Reuben Chew

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HDB BTO — Defects Checking Experience and Tips

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So, you’ve collected your keys to your new Build-to-Order (BTO) flat after an excruciating long wait (or shorter, if you were lucky enough to secure one via the Sale of Balance Flats scheme). Before you commence your renovation works, it’s important to carry out a defects check so that any major issues can be identified …

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Galaxy S23 Ultra Review — All-day Battery, Excellent Camera

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I upgraded recently from last year’s Galaxy S22 Ultra, and the S23 Ultra is everything the S22 Ultra should have been, and then some.

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How to install Vial firmware on the Keychron Q1 Knob (and other Keychron QMK keyboards)

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The Keychron Q and V series of QMK keyboards come with VIA support out of the box. But Vial offers much more customisable options.

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Newbie’s Guide to Installing Vial and QMK on the GMMK Pro

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The default Glorious Core software may be decent, but unfortunately there are certain functionality, such as reprogramming the Fn layer, and customising the rotary encoder functions, that require you to flash the QMK firmware or one of its variants.

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Singapore Mattress Buying Guide — Sealy, Tempur, Simmons and Serta

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We initially thought that choosing a mattress for our new flat would be a straightforward, one-day affair. Just head down to the mattress boutiques at Plaza Singapura or IMM and make your decision based on what you like the most within your budget, right?

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Quick Primer to Water Purifiers — Sterra, Wells, Livingcare and Hydroflux

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While visiting a friend’s new BTO at the end of last year, I was quite enamoured by the hot/ cold water dispenser system that he had. One touch of a button, and nearly ice-cold water, or (very) hot water came flowing out. Best of all, it connected directly to the water inlet and so there wasn’t a need to refill a water tank every now and then.

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