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How Vaccines are made?

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The recent outbreak of the coronavirus has interested many peoples for the scientific know-how of vaccine manufacturing and production. The main purpose of vaccines is to generate antigens against the respective viruses and to enhance the immune response of the body in fighting against them. There are several vaccines available in the market for a variety of viral and infectious diseases. A lot of scientific parameters are necessary to be followed in the process of manufacturing vaccines. It starts with the study of the nature of viruses and goes through various clinical trials and errors in order to make it as effective and safe as possible.

 

Ingredients in a vaccine:

  • Antigen

According to the information available on the WHO website, the key ingredient that goes into the manufacturing of any vaccines is an antigen. An antigen is either the small part of the disease-causing virus or even the whole organism but in weakened or altered form to make the body learn about the nature of the virus. This antigen can be anything like in the form of sugar or protein. The selection of antigen forms the most important part of the manufacturing processes as it includes genomics or genome sequencing to find the most appropriate and effective genes that can be used as antigens.

 

  • Adaptations of Right Platform

Now the next step in vaccine production is about the adaptation of the right platforms. This primarily means employing different methods like modification around genes or inducing genetic engineering in the structure of DNA or RNA to produce desired antigens inside the body.

 

  • Preservatives

The other important component is the preservative that maintains the quality of vaccines, and prevents vaccines from contaminations. The most common and widely used preservative is 2-phenoxyethanol.

 

  • Stabilizers and Surfactants

Stabilizers prevent chemical reactions from occurring within the vaccine. It can be sugars (lactose, sucrose), amino acids (glycine), gelatin, and proteins (recombinant human albumin, derived from yeast). And the function of Surfactant is to keep all ingredients in the vaccines blended together and prevent the originality of vaccines.

 

  • Residuals

Residuals also form an important ingredient of vaccine manufacturing and depend on the processes that are utilized for manufacturing. Egg proteins, yeast, or antibiotics are some examples of residuals.

 

  • Diluent

The primary use of diluent is to maintain the appropriate liquid concentration of vaccines. The most commonly used diluent is sterile water.

 

  • Adjuvant

The adjuvants are used to improve the immune response to vaccines. For any antigen that induces a weak response, adjuvants are added to enhance their efficacy and quality. It is also used to overcome the limitations in vaccine productions by lowering the doses required for vaccinations. Aluminum salts (like aluminum phosphate, aluminum hydroxide or potassium aluminum sulfate) are commonly used adjuvants that are not harmful to the human body.

 

You can search for vaccine slot availability on the ‘Vaccine Slot Finder’ on the OneDios app. It allows you to have a streamlined and uncomplicated experience while searching for your vaccine slot. You have to simply enter your Pincode to get the relevant information about slot availability. OneDios COVID 19 Vaccine Slot Finder empowers you to efficiently check available vaccine slots in your area by making the process easygoing, painless, and reliable.

You can also track vaccine-related statistics on the “Vaccination Dashboard” available on the OneDios app. The data for the dashboard is sourced from official Co-Win Statistics. Through this dashboard, you can stay informed about the number of sites conducting vaccination and total vaccination doses in real-time. Relevant data and trends are presented in user-friendly graphs, categories, and visual formats for greater access. You can also check updated data by selecting your state or district to know about specific statistics.

 

 
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Advantages of Services by the Brands

Do you still trust local unauthorized service centers with your brand’s appliances? Many consumers face a dilemma when it comes to servicing and repairs of home appliances or electronic gadgets. When you buy an electric appliance like a washing machine, AC, or a mixer grinder, you expect them to last for at least a few years. And you invest a lot of time and energy in making the final choice to compare brands and product features. It is equally important to make the right decision when it comes to services and brands of your expensive home appliance.

 

 

Here are the advantages of getting genuine services from the brands:

1. Expertise

Local workshops might not be able to provide you the expertise that you expect for your appliance. However, Brands offer authentic and reliable expert professionals to find out the exact problem and resolve it for you. Since it is the brands who have developed the product, they know exactly how to handle any problem that may arise in the functioning of the appliance. If you face difficulties in booking your service appointments with brands, you can raise a request on OneDios within 60 seconds. And book the appointment at your convenience.

