Archive for December, 2004

New Style

Saturday, December 25th, 2004

Felt like changing this website’s skin.
Got this template from WordPress CSS Style Competition. I might install a plug-in to let viewers (i.e. you) to change the look of this website according to your taste (from a selection of styles that’s according to my taste of course :))
The joy of technology.

Securing your computer

Thursday, December 16th, 2004

The number of intrusion threats from internet are so numerous that one of my colleagues claimed he read somewhere that the average time for Windows XP to be breached once connected straight to internet is 30 seconds. Not necessarily true, but not unbelievable either.

Here’s an article that gives help on how to secure your computer. Some are a bit geared towards corporate users with sensitive data, but most apply to majority of normal users. Like carrying laptop all the time, what if you have a monster 5kg laptop? You’d break your back carrying it :). But some are really easy to do, like there’s no reason to use Internet Explorer when Mozilla Firefox is not only more secure, but better to use anyway. I am sure that if you’ve been using Internet Explorer, and you run Ad-Aware software, it will detect lots of Spywares and Adwares.

Millions bring misery to jackpot winner

Wednesday, December 15th, 2004

People certainly have been saying that money does not guarantee happiness. This is a true and sad story of someone that self-destructed after having too much money.

What’s the focus of our life? Accumulation of wealth and security?
Or staying in relationship with our Creator?

Burglars caught by Playstation

Tuesday, December 14th, 2004

This is quite hillarious. Burglars scared by Playstation.

Maybe I should get one of these…
must..resist…tempation….

Laptop infertility

Monday, December 13th, 2004

For laptop users who still harbour the idea of fathering a child, here’s news that says using laptop on one’s lap can cause infertility. Mainly because of the heat near testes. Wonder what about those bus drivers (or bajaj drivers) in Indonesia who often sit on hot seats when working.

Here’s a comic based on this news.

Blog Category

Monday, December 13th, 2004

Some people has commented that this site’s content is sometimes too ‘geeky’. Well, I am a geek :). I am not too good at other things, and this site is a medium where I can share what I’ve found so far.

The blog entries are sub-divided to different categories. So, if you are not interested with ‘technical’ stuff, there’s the General Category. This should have entries with general topic.

If the last instruction is too technical, well…

Japano-phile

Friday, December 10th, 2004

I’m sure many of you are mad about all things Japanese (or at least know a lot of people that do). Sushi, anime, etc.
Here’s an interesting article from Washington Post that talks about Japanese pop culture phenomenon around the world.

Bible 3rd ‘favourite’ book

Tuesday, December 7th, 2004

According to an Australian poll by the ABC, the Bible is Australia’s third favourite book. I’d say I am surprised and glad it ranks this high. So it’s an encouraging news.

Indo ‘bottom’ in education

Tuesday, December 7th, 2004

According to a BBC news, some international student assesment body rank Indonesia as having the lowest average skill among 15-year olds in almost everything from maths to reading.

Wah, so embarrassing.

Though I actually find going from Indo to Spore school is not harder (in fact for some subjects, they are easier). Maybe because I did not go to a top school in Spore :)