HWZ-MY Editorial Blogs

Information Right Below Your Feet

Chong Jinn Wei — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:05:02 +0800

Imagine being stuck in a foreign land or city with no way to go online easily with your mobile device. This is where iPavement comes in.

The Best Things in Life Are Free

Sharmine Ishak — Mon, 7 May 2012 19:23:04 +0800

Investing in the right antivirus for your computer can be a tough choice, but is there a difference between the paid and free version of security solutions? We take a look at avast! - one of the world's trusted and most effective software that is also completely free.

Upgrade and Evolve!

Daniel Goh — Fri, 4 May 2012 16:06:08 +0800

In the past few months, I have mentioned a number of technologies that will help make people’s lives a little bit easier. This post, on the other hand, will look to update you guys on what’s been going on with these cool gadgets.

Following the Light

Chong Jinn Wei — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:34:54 +0800

Light trails have always been a fascinating sight but it is surprisingly easy to recreate. The equipment needed is rather simple but the technique requires quite a bit of patience to execute properly.

Why the IFA Global Press Conference is a Good Check-Point between CES and IFA

Terence Ang — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:09:52 +0800

In the world of consumer electronics, there are two major shows -- CES in Las Vegas in January, and IFA in Berlin every September. How do journalists know that what was previewed in CES will be ready to market at IFA in time for Christmas? Well, the annual IFA Global Press Conference, that's what.

Does Bigger Necessarily Mean Better?

Daniel Goh — Fri, 6 Apr 2012 11:54:08 +0800

Compact sensors, four thirds, APS-C, full frame, where does the race for bigger and better sensors end? And what will it do to our wallets? Maybe it’s time to take a step back and concentrate on what is truly important about photography.

A Short Messaging Story

Chong Jinn Wei — Wed, 4 Apr 2012 20:30:30 +0800

Short Message Service (SMS) has been with us for more than a quarter of a century and many people tend to use it without giving a second thought, but how did it originate and where will it go in the future?

The BCPC (Build a Custom PC) Project: Part 1

Bryan Chan — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:20:10 +0800

Building your very own computer isn't that hard. With the overwhelming number of components out there in the market though, things can get a little confusing. If you have no idea on where to begin, then give this guide a read, and perhaps you'll be one step closer to owning your very own, self-assembled PC.

The Wizard of OS

Daniel Goh — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:18:56 +0800

Following the Windows 8 post by Samuel, I recalled reading a piece on how even the new Mac OS X updates are moving towards a deeper integration with iOS. It just goes to show that tablets are going to be a big part of our future, but I’d like to think it’s Jarvis coming to life.

When Clones Cut the Line

Chong Jinn Wei — Thu, 8 Mar 2012 17:28:40 +0800

The game industry is no stranger to having its ideas borrowed by other developers, but when some developers blatantly lift another’s creative designs, someone is going to be really unhappy.

Say Goodbye To The Start Menu

Samuel Phua — Tue, 6 Mar 2012 17:16:31 +0800

Ever since the huge success of Windows 7 in 2009, there has always been one question on every Windows user's mind: When will Microsoft release their next OS? This year, Microsoft has unveiled the highly-anticipated Windows 8 OS in the form of a Consumer Preview edition. Read on to find out more!

Modifying Your Light

Bryan Chan — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:33:21 +0800

You can get good photos when shooting with an external flash gun. Modify the light from the external flash gun though, and you can get exceptional photos. Here's some basic knowledge on what you can use to modify the light from your external flash gun.

Oh, What a Beautiful Morning!

Daniel Goh — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:47:23 +0800

The world is filled with two kinds of people, those who are morning people, and those who are not. Unfortunately, I am the latter. I find it incredibly difficult to wake up in the mornings and the snooze button never helps at all. Well, I have just found the mother of all alarm clocks and believe me, you'd want to see this.

Mega Breakdown

Chong Jinn Wei — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:52:13 +0800

With the takedown of popular file sharing site MegaUpload, many other similar sites have either taken various precautions to ensure their well-being, or have voluntarily shut down their services. Yet, some still remain defiant.

No DSLR? No Problem! Just Light Away for Better-Looking Images

Kevin Boey — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 12:34:30 +0800

I take on the myth where a photographer MUST own a DSLR in order to get good shots; shooting with good light and a cellphone camera can net you good results as well, especially when the light can be shaped with your own hands.

The X, Y, Z of 3D Printing

Daniel Goh — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 19:24:56 +0800

As entertainment evolves from 2D to 3D, we see the same kinds of trends hitting printers as well. 3D printers are not about printing an image that looks three dimensional, but rather printing an actual sculpture from a design of your choice. Read on to learn more.

E-Spring Cleaning

Chong Jinn Wei — Wed, 1 Feb 2012 18:47:42 +0800

Sometimes to get your computer to run at an optimal level, some cleaning is needed to rid of the unnecessary files that fragments your data.

Will You Pass It On?

Kevin Ch'ng — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:20:31 +0800

I bet you've come across emails or messages that goes 'Send this to SIX friends and your significant other will appear in the next two days'. Sadly, this trend is still going on in this day and age.

Gaming on Cloud 9

Bryan Chan — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:13:30 +0800

Cloud-based services have been picking up steam over the past year. One of the latest services involves video games, and a rather interesting take on gaming. Known as OnLive, this service has the potential to change the way video games are played. Here's a brief introduction to the service and what's it all about.

Your Head In The Clouds

Daniel Goh — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:36:12 +0800

When we hear cloud, we often think, “Well, it’s a business thing.” However, whether you realize it or not, there is a high possibility that you are actually already utilizing the ‘cloud’ in some way already, be it for personal storage or even photo sharing.