2. Warranty

Warranty is like a mini insurance plan that brands offer on their products for a certain period of time. If your appliance is under warranty you should always go for brand services. It is not only genuine but also pocket-friendly since it has already been covered by the brands. The warranty period is an assurance by brands that they will take care of any servicing and repair needs within that time period.

 3. Option of Extended Warranty

If the warranty period on your appliance has expired, you can consider buying an extended warranty plan. It covers your repair and servicing needs for a prolonged time period. But before making a final decision, you should be completely sure about a few things. These include the exact time period, coverage under the scheme, whether you need to pay any deductibles, and any exclusions that may apply. If you are satisfied with everything, go for it and let the brands take care of any servicing needs that might arise in the future

 4. Genuine replacements

You can surely trust the brands on genuine replacement of spares in your appliance. On the other hand, unauthorized service centers mostly do not provide the relevant receipts on the purchase of these spare parts. It is critical to ensure that spare replacements in your appliance are authentic for the efficient functioning and long-lasting life of the product.

 5. Challenge of the latest technology

The advancement in technology is taking place constantly. Each new model of appliances or gadget available in the market has added features and new generation tech imbibed to provide the best experience to the consumer. The local service provider may or may not have adequate know-how to deal with the latest high-tech features of your product. However, if you go to brands, you can be assured of the best possible services

 

OneDios is an aggregator for customer requests. We connect brands with the customer for services and repair requirements of gadgets, appliances, and automobiles. You can also raise a request for a COVID antigen test and other blood work tests with our pathology partner. We offer the reliability of brand services with ease of customer experience in a matter of a few clicks by providing all options and choices on one platform.  

Why OneDios for all your services and repair needs?

  • Multiple plans and options on our platform. Plans from the OEMs and other Service providers are available for easy comparison.
  • Competitive pricing of these plans by respective providers
  • Buy instantly in a seamless and paperless online transaction.
  • The contract becomes available instantly.
  • No need to keep and store paper copies of the contract
  • Raising a request as part of the service plan becomes a matter of a few seconds
  • Auto schedule happens for your service visits as per your service plan. You can choose to accept them or move to a more convenient slot just at the click of a button.
  • You can view the complete  Service history for ready reference
  • Allows end consumers to rate service and AMC.
  • Quickly raise a ticket directly with the OEM of the service provider

OneDios aims to transform the customer service experience for end customers.  This vision cuts across all products and the services they avail of. You can buy your AMC on OneDios here. You can also download the OneDios app or visit the OneDios website to buy a maintenance contract.

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Mixer Grinder Problems and their Solutions

Mixer Grinders are probably the most helpful kitchen appliance. They not only save your time in the kitchen chores but also provide much-needed comfort in fast-paced work life. As the summer temperatures rise, mixer grinder or juicer finds even more utility in our daily routine. Be it a chutney or your favorite mango shake, the mixer grinder does everything for you in a matter of a few minutes. However, rigorous use might cause wear and tear in your mixer grinder.

 

 

Following are the most common mixer grinder problems and their solutions. 

 

1. Leakage from the Jar

 

This is the most common issue faced by mixer grinder owners. Leakage from the jar can be messy and causes food wastage spoiling your entire recipe. Leakage can be because of several reasons. The most common reason is a worn-out rubber ring inside the jar or loos blades. You can try and fix it by tightening the blades with a screwdriver and replacing the rubber ring. But if this doesn’t solve the problem you will have to call the experts and let them handle it.

2.The Reset Button Keeps Tripping

The reset button below the jar unit trips due to intensive use or hot food inside the jar. This causes overheating inside the grinder unit and the reset button keeps tripping. To prevent the problem, you should avoid grinding the food that is too hot by letting it cool down first. You can also try unplugging the appliance and reset the unit by clicking on the red switch at the bottom. 

 3. Faulty Coupler in a Mixer Grinder

Blender couplers usually wear out after years of rigorous usage. They connect the blender blades to the bottom of the unit which enables it to rotate at the desired speed. Any damage or fault in the coupler can unfortunately not be repaired. They can only be replaced by an expert. So for this problem, you will have to call the service expert to solve the problem for you.

