Category: Accessories

Upgrading RAM on Synology DiskStation DS1621+

This is just a simple blog on how to upgrade RAM on the Synology DiskStation DS1621+ to better run Virtual Machines (VM) and Docker Apps.  Recently, I’ve upgraded my old Synology DiskStation DS1515+ to the new Synology DiskStation DS1621+.  The next steps are to upgrade the migrated HDDs from 5 to 6 as the Synology…

Review of SwitchBot Products - SwitchBot Bot

Review of SwitchBot Hub Mini and SwitchBot Bot

This is the first of a series of reviews of SwitchBot products.   I’ll start with the SwitchBot Hub Mini and SwitchBot Bot to showcase the basic operating concepts and capabilities of the SwitchBot products before moving on to the rest of their products. All these reviews are made possible thanks to SwitchBot for sending their…

Sanus WSS22-B2 Sonos Speaker Stands - Completed Base

Review of Sanus WSS22-B2 Sonos Speaker Stands

This is a quick review of Sanus WSS22-B2 Sonos Speaker Stands that I bought to replace the pair of 2-year old Flexson Floorstand For Sonos One and Play 1.  I have a Sonos 5.1 setup in my living room comprising of the PlayBar, Sub, and 2 x Play:1 as the rear speakers.  As Sonos devices…

AGPTEK USB Hub and Storage - Itself

Review of AGPTEK USB-C Docking Station and Stand for Mac Mini

This is a review of the AGPTEK USB-C Docking Station and Stand for Mac Mini.  After I started to use my Mac Mini more frequently during the period of Work-From-Home, I began to appreciate the cohesive experience of the Apple ecosystem with the Mac Mini, iPhone, iPad, AirPod Pro, etc.  At the same time, I…

Ring Peephole Cam - with Extra Battery

Review of Ring Peephole Cam Video Doorbell

This is a review of the Ring Peephole Cam Video Doorbell.  I got it off Amazon.com in June 2020 when there was a promotion with Echo Dot devices for about US$79 excluding shipping charges.  As the Ring Peephole Cam Video Doorbell cannot be shipped directly from Amazon.com to Singapore, I have to use a forwarding service…