Michael Poh

Michael is a freelance blogger and regular contributor for Hongkiat.com. He graduated from the National University of Singapore with a double major in Psychology and Communications & New Media in 2011.He believes in the power of the written word to influence and inspire. An enthusiastic video gamer, Michael is also actively engaged in various physical activities in his spare time.

Latest posts

Beautiful Shots of X-Ray Photography

We tend to think of photography as the capturing of the scene we see right in front of us, be it a breathtaking skyline shot or the portrait shot of a…

How to Conserve Smartphone Battery

Smartphones these days have a diverse range of capabilities and multi-functionality running on powerful operating systems. However, this also takes a …

The Psychology of Facebook

According to Facebook’s Newsroom, Facebook now has 901 million accounts (as of March 2012), with more than 500 million who are active on a daily bas…

60 Photos of Beautiful Mosques Around The World

Mosques (or masjids for Arabic) are places of worship for followers of Islam. These places of worship for Muslims around the world have existed for mo…

50 Infographics About The Olympics You Should Know

Have you caught the Olympic fever? Saw Phelps, Bolt and other amazing Olympians win their fair share of medals in London? Think you know everything th…

5 Key Features to Expect in Future Smartphones

Note: This post was first published on the 30th June, 2012. As the name suggests, smartphones possess smarter capabilities than mobile phones, providi…

DSLRs Vs MILCs – Which to Choose?

So what’s the hype over mirror-less cameras like Samsung NX, Sony α NEX, Pentax Q? To be honest, I don’t have much of an idea on what the term  

Showcase of Road and Path Photography: 50 Exquisite Shots

It’s hard to imagine that something we see and use on a daily basis can exude so much beauty in photography. I’m talking about the scenic paths we…

20+ Picturesque Shots of Rainbow

You know what they say about dark clouds, that there’s a silver lining in every one of them. If you’re lucky, you’ll spot one with seven colours…

Beautiful Photos of Street Signage

When we see the ‘Stop’ sign as we drive, we know reflexively that we need to stop or we might end up in a car accident. Such connections are vital…

Monday Blues: 5 Ways to Counter It

In studies conducted with US participants, results have shown that suicides are more likely to occur on Mondays than any other weekday, and not surpri…

A Trip Down The Internet Memory Lane

I’m sure you’ve heard of people reminiscing about simpler times, back when the computer and the Internet weren’t available. People would often m…