I found 7 low-cost ways to make my TV sound a lot better (even without a soundbar)
Getting great sound from your TV doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. These are my expert-vetted TV audio tricks.
One of the most user-friendly Linux distros I've ever used is also one of the most secure
Immutable Linux is the best path toward a truly secure operating system, and Aurora Linux might be the finest option for new users.
I built my own Wi-Fi router with a Raspberry Pi for Starlink and solar control - here's how
This custom Wi-Fi router works off-grid with Starlink and can control my solar power station. Here's how I went about it.
Firefox is alive and well - and offering a fast, customizable, bloat-free, private, secure browsing experience from developers who actually listen to their users.
I quit ChatGPT for a free, private, and local AI called Ollama - here's why
Save your money, your privacy, and the planet. This installable AI offers several benefits you won't find with more traditional models like ChatGPT.
Watch: India, U.S. strike Critical Minerals deal amid China concerns | Above the Fold | 26.05.2026
From the QUAD meeting in New Delhi and India-U.S. critical minerals deal to fresh AIADMK defections to the TVK and rising CNG prices - here are the top stories of the day.
Govt considers sanctions for companies suspected of trade misinvoicing
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is considering imposing sanctions against 10 companies suspected of committing ...
Indonesia's Q1 economy remains solid on strong consumption: BPS
Statistics Indonesia (BPS) said the country's economic fundamentals remained solid in the first quarter of 2026, ...
How I make my solar panels last long enough to pay for themselves
You need to maintain your solar panels if you want them to last. Here are my top care tips, plus how to test for faulty ones.
Avoid these 8 solar mistakes that cut your power output in half - I learned the hard way
Solar power can definitely save you money, but it requires a different mindset than with typical grid AC. Here's why.
I wore Google's Fitbit Air for a week, and it gives the Whoop a serious run for its money
The hottest health-tracking device is hidden inside a slick fitness band.
Ramadhipa's Moto3 achievement inspires Indonesian youth: Minister
Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir stated that the achievement of young Indonesian racer Muhammad Kiandra Ramadhipa ...
Indonesia's Prabowo arrives in France for state visit
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived at Orly Airport in Paris on Tuesday morning to begin a state visit aimed ...
How I easily built my own Wi-Fi router with a Raspberry Pi - for Starlink and solar control
This custom Wi-Fi router works off-grid with Starlink and can control my solar power station. Here's why I went the DIY route - and how.
You can easily make Zorin OS look any feel like Windows, MacOS, or Linux - here's how
Zorin OS is one of the most popular Linux distributions. One reason is its flexibility, which makes it easy to customize the desktop's look and feel.
Ministry bolsters vocational education quality through Master Trainer
The Ministry of Industry said it is strengthening the quality of industrial vocational education and training through ...
Govt to recruit 3,000 teachers, 5,000 staff for free school program
The Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs reaffirmed the governments readiness to recruit more than 3,000 ...
Robot mowers aren't one-size-fits-all devices - many have overhyped specs you don't even need. Here's what I recommend skipping.
Health Ministry, Danantara team up to improve maternal-children health
Health Ministry and Danantara Indonesia Trust, the philanthropic arm under Danantara, have partnered to improve ...
Indonesia considers Kertajati as maintenance hub for Hercules aircraft
Indonesia considers developing Kertajati Airport in West Java as a regional hub for the maintenance, repair and ...
No country excluded from Indonesia's resource exports policy: Minister
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that no country will be excluded from the newly ...
School revitalization to boost local economic growth, minister says
Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Muti stated that the school revitalization program aims not only ...
Three dead in South Korea after collapse at overpass demolition site
A fatal accident at an overpass demolition site in Seoul has disrupted rail operations and highlighted the risks associated with ageing infrastructure projects
Analyst sees Indonesia's EV policy boosting local battery industry
based EVs, whose technology and raw materials are not yet produced domestically. Processed Gaikindo wholesale data ...
Ministry strengthens MRV to support climate action credibility
The Ministry of Environment stated that it is strengthening the greenhouse gas emission Measurement, Reporting, and ...
I found 6 forgotten cables and cords that are still surprisingly useful - here's how
Don't let your spring cleaning or desire for Feng Shui enlightenment make you toss the valuable stuff.
Indonesia plans to reopen commercial flights at two air bases
Indonesia is planning to reopen commercial flights at two Air Force bases Adisutjipto in Yogyakarta and Husein ...
WFH policy reduces 9 percent in fuel consumption: minister
The work-from-home (WFH) policy implemented by the Indonesian government since April 1 has been proven to reduce fuel ...
Gov't prepares incentives for writers, transportation discounts
The government has prepared an economic stimulus package that includes a final Income Tax (PPh) incentive for writers, ...
Minister calls for strengthening solidarity, tolerance in Eid al-Adha
Indonesian Culture Minister Fadli Zon noted that the 2026 Eid al-Adha celebration serves as a key moment to strengthen ...
