TMNet Should Be Fined 500-Million and NOT 50-Million

If you would’ve noticed our Internet connection here was greatly affected once again. Never was there a time when the Internet was so great and commendable from every user of this Internet Service Provider (ISP). So much so, I decided to write to the Editor at The Star. From a common; Malaysian Internet user of … Read more

Apple iPhone Mophie Battery Pack in Malaysia

Ever since the Apple iPhone firmware update from 1.1.4 I noticed the Apple iPhone battery drains rather quick. This later was apparently improved in the release of firmware 2.1 and 2.2. And true enough, I’ve found the battery lasting longer. But, if you’re an Apple iPhone owner in Malaysia with higher expectations of its battery … Read more

Excuse me, please Include Your Facebook in Your Resume

facebook-excuse-meIt was a while back my sister-in-law mentioned how employers are now looking up employees Facebook profiles. Not only to check out what’s going on with their employees, but the interviewees for a job position too. Hence, employers may soon ask, “Excuse me, do you have a Facebook profile?” Or, they’ll ask if they may be added to your Friends.

There are a couple of things on my mind about this issue. Not just concerning privacy, but the sheer relevance of using Facebook to judge an employees personality and behaviour.

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Possible Premature Drive Failure With Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 hard drive

A friend of mine forwarded an email to me warning there may be major problems which can lead to premature drive failure with the new 3.5 inch Seagate Barracuda 7200.11. He said this in his email: If you have just brought a brand new internal 3.5-inch Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 drive, be warned that it is … Read more

Malaysian 9 Year Old iPhone Application Developer

I’m beginning to feel there’s no such thing as too early to start anything right now. Plus, what surprised me is how our local Malaysia newspapers never picked this up. It’s already been plastered over at BBC News. What? Is it because he’s a Malaysian kid residing in Singapore? The boy; Lim Ding Wen, innocent … Read more