Lowyat.NET: Latest topics by splinter

Planning on NAS

splinter — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:04:08 +0800

Is the Ugreen DH 2300 2 bay good enough? Can I run single hard disk and later goes raid? Easier to setup?

If I want to view my photos, videos from this Ugreen good? Help sync all the files?

What which brand of hdd to choose from? Shopee show some hdd from China?

Apple Creator Studio

splinter — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:57:57 +0800

Hi, anyone using it? Can this use for sharing account like apple one?

MacBook Pro Keyboard Grease/shinny

splinter — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:56:12 +0800

As topic, how to prevent? my few months old keyboard, during office was connected to external keyboard but still it get oily look often. I saw my friends one all turn to shinny keys which feel

Help and share some links how you maintain it

Mechanical Keyboard

splinter — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:34:52 +0800

hi any good budget mechanical keyboard with macOS layout? Budget, small size for office work only.

Beside that anyway to prevent keyboard oily, grease ? How to take care of MacBook pro keyboard?

Suggestion for data storage

splinter — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:28:36 +0800

I looking external storage to save my day to day files, photos and videos. Need compatible with Mac. If 1TB which should I go for? Nvme m2 or normal external hard disk? What the pro and cons or any other option? Budget max 2-400.

Thanks

Offline Editing Software

splinter — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:11:00 +0800

Hi all,

My Lightroom with 1TB is out of contract. I'm not professional and recently lesser travel so my Lightroom is subscribe for minimal usage only.

Any recommend photo editing, managing software for Apple Ecosystem. Photoshop, Lightroom is all saas?

If with Ai integrated is even better

Thanks.

Apple Subscription + VPN

splinter — Tue, 30 May 2023 16:44:28 +0800

I need to download/update apps from US Apple store. Example "Max (HBO), Disney+) but my current account + region is Malaysia. If I change region in apple setting will cause remove all the subcription - Apple One, YouTube and Adobe.

Any other way just use VPN change US and the store will appear US apps?

Earn Free Surfshark VPN

splinter — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 06:48:12 +0800

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So far tested HBOMAX, HULU, PARAMOUNT + and all work fine and fast. Able to setup on router which is very convenient too.

Here my referral link to earn more free month.
https://surfshark.club/friend/RXSWnEDj

Don’t ask me technical issues as my purpose here to share my small review and earn referral rewards together

Full Time Corporate Sales Consultant

splinter — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:36:27 +0800

[b]Name of Company:[Gobs Sdn Bhd/b]

[b]Role:[Corporate Sales Consultant /b]

[b]Remuneration:[Basic + Incentive + Commission/b]

[b]Requirements:[Diploma level & above./b]

[b]Contact Person:[CK/b]

We are open up only few position for Corporate Sales Executive.

(Outdoor sales)
MYR 3,000 - MYR 10,000
⭕ Telecommunications Industry
⭕ KL, PJ, Puchong & JB
Benefit:
✔️ High Commission (Basic+Allowance+Multi Commission)
✔️ Petrol Allowance
✔️ Career Advancement Opportunities
✔️ Year End Bonus
✔️ Repeat Customer
✔️ Training Courses
✔️ 5 Working Day

Apple TV4k + VPN

splinter — Wed, 19 May 2021 16:57:51 +0800

I love HBOMax. Problem is appletv only support DNS instead of VPN.

Can you recommend me which VPN work for hbomax?

So far I tried
Expressvpn. Work but keep buffering or connection drop
Surfshark : can't even load the main page. Their customers claim dns won't work. Flash router or another laptop Connect vpn and hdmi
Nordvpn: clarify with customer care won't work for HBO max

Any tested and working?

Sound Equipment suggest

splinter — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:47:55 +0800

I having below issues and any 1 DAC can solve all these?

Youtube Music + Tidal HIFI

1) Sony WH-1000XM3 - Since it bluetooth anyway can enhance the sound?

2) Audio Technica M50x. Love the headset but it wire and not user friendly.

3) I have 5.1.2 setup with AVR and my himedia Q10 PRO just can't install Tidal don't know why. How and best to use my iPhone play on AVR without losing music quality from Tidal?

It's bluetooth Dac like FLIO can solve above problem?

Why my LGUHD770T got this?

splinter — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 20:38:41 +0800

Just now stand near and found out every corner got this

Resident APP

splinter — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 15:00:21 +0800

Hi,

We doing app for building and residential. We looking for any CCTV surveillance, alarm, intercom services which support on hardware integration into our app. Any recommend contact?

Thanks

Excel contact to Android contact

splinter — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 12:19:29 +0800

Hi,

I need help as I got my customer name list kpi (7years data company name and contact no). How can I put them all into excel and convert to android contact? Current just change using Oppo F7 phone.

Advice for Media Storage

splinter — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 11:59:26 +0800

Hi all,

I'm 95% of fully ultilize my 6TB storage and my external hdd which i use to connect to my Himedia Q10 for 4K titles. Now i need advice on how you guys keep your files and best way in i can expand in future.

I saw Lazada selling HDD docking 4 bay but most them from china and not much review + the price not cheap. What the best way keeping all the media yet i can view from my Himedia when i need to? Prefer lowest budget as possible or best for bucks solutions.

Thanks

Renovate New House 1250Sqft

splinter — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 16:51:15 +0800

Hi all,

Any good recommend contractor which can provide ID design? Going to get my key and planning on do some Reno work on it.

thanks

New MacBook Pro TB Newbie

splinter — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 22:48:52 +0800

Hi, I'm going to get my very first MacBook Pro TB 2016 this coming Friday. Need advice from all pro as this my very first Apple laptop but I'm iPhone and iPad user for quite sometime.

1) what need to check when purchase?
2 USB c to USB. Which adaptor recommend? Saw some cheap one from lazada is it realizable? Basic connect my 2 thumb drive and wireless mouse.
3)Is antivirus recommend for Mac user?
4) what software is good and a must for Mac user?
5)Any other advice?

Home theatre sytem

splinter — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 22:00:25 +0800

I'm moving new condo 1-2months later after finish renovation. Any home system recommend?

Budget about rm5k

Someone introduce me q acoustic 3010/3020 with centre and sub + denon x2300w amp. But over my budget slightly.

Mostly for music via Spotify & CDs and movie from Netflix, mkv and blu ray.

Prefer bookshelf size as my living is small. Total 1265sqft only.

My father got a set pioneer from Harvey Norman however don't really like it exspecially when movie. The sound like deep inside. (Sorry don't know much about audiophile)

Pc : edifier s4.1 sound real good
Headset : audio technical m50x excellent for music

Macbook Air or Pro

splinter — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:11:26 +0800

Anyone purchased from US set before? Care share your experience is it worth buying?

Basically looking for Air 13 but with my budget only able to get 128GB and 256GB is RM4999 until i saw from lowyat trade forum which US set.

Chrome + lowyat.net

splinter — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 18:03:29 +0800

Recently when i reload lowyat.net some gif become like this. "refer attachment" why?