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Home VPN setup with Netgear Nighthawk R7000 802.11ac VPN router | IT Gadgets Review & Guide

One of the most important benefit of subscribing to a VPN service is it secures your computer’s internet connection to guarantee that all of the data you’re sending and receiving is encrypted and secured from prying eyes. Though it is pretty straightforward to configure a VPN service connection on most devices (e.g. Laptop, smart mobile devices, etc), there are some devices…

New Nescafe Dolce Gusto GENIO 2 machine – first experience for a long time Nespresso Fan | Household Gadgets Review

Sometime back, I chanced upon the new Nescafe Dolce Gusto Milo capsules. As a regular Nespresso fan (essentially a coffee lover), I have never taken a second look at the Nescafe machine. But at that moment, I have thought of getting one to allow my young kid to safely make her own cup of hot milo.  Fortunately, Nescafe ran a…

Prepaid data roaming in Australia Melbourne | Travel IT Guides

As usual, having access to cellular data roaming in the country of visit is important to traveller like myself. In the recent trip, I have managed to subscribe and try out Optus 4G prepaid data sim card plans. Getting the prepaid cards is very straightforward as the retail store is located opposite the exit of the international arrival hall. Contact…

Aztech LollieEgg – cooking eggs with ease and safely | Household gadget review

Now you can cook eggs without the oil splatters with the all new Aztech LollieEgg. For me, it provides the additional safety for my kid for not preparing her favourite fried omelette over the fire stove. Sporting in 2 different colours – Pink and White, the Aztech LollieEgg is cool to the touch with its Cool Touch aluminium body that…

FujiFilm Instax Share Smartphone Printer SP-1 : Print your photos anywhere, anytime | IT Gadget Review

Now one can have their favorite photos from the smartphone or tablet printed instantly anywhere on the go using the Instax Share SP-1 Smartphone Printer by Fujifilm.   It uses Instax Mini film, runs on two CR2 batteries (approx 100 prints) or a power cable (not included), and is wireless. It is actually a Wi-Fi printer and connects to your…

Google Glass Applications – How to side load 3rd party apps & compile Glassware project to apk files | IT Gadgets Guides

Google Glass is a device that is pretty much running on a customized version of Android. For the current firmware XE16.11, the base OS is a customised kitkat 4.2.2. Currently, there’s only one way to develop apps for Glass, which Google calls “Glassware”: Using Google’s Mirror API. The Glass Development Kit (GDK) is an add-on to the Android SDK that…

First hand experience on Google Glass Explorer – fashion statement or useful digital wearables? | Gadgets Review

Google’s Project Glass is the next step in wearable technology from smart watches. In simple terms, it’s a smart pair of glasses. Earlier this month, I have managed to get myself the 2nd version of the Google Glass – Explorer version, shipped all the way from States. As of now, Glass has only been offered to a select few tech enthusiasts…

First 24hr experience of new Xiaomi Redmi smartphone launched in Singapore | IT Gadgets Review | Quick Review

Before the launch of the first Xiaomi handset in Singapore, not many locals have paid much attention on their handset models. Xiaomi (小米科技) was founded in 2010 with venture capital support from Singapore Temasek. Their various models released in the past were all built around Android and not surprising that the local Redmi version is too. Some of their past…

Lose weight and keep fit – track your lifestyle in the easiest way | IT Gadgets & Apps | FitBit, Runkeeper, Withings, MyFitnessPal

For most working professionals, one common excuse for not managing the weight well is –  ‘I do not have the time to exercise!’. In actual fact, before anyone start a regime of fitness training, it is recommended to first understand the daily food in take and daily activities. From then, it will be easier to work on the needed changes…