 4. Blades of a mixer grinder are Blunt

You might experience that sometimes your food does not come out as finely ground as you desire. This is because of worn-out blender blades which are not as sharp as they should be. For instant use, you can try grinding one teaspoon of rock salt and repeat it a few rotations. This will provide a finer edge to the blunt blades. But, for the long term, you will have to book a servicing expert and get them replaced.

 

OneDios is an aggregator for customer requests. We connect brands with the customer for services and repair requirements of gadgets, appliances, and automobiles. You can also raise a request for a COVID antigen test and other blood work tests with our pathology partner. We offer the reliability of brand services with ease of customer experience in a matter of few clicks by providing all options and choices on one platform.  

 

Why OneDios for all your services and repair needs?

  • Multiple plans and options on our platform. Plans from the OEMs and other Service providers are available for easy comparison.
  • Competitive pricing of these plans by respective providers
  • Buy instantly in a seamless and paperless online transaction.
  • The contract becomes available instantly.
  • No need to keep and store paper copies of the contract
  • Raising a request as part of the service plan becomes a matter of a few seconds
  • Auto schedule happens for your service visits as per your service plan. You can choose to accept them or move to a more convenient slot just at the click of a button.
  • You can view the complete  Service history for ready reference
  • Allows end consumers to rate service and AMC.
  • Quickly raise a ticket directly with the OEM of the service provider

OneDios aims to transform the customer service experience for end customers.  This vision cuts across all products and the services they avail of. You can buy your AMC on OneDios here. You can also download the OneDios app or visit the OneDios website to buy a maintenance contract.

Request Karo Relax Karo!

 

 
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Extended Warranty : How well do you know about your warranties?

Whether it is a new washing machine or a food processor, your primary concern is for the product to last as long as possible. But like any electrical appliance, they might need a repair or service for smooth functioning. In this case, purchasing a warranty on your appliance is always a good idea. Some brands offer a warranty as part of extra service along with the product itself. So next time you consider buying an electrical appliance, don’t forget about the warranty. Here is what you need to know to make the best decision.

What is a Warranty?

A warranty on any product is like a mini insurance policy. It is an assurance from the brands that their product won’t abruptly stop functioning for a certain period of time. And if it does they will take care of the repairs and replacement. Some brands also offer extended warranty plans to cover an extended period of time.

 

Why should you get an extended warranty?

Buying an extended warranty covers your repair and servicing needs for a prolonged time period. But before making a final decision, you should be completely sure about a few things. These include the exact time period, coverage under the scheme, whether you need to pay any deductibles, and any exclusions that may apply. If you are satisfied with everything, go for it and let the brands take care of any servicing needs that might arise in the future.

 

Benefits of buying an extended warranty

  • Stretch the guarantee on your electronic appliance for added benefits
  • Save on huge expenses in case of a fault in a major costly part
  • Authentic spare and genuine replacement
  • Reliable brand services with professional experts
  • The resale advantage with services and repair done from the brands because of relevant service history records

 

OneDios is an aggregator for customer requests. We connect brands with the customer for services and repair requirements of gadgets, appliances, and automobiles. You can also raise a request for a COVID antigen test and other blood work tests with our pathology partner. We offer the reliability of brand services with ease of customer experience in a matter of few clicks by providing all options and choices on one platform.  

Why OneDios for all your services and repair needs?

  • Multiple plans and options on our platform. Plans from the OEMs and other Service providers are available for easy comparison.
  • Competitive pricing of these plans by respective providers
  • Buy instantly in a seamless and paperless online transaction.
  • The contract becomes available instantly.
  • No need to keep and store paper copies of the contract
  • Raising a request as part of the service plan becomes a matter of a few seconds
  • Auto schedule happens for your service visits as per your service plan. You can choose to accept them or move to a more convenient slot just at the click of a button.
  • You can view the complete  Service history for ready reference
  • Allows end consumers to rate service and AMC.
  • Quickly raise a ticket directly with the OEM of the service provider

OneDios aims to transform the customer service experience for end customers.  This vision cuts across all products and the services they avail of. You can buy your AMC on OneDios here. You can also download the OneDios app or visit the OneDios website to buy a maintenance contract.

