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KL Blockchain Week

jtleon — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 22:49:13 +0800

This week is Singapore's blockchain week with Singapore Consensus 2018 as the main event.

Next week is our very own KL blockchain week.
https://klblockchainweek.com

A lot of interesting events to join and learn.

how to withdraw USD from the US check?

jtleon — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 10:57:49 +0800

Normally, I would just deposit the foreign currency check to the bank account, bank will auto convert to RM.
But now, I need some USD, so instead of deposit as RM, can I deposit as USD then withdraw?

I would need to open a foreign currency account? but then I would not be able to withdraw all

or asking US site to send with MoneyGram or Western Union in USD for me here would be a viable choice?

Thanks

new router or switch for my maxis home fiber

jtleon — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:20:30 +0800

current setup:
maxis default setup
Huawei modem then to Thomson Router which has 4 LAN ports

I have wired 7 network ports

So the Router's 4 LAN ports are not enough, I do not want to use too much wireless, wireless are for smart phones.

My option are
1) buy a wireless 8 ports router likes D-Link DIR-632
and setup by following this thread http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2384890
all 8 ports would be utilized (1 VOIP phone to thomson router, the rest 8 ports for 7 network ports and 1 for cctv)

2) buy a 8 ports switch likes TL-SF1008D and connect to Thomson router
would use 6 ports only. (the other 3 would be connected to Thomson router's LAN ports)

Thanks

Motherboard voltage range for DDR3 SDRAM

jtleon — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:22:45 +0800

I'm looking to buy DDR3 SDRAM for motherboard A SRock Z77 Pro3
there are 2 different voltage level 1.5V or 1.35V
how to know if the motherboard support for 1.35V?

from the motherboard manual
ftp://europe.asrock.com/manual/Z77%20Pro3.pdf

it does mention voltage level for RAM, and we can set it to auto, but how i know if 1.35V DDR SDRAM would be working fine?

Thanks

buying VPS or own PC for compiling

jtleon — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:27:00 +0800

i have a 6 yr old laptop with 2GB RAM. 32 bit processor.
to compile android source, book2gekco source or etc. i would need a machine with more capability.

1) buying a new PC 2) subscribe a VPS

please share your experience about pros and cons for 1) and 2). thanks
if 2), any recommendation

thanks again

wet kitchen wall extension

jtleon — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:06:53 +0800

my new house wet kitchen with washing machine area is half wall (wet kitchen) and fence (washing machine)
I want to extent it by having full wall.

i went there and saw there are many cracks outside and inside of the wall, one of the contractors (who rennovate for others house nearby) came to me, and said the wall is missing something (water, cement or etc.), simply put the mixture is out of balance.

i call to my contractors and asked about this, he said this is half done only, they will still put more cement on it. it is normal to have cracks.

so basically two contractors are saying 2 different things.

pictures attached below, sifu here please comment. your input is much appreciated!

thanks in advance

wiring advice for security system and surround

jtleon — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:04:29 +0800

Hi,

I'm doing a renovation for my new house. First to start is wiring.
My wiring men know but not very sure about surround system, and security system (I have not decided what to use yet)

I need to advice him like where to put the speakers (7.1 or 5.1), also where to put motion detectors, ip cam[need power source]. (I myself also don't really know...like the height of the speakers and etc.)

I need to buy the 14 AWG cable for speakers, and 4/22 AWG for security system for them as well. (need advice where to buy these)

so normally how u guys go through this?

Thanks

[WTB] Canon EOS1100D vs Panasonic Lumix GF2

jtleon — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:54:57 +0800

Hi,

Both priced at around RM16xx
I actually was looking for DSLR, but the shop guy recommended Panasonic Lumix GF2 as I do not have much time to learn the more advance manual setting for DSLR, and also DSLR need more time to take care of.

I'm willing to learn, but i do have limited time. I'm traveling in the begin of March, and is looking for a decent camera aside from my smartphone camera.

What interest me is that Lumix GF2 has a touch screen with HD in video recording.

Thanks for the advice in advance.

[WTB] 2.5" 9.5 mm SATA notebook drive

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 07:30:00 +0800

induction + infra-red (ceramic/hi-light) cooker

jtleon — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:05:00 +0800

Iḿ looking for non-gas cooker and is now looking at induction + infra-red combo cooker.
itazzo (nesh water filter child company)
vigico
sugawa

all above 3 brands do have 3 years warranty, price around RM2400-RM2700
all 3 are also using German ¨schott ceran¨ glass as their top. they also seems to have a lot of similarity between them
Just wonder if anyone here has any experience or any technical knowledge with these.

thanks

my first housing scheme (SRP)

jtleon — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:54:56 +0800

To qualify for the scheme:

•You must not be above 35 years old

•Your personal gross monthly income must not exceed RM3,000

•You must be a confirmed employee with minimum 6 months employment with the same employer

•Your residential property must cost between RM100,000 to RM200,000

Some 26 banks are involved, which also includes AmBank Berhas, CIMB Bank Berhad, Hong Leong Bank and Maybank Berhad.

Does anyone knows more details about this plan?
Do we pay more interest overall?

nails shop in bdr. sunway

jtleon — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 11:02:55 +0800

hi,

open a nails shop in bdr. sunway, require no more than 500 sf of shop area. (im not sure how much it would cost, if u guys have any idea do tell me)
seems that i could not get such a small shop without being in shopping mall likes sunway pyramid.

but im looking at ground floor shops that is not inside the shopping mall

what do you guys think about this business?

thanks in advance

EDIT: forgot to add, location under consideration Bdr. Sunway

muti-user broadband option

jtleon — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:10:18 +0800

my area currently has no streamyx, may i know what other option I have if Im looking for multi-user usage at the same time, and preferably with no volume quota. im staying in seri kembangan.

thanks

dell inspiron display bezel

jtleon — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:03:47 +0800

i have a dell inspiron e1505 laptop,
i would like to replace its display bezel, the monitor front cover...
may i know where to get it?
i'm in penang.....i dont mind going to KL to get it.

i found it online, im just looking around if i can get it in stores.

thanks