Microsoft WOWZAPP 2012 Hackathon for Windows was participated by 413 students and software developers. The event has been recognized by the Malaysia Book of Records for the “most number of participants in a software development marathonâ€. In this article, you will learn about the 8 winning apps of WOWZAPP Malaysia 2012, including the developers behind…
On 10 January 2013, the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) issued a warning advising users to disable Java because a serious exploit found allows hackers to take control of users’ computers (Macs, PCs, Linux). While waiting for Oracle to release a Java update fix, Apple had quietly disabled Java on Macs by blacklisting…
This is a true story. I helped my cousin-in-law to buy a Windows 8 touchscreen notebook under RM2000 budget. My 21-year-old cousin-in-law, Erin, was looking for a new notebook after her ex-notebook’s AMD CPU burned. Knowing I am a tech blogger, she sought for my advice on buying a notebook. What’s your notebook budget and…
BerTukar.com is a simple web application that helps an important problem of Malaysia government staff who want to change their working location (“pertukaran suka sama sukaâ€). Problem: Pertukaran suka sama suka If you are a Malaysia government staff who want to change your working location (say back to hometown), you can apply with Jabatan Perkhidmatan…
Jetpack, the WordPress plugin combo for self-hosted WordPress site, adds new “Tiled Galleries†feature in version 2.1. “Tiled Galleries†allows you to display your in-post photo gallery in 4 new styles: Tiles, Squares, Circles, Slideshow. The Tiles and Squares layouts show captions when you hover the image. The new gallery types are mobile devices friendly,…
Astro WiFi dongle is now available for Astro customers to access and download their favorite Astro VOD (Video On Demand) programs on their B.yond PVR box. What is Astro WiFi dongle? Astro WiFi dongle adds WiFi Internet access to the Astro B.yond PVR. Previously, you have to connect a LAN cable to the PVR box…
Happy New Year 2013! What’s your new year resolution? How about start a new year with some good readings? In 2012, I had switched all my print magazine subscriptions to Zinio. It offers over thousands titles from around the world at great price, and the Zinio reader supports multiple platforms: iOS, Android, Mac, Windows. Free…
[box type=”info”]Update (April 9, 2013): Apple lists Maxis as supported 4G LTE network![/box] Maxis 4G, the first “real” 4G LTEÂ service in Malaysia, has officially launched by Maxis Berhad (Maxis) on January 1st, 2013. Maxis customers will enjoy 4G speed up to 75Mbps, with average speed of 10 to 30Mbps. 4G LTE is about 10x faster…
Zinio offer thousands of top magazines from around the world, and it supports multiple platforms: iPad, iPhone, Android mobile phones and tablets, Mac and Windows. It is now having a special holiday promotions with up to an extra 50% off magazine subscriptions, and you stand a change to win an iPad mini in Zinio Holiday…
Here is a useful iOS 6 tip for iPhone 5 owner. Do you know that you can take photos while recoding a video on iPhone 5 without interrupting the video?