Archive for the ‘Accessories’ Category
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021
Fujifilm Business Innovatin Singapore has launched new printers and multifunction devices in its ApeosPro, Apeos C and ApeosPrint Series.
The latest printers and multifunction devices from Fujifilm Business Innovation cater for the entire range of use cases, from over-the-counter printers to high-performance multifunction devices.
The new printers were launched in conjunction with the unveiling of the company’s new office and customer experience centre (CEC) at Mapletree Business City in Singapore.
Featuring a new Apeos logo, the exterior of the new multifunction devices and printers have undergone a design facelift.
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Tags:Apeos, Fuji Xerox, Fujifilm, MFCs, new arrivals, Office, printers, Singapore
Posted in Accessories, Business IT, Fuji Xerox, Fujifilm, Gadgets, gadgets, Laserjet, Launch, Multi-function printer, newArrivals, Press Release, Printers, printers | 4 Comments »
Tuesday, June 1st, 2021
Want to improve the quality, speed and coverage of your home Wi-Fi for #WorkFromHome and #HomeBasedLearning? I’ve been using the E9450 WiFi6 EasyMesh Router from Linksys since its launch half a year ago and I’m very happy that it has delivered.
The Linksys E9450 Dual Band WiFi 6 Mesh router to expand Wi-Fi coverage and performance for #WorkFromHome and #HomeBasedLearning, as well as for gaming.
I’ve been using a telco-provided router for years – it has served me well although it could not reach the study, the bedrooms and the garden outside – so Internet access has always been confined to the kitchen, living and dining rooms.
Living in the Digital Age
In this digital age that we are living in, access to the Internet has become a basic necessity of any home – much like water and electricity is indispensable in any facility.
So one of the first things you’ll need to begin #WorkFromHome and #HomeBasedLearning – in this trying time of the COVID-19 pandemic – is a broadband subscription with enough bandwidth to support the data-access needs of the entire household.
Once you’ve subscribed to a broadband subscription from an Internet Service Provider (ISP), you’ll need to set up a robust Local Area Network (LAN) to channel the Internet access to devices around the household – just like you’ll need pipings and electrical wiring to distribute water and electricity to all parts of the home.
The fastest and most reliable LAN is one based on a wired Ethernet network – but most often than not, most apartments have not been wired up and you’ll need a good router to set up a wireless Wi-Fi network instead.
Beyond the reaches of the old router, we had to switch on the mobile data connections on our handphones and hotspot the data to devices (speakers and computers etc) without a mobile data connection.
You can imagine how frustrating and limiting (and expensive) that can be.
And as the number of Internet-lusting devices being used in the household began growing rapidly, connection quality began to deteriorate, with slow speeds and dropped connections occurring more frequently.
Which was why I decided to upgrade the old router with the Linksys E9450 WiFi6 EasyMesh Router.
To expand the coverage of my home Wi-Fi network, I deployed a 2-node (1 parent + 1 child node) mesh network.
This was because a single-node network provided roughly a similar spatial network as my old router, probably because it was a matter of physical topology due to the layout.
The optical network terminal (ONT) for Singtel’s fibre optic network is located at one end of my apartment near the main entrance – instead of the center of the entire apartment – hence the distance between the router (which is connected by wire to the ONT) and the bedrooms tend to render the Wi-Fi signals too weak for connection.
I have a Network Attached Storage (NAS) connected (by wire) to the E9450 so that devices can upload/download files/photos and stream music/videos wirelessly via the Wi-Fi network. Another reason why I need a good Wi-Fi network with reach and performance.
So with a second E9450 router placed at the far end of the living room, the coverage of the Wi-Fi network was successfully extended to every bedroom – because the second router was located at the center of the entire apartment.
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Tags:broadband, Linksys, Mesh, networking, new arrivals, reviews, routers, Singapore, tech4wfh, tech4WorkFromHome, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 6
Posted in Accessories, Gadgets, gadgets, Gaming, Gaming, Home, Internet, Linksys, Network, Opinion, Review, reviews, Router, Specifications, Tips, Wi-Fi | 5 Comments »
Thursday, May 27th, 2021
Fujifilm Business Innovation Singapore has unveiled its new office and customer experience centre (CEC) at Mapletree Business City.
