Blog – Page 6 – Yohan Perera

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5 Solid Reasons to Factory Reset Your Smart Device

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…

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Ground Rules for Shopping on Daraz

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…

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I’m not Homophobic! Here’s Why?

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…

A wide shot shows a group of people participating in what appears to be a pride parade or walk, with many carrying rainbow flags. They are walking along a paved area next to a dark metal fence. In the background, there are buildings, a white bus, and other vehicles on a street. Some participants are wearing face masks, and one person in the foreground on the right is wearing a black t-shirt with "Sri Lankan Pride" visible on it. The overall atmosphere suggests a public gathering or demonstration.

Pride Parade or Fools’ March?

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…

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Breathing New Life into an Old Nokia 6300

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…

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WhatsApp: 3 Features That Win

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.)…

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My Two Cents on Dialog “Suraksha”

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…

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Breathing New Life into an Old CDMA Telephone

CDMA telephones were popular among Lankabell and Dialog customers for several years until both companies discontinued them. If you’ve never had a CDMA telephone, it’s like a portable landline phone (though using it on the go is illegal in some countries and may violate the carrier’s terms of service). It works with both AC and…

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Beyond the Price: Why Choose the Apple iPhone or the Google Pixel?

If I asked what is the first word that crosses your mind when you think of the Apple iPhone or the Google Pixel, for that matter, “expensive” would be your answer, and you are not wrong. At the time of this writing, the Google Pixel 8 (the cheapest model) is priced at around 160,000/- while…

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3 Facts About WhatsApp You (Probably) Didn’t Know

I started using WhatsApp as recently as 2018. I remember researching whether to use WhatsApp or Viber, and WhatsApp came out on top. In just six years, the most popular messaging platform has evolved significantly. While I wouldn’t call myself a WhatsApp expert, I’ve gained plenty of knowledge and experience with the app in that…