Yohan Perera from Colombo, Sri Lanka writes about Cyber Security, E-Commerce, Social Issues, Family and Relationships, Current Affairs, and Religion
I vividly remember my first experience with a computer. It was an old 486 machine running MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System. Not Microsoft Distributed Denial of Service Attack), and I used it to play Doom 2. Later on, I also had the opportunity to use Windows 3.1, Windows 95, and eventually Windows 98 on the…
As a devoted Christian, my journey with literature extends beyond the sacred texts that have shaped my faith. While the Holy Bible remains the best seller in the world and the ultimate guide in my life, I have found profound inspiration in a diverse array of best-selling books that illuminate different facets of life, from…
I published this post about Dialog Television ViU Hub 2.0 for two significant reasons. Firstly, I found that the existing reviews are biased and unreliable, often resembling paid endorsements rather than genuine user experiences. This raised concerns about their credibility and usefulness for potential buyers seeking honest insights. Secondly, my recent upgrade to the Dialog…
Let’s admit it. Nobody wants to reset their smart devices because setting them up again is a pain! I bought my current smartphone in 2020 and had never performed a factory reset on it until recently. The device was underperforming, but I was not ready to set up 20+ Google Accounts, reinstall and configure 25…
Between 2009 and 2020, Sri Lanka experienced the emergence and evolution of numerous online shopping startups, among them My Deal and Anything. My Deal, despite its initial presence, gradually faded from the scene without leaving a lasting mark. In contrast, Anything underwent a significant transformation, rebranding itself as WoW, which eventually caught the attention of…
The Oxford Dictionary defines the term “homophobic” as “having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against gay people.” This definition is clear and straightforward. Now if you have read my previous post titled “Pride Parade or Fools March?” you might have gotten the impression that I am homophobic as well. However, I want to…
As a born-again Christian, I do not endorse the LGBTIQA+ ideology or related behaviours, but I want to clarify that this stance does not stem from a homophobic attitude. It’s important to distinguish between disagreeing with certain beliefs or lifestyles and harbouring irrational fear or hatred towards those who identify with them. However, this post…
My father wasn’t your typical tech enthusiast. Fancy smartphones with touchscreens held no appeal for him. His only real foray into “smart” devices was a budget Ampe A70 tablet running the older Android 5.0 Lollipop. He mostly used it for taking photos and videos, a simple task that fit the tablet’s capabilities. When it came…
WhatsApp Messenger was founded in February 2009 by Brian Acton and Jan Koum, who were former employees of Yahoo! The name “WhatsApp” is a play on the phrase “What’s Up.” It was acquired by Facebook, Inc. (now Meta) in 2014. Since then, WhatsApp Messenger has grown significantly. (You can check the timeline of WhatsApp here.)…
If you do not know what it is, Dialog “Suraksha” (which means “safeguard”) is a zero-configuration parental control service introduced by Dialog Axiata, available to Dialog Mobile and Home Broadband customers free of charge. The service has two main features: data restriction and real-time location tracking. I decided to test the service because I can…
