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

5 Facebook Privacy Settings You Should Know

n today’s digital age, Facebook has become one of the most popular social networking platforms in the world, connecting people from different parts …

Tablet Computers: Fad or Future?

Before 2010, we are not really clear about the concept of the computer tablet. Every computer manufacturer and software company in the world have thei…

Optimizing Blog Readership: Reading off the Net

There’s no doubt that reading a book is distinct from reading an e-book. The same applies to reading text on paper and reading a blog online. Faced …

Leveraging Twitter for Your Freelance Business

Social media applications such as Twitter can be effectively utilized as a tool for freelancers like yourself to promote your services. In a time when…

7 Splendid Techniques to Encourage Comments on Your Blog

One of the best ways to gauge the health of your blog readership is to check out how many comments you have for your posts. More comments mean that yo…

Journalism for Blogging: 6 Things to Consider

There has been an ongoing debate about whether bloggers could be considered as journalists in this digital and information age. Modern technology has …

5 Windows 8 Features You’ll Love

Note: This post was first published on the Jan 10, 2012. Since the Windows 8 Developer Preview was released, many websites have shared their thoughts …

New Year Celebration: 15 Breathtaking Firework Photos

First comes Christmas, next comes the New Year. Time flies and now we’re just a few more days to welcoming 2012. The Mayan prophecy may have predict…

6 Simple Ways to Speed Up Your Mac

Discover effective ways to speed up your Mac and optimize its performance. Follow these tips to boost your productivity and save time.

5 Steps to More Accurate and Efficient Google Search

Editor’s note: For a newer, updated version of this post, check it out here. Ever wondered how many websites are there in the world right now? Accor…

Google Music: 7 Things You Should Know

In contention with online music stores like Apple iTunes and Amazon MP3, Google has finally and officially launched its very own Google Music last Wed…

Facebook in the Workplace: Boon or Bane?

How many of us had the time when you were covertly playing certain game on your workplace’s desktop, only to reflexively press Alt + Tab button at t…