Category: Technicity

I hesitated to publish this article for a long time, as revealing the exact plugins used on a live WordPress site poses a security risk. If a zero-day vulnerability is found, attackers could exploit it. However, I ultimately decided to go ahead because the four plugins I’m discussing deserve recognition. Their intuitive design and the…

In June 2011, Samsung introduced the first Smart TV to the Sri Lankan market, though the exact model and price remain unclear [source: Daily FT]. By 2018, a 65″ QLED Smart TV carried a hefty price tag of LKR 950,000—just LKR 50,000 short of a million rupees. Fast forward to 2025, and the same-sized Samsung…

This blog has been around for nearly five years, yet this is only my second post about WordPress. The reason is simple: most WordPress content out there is noise—recycled tutorials, shallow listicles, and SEO-driven fluff. I don’t write unless I have something meaningful to say, and when it comes to WordPress, that bar is high….

My friend Nimendra James once remarked that we’re living in an information economy—one where time and data have become the most valuable commodities. Most Sri Lankans may not realize it, but when used strategically, data can be worth more than a mine of gold—especially when it’s data about you. Data can be collected for both…

There are many websites owned by Sri Lankans that are WordPress-driven. WordCamp Sri Lanka, held in 2017, saw 183 local users come together to share ideas and grow the community—proof that WordPress has a strong presence here. However, with popularity comes risk. When it comes to WordPress security, most blog posts echo the same advice—use…

Our daily lives are filled with subtle threats to our privacy, often without us even realizing it. In my 2021 blog post, “Four Mistakes That Could Undermine Your Privacy,” I discussed some of these hidden risks. That same year, I also wrote “I’m Sticking with WhatsApp: Here’s Why?” in response to the mass exodus of…

In today’s digital age, social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok have become integral parts of our daily lives. These platforms offer a wide range of opportunities for children, from learning and creativity to social interaction. However, with these opportunities come potential risks, including exposure to inappropriate content, online predators, and…

If you’re like me, you probably have a love-hate relationship with Microsoft by now. When I first started using computers in 1997, MS-DOS was still in use. Although I was good at it, I disliked its command-line interface (CLI). Fortunately, Windows 3.1 was already available, making MS-DOS somewhat tolerable. Then came Windows 95, which promised…

I worked for a well-known non-profit in Colombo for seven years before retiring early due to personal reasons. One of my key accomplishments during that time was helping the organization set up an Internet Payment Gateway in partnership with Hatton National Bank, a project I continue to maintain to this day. This blog post is…

Back in the 90s, home computer users didn’t think much about system updates. Operating systems and software, now called ‘apps,’ weren’t constantly pushing notifications at us. Even if there were updates, most of us ignored them, especially with slow, expensive dial-up internet. Fast-forward to 2024, and updates are no longer optional—they’ve become a ‘necessary evil,’…