Yohan Perera from Colombo, Sri Lanka writes about Cyber Security, E-Commerce, Social Issues, Family and Relationships, Current Affairs, and Religion
WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business have become essential communication tools woven deeply into modern life. Losing access to either platform now feels as serious as losing access to an email account, with the potential to disrupt daily routines, professional responsibilities, and even financial stability. The Business version offers features valuable to companies of every size, while…
Web browsers have come a long way since the late 90s, evolving from simple tools that loaded web pages to complex ecosystems that shape how we experience the internet. For me, that evolution has been deeply personal. Every browser I’ve used tells part of my story—how my needs changed, how the web matured, and how…
In recent years, conversations about digital censorship and national internet regulation have gained significant traction around the globe. From democratic countries enacting laws to fight disinformation to authoritarian regimes creating massive digital firewalls, this global dialogue is no longer just theoretical—it’s increasingly practical, political, and urgent. In this shifting landscape, Sri Lanka finds itself standing…
Introduction Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service is now officially active across Sri Lanka, marking a transformative step toward nationwide digital access. Announced on July 2, 2025, via X – the launch brings high-speed, low-latency internet to even the most remote parts of the island. From mountain villages to coastal towns, areas long underserved by…
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…
