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Bought CoaguChek INRange Meter for Wife

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https://marrythaigirlsingapore.blogspot.com/2015/08/bought-coaguchek-xs-meter-for-wife.html I bought the old model CoaguChek XS in 2015 for S$1070, and it finally gave way, checked with manufacturer and they say it is not repairable, so no choice but to buy a new one. This device has served us well for 6 years, saved us a lot of time, energy and money. Now they have a new model CoaguChek INRange which uses the same test strips and this model is cheaper at S$787.50. I managed to buy it at NUH Heart Clinic @ Level 3, if you need, you can walk in and buy the meter and the test strips together, no need prescription. It is also available at National Heart Centre. CoaguChek INRange Meter
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Panasonic Retrenchment

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/panasonic-employees-retrenched-refrigeration-compressor-manufacturing-2197001 I think cost of worker in Singapore is too expensive, that's why Panasonic go elsewhere, I think in future these production line jobs more and more difficult to have in Singapore. But then it's also weird that production goes to other countries, but other countries their skilled workers come to Singapore, then their skilled workers compete with our skilled workers, our low-skilled workers no job, maybe I think too much but I certainly hope this is not the case. Also I notice these days youngsters the salary damn high, fresh grad I heard get S$5000, haha I don't know work how long then get that salary, times are different now.
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Received S$100 Grocery Vouchers

https://www.mof.gov.sg/news-publications/press-releases/160-000-singaporeans-to-receive-grocery-vouchers-in-october-2021 Now they give door-to-door, like this also better, so that idiots cannot go steal other people's vouchers, this is as good as S$100 cash because you can use it at places like Fairprice or Sheng Siong and other major supermarkets. I think people in Singapore quite fortunate, in these difficult times at least the government will extend help, not a lot but better than nothing. I heard from my wife in Thailand this is unheard of. Anyway stay safe everyone, most important is health.
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Got a Huge Increment Out of Nowhere

So last month I throw letter, then last week boss called me in to talk, then today boss told me HR will send me a letter regarding my salary increment, and today HR really send, I can see this boss really have a lot of clout in the company, he can make things happen, definitely not the talk-only type, so fast so furious. Last week he told me around 20-25% increment, this week immediately increase by 23%, really speechless and surprised, never encounter something like this before, but I really appreciate that they recognise the effort I put in, it's not easy to find a company which knows how to appreciate staff, oh man, want to run also not so easy now... hopefully the company will go in exciting directions, if new things to learn then can stay long. Still find it unbelievable, like seriously wtf.
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Logitech G304 (White) Arrived!

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https://marrythaigirlsingapore.blogspot.com/2021/09/ordered-another-logitech-g304-white.html It arrived yesterday, comes with a free mouse pad too. The feel is a bit different than the black colour one, I think the material is a bit different, seems to give better grip but generally both my black and this white one is amazing, probably one of the best mouse ever made. It's got a really nice white colour, really love this mouse, very difficult to find a replacement I guess.
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Finally Found the Cause to My Network Auto Disconnect

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https://marrythaigirlsingapore.blogspot.com/2021/02/bought-ugreen-usb-30-to-rj45-gigabit.html https://marrythaigirlsingapore.blogspot.com/2021/03/network-didnt-disconnect-any-more.html I notice my network card sometimes auto switch between 100Mbps and 1.0Gbps, every time it does that, the network will be disconnected and then connected. This is happening regardless of using the UGREEN adapter or the built-in network card. Then I realise it could be an issue with the ethernet cable, too long or maybe it's dangling and affecting the quality or cables are just shit quality? Really no idea why. Last time I used a 20m CAT6 , then changed to a 15m CAT7 , I'm just guessing it's too long, it's running from my main door to my room so it's quite a distance. Good thing my Hades Canyon comes with Wifi, I just moved my router more centrally and now I'm using Wifi, seems to be more stable but of course not going to be as fast as 1Gbps, most importantly it doesn't switch a
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How to edit hosts file in Windows 10

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Steps Click the Windows logo at bottom left of desktop. Search for "Notepad". Right click on "Notepad" and select "Run as administrator": Select "File" > "Open": Navigate to:  C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc Ensure document type is changed to "All Files (*.*)". Select "hosts" file and click "Open": Add an entry at the bottom, for example:  192.168.10.1 myhomerouter.com Save the file: myhomerouter.com  is now mapped to  192.168.10.1 :
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How to create a Yahoo Mail account

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Steps Go to  https://login.yahoo.com/account/create Enter your name, username, password, mobile number, birthday and click "Continue": Check your country code, mobile number and click "Text me a verification code": Enter the verification code and click "Verify": Click "Done": Click "Mail" at the top right corner: Good job, you have created a Yahoo Mail account:
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How to create a Gmail account

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Steps Go to  https://accounts.google.com/SignUp Enter your name, username, password and click "Next": Enter your birthday, gender and click "Next": Read the privacy and terms of Google and click "I agree" at the bottom of the screen: Click on the Gmail icon to access your email: Good job, you have created a Gmail account:
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Ordered Another Logitech G304 (White)

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https://marrythaigirlsingapore.blogspot.com/2018/11/bought-new-mouse-g304-and-keyboard-akb55.html https://marrythaigirlsingapore.blogspot.com/2018/11/logitech-g304-and-targus-akb55-update.html Looking for something to replace my G603 because I find it kind of heavy, it's still good though but sometimes the scrolling a bit siao siao, it's like that and that and I decided use that as an excuse to just buy a new mouse, or you can call it buying on a whim haha. So I was trying to decide between G304 which is amazing, I'm still using it, tested and proven, or the Razer Orochi V2 which is newer and have really solid reviews. Price-wise the G304 is S$79.00 and the Orochi V2 is S$104.90. Then I found that the G304 is selling at S$55 on Lazada, like that no need to think already, that means for the price of Orochi V2 I can buy two G304. If you are interested, this is the link .
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