Request Karo Relax Karo!

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Tackling with Vaccine Hesitancy.

It has been over a year since the COVID-19 and the government of India has allowed vaccination of the 18-45yr age group. Earlier it was restricted to people of age above 45 and healthcare or frontline workers. It has now become common knowledge that vaccines are the ultimate tool that can save lives and livelihood. Vaccines are also important to get the economy back on track. But, it has been observed that due to vaccine misinformation and ‘information overload’, vaccine hesitancy is on the rise. Vaccine hesitancy is a delay in people accepting vaccination as a robust public health intervention. It leads to people either refusing to take vaccines or doubting the vaccines due to misinformation and rumors. WHO has referred to vaccine hesitancy as one of the top threats to global health.

Here are a few points to address vaccine hesitancy:

1. Vaccination protects you from getting sick

Experts and authorities have consistently stressed the fact that vaccines can prevent death and the severity of the infection. A vaccine trains your body to develop specific antibodies to fight any future infection, hence protecting you from the disease. These vaccines provide a boost to your body’s immunity system.

2. vaccination helps others in your community

The elders and people with co-morbidities like diabetes and heart diseases are more vulnerable to severe COVID infection. The chain of transmission can be broken if more people get vaccinated in a community, thus creating a protective shield around themselves. Each person getting a vaccine reduces the chance of spreading it to others who might not have received their vaccine or the vulnerable sections.

 3. Vaccines are safe

Samiran Panda, Head of ECD division in ICMR says, “ Vaccines are one of the most important public health tools we have to mitigate the impact of infectious diseases”. Governments across the globe are concerned about the health impacts of any large-scale public health intervention. They approve a vaccine for public use only after rigorous human trials have been conducted and data is favorable to public use. WHO has released a robust mechanism for vaccine trials to test its efficacy and safety.

4. Side effects are temporary

Since COVID vaccines do not contain any live virus, you will not get infected due to the vaccines. You might experience a few side effects like a sore arm, mild fever, and body aches. But these side effects are temporary. And these side effects only mean that your immune system is fighting back and responding to the vaccine by developing antibodies against the infection.

5. Vaccines provide extra protection if you have already had COVID

As per the current guidelines you should still get vaccinated even if you have been infected with COVID earlier. This is because antibodies by the previous infection are not permanent and they might disappear after a few months. This would leave you susceptible to the COVID again. 

You can search for vaccine slot availability on the ‘Vaccine Slot Finder’ on the OneDios app. It allows you to have a streamlined and uncomplicated experience while searching for your vaccine slot. You have to simply enter your Pincode to get the relevant information about slot availability. OneDios COVID 19 Vaccine Slot Finder empowers you to efficiently check available vaccine slots in your area by making the process easygoing, painless, and reliable.

You can also track vaccine-related statistics on the “Vaccination Dashboard” available on the OneDios app. The data for the dashboard is sourced from official Co-Win Statistics. Through this dashboard, you can stay informed about the number of sites conducting vaccination and total vaccination doses in real-time. Relevant data and trends are presented in user-friendly graphs, categories, and visual formats for greater access. You can also check updated data by selecting your state or district to know about specific statistics.

 

 

 
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Vaccine myth : Don’t believe these Vaccine myths.

Since the vaccines against COVID-19 are developed in a record short period of time, there are a lot of misconceptions around the subject. The outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic last year took the scientific community by surprise. SARS-COV-2 virus which causes coronavirus disease is a novel virus and no cure for the virus was available. It caused infections in country after country and spread throughout the world like wildfire. Scientists and researchers deserve applause for being able to develop vaccines in a record short time against this deadly virus. Given that vaccines are the only available defense against this disease, it is important to bust myths around vaccination arising due to Vaccine misinformation. And it is also important to acknowledge that vaccines are the only hope to save lives and livelihoods.