Free meals program boosts agri commodity absorption: deputy minister
Indonesian Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono highlighted that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program has ...
BI sees QRIS-JPQR link boosting Indonesia-Japan trade
Bank Indonesia Deputy Governor Filianingsih Hendarta believes the value of trade transactions between Indonesia and ...
Indonesia courts Japan with green mega projects
Indonesia offered Japanese investors a series of strategic projects, including a tin downstream processing hub in East ...
Indonesia develops landfill methane into energy source
Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is developing technology to capture methane gas from ...
Indonesia urged to stay alert over Ebola threat
An Indonesian health policy group urged the government to strengthen preparedness for Ebola after the World Health ...
Indonesian president donates 1,098 cattle for Eid al-Adha
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has donated 1,098 cattle for Eid al-Adha celebrations, distributing the ...
Govt pushes standardization to boost local products' competitiveness
The Indonesian Ministry of Industry stressed the importance of standardization to boost the competitiveness of national ...
Indonesian military evacuates 44 gold miners in Papua
Indonesia's military has evacuated 44 gold miners from a remote village in Papua Highlands after residents fled ...
Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dies at 95
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, passes away at 95
Indonesian govt steps up cheap markets ahead of Eid al-Adha
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan inspected cheap market operations at five locations in Sidoarjo, ...
Indonesia, Peru explore cooperation on halal certification
Indonesia and Peru are exploring bilateral cooperation on halal product assurance and the mutual recognition of foreign ...
President urges adaptability to global changes among military officers
President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the need for the Indonesian Military (TNI) to remain adaptive amid rapidly ...
Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. military carries out 'self-defence' strikes in Iran
Israels military warned residents of 10 villages, most of them in southern Lebanon, on Monday to evacuate their homes ahead of expected strikes against alleged Hezbollah targets
Indonesia sees rice output stable despite El Nino risk
Indonesias Agriculture Ministry said national rice production is expected to remain stable despite the risk of ...
Indonesia sets up new SOE industrial estate holding
Indonesia has established a new holding company, Kawasan Industri Indonesia, to consolidate state-owned industrial ...
Danantara Trust signs first social partnership deals
Danantara Indonesia Trust, the philanthropic arm of state investment fund Danantara Indonesia, launched its first ...
Citycare Property Cuts Onboarding Times and Streamlines HR Processes With Boomi
-Boomi, the data activation company, today announcedCitycare Propertyhas streamlined its HR and employee ...
Delhi's most exclusive club is under threat of shutdown - can it survive?
The British-era Gymkhana Club is facing eviction, triggering a legal battle and a wave of nostalgia.
Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See's own role in legitimising slavery
Past Popes have apologised for Christians' involvement in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. But no Pope has ever publicly acknowledged, much less apologised for, the role that past popes themselves played in giving European sovereigns explicit authority to subjugate and enslave infidels.
Indonesia foils 3-ton pangolin scale smuggling to Cambodia
The Forestry Ministry has arrested a suspect identified as TT in connection with an attempt to smuggle 3,053 kilograms ...
Batang Toru hydropower plant still operating after Sumatera floods
Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Yuliot Tanjung, informedBatang Toru Hydroelectric Power ...
Watch: Iran deal talks advance as Trump signals major breakthrough | Above the Fold | 25.05.2026
From crucial U.S.-Iran talks and another sharp fuel price hike to the Padma Awards 2026, the Thoothukudi sexual assault case verdict - here are the top stories of the day.
Trade Minister urges stronger shrimp exports to Saudi after ban lift
Trade Minister Budi Santoso urged fishery product exporters, particularly shrimp and shrimp products, to intensify ...
Indonesia enters pre-production stage for Scorpene Evolved submarine
The state-owned shipbuilder, PT PAL Indonesia, informed that the development of the Scorpene Evolved-class submarine ...
Pertamina adds subsidized LPG, fuel supply in Sulawesi ahead of Eid
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has increased the supply of subsidized 3-kilogram LPG cylinders and fuel across Sulawesi to ...
I found the best Memorial Day phone deals: Save big on Samsung, Google, Apple and more
I've rounded up the best smartphone deals you can shop this Memorial Day. Discounts are live, so now is a great time to save.
Indonesia set to finalise e-commerce rule revision
Indonesia aims to complete revisions of its e-commerce regulations this week as the government seeks ...
These are the best Memorial Day 2026 TV deals I've found so far
Save hundreds on some of our most highly reviewed TVs from Samsung, LG, and more this Memorial Day.
Govt urges PLN to balance power supply in regions prevent blackouts
Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot has urged the state-owned electric utilitycompany PT PLN ...
BI sees no burden for MSME borrowers from BI-Rate at 5.25 pct
Bank Indonesia (BI) is confident that a 50 basis point (bps) increase in the benchmark interest rate (BI-Rate) to 5.25 ...
