Why Your PowerPoint File is Huge (And How Embedded Excel Files Are the Secret Villain)

General Information | 26 April 2025

Ever wondered why your PowerPoint file feels ridiculously heavy even though you swear you only inserted a few simple charts and tables? Well, you're not alone — and guess what? I recently stumbled on the real culprit hiding inside my own presentation...

Top 5 High-Demand IT Jobs in Malaysia for 2025: Roles, Salaries & Where to Get Hired

General Information | 16 April 2025

As Malaysia accelerates its digital transformation journey in 2025, the demand for tech-savvy professionals continues to skyrocket. From AI innovation to securing critical infrastructure, companies in various sectors are scrambling to hire top IT tal...

Can AI Predict Crime? UK Explores Controversial Algorithmic Risk Tool

General Information | 13 April 2025

Authorities in the United Kingdom are reportedly exploring the use of artificial intelligence to anticipate and potentially prevent serious crimes—particularly murders—by analyzing criminal and personal data. The concept bears an uncanny resemblance...

Microsoft Is Testing a Revamped Start Menu for Windows 11

General Information | 05 April 2025

Microsoft appears to be making strides in addressing some long-standing complaints about Windows 11, particularly the Start menu, which has been a frequent target of user feedback. The latest Windows 11 preview build hints at a substantial redesign t...

April Fools’ Day 2025: A Day of Pranks, Culture, and Coincidence in Malaysia

General Information | 01 April 2025

April 1st has always been known as the day when even the most serious folks might fall for a sneaky prank or two. But this year, April Fools' Day lands on an unusually significant date—the second day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. So, how does this cheeky...

Toxic 'Bro' Culture Is Pushing Gen Z Women Off Social Media, Amnesty Warns

General Information | 30 March 2025

A growing wave of online misogyny is driving many young women to abandon or avoid social media platforms altogether, according to a new report by Amnesty International UK. The findings highlight the alarming impact of what the organization calls a "t...

Can Too Much ChatGPT at Work Make You Lonelier? Here’s What OpenAI Thinks

General Information | 29 March 2025

AI is rapidly becoming part of our everyday work life—but what happens when we start chatting with machines more than our coworkers? According to a new study from OpenAI and MIT's Media Lab, overusing AI tools like ChatGPT might intensify feelings of...

Linus in Malaysia: A Trip That’s More Than Just Tech Talk

General Information | 29 March 2025

Who Is Linus Sebastian? If you're into tech, chances are you've come across Linus Tech Tips on YouTube. With over 15 million subscribers, Linus Sebastian—often just called Linus—is the energetic Canadian behind one of the most influential tech channe...

Microsoft 365 Now Works Seamlessly on Your Apple Devices

General Information | 24 March 2025

If you're an Apple user and thought Microsoft 365 wasn't for you — think again. Microsoft has made sure its powerful suite of productivity tools is fully compatible with Mac, iPhone, and iPad, giving you the freedom to work across your favorite devic...

Choosing the Right Free Email Service: Top 5 Options Compared

General Information | 16 March 2025

Let's face it—email isn't going anywhere. Whether you're signing up for newsletters, replying to work emails, or sending memes to your friends, you need a reliable inbox that gets the job done. But with so many free email services out there, how do y...

Understanding DRG: What It Is and How It Can Benefit Malaysians

General Information | 13 March 2025

What is DRG? Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG) is a hospital payment system that reimburses healthcare providers based on specific medical diagnoses and procedures rather than the length of a patient's hospital stay. This approach is designed to improve...

Navigating Medical Insurance Price Increases in Malaysia: What to Expect in 2025

General Information | 10 March 2025

Malaysia is grappling with a significant rise in healthcare costs, a trend that's beginning to hit policyholders where it hurts most—their medical insurance premiums. In 2024, the country experienced a sharp 15% increase in medical cost inflation, fa...

When Your Nasi Lemak Looks Like a Supermodel: KPDN Says, “Label That AI Lasagna!”

General Information | 10 March 2025

Ever scrolled through a food delivery app, spotted the juiciest burger in human history, ordered it with dreams in your eyes… only to receive something that looks like it lost a fight with a microwave? Well, you might not be imagining things. That bu...

Watch Out – AI Might Be Coming for Your Job

General Information | 10 March 2025

Let's not beat around the bush: artificial intelligence is moving fast, and whether we like it or not, it's already changing the way we live and work.Now, a little confession to kick things off. A while back, someone congratulated me for being in the...

So You Wanna Be a UI/UX Designer? Here’s How to Shape Your Career

General Information | 10 March 2025

Alright, so you've been hearing about UI/UX a lot lately—maybe from friends, on job boards, or while scrolling through beautifully designed apps and websites—and now you're thinking, "Hey, that might be something I'd like to do."

Why Teachers Should Talk to Students Before Accusing Them of Using AI to Cheat

General Information | 09 March 2025

When schools first encountered AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini producing well-written essays and reports, one concern quickly took center stage: cheating. Some educators reacted by returning to traditional methods—requiring students to complete assi...

The Rise and Fall of Malaysian-Produced Phones and Tablets

General Information | 08 March 2025

Once upon a time, Malaysia had its own homegrown mobile phone brands. Yep, you read that right! While today's market is flooded with Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi devices, there was a time when local brands like Ninetology and M.Mobile tried to make the...

TnG eWallet Now Lets You Buy Travel eSIMs for Seamless Connectivity Abroad

General Information | 08 March 2025

If you've ever fumbled with swapping SIM cards at the airport or dreaded the horror of outrageous roaming charges, Touch 'n Go eWallet has a solution for you. The popular e-wallet app now offers a travel eSIM service, giving users instant access to m...

Can AI Startups Dethrone Google Chrome? A Web Browser War is Brewing

General Information | 08 March 2025

Ah, web browsers—those trusty gateways to the internet, where we type in existential questions at 3 AM and pretend incognito mode makes us invisible. For the past decade, Google Chrome has ruled the web like a digital monarch, holding a staggering 67...

Official Malaysian Data Sets for Data Analysts: A Guide for Healthcare and Beyond

General Information | 07 March 2025

If you're diving into the world of Power BI to analyze healthcare trends and statistics, you're not alone. The healthcare industry, whether public or private, thrives on data-driven insights. From patient demographics to disease outbreaks and hospita...