Category Archives: Computer Science

How far AI has advanced

Posted on June 27, 2025 by timlyg

And my reaction to the folks around me who got distressed or anxious about it should be this: Isn't it interesting, God always has a way to either discipline or mock those who think they could get away and be … Continue reading →

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Using Audacity to Merge Multiple Audio Files

Posted on June 21, 2025 by timlyg

Solution:

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Journal of the Week

Posted on June 3, 2025 by timlyg

6/6/2025 Painting of the day: Crucifixion of Saint Peter, Painting by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610), Painted in 1601, Oil on canvas © Wikimedia Commons Vorst's take of the painting based on John 21:15-19 "...This he said to show by what … Continue reading →

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Office 365 MFA Reset

Posted on May 15, 2025 by timlyg

It seems that the reset doesn't really work from the Admin.microsoft.com Multi-factor Authentication tab anymore. So it needs to be done in the new Entra Admin Center: Users > All users > select user > choose Authentication Methods > "Require … Continue reading →

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Rewarded Play Terminated my Account

Posted on April 30, 2025 by timlyg

After traveling to Malaysia, I was notified that Rewarded Play is not supported in foreign countries. So I contacted the support team to tell them I was traveling abroad for a few weeks, then they asked me for my personal … Continue reading →

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Meta Quest 2 VR replacing 3D Cinemas/TV

Posted on April 16, 2025 by timlyg

More and more cool features with these VR goggles. I wish I have higher resolution (i.e. Apple's Vision Pro or even Meta Quest 3). But since Nadia bought Quest 2 for my birthday, which took me about a year to … Continue reading →

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Convert Video/Movie files to MKVs with Embedded Subtitles

Posted on April 16, 2025 by timlyg

Because some of my TVs (i.e. Samsung) only plays subtitles when the file is MKV with embedded subtitles, I have to convert my mp4, etc. files into MKV and merge the srt subtitle files in MKV (My LG TV could … Continue reading →

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AI, Artists, Copyright

Posted on April 16, 2025 by timlyg

They can keep trying, argument for the existence of "intellectual property", and demand AI to pay them for being artists. They can debate from various perspective relating to human rights or humanity, but bottom line, this is really just about … Continue reading →

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Journal of the Week

Posted on April 15, 2025 by timlyg

4/17/2025 Getting ready to bring SSD HDD and Windows 10/11 USB flash drives to Penang to meet TomTom's laptop for repair (Acer Aspire A515-51 n17c4). He was told the HDD was damaged. But this laptop carries both M.2 slot (from … Continue reading →

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AI Tool: Audio to Text

Posted on April 11, 2025 by timlyg

This is one important tool for me as I could convert tons of sermons, lectures into text and even subtitle (with time stamps). Not only are they good for subtitles, but they are also go for searching keywords in speeches … Continue reading →

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