BP Batam oversees US$5 billion investment in AI data center
Batam Free Trade Zone Authority (BP Batam) has secured a strategic investment for an artificial intelligence (AI) data ...
Industry Ministry seeks to boost SMEs' access to SNI certification
The Indonesian Ministry of Industry is collaborating with local Industry and Trade Offices to strengthen industrial ...
Iran says charging fees for 'navigational services' in Hormuz
Irans remarks come amis growing international concern over Irans tightening control over maritime transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz
I tested 100x zoom on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Pixel 10 Pro, and Razr Fold - here's who won
One is slipping behind its competitors in the super resolution zoom category, while another shocked me.
Indonesia wins two golds at Asian Physics Olympiad
The Indonesian Physics Olympiad team won two gold medals at the 26th Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO), held in Busan, ...
All govts in Sumatra fully operational again after disasters: minister
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian asserted that all local governmentsfrom the district and sub-district ...
Changes in exports to DSI do not change obligations for CPO exporters
Trade Minister Budi Santoso confirmed the domestic market obligation (DMO) for crude palm oil (CPO) exporters remains ...
Indonesian, Pakistani navies conduct joint exercise in Java Sea
The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) conducted a joint exercise with the Pakistan Navy in the Java Sea last week to strengthen ...
Govt to disburse US$5.6 billion for permanent recovery in Sumatera
Indonesia's government will disburse over US$5.6 billion (Rp100 trillion) in three years for permanent ...
Indonesia's UMKM BISA Ekspor MSME export program hits US$107 million
Indonesias government-backed UMKM BISA Ekspor program for micro, small and medium-sized ...
Bulog records all-time high rice stocks of 5.36 million tons
State-owned logistics company Bulog is currently managing a record-high rice stock of 5.36 million tons, supported by a ...
Cheap market operation ensures food affordability: Governor
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa stated that the cheap food market operation ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Adha ...
Myanmar military steps up fight for rare earth area and border routes
Myanmar's ongoing conflict was sparked in 2021, when the military staged a coup that ousted the democratically-elected civilian government led by Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi
Beijing ranks among global megacities with high biodiversity levels
Beijing has recorded more than 7,000 species, placing its biodiversity level among the worlds leading ...
Indonesia pushes inclusive transport for vulnerable groups
The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation is strengthening inclusive transportation services for vulnerable groups and ...
Immigration eases return of 9 Indonesians detained by Israel
The Directorate General of Immigration assisted in the repatriation of nine Indonesian volunteers from the Global Sumud ...
BRIN researchers uncover 29 new flora species in Indonesia
Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has announced the discovery of 29 new flora species ...
Indonesian police confirm no sabotage behind Sumatra mass blackout
The Criminal Investigation Agency of the Indonesian National Police confirmed no sabotage involved in the major power ...
RI to finalize natural resources export rules as state shifts trade
Indonesias Trade Minister Budi Santoso said a ministerial regulation on natural resource exports is expected to ...
Indonesia taps UGM to drive sports innovation with big data technology
The Indonesian Ministry of Youth and Sports is collaborating with Gadjah Mada University (UGM) to advance sports ...
Energy infrastructure damaged in missile attack on Russia's Belgorod region
The casualties were the result of the drone and missile strike, the missiles cut power and water supplies, authorities said
World Bank warns Bali over five critical challenges
Bali Governor Wayan Koster received input from the World Bank regarding five major issues in Bali that have become ...
A Grand Success! The 2026 China Tourism Day Main Venue Debuts at Canton Tower
On May 19, 2026, the 16th China Tourism Day was successfully held at the Guangzhou City Construction Investment ...
Death toll hits three in Philippine construction collapse, 17 missing
Two workers pinned beneath the wreckage were found alive after the nine-storey structure gave way on May 24, hitting a nearby hotel and killing a Malaysian guest
Indonesia says Israeli raid on Gaza flotilla violates int'l law
The Indonesian government condemns the violence and detention carried out by Israeli forces against volunteers of the ...
Indonesia launches new anti-scam platform through OJK
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) is developing the National Fraud Portal within the Indonesia Anti-Scam Center ...
BRIN identifies new spiny eggplant species from Kalimantan
Indonesias National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has identified a new spiny eggplant species from ...
Gaza hospital says child among three killed in Israeli strike
Al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital in Deir el-Balah said it had received the bodies of a couple and their infant after an Israeli strike hit a residental apartment in the Al-Nuseirat camp before dawn.
Bahrain court jails nine for life for collaborating with Iran's Revolutionary Guards
The defendants were involved in gathering information on sensitive sites and facilitating related financial transfers, the statement said.
Indonesia launches program to prepare future SOE leaders
The Indonesian government has launched the Presidential Future Leaders Program (PFLP) to prepare future leaders for ...
