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Preparing Installation for Windows 10 Pro

Last weekend I ordered a new computer, was wondering how I should get my copy of Windows 10 Pro, there are so many ways both legal and illegal and of course the right thing for everyone to do is to get a legal copy. First place that comes to mind is the SG Microsoft Store, the Windows 10 Pro is selling for S$399.00, I looked at the price and I was like what the f***, I can afford it doesn't mean I should go ahead and pay this kind of ridiculous price for an operating system, it's for personal use anyway so it's just absurd. Next I checked out the US Microsoft Store, it's selling at 199.99 USD, if convert to SGD is around S$274, why so much lower compared to the SG site? They think Singapore full of carrot heads? I also checked out Newegg.com, 194.99 USD with a free Call of Duty 4, I thought this was a good deal and I tried to buy but this stupid egg don't accept my SG credit card, weird. I went back to the US MS Store, somehow it also doesn't accept my
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Payphone is Such a Rare Sight

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In 2018 quite strange to see a payphone, I was at Tiong Bahru Food Centre and saw this payphone just behind the POSB ATM. Nowadays even kids also have a mobile phone, I remember long ago there was this orange colour payphone, one call 10 cents for one minute.
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Bought Two IKEA Thyge Desks

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One for $139, bought 2 with delivery $35 total $313. It's a sturdy desk, not shaky and easy to assemble, everything needed to assemble is already in the package, only need a hammer. The leg part a bit tricky, to loosen need to twist anti-clockwise, to secure is clockwise, but after securing have to ensure all four legs are same height, good thing there is a length guide on the legs. And also it's better to secure it with the table top on the ground and the legs pointing up, otherwise difficult to get all four legs to be same height, I had trouble with the first one but finally realised that if I try to secure with the legs downwards, the alignment will run.
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Ordered a New Computer at Amazon

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After 9 years, I'm finally going to get a new computer, a replacement for my bulky and old desktop CPU. To be able to last for 9 years with a few small upgrades considered very worthwhile. Actually it's still working but a bit siao siao, most annoying is the space that it takes up. What I'm getting is the Intel® NUC Kit NUC8i7HVK , it's very small and powerful, comes with casing, motherboard, i7 processor and graphic so I only need to buy RAM and SSD. The graphic is built-in with RX Vega M GH, it is comparable to GTX 1050 Ti which is what I'm looking for. The only thing that stays is my Samsung SyncMaster 2494HS monitor which is still working well, 1920x1080 and 60Hz is good enough for me so I can't find any reason to justify a replacement, this way I also get to save on the price of a new monitor, anyway nowadays so many different types of monitors, also don't know which one to get. In order for the NUC to work with this old monitor, I also purchased
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Logitech G603 Scrolling Go Nuts Again!

I replaced the mouse almost 3 months ago, now the scrolling problem come back again, wah this mouse really cannot make it, but to be fair other than the scrolling, everything else is working fine, freaking hell feel like wasted $109, only used for about 7 months, even an $11 mouse also more durable. But wired mouse have one wire quite annoying, then again it is cheaper and more reliable, but the click quite prone to failure, or maybe I click too much.
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Long-Term Visit Pass - Plus (LTVP-PLUS)

http://www.ica.gov.sg/news_details.aspx?nid=12665 Good news for those of us who cannot get PR for our beloved spouse, because the Singapore government has come up with a enhanced long-term visit pass called LTVP-PLUS or LTVP+. I'll sum up the key points in the FAQ provided by ICA so you don't have to go through one big page. Do let me know if I missed out anything or correction is required by dropping a comment. GENERAL LTVP+ will be in effect from 01 Apr 2012. LTVP+ holders will enjoy extended duration of residency, public healthcare subsidies and easier access to employment. No separate application required for LTVP+; an application for LTVP will automatically include your spouse for LTVP+, if eligible. LTVP applications submitted from 01 Feb 2012 will automatically be considered for LTVP+. The first approved LTVP+ will grant 3 years residency and subsequent renewal will be 5 years. Current holders of LTVP will be considered for LTVP+ on next renewal. If holde
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How to Marry a Thai in Singapore

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Commission Calculator for DBS Vickers SG Stocks

Made this little tool to help me calculate the costs of buying or selling a stock, just enter number of shares and price and it will show both buy and sell costs at the same time. Can even choose by cash upfront, online or phone and it will calculate using respective rates. Cash Upfront ONLINE By Phone Shares: Price: Value: Commission: Clearing Fee:
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