Zendure A3 Power Bank
Zendure offered a free power bank to anyone who'd blogged about their products, so I emailed them, having covered the SuperTank and 63W charger before. They sent the Zendure A3 Power Bank, which retails for US$69.99.
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Bebird M9 Pro – Smart Visual Ear Cleaning Rod
After seeing a SUPERADRIANME review, I bought the Bebird M9 Pro from Lazada, paying just S$38.90. It's a smart visual ear-cleaning rod with a 3MP CMOS camera and Wi-Fi, pairing with the Bebird app.
SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go
The SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go is a flash drive with both USB-A and USB-C connectors, bridging older and newer devices. On USB 3.1 Gen 1 it reads up to 150MB/s, in capacities from 32GB to 512GB.
Ugreen 9-in-1 USB-C Hub
Ugreen has refreshed its 9-in-1 USB-C hub, now S$0.66 cheaper at S$54.35 on Lazada. Its nine ports include SD and microSD readers, gigabit LAN, VGA, 4K HDMI, three USB 3.0 ports, and a 100W Power Delivery passthrough.
ShieldMask+ Reusable Mask
ShieldMask+ is a reusable, washable mask made in Singapore with four layers, from a moisture-repellent outer to an antibacterial bamboo-fabric inner. It retails for S$18 on Lazada, where it's a top-trending mask rated 4.8/5.
Ugreen Braided USB-C to USB-C Cable (100W)
I got the 1m Ugreen Braided USB-C to USB-C Cable (100W) from Lazada for S$14.45. Available only in black, in 1m and 2m lengths, I ordered it alongside the 50cm USB-C to Lightning cable.
Ugreen Braided USB-C to Lightning Cable
I bought the 50cm Ugreen Braided USB-C to Lightning Cable from Lazada for S$13.77. Ugreen makes high-quality cables cheaply, and at that price it's among the cheapest braided MFi USB-C to Lightning cables you'll find.
Migrating From Existing Synology DiskStation to Synology DiskStation DS920+
The Synology DS920+ is the flagship 4-bay NAS in the 2020 Plus series, alongside the DS420+, DS720+, and DS220+. Powered by an Intel J4125 with 4GB RAM, this post walks through migrating from an existing DiskStation.
Synology DDR4 RAM
Synology's DDR4 RAM has long targeted businesses, but the consumer DS20 Plus series finally makes it relevant. Having bought Synology DDR3 for my DS918+, I picked up DDR4 to expand my new DS920+ beyond its 4GB.
Ariston Andris Lux Storage Water Heater Leaking
My Ariston Andris Lux 15L water heater, bought in March 2016 for S$280 and smart-home integrated, started leaking intermittently this year. Two weeks ago it began leaking non-stop, forcing me to shut the valve off.
Using Synology Drive With Synology DiskStation DS220j
The Synology DS220j is an entry-level NAS for newcomers. Ten years ago I moved from a D-Link DNS-323 to a Synology DS210j and never looked back. At S$249, the DS220j is an affordable starting point.
Seagate IronWolf – NAS Hard Drives
WD Red was always my go-to NAS drive, but my four WD Red 3TBs in a DS918+ were a nightmare, all RMA'd, some twice. Chalking it up to luck, I switched to Seagate IronWolf drives for my DS220j.
Gaston Luga – Splash Backpack
The Gaston Luga Splash is my second backpack from the Stockholm-based Swedish brand, after the Praper. Known for Scandinavian minimalism with a touch of elegance, the Splash launched in June 2020 and retails for S$149.
KableCard (KC7)
KableCard (KC7) is a Singapore-designed Kickstarter from 2018 that raised over S$456,000. About the size of a credit card but slightly thicker, it's a 6-in-1 multitool combining cables, a wireless charger, SIM kit, and microSD reader.
Crucial P1 500GB NVMe M.2 SSD
The Crucial P1 is popular as one of the best-value NVMe M.2 SSDs. The 500GB reads at 1,900MB/s and writes at 950MB/s. I'd tried twice to buy the 1TB without success, so I settled on the 500GB.
Sudio Ett Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds
Sudio finally entered the ANC earbuds space with the Sudio Ett. At S$239, just S$20 above the Sudio Fem, it becomes Sudio's priciest earbuds, justified by added active noise cancellation.
UNI-T Mini Sound Lever Meter (UT353BT)
I bought the UNI-T Mini Sound Level Meter (UT353BT) from Lazada for S$31 to measure noise from gadgets like my new PC. Most useful phone apps cost money, so a dedicated meter felt worthwhile.
lesterchan.net v5.0
My previous design, version 4.0, was over seven years old. With COVID keeping me home and bored, I revamped the site to version 5.0, trimming old pages and plugins, and rebuilt it using Tailwind CSS and Tailwind UI.
Choetech Adjustable Wireless Charger Stand
The Choetech Adjustable Wireless Charger Stand retails for US$28.59. Its clever trick is a foldable stopper, letting it work as an upright charging stand or fold flat into a charging pad, with two coils inside.
Choetech 100W GaN Dual USB-C Charger
The Choetech 100W GaN Dual USB-C Charger retails for US$59.99 with free shipping. Its Gallium nitride design enables higher efficiency and a smaller footprint, and it comes in different plug variants.
Our Play & Work From Home Setup
With Singapore's COVID Circuit Breaker running from 7th April 2020, and having worked from home since mid-March, I tidied up our work-and-play setup. This post shares some photos of our home arrangement.
Momax Q.Power UV-Box
Momax, a Hong Kong accessories maker, offers the Q.Power UV-Box, a UV sanitising box with wireless charging. It retails for S$79.90, though a flash sale and voucher brought mine down to S$63.90; PhoneSoap was the original.