Good or Bad: Facebook Acquired Malaysia Octazen Solution

Few days ago, I caught word from Chee Aun on Twitter that Facebook acquired a Malaysian company; Octazen Solution. I’m always very excited and curious whenever I hear an acquisition of a Malaysian company by an international entity. To me, this represents our potential and richness of hidden talent in Malaysia. And it was a … Read more

WordPress 2.9.2 Not a Major Upgrade

I just found out WordPress released a mini upgrade to its current version; 2.9.1. However, there really is nothing major and to be worried about, if you’re wondering – unless, you run a multi-author blog. Looking Into Other People’s Trash Thomas Mackenzie alerted us to a problem where logged in users can peek at trashed … Read more

How to Lead The Eye in Website Design

In website design now, I always say it’s not only aesthetics but how website designers should communicate their design to the objective(s) of the website or webpage. Recently, Firebug had a website redesign. From that, I’m taking away and sharing with you my observation; how a subtle design led my eye. Sunken Arrows Besides the … Read more

Google Adds Buzz Into Gmail

The new buzz word in town is Google Buzz – pun intended. But many (including myself) are still wondering why did Google create or introduce Buzz as a service? Plus, they’ve already integrated it into Gmail. I’ve many questions regarding the Google Buzz service: What is it suppose to be? How do we use it? … Read more

Google Improves User Experience For Images

Google recently modified how it display image details in Google Images. It’s maintained the catalog style presentation of its search results but improved the image details page. Previously, Google previews the origin website when you clicked on the selected image from the results. But they’ve removed the frame and decided to concentrate on the image … Read more

Google Chrome Extensions Now Available

Yes! Finally! Booyah! I’m overjoyed to have found out Google Chrome now officially has support for extensions. Just like Mozilla Firefox, the Google browser now allows you to download and install module to extend the functionality of your browsers. At the bottom of the browser, a notification read: New! Google Chrome now has extensions and … Read more

Facebook Pushing Virtual Gifts

Facebook hasn’t been only an upgrade for me from Friendster but it’s been a way for me to keep in close contact with my friends. So much so, I’m really grateful for its birthday reminders – though hidden on the right side. Whenever a friend’s birthday is today, I’d visit their wall to post a … Read more

MYNIC Finally Upgrades The System

I just got the email notification from MYNIC. They are finally improving their system in key areas based on the opinions and comments from their customers. Exactly who these customers are I wouldn’t know, but with the new system: a Registrant can apply for multiple domain names in one submission. a Registrant may register up … Read more

RSS Numbers Schnumbers

When Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds first came, everyone pushed for subscribers like how the Internet providers and mobile providers here push during PC Fair. Everyone did their best to draw attention to the RSS subscription. Many did (and still do) promote it via: Large RSS icons or buttons. Post headers or footers. During this … Read more

Why Web Designers are Mistaken for Computer Technicians

Stereotypes and misconceptions exist because people make assumptions – so if you’re seen working with a computer, people take it for granted that you’re a programmer who knows a lot about software or a technician who takes care of the hardware issues that crop up from time to time. What they do not realize is … Read more