Yohan Perera

A person with voluminous, curly brown hair is featured against a solid turquoise background. They are holding two golden, coin-like objects, one over each eye, as if they are looking through them. The coins appear to have a design that resembles a cryptocurrency symbol, possibly a Bitcoin. The person is smiling slightly and looking upwards, conveying a sense of amusement or intrigue. They are wearing a white t-shirt.

Beware: Eclipse Earn, the Cryptocurrency Investment Scam

Cryptocurrency scams are nothing new, but the “Eclipse Earn” is by far the most convincing I’ve encountered. I discovered it on October 26, 2024, though I can’t remember exactly how I came across it. Unfortunately, the website linked to the scam is no longer active. However, I captured screenshots of everything connected to the scam,…

Humanity

The Case for Bathsheba: The Woman of Sorrows

Today, it’s hard to find anyone who hasn’t heard the story of King David and Bathsheba. Like David’s victory over Goliath, his encounter with Bathsheba and its aftermath is widely known—even beyond religious circles. In the Bible, Jesus is called “The Man of Sorrows,” and, in my view, Bathsheba could just as well be called…

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12 Consumer Products That Are Not Worth Buying

If you’ve been following this blog over the past four years, you’re likely well aware that I believe that sharing real-world insights can help others make more informed decisions. Today’s post is no exception to this approach. In this article, I want to discuss twelve consumer products that, based on my own experiences, are not…

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3 Essential Rules for Securing Your Own “.LK” Domain Name

Since securing my first .ORG domain name back in the year 2004 which is still active up to this day, I have registered hundreds if not thousands of generic top-level domain (gTLD) names (.COM, .NET, INFO, .MEDIA, .ME) as well as country code top-level domain (ccTLD) names (.AU, .IN, .SG, .LK) for a large number…

A cluttered wooden desk is depicted with a variety of electronic devices and office supplies. In the foreground, a smartphone displays a large digital clock reading "16 18" (4:18 PM). The phone is connected via a white cable to a power strip mounted on a blue wall. The power strip has multiple outlets, some occupied by white and black adapters. To the right of the phone, a silver laptop is open and running, its screen showing a web page. Various other items are scattered around the desk, including a black external hard drive, colorful cables, scissors, and a small potted plant. The scene appears to be an indoor workspace.

Transforming an old Huawei Nova Lite into a Digital Clock

If you’re anything like my mom, you might find yourself waking up in the middle of the night and checking the time before trying to drift back to sleep. While a flashlight by your bedside can be handy, it often ends up lost under the sheets or pillows, or she forgets to charge it. To…

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DJI Mini 2 Review: Compact Yet Powerful

The DJI Mini 2 despite being an entry-level drone is compact in size and lightweight in load and packs an impressive punch. It’s designed to appeal to both beginners and experienced drone enthusiasts, combining ease of use with powerful features. The Mini 2 manages to offer a versatile flying experience without compromising on performance, making…

A person with dark skin, wearing a light-colored long-sleeved shirt and a light blue surgical mask, is holding a white "Official General Election Ballot" and inserting it into a ballot box. Their hands are visible holding the ballot, which is angled downwards into the slot. The ballot shows sections for "For President," "For Senator," and "Representative," with checkboxes next to candidate names. A checkbox next to "Candidate #2" under "For Senator" appears to be checked.

Think Twice Before Voting Once

If you fail to vote wisely in the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election, you are surrendering your privilege and the opportunity to choose the direction of our nation for decades to come. Your vote will decide the future of your family, your freedom, your life and the direction of this country. If you vote unwisely, you…

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Google Family Link: Every Parent’s Best Friend

Since the launch of the IBM Simon Personal Communicator in 1994, the first real smartphone, the evolution of mobile phones and smart devices has introduced new parenting challenges. For example, back home my teenage niece uses an Android tablet under parental supervision. However, when she visits us, she takes her grandma’s smartphone and uses it…

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3 Unexpected Stress Busters for a Much-Relaxed Life

I am not here to add to the redundant bulk of content concerning stress management that’s available everywhere. While most of the information out there focuses on managing stress my intention with this blog post is different—I want to share how to adopt a lifestyle that keeps stress at bay. Hence, the title “3 Unexpected…

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4 Reasons “Google Photos” Wins My Heart

Since the launch of the Kyocera VP-210 (Visual Phone) in 1999, known as the first commercially available camera phone, phone cameras have come a long way. According to Google’s Gemini, the best cameras today are found in the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, Google Pixel 8 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. However, even the…