 

1. Myth: Vaccines are unsafe because they were developed too early

Fact: It has been decades of scientific advances and research that goes into the development and trials of vaccines today. The scientific community was able to develop the COVID vaccine early because they had years of reliable research in vaccine technology available. As Science and technology have progressed rapidly, genomic sequencing of the coronavirus could also be achieved quickly. There are robust mechanisms to test the vaccines in-vitro and conduct trials on humans. A vaccine is approved by authorities only when there is complete evidence of its efficacy and safety.

 

2. Myth: You can contract COVID due to vaccines so why get vaccinated?

Fact: Vaccines do not contain any live viruses. Whole virus vaccine technology only uses attenuated or inactivated viruses to trigger an immune response inside the human body. They are not strong enough to cause an infection. Other vaccine technologies like nucleic acid RNA and DNA vaccines use only the spike protein to mimic an infection so that body can develop antibodies against the virus to prevent any future infection. According to the experts, even if someone contracts COVID after getting vaccinated, the severity of the disease would be very mild. So Vaccines definitely reduce mortality. 

 

3. Myth: People with comorbidities shouldn’t get vaccinated

Fact: People suffering from co-morbidities like diabetes and hypertension are at a greater risk of contracting a severe disease. So it is even more pertinent for them to get vaccinated. The vaccine policy of India had initiated a graded process in the beginning. After the health staff and frontline workers, the population with co-morbidities above 45yr of age was made eligible to get vaccinated. It is suggested that you consult the doctor who manages your conditions in case you have concerns.

 

4. Myth: After getting vaccinated, you don’t need to wear a mask 

Fact: Even after getting a vaccine, you need to practice social distancing and wear a mask when in public. This is because a huge chunk of the population hasn’t still been able to get their vaccine doses. Even if you are vaccinated you might still spread it to others who are not vaccinated. Another reason to not let down your guard is that none of the vaccines claims 100% efficacy, so you might still get infected with a much-decreased severity of the disease.

 

5. Myth: Pregnant women shouldn’t get vaccinated

Fact: Vaccine policies are modified as more reliable data emerges. According to CDC, it is absolutely fine for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers to get vaccinated. These decisions are supposed to be made by experts on a case-by-case basis. It is advised to consult the doctor and take action accordingly.

 

You can search for vaccine slot availability on the ‘Vaccine Slot Finder’ on the OneDios app. It allows you to have a streamlined and uncomplicated experience while searching for your vaccine slot. You have to simply enter your Pincode to get the relevant information about slot availability. OneDios COVID 19 Vaccine Slot Finder empowers you to efficiently check available vaccine slots in your area by making the process easygoing, painless, and reliable.

You can also track vaccine-related statistics on the “Vaccination Dashboard” available on the OneDios app. The data for the dashboard is sourced from official Co-Win Statistics. Through this dashboard, you can stay informed about the number of sites conducting vaccination and total vaccination doses in real-time. Relevant data and trends are presented in user-friendly graphs, categories, and visual formats for greater access. You can also check updated data by selecting your state or district to know about specific statistics.

 

 

 
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Covaxin or Covishield : Which Vaccine is more effective?

The COVID-19 Pandemic brought the world to a standstill and continues to infect millions. Besides claiming the lives of people, it adversely impacted the livelihoods of many. Vaccines are considered the ultimate defense against COVID-19 since no medication or proven cure is so far available. The vaccines available in the market claim varying efficacy against the SARS-COV-2 virus. To understand which vaccine is best in comparable terms, it is important to understand the types of vaccines and the technology used in their development.

 

As per the classification of WHO, there are four kinds of COVID-19 vaccines developed so far in different parts of the world.

1. Whole Virus 

Whole virus vaccines use conventional technology of attenuated or inactivated viruses to trigger an immune response in your body. Live attenuated virus consists of a weakened viral component. It can still replicate but would not cause illness and can effectively initiate an immune response. Inactivated virus vaccines on the other hand utilize the virus whose genetic material has been altered so that it does not replicate. But it can efficiently trigger an immune response in the body. Bharat Biotech’s COVAXIN falls under this category.