FUJIFILM Business Innovation houses over 800 employees in the new premise which comprises both a working office and a customer experience centre.
The CEC and new office at Mappletree Business City were announced in conjunction with the launch of the Fujifilm’s latest range of multifunction devices and printers from the ApeosPro, Apeos C and ApeosPrint Series.
The office will serve as its Asia Pacific and Singapore Headquarters.
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Tags:Apeos, Fuji Xerox, Fujifilm, MFCs, new arrivals, Office, printers, Singapore
Posted in Announce, Business IT, Fuji Xerox, Fujifilm, Launch, Multi-function printer, newArrivals, Office, Press Release, Printers, printers | 3 Comments »
Tuesday, May 25th, 2021
#tech4wfh is a new series to curate technology and gadgets that you can use to set up your home environment for #WorkFromHome and #HomeBasedLearning – based on what I use for my own home office.
What is your #WorkFromHome or #HomeBasedLearning setup at home? Stay tuned for #tech4WorkFromHome series of curated technology and gadgets to set up your work or study environment at home.
It’s been more than a year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
#tech4WorkFromHome
The #tech4wfh series will include devices such as Wi-Fi routers, notebooks, monitors, keyboards, speakers, mice, headsets, UPS, plug banks, storage devices and even robot vacuums and air purifiers to keep the work/study/home environment clean and fresh!
By now, workers and students all over the world have become accustomed to lockdowns and social distancing in the fight against the respiratory disease.
#WorkFromHome and #HomeBasedLearning have become the norm for the time being.
As a result, I’ve been inundated with requests for recommendations on technology and gadgets for setting up the home environment for working and for studying.
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Tags:accessories, COVID-19, devices, gadgets, Office, pandemic, tech4wfh, tech4WorkFromHome, technology
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Friday, May 21st, 2021
Targus has launched its edition of its Newport Collection of backpacks, tote bags, computer sleeves and pouches. There are a total of six designs in the collection. Prices range from S$69 to S$199 and are listed below.
The 15” Newport Backpack (left) and the 15” Newport Ultra Slim Backpack are two of the six designs in Targus’ Newport Collection.
According to Targus, the Newport Collection is inspired by the Californian way of life, taking sophisticated individuals through the day and into the night, from coffee to cocktails.
More details below from the press release.
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Tags:accessories, backpacks, bags, new arrivals, pouches, sleeves, Targus, tote
Posted in Accessories, Announce, Bags, Launch, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Targus | 2 Comments »
Saturday, May 1st, 2021
Synology is having a campaign in the form of an online quiz.
Stand a chance to win a Google Pixel 4A 5G if you participate in an online quiz by Synology. Link here.
Stand a chance to win a Google Pixel 4A 5G if you complete an online questionnaire by Synology.
Campaign ends 31 May 2021.
Tags:contest, giveaways, Google, Pixel, promotions, Synology
Posted in Accessories, Contest, Gadgets, Giveaway, Network, storage drive, Synology | 2 Comments »
Monday, April 12th, 2021
Huawei’s entry-level fitness tracker Band 6 will be available in Singapore from 15 April at S$88. Introductory promotions below.
From 15 April 2021, Huawei Band 6 will be available at S$88 in three different colours — Graphite Black, Sakura Pink and Forest Green.
Huawei has just announced the new Band 6 – featuring a 1.47-inch enhanced AMOLED FullView Display, 2-week battery life, as well as all-day health monitoring.
The Huawei Band 6 supports all-day monitoring of heart rates, SpO2, sleep, and stress measurement; as well as menstrual cycle tracking for ladies.
Details below from the press release.
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Tags:accessories, gadgets, Health Tech, Huawei, launch, new arrivals, promotions, smartwatches, tracker, wearables
Posted in Accessories, Announce, Availability, Gadgets, gadgets, Healthcare, Huawei, Internet of Things, IoT, Launch, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Promotions, Sports, trackers, Watches | 2 Comments »
Thursday, April 8th, 2021
Dreamcore has introduced the SuperSolid Gemini One wired mouse in Singapore. The fully customisable wired mouse is available from today onwards at S$89 on the Dreamcore Official Store on Lazada and S$69 when bundled with a Dreamcore PC on Dreamcore’s website.
The Dreamcore SuperSolid Gemini One wired mouse is designed for both work and play and is fully customisable in all aspects.
