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Synology DS218 + External HDD

If you’re using a hot swap external hard drive like the one I loan from my friend — you may find yourself stuck and wonder why you can’t seem to access the drive directly from Synology NAS. Apparently, Synology has the same issue for a very long time. I found a user thread on Synology […]

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Plex + Synology DS218 + Chromecast

I load Synology with a few movies and give it a spin. It was perfect, although my intention for the NAS is only for photos and files — this would make a very good pass time movie streaming server. I watch Netflix and YouTube with my Google Chromecast. I like the simplicity and the fact […]

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Just before I post my blog — the speed of Maxis mobile internet can actually reaches 138Mbps

When LTE speed surpasses 25,600% Vs Streamyx

Today is one of those days when the speed of of my DSL went from 8Mbps to just 0.24Mbps! Luckily I don’t have to complain too much about this lousy Telekom Malaysia Streamyx connection. I was saved by Maxis — 61Mbps, not bad! At least I have choices. Unlike many years ago, if my Streamyx […]

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MaxisONE Home Fibre — installed

Finally! I have a fibre speed of my own. I’ve been waiting for this for a very long time! When I visited Johor 2 or 3 years ago, I was so impressed with the Maxis Fibre service from one of the hotel which had a 100Mbps speed. I’ve subscribed to the 10Mbps speed and I […]

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