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The Synology BeeStation Plus 8TB is a consumer-friendly NAS aimed at first-timers, a simple alternative to iCloud, Google Photos, and Drive. It ships with a preinstalled drive and preconfigured settings for an out-of-the-box experience.
After my buggy Asus ZenWiFi BQ16 mesh router suddenly dropped all networks one July morning in 2025, I gave up troubleshooting and made the switch to Ubiquiti UniFi for a more reliable home network.
Dasher sent me the Mova P50 Ultra robot vacuum, from the same group as Dreame. It comes in two variants: the P50 Ultra at S$699 and the Pro Ultra at S$999, the latter adding a liftable roller brush and auto-detergent.
After eyeing the pricey Ubiquiti 10G adapter, I spotted the Orico Thunderbolt 10GbE Network Adapter that the Singtel technician used during my 10Gbps setup. At S$147 after vouchers, it is around 50% cheaper than the Ubiquiti option.
Upgrading from my 1+1Gbps bundle to Singtel's 10Gbps Enhanced Plan, I bridged the supplied ZTE F8648P ONR to avoid double NAT. A look at the pricing and why I have stuck with reliable Singtel broadband for nine years.
The Benks ArmorGo Qi2 Power Bank is the Qi2-certified version of the ArmorGo, lifting wireless charging from 5W to the full Qi2 speed. Oddly, Benks never prints the Qi2 logo on the box. I have it in DawnLight Gold.
The Ugreen USB-C to USB-C 100W Retractable Cable retails around S$15, dropping to about S$9 on sale days; I grabbed mine for S$8.69 on 7/7. Its retractable design replaces both my short and long travel cables in one.
The Benks ArmorGo Power Bank comes in 5,000mAh and 10,000mAh capacities and several designs, sold only on the Benks website for now. Prices range from US$39.99 to US$50.99, with free shipping to Singapore and code lesterchan15 for 15% off.
The Benks Grand Headphone Stand is designed for the AirPods Max and comes in white and black. It carries a curious price gap, S$53.72 on Shopee versus S$38.05 on Lazada, or US$39.99 direct from Benks with code lesterchan15.
The Benks ArmorGo Magnetic Wallet Stand is a 2-in-1 MagSafe hardcase wallet that holds up to three cards and doubles as a portrait or landscape phone stand. It retails for S$36.90 on Shopee, in 600D, Aurora, and Prestige variants.
Singapore has over ten EV charging operators, with prices from S$0.40 to S$0.80 per kWh. I favour cheaper AC charging without idling fees, planning trips around it and using PlugShare to find operators wherever I park.
The default Tesla app leaves much of the car's API untapped. I look at three third-party apps, TezLab, Tessie, and TeslaMate, which log every trip and charging session for detailed breakdowns of cost and usage the official app lacks.
After kitting out my Tesla Model 3 Highland (2025) with accessories, I made three more minor modifications. First up is a dedicated dashcam, since the car's six cameras and battery-draining Sentry Mode aren't ideal for capturing number plates.
Just two years in, my DYMO LabelManager 160 died with an unfixable label jam, so I'm done with DYMO. For under S$30 I switched to the Niimbot D110 portable label printer, choosing it over the similarly priced D11.
Charging on the Tesla Model 3 Highland's wireless pad runs slow and hot, so I prefer its USB-C ports, which output up to 65W. The Anker 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C 140W cable suits charging phones quickly inside the car.
The Benks ArmorPop is a MagSafe phone grip and stand that borrows openly from PopSockets, right down to the name. With a metal stand and plastic grip, it sells direct for US$25.99, though Shopee is cheaper at S$28.86.
Officially past 40, I'm trying to slow down and prioritise quality of life over quantity. That means splurging on Japanese produce at Donki and booking bigger, more convenient hotel rooms when travelling, rather than always chasing the cheapest option.
Belkin's answer to Anker's MagGo, the BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Travel Pad comes in two variants: UK-only at S$225 or with international travel tips at S$239. It bundles a 36W charger and a 1.5m cable.
Alongside its magnetic power bank, Belkin offers the BoostCharge Power Bank 10K with a built-in 5.7cm USB-C cable instead of Qi2 wireless, so you can skip carrying a separate cable. It comes in 10,000mAh and four colours.
After buying plenty of accessories for my Tesla Model 3 Highland (2025), I share my full list with prices. Most came from Taobao, which is far cheaper than paying the 'English tax' for the same items on Shopee.
The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Magnetic Power Bank 10K is Qi2 compatible, delivering the full 15W to iPhones versus 7.5W on Belkin's older non-certified packs. It retails for S$129, with a 5K version at S$95, in black and white.
I ordered a Tesla Model 3 Highland RWD (COE Category B) in December 2024 and took delivery in February 2025. Singapore had switched the default colour to Stealth Grey, so I paid S$1,500 extra to keep white.