2. Protein Subunit

 

Protein subunit vaccines use fragments of pathogen proteins to trigger an immune response. They are considered safer with a reduced risk of side effects. This is because a live or attenuated virus is not involved. But the immune response might be weaker in this case. Hence, adjuvants are required to boost the response. Hepatitis B virus vaccine is an example of an existing subunit protein vaccine.

3. Nucleic Acid

 

Nucleic acid vaccines use high-end technology of utilizing genetic material or spike protein of Coronavirus. DNA or RNA is the genetic material that carries instructions to trigger the formation of antigens in the human cell itself. These antigens inside the body then trigger an immune response and antibodies. Nucleic acid vaccines are cheaper and hold the potential of scalable manufacturing when there is a need to vaccinate a large population. But one disadvantage associated with these vaccines is storage and logistics limitations. RNA and DNA vaccines need to be stored in ultra-cold temperatures of -70 degrees Celsius, which is a huge impediment in resource-poor countries.

4. Viral Vector

Viral vector vaccines also carry genetic material as instruction, but they use the harmless virus as a vector. This vector virus is different from the one that the vaccine is trying to provide immunity against. For example, chimpanzee adenovirus is currently used as a vector that causes the common cold, to target COVID 19. Viral vector vaccines are said to trigger a very strong immune response because they can mimic a natural viral infection inside the body. Although, on the downside, some people might already be infected with the viral vector. Hence reducing the efficacy in a few cases. COVISHIELD developed by AstraZeneca and manufactured by Serum Institute of India is a viral vector vaccine.

COVISHIELD or COVAXIN ?

 The answer to the question “which vaccine is best for you?” depends on multiple factors. Some of the factors are availability, manufacturing capability, and whether multiple options are available in the market. COVISHIELD and COVAXIN are the two vaccines available in India so far and both have shown good efficacy against the COVID-19. Both of the vaccines exhibit effective immune responses and have proven to reduce the severity of the disease. The battle against the COVID-19 pandemic is a collective struggle to get back to the ‘normal’ and save lives and livelihoods. Hence, it is the individual responsibility of each citizen to book their vaccine slots and get vaccinated as and when possible and ensure COVID appropriate behavior.

You can search for vaccine slot availability on the ‘Vaccine Slot Finder’ on the OneDios app. It allows you to have a streamlined and uncomplicated experience while searching for your vaccine slot. You have to simply enter your Pincode to get the relevant information about slot availability. OneDios COVID 19 Vaccine Slot Finder empowers you to efficiently check available vaccine slots in your area by making the process easygoing, painless, and reliable.

You can also track vaccine-related statistics on the “Vaccination Dashboard” available on the OneDios app. The data for the dashboard is sourced from official Co-Win Statistics. Through this dashboard, you can stay informed about the number of sites conducting vaccination and total vaccination doses in real-time. Relevant data and trends are presented in user-friendly graphs, categories, and visual formats for greater access. You can also check updated data by selecting your state or district to know about specific statistics.

 

 
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How to Protect Your Mobile Data In 2021?

In today’s world, mobile phone users mainly rely on their devices for things such as doing business, shopping, communication, entertainment, and so on. According to a survey, 77% of Indians have a smartphone, and most of them check their phones 40-50 times a day. Despite our dependency on our phones, most of us are not using our phones safely. The basic safety for our phones is locking our home screens. According to the OneDios survey, nearly 30% of smartphone users do not use a screen lock or any other security features to access their phones. These types of mistakes can lead to a breach in your mobile data security.

Here are some ways how you can protect your mobile data from getting stolen:

Lock your home screen

Locking your home screen is an easy solution to keep your private information and mobile data safe and protected from unwanted eyes looking in your phone. Locking it when you are not using your phone, prevents from anyone accessing your data. To prevent anyone accesses your data, go into your settings and increase your password length to maximize your mobile security to make it harder to hack if anyone tries to break in.

Avoid charging your phone in public ports

Charging your phone from public stations such as airports, metros, railway stations, malls, and shopping centres can result in a security breach. This is because charging from a public port can result in something such as the transmitting of your mobile data. If any outlet is compromised, then a hacker can easily access your data such as emails, texts, photos, and contacts. This technique is known as “juice jacking”.

