Author: ContentED
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Hunting for a notebook
What do you look out for when you’re looking for a new notebook computer? Though I’m quite at home with technology and am an avid follower of the scene, this question still caused me to stop and think for a bit. What exactly was I looking for? Taking a step back, I began with why […]
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End of support for Adobe Acrobat and Reader 2015
It used to be that when we buy something, we own it for life and use it for as long as the thing works. Think television, radio, refrigerator, hair dryer, and car. But technology is not only changing our life but the way we own products. Adobe today announced that support for Adobe Acrobat 2015 […]
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The downside of Airbnb
A warning sign welcomed us during recent stay in an Airbnb accommodation. “Daily/Weekly rental is illegal” was the warning plastered at the entrance to the development and on lift lobbies. And it sounded like they really meant it by stating that we would be considered as trespassers and prosecuted. That wasn’t the welcome that we […]
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Collin Street Bakery fruit cake: Still great after all these years
I love fruit cakes and have tried many over the years. Some are memorable and leave me longing for more while others got me wondering why I bought them in the first place. Looks can be deceiving. Even price is no guarantee of quality. Out of all the good ones that I’ve tried, only one […]
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When tradition triumphs over technology
The young and tech savvy lap up technology and take to new devices without needing to consult user manuals or be taught how to use them. Take the smartphone for instance. Everything feels so intuitive that most of us can easily switch devices or even platforms without feeling lost. But there’s still a group that’s […]
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Pre-matured end of life (for products)
Apple will be rolling out a new generation of its smartwatch tomorrow (September 20). It’s an annual introduction for the Cupertino-based company, along with a slew of other computers and devices. This is what keeps technology companies innovating and in business. But, what shocked me was that the one-year-old Apple Watch 4 is being discontinued. […]
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When upgrading is unnecessary
Apple has launched a new iPhone. Google is expected to announce Pixel 4 on October 15. With every introduction of a new product, the message is crystal clear — buy, buy, buy! The question is — is it really necessary to get the latest toy? Is your current device good enough? If vendors were to […]
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ScootBiz becomes ScootPlus
Scoot has renamed its ScootBiz offering to ScootPus. According to the Singapore budget airline, the name change seeks to better reflect the product customers will experience on board. It also states that “ScootPlus is a fuss-free, upsized Scoot experience, equivalent to a Premium Economy product.” Premium Economy product. This is something that I can fully […]
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Catch a nap at CentralWorld
While many malls provide chairs or benches for shoppers to take a break, CentralWorld has upped the notch by offering tired shoppers a place to take a nap. During my trip to Bangkok last week, I came across a red rectangular structure in the popular shopping complex. It looks like something one would find in […]
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Computex does it right
Throughout my career and in my voluntary work, I’ve had the opportunity to attend many events — including many mega ones — in Singapore and around the world. Organisers often spend much effort in marketing their event so that they can draw more exhibitors and participants. That’s well and good because they are in it […]
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