The SuperSolid Gemini One ships with pre-packed variable weights and interchangeable covers and buttons, with the following key features.
- Variable weights: The mouse comes with 12 pre-packed weights, each at 1.25g, so that users can easily vary the weight of their mouse from 75g to 97g with a simple modification
- Interchangeable magnetic covers: Users get a choice of a solid or a honeycomb cover. The honeycomb cover allows for maximised airflow, preventing sweaty palms regardless of heat and hours spent on the computer.
- Interchangeable side buttons: The mouse is ambidextrous by enabling left-handed users to use only the buttons on the right side for intuitive and easier access, while right-handed users can use the buttons on the left side.
- High performance: Top of the line 16K API Pixart 3389 sensor, ultralight and flexible FCC compliant paracord cable, and 1,000Hz polling rate for a lag-free experience.
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Tags:accessories, Dreamcore, gaming, Gemini One, Mouse, new arrivals, peripherals, Singapore, SuperSolid
Posted in Accessories, Announce, Gadgets, gadgets, Gaming, Launch, Mouse, newArrivals, Press Release, Prices, Specifications | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, March 31st, 2021
With the growing demand for storage space at home, I’ve set up an NAS (Network Attached Storage) with three Seagate IronWolf Pro 14TB NAS HDD (Hard Disk Drive) in a Synology DS918+ DiskStation. Just in time for World Backup Day 2021 today.
The three Seagate IronWolf Pro 14TB HDD freshly unwrapped (lower photo) and just prior to installation into the Synology DS918+ DiskStation NAS.
With the exponentially increasing demand for storage space, businesses and home users constantly find themselves exhausting whatever storage they have – be it to store text documents, databases, photos or huge video files.
The NAS sitting pretty alongside the Linksys E9450 router, all set up with RAID5 in a Synology DS918+ DiskStation with three Seagate IronWolf Pro 14TB HDDs within.
And with the COVID-19 pandemic, employees are working from home and students are doing home-based learning – resulting in large increases in demand for storage needs at home eg. if you’re a creative pro who now have to do your video-editing at home instead of at the office.
The three Seagate IronWolf Pro 14TB HDDs and Synology DS918+ DiskStation NAS just prior to unboxing.
Having gotten by with a desktop expansion HDD connected to my work laptop, I’ve decided to set up an NAS at home – to not only increase storage capacity but also to share that storage with all members of the family.
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Tags:hard disks, HDD, IronWolf, NAS, network, reviews, Seagate, SME, SOHO, storage, Synology
Posted in Accessories, Appliances, Business IT, Gadgets, gadgets, Network, Opinion, Prices, Promotions, Review, reviews, Seagate, servers, Software, Specifications, storage drive, Synology | 7 Comments »
Monday, March 15th, 2021
Did you know that sex toys could be connected to the Internet, to a smartphone or to another sex toy? Along with the technology that makes sex toys smart, vulnerabilities are introduced that could endanger the user’s data, privacy and even safety!
Architecture of a smart sex toy.
With the emergence of the IoT, many manufacturers have entered the sexual pleasure market by integrating the ability to control devices through mobile apps as well as adding web-based interconnectivity.
There are currently numerous different apps available, each of which offers the ability to control a wide range of models.
In terms of their architecture, most of these devices can be controlled via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) from an app installed on a smartphone.
Sex in the Digital Era
ESET has published a White Paper on their study on the potential security and safety flaws of connected sex toys.
The title of the report is “Sex in the Digital Era – How secure are smart sex toys?” and here is an excerpt on the characteristics of sex toys.
The main advantages of this protocol are that it has very low power requirements, communications are within an acceptable range, there is interoperability among chipset manufacturers, and it all comes in a very compact size.
As a result, a lot of smart devices for the home, health, car, and even sex toy fields, use BLE between the device and the app that controls it.
Like Bluetooth, BLE operates on the 2.4 GHz ISM band.
However, unlike standard Bluetooth, BLE stays in sleep mode all the time, except when a connection is initiated.
Also, the actual connection times themselves are just a few milliseconds, unlike Bluetooth, which takes more than 100 milliseconds.
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Tags:Bluetooth, ESET, IoT, security, sex, study, toys, vulnerabilities, White Paper
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