😤 VLC shows squares instead of Chinese characters? KNN CB Apple, always need us to suffer first before they sort things out. Wasted brain cells again, but whatever—just do this: Open Font Book Go to Applications > Font Book. Check for Chinese Fonts Search for PingFang SC (or any PingFang variants). If not found, download […]

I tried to explain to Kock the critical importance of using a 4-point support structure instead of 3 for the car seat bracket—he’s converting a van into a 7-seater—and recommended switching from aluminum to steel for its vastly superior strength and resistance to vibration. But he completely dismissed the idea. He’s convinced the current design […]

Recently, an old friend asked me to help update his Intel Mac mini—he had forgotten the password, and I thought, “No problem lah.” But after a long break from doing anything technical or command-line related, I realized I was rusty. Siao Liao !!! So I decided to relearn everything—practised all the terminal commands, read up, […]

Why a Master’s Degree might seem like a setback—but actually isn’t It’s ironic, but sometimes having a Master’s degree can actually hurt your chances of getting an entry-level job. Sounds ridiculous, right? But here’s the thing: some companies see a Master’s and assume you’re “overqualified” or that you’ll expect higher pay. Others might wonder why […]

You won’t learn much studying in Singapore. Studying in Singapore might not offer the transformative education experience many expect. That’s because students aren’t being educated—they’re being trained. The system is designed to produce high test scores, not critical thinkers. Critical discussion is not a norm in the curriculum. Instead of fostering inquiry and debate, the […]

The Reality About Grades While grades aren’t everything, the hard truth is—they do matter, no matter where you are. Good grades open doors that might otherwise stay firmly shut, unless you’re exceptionally well-connected or someone “opens the backdoor” for you. Recently, my kid started looking for his first job after graduating. Almost every interview required […]