Bluetooth Permissions

You might not expect that Bluetooth access can be a threat to your mobile security, but it is. Hackers can use Bluetooth permissions to access your mobile data and use it to make calls, listen to your conversations, and see your browsing history on the internet. If you are using Bluetooth then other users can also connect to your device within a close radius, especially in busy places like cafes, coffee shops, bars, or trains, make sure that you ignore or decline any unknown requests made to pair with your device.

The best way to prevent any threats is by switching off your phone’s Bluetooth when you are not using it. Switching off the Bluetooth is also not enough as some apps can switch your device’s Bluetooth back on.

Say no to Free Public WiFi

Free Public wifi is something that no one can refuse. So if you want to protect your mobile data you should learn to say no. Public WiFi can put your phone’s security at high risk. Weak and unprotected WiFi networks are mainly targeted by hackers and infect with viruses. Once you connect your phone to the free public wifi, they can steal your data and infect them with malware. We are not saying that all free public WiFi is bad. There is no reason to not enjoy your company’s free WiFi or use a friend’s hotspot. Simply avoid connecting to unknown networks available in public areas like metro stations, hotels, railway stations, etc.

Start Using VPN

VPN, Virtual Private Networks allows the user to secure their mobile data through a private network while using the internet. It enables users to send and receive data from shared networks without allowing any unauthorized users to see it.VPN helps to keep your data safe by providing you with a temporary IP address and hide your real IP address from websites or email you are using. They add an extra layer of protection between the hacker and you. Instead of using a public network available at some public place, try using a VPN, which gives you a new IP address and encrypts your phone data.

Do not allow your phone to save passwords

No matter how convenient it is, you should never save any passwords on your mobile phone. Saving passwords on the device can make it easy for any hacker to get access to your account details. It seems very convenient that you don’t have to remember any password for all the applications you are using. But if your phone gets stolen and any hacker hacks into your mobile data, all they need to do is to open the app. An easy solution to save your passwords from getting stolen is by downloading a trusted password manager. It will help you to remember your all passwords.

 

If your devices are not working properly or several programs are reducing performance and efficiency, you need a trusted service provider.  You can also avoid irritation and discomfort by raising a service request on the OneDios App in a few clicks, without having to call multiple people or search for phone numbers. OneDios is a one-stop-shop for all service, complaints, and repair requests.  Download the OneDios app and upload the details of your appliance today. OneDios will help to keep track of all your previous services.

 
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A Complete Guide to Deal with Freezer Problems

Did your food get spoiled despite being kept inside the freezer safely? This is one of the most common complaints regarding refrigerators. A faulty freezer can be an unnecessary irritant. It can cause food wastage, reduce your refrigerator’s storage capacity and affect your home’s supply of ice. It can be particularly painful in summer if your freezer suddenly stops working properly.

Before you run to call an expert to get the freezer repaired, it is necessary to know about the cause of the problem.

 

 

 

 

Here are the most common Freezer problems and how you can solve them:

  1. Frost Buildup

The most likely explanation for heavy frost buildup inside the freezer is that the defrost heater is malfunctioning. The best solution to this problem is to get the defrost heater replaced. But if you find frost buildup only around the door, it might also be due to the door not fully closing. A pro tip to take care of your freezer for future use is to keep the temperature range between -18 degrees Celsius to 3 degrees Celsius. Temperature setting below this range would cause frost formation from the excess moisture. 

  1. Unusual Noises

Strange and loud noises from the freezer can be annoying and an indication of possible malfunctioning inside the appliance. This problem arises mainly due to a faulty evaporator fan motor which is placed at the back of the freezer and circulates the air inside the freezer through evaporator coils. To solve this freezer problem, you will have to call for professional help. The evaporator fan motor might need a repair or replacement.

 

  1. Freezer not cold enough

The reason behind this can be dirty condenser coils. You need to check the dirt and dust buildup in condenser coils in your refrigerator. To clean the condenser coils you need to unplug your refrigerator, use a vacuum, or brush clean the coils. Check if the condenser fan is working fine or not. You may need to get it replaced if it’s not working.

