Wireless@SG is somewhat of a joke for me. It doesn’t work for me most of the time and when it does, it behaves like a diva, only working when you’ve fulfilled certain criteria (i.e. you HAVE to be outside of McDonalds for it to work at Lot 1). It’s still useful at at places where business… Continue Reading »
Chrome is pretty damn good is most respects, but there’s still 1 issue with it that kinda sucks – How flash content is handled. Unlike other browsers, Chrome comes with its own version of Adobe Flash built-in, which is always updated together with the latest version of Chrome. However, since most computers will have a stand-alone… Continue Reading »
Image Source: http://www.iskandarmalaysia.com.my/our-development-plan A few months back, I entertained the thought of buying a property in Iskandar Malaysia, either as a home for myself, or as a rental property. The relatively weak Malaysian Ringgit makes it a very enticing proposition, but while personal factors (like location of friends, lack of personal transport and poor internet infrastructure) ruled… Continue Reading »
Well, it’s that time of the year again when you celebrate that fact that you’re 1 year closer to dying. Yaaaaaaaaaay. Haha, anyway. My family decided that we should go try out Shiu Yakiniku, a Japanese a la carte buffet BBQ at The Village, that ‘prawning’ place just opposite Jurong Bird Park. I believe they advertised on… Continue Reading »
So, SMRT organised a commuter experience ‘Hackathon’ recently to, according to engineering group senior vice president Ng Bor Kiat, “get in direct contact with the commuters, to try and hear from them first-hand what are the issues they are facing today… so that we can be better assured that we don’t miss out any big ideas… Continue Reading »
So, I’ve been looking around for bean bags for the last 1-2 months and the thing that really perplexed me was how uncomfortable so many of them were. Practically all of them used bean fillings that were large, giving you a lumpy feel, and many of them used materials that were, frankly, rubbish. So, here… Continue Reading »
Are you thinking of getting a brand spanking new Curved OLED TV? 1. The Consumer Curved TVs are Too Small Curved screens are not a new invention. The first real mainstream use for curved screens is with IMAX Domed Theatres. Why are they curved? They are curved so that: – It reduces the size of… Continue Reading »
1. Most People Can’t Tell the Difference I used to sell electronics, including laptops, cameras and TVs. In my experience, most people can’t tell the difference between 1080 and 720 on screens that are 40″ and below. That’s why I laugh every time I hear fandroids arguing over with phone has higher pixel density and… Continue Reading »
The Straits Times reported today that Singapore’s very own Universal Studios has been rated as the ‘Best Amusement Park in Asia’ by Tripadviser, which has, in their own words, “(beaten) the likes of Hong Kong’s Ocean Park, Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan” Here’s the thing. I’ve been to both Universal Studios Singapore (USS) and Tokyo… Continue Reading »
Unlike most of the Apple Fanboys and Anti-Apple-Fandroids, you’re probably like me; You use both Apple and non-Apple products, and you appreciate the pros and cons of each. Personally, I’ve a self assembled PC with both the iPhone and the iPad for tech on the go. But, you’re not here for that. You’re here because… Continue Reading »
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