to the decisions you take within the game

The Future In Millimetres

20 May 2016 14 min read

With the miniaturisation of computer chips, smartphones and smartwatches have become a reality

Gmail Vs Boomerang

15 Apr 2016 10 min read

Gmail is a brilliant app that is simple yet feature- packed; however, it is not perfect

Add-Ons To Boost Your Productivity

08 Apr 2016 6 min read

Chrome extensions: Add-ons to boost your productivity

A weave very well executed

01 Apr 2016 8 min read

A great coming together of narrative, gameplay mechanics and a haunting back-story that bleeds into the present.