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The Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless is a 96% wireless mechanical gaming keyboard in black and white. Officially S$279, but on the market since 2023 it can be found cheaper, as low as S$215.
Yubico offers two NFC security keys in its Series 5: the YubiKey 5C NFC for USB-C at US$55 and the 5 NFC for USB-A at US$50. NFC support on iOS has matured with Safari and Chrome.
After my APC BACK-UPS battery died and a replacement made no financial sense, I switched to the Prolink PRO1201SFCU UPS. My new home's electricity trips monthly, so it protects my two NAS units.
Four years on from my 2020 setup post, COVID has come and gone and I've moved to a more central home. An updated tour of how my partner and I now play and work from home.
Responding to feedback on the original, Belkin released this version of the BoostCharge Pro 140W 4-Port GaN Wall Charger with interchangeable US, EU, and UK tips, making the four-port charger far better suited to international travel.
I celebrated my 40th birthday with family, reaching the midpoint of life. In gaming terms, my health bar is down to 50%. The plan is to enjoy life and make quality of life my top priority.
The Divoom Times Gate reminded me of the LaMetric Time I once backed on Kickstarter. Retailing for S$189, I paid around S$137 after sales and vouchers, choosing Gray for its orange accent, my favourite colour.
The ULTIDESK Xtreme is Ulti's high-end standing desk, adding dual motors, an RGB light strip, a 15-degree front slope, and an OLED handset. It comes in 1.4m and 1.6m lengths, with the 1.4m retailing for S$799.
The Asus ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova are gaming earbuds retailing for S$349. They offer dual Bluetooth 5.3 and low-latency 2.4GHz connectivity, 10mm drivers, bone-conduction mics, and adaptive active noise cancellation.
Verbatim Tough Max cables wrap a pure copper core in DuPont Kevlar Aramid fibre and a double-layered nylon braid for exceptional durability. The 21AWG core enables faster charging and stable data, reinforcing the weak connector joint.
The Verbatim 4-Port 100W PD Travel Charger packs three USB-C PD ports and one USB-A QC port, with four interchangeable plugs and a carrying pouch. Weighing 227g, it retails for S$114 on Shopee and Lazada.
The Aqara Smart Wall Switch Z1 Pro is Aqara's latest after the H1 and D1, starting at S$77. It comes in 1- to 4-gang, though the 4-gang's fourth button is actually a wireless switch.
Apex+ is the gaming brand from Ulti, known for monitor arms. Its first products are two wireless gaming mice, the Xtreme and the Evolution, which differ in material, with the Xtreme using magnesium alloy.
To mark its 41st anniversary, Belkin partnered with Disney on five themed accessory collections, from Disney100 Prism and Music to characters like Lotso from Toy Story. A look at these limited-edition designs.
After moving in and hosting housewarming guests, I wanted a neat way to share my Wi-Fi instead of reading out the password. Inspired by a friend's, I made a 3D-printed Wi-Fi QR code in three variants.
The Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 features custom 50mm drivers and Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound supporting codecs from aptX Adaptive to LDAC. You can listen via Bluetooth, 2.5mm cable, or USB-C.
Unlike my other sensors that don't show when a reading was taken, the UNI-T Mini Temperature Humidity Meter (UT333BT) gives real-time room readings. The BT suffix marks this as the Bluetooth version of the meter.
The Belkin BoostCharge Pro 140W 4-Port GaN Wall Charger has three USB-C ports and one USB-A, topping out at 140W, enough for a 16-inch MacBook Pro. It comes in white and retails for S$199.
The Belkin BoostCharge USB-C to USB-C Cable delivers up to 240W via USB PD 3.1's Extended Power Range. The thicker braided cable comes in black and white, in 1m and 2m lengths.
The Omron Body Composition Monitor (HBF-222T) retails for S$169, though I paid S$130 on sale to replace my decade-old Fitbit Aria. It measures weight, body fat, visceral fat, and muscle, then calculates body age and BMI.
With my PS5 Digital Edition limited to its 1TB SSD, expanding storage was essential. I went with the Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink, one of the top M.2 NVMe picks alongside WD's SN850X.
Looking back at 2023, the 'back to normal' year as most countries ended COVID restrictions. It was also the year I tumbled into the coffee-making rabbit hole and built a full setup.