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I’m almost surprised that I am still struggling to figure out the complexities of Linux. After all, I’ve been using Linux since the days of the Yggdrasil distribution, something that most Linux fans have probably not ...
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I seem to be quite backlogged on all the stuff I want to blog about. Many things have been accumulating for some months. New gadgets, new projects, new tech updates, and generally the things that I’ve been doing. The ...
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It’s just two more days to the mid-autumn festival on 30th September. If you’ve not gotten your mooncakes, there’s still just a little time left. Or perhaps you could wait for a day more and get a good bargain ...
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Despite the Samsung Galaxy S III being the poster boy for Android, someone decided to showcase the HTC One X next to the iPhone 5 while trying to demonstrate iOS6’s maps failure. All the mapping mishaps we’ve been ...
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In about 6 hours, our Changi Airport Budget Terminal closes for good. It seems we have run out of budget. Space budget, that is, because apparently the space occupied by the Budget Terminal is needed to build the airport’s ...
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Can you imagine an audio system that cost in the region of $500K? Yes, that’s not a typo. High-end audiophile equipment can seriously put a huge hole in your pocket. Or, at these prices, probably a lot more than your pocket ...
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This has been featured on the serving trays at McDonald’s for some time. A little piece of information about how McDonald’s apparently prepares your food only when you place your order. Really? I thought in about all ...
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Last week, Apple announced their new iPhone 5. 2 million pieces were pre-ordered within 24 hours. 8 million were sold through the launch weekend. I’m not surprised. The numbers are impressive, but it is sort of expected ...
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Not all playgrounds are equal. Some are simple, some others are a little bigger and have more play features. Then, there are others like this one at West Coast Park that is really quite big, and fitted with much more than average ...
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HomePlug sounds like a clever solution to home networking. It’s wired networking, but instead of having to run UTP network cables, it uses the power lines in your home. If you’re trying to install a network in your ...