 

  1. No light inside the Freezer

This means that the indicator may not be working due to broken wires. The light indicator helps us to know the status of the refrigerator. If there is a green light it indicates that the refrigerator is connected to the mains and if there is a red light it indicates a temperature warning.  

 

  1. Water Leaking from Freezer

Water leaking from your freezer is because of the frozen defrost drain or malfunctioning evaporator coil. To troubleshoot this problem, you can try removing debris and dust from the defrost drain and keep it clean as part of regular maintenance. If this doesn’t solve your problem, you will need expert help.  

 

If you are facing any of the above issues with your appliance at your home or looking forward to buying an AMC plan. Download the OneDios App and upload the details of your Refrigerator today. OneDios App is a one-stop-shop for all your fridge-related issues and queries. We aim to offer a top-class professional facility for a fridge repair, fitting, and maintenance work. OneDios App makes it simple for the consumer to avail of the post-sales services without any difficulties. It keeps the track of all your fridge repairs in the past. At OneDios, you can also schedule the next fridge repair in advance. You can also buy the extended warranty and AMC’s for all brands like Whirlpool, Samsung, Godrej, GE, etc

 

 
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Why Should We Get Services from Brands?

You spend a lot of time and energy deciding the best electronic appliance and gadgets for your home. But what do you do when you need to get them repaired or serviced? You can either go to local service providers or approach the brands. A lot of people face the same dilemma. Several factors may affect your choice like costs, the authenticity of spare parts, and quality of services. 

 

 

Here’s why you should always go to brands to get the services:

1. Warranty Issue

If your appliance or gadget is under warranty period, you should definitely go to the brands for the services. It will save you cost and provide genuine services. In fact, the Warranty period is like a complimentary service that brands provide when you buy items from them. 

 

2. Expertise

If you go to the local service providers, you will have to go through the hassle of personal supervision and verification of the services. This is because you can not be sure of the expertise and quality of the service they provide. On the other hand, services provided by the brands are authentic because they are accountable for their brand image and customer experience. Trusted brands have teams of experts and engineers working just to provide you the best experience possible and maintain the reliability of their product.

 

3. Cost of the services

You might be under the false impression that services from brands are expensive and time-consuming. But, if you compare it with the services provided by the local workshop, you will realize that it is not the case. Moreover, there are several offers and discounts available with the brands that you can advantage for the authentic services provided by them.

 

4. Latest Technology

With the advancement in technology taking place constantly, each new model of appliances or gadget available in the market has added features and new generation tech imbibed to provide the best experience to the consumer. The local service provider may or may not have adequate know-how to deal with the latest high-tech features of your product. However, if you go to brands, you can be assured of the best possible services.

 

5. Resale Advantage

There are several advantages of getting authorized brand services. Every time you get the services and repair done from the brands, you get relevant service history records, which are helpful during the resale. This is because a prospective buyer can verify these service records and be sure of the genuineness of spare parts if they have been replaced. This will definitely boost your chances of quoting a better price for the resale of your appliance or gadget.

 

OneDios is an aggregator for customer requests. We connect brands with the customer for services and repair requirements of gadgets, appliances, and automobiles. You can also raise a request for a COVID antigen test and other blood work tests with our pathology partner. We offer the reliability of brand services with ease of customer experience in a matter of few clicks by providing all options and choices on one platform.  

Why OneDios for all your services and repair needs?

  • Multiple plans and options on our platform. Plans from the OEMs and other Service providers are available for easy comparison.
  • Competitive pricing of these plans by respective providers
  • Buy instantly in a seamless and paperless online transaction.
  • The contract becomes available instantly.
  • No need to keep and store paper copies of the contract
  • Raising a request as part of the service plan becomes a matter of a few seconds
  • Auto schedule happens for your service visits as per your service plan. You can choose to accept them or move to a more convenient slot just at the click of a button.
  • You can view the complete  Service history for ready reference
  • Allows end consumers to rate service and AMC.
  • Quickly raise a ticket directly with the OEM of the service provider

OneDios aims to transform the customer service experience for end customers.  This vision cuts across all products and the services they avail of. You can buy your AMC on OneDios here. You can also download the OneDios app or visit the OneDios website to buy a maintenance contract.

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