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Microsoft: Empowering the Digital World

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Microsoft is a global technology company known for shaping the modern digital experience. From its iconic Windows operating system to the versatile Microsoft Office suite, the company has provided tools that support both personal productivity and enterprise innovation. Visit the official website at microsoft.com to explore its offerings.

Microsoft has also become a major player in cloud computing through Azure, and in business collaboration with Microsoft Teams. Its investments in artificial intelligence, gaming (via Xbox), and hardware (like Surface devices) reflect a broad vision for the future of tech.

Key Innovations by Microsoft

  • Windows OS and Microsoft Office — foundational software for millions worldwide
  • Azure cloud services — empowering digital transformation for businesses
  • Xbox gaming platform — connecting entertainment and technology
  • Surface devices — combining performance with sleek design
  • AI integration and responsible innovation — shaping the future responsibly

With decades of experience and a continued focus on progress, Microsoft remains a leader in the global tech landscape.

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How being a jerk helps your child

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Photo Credit: Ty Nigh

K just attended his graduation on 23 Nov. He has finished his primary education of 6 years.

Another milestone in life.

Come next year he’s entering secondary school.

His class has proposed to make a T-shirt for the class. Instead of designing and printing t-shirts specifically for the class, as most people normally do, a classmate of K suggested to buy off the rack from Taobao a generic tee as their “class tee.”

Smart girl. [Read more…]

J finally got her mobile phone!

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It was not meant to be a Christmas present (call me cheapskate but our family doesn’t practise gift giving on Christmas) but on Dec 21 last year, J finally got her own handphone with a new SIM card on it.

The hardware is a used iPhone passed down to her from her aunt (Thanks to her; it was a relief to my pocket). Before she got her own mobile phone, she used mine to communicate with her friends and classmates. I was the middle-man. All messages for her came through me.

It worked out pretty well, at least for me. She didn’t complain either. I didn’t read her messages but at least I could scan and single out any messages that were not appropriate. It was something like a trial period for J before she was given a smartphone of her own. [Read more…]

A song with hidden parenting messages

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K started listening to music not long ago but most of the songs he recommended me I can’t appreciate.

The opposite is also true. He doesn’t appreciate the songs I like when I was in my teens. It’s so boring, he said.

Maybe it’s a sign of generation gap. Or something else. I don’t know. [Read more…]

What pork ball noodle seller taught me about parenting

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Photo Credit: Karen Newman Photography

It’s not an exaggeration if we say J and K grew up with it.

Everyone in the family loves his pork ball noodle. We have been patronizing this particular pork noodle stall for a long time.

So often that we have become friends with the friendly owner.

Whenever we order, without the need to show privilege card, we always end up with a bigger portion of noodles, not to mention extra pork balls.

Sometimes when it’s not packed with customers, the owner sits down with us and has a chat. He likes to joke with K especially. [Read more…]