Recently, I had a scare at work. My laptop was suddenly unable to access the Internet despite working fine the entire day.
A check with IT showed that the browser I was using, Arc, had somehow triggered the Falcon cybersecurity program, which promptly locked down my laptop despite the browser having worked fine for almost a year at that point.
While I thankfully had cleared out my video backlog before it happened (most of them pending approval, a couple ready to publish), I was unable
Gentlemen, start your engines… or perhaps you'd might want to get those electric motors purring!
Sgcarmart has kicked off its inaugural Sgcarmart Adventures - a curated adventure designed to bring local car enthusiasts and the community at large together - with a driving trip that saw a total of six cars participating to take a deeper look at Singapore's automotive manufacturing history.
The day started off with a quick breakfast right in the lobby of our office, which was
It's now easier than ever to keep an older Toyota in the best health with the new Toyota Assure programme!
Toyota's vehicles are well known for their reliability. But keeping a car in sound operating status involves more than just securing a reliable vehicle to start. Then there's also spare parts and servicing to think about. Thankfully, all these are now taken care of thanks to the new Toyota Assure programme.
Just what is Toyota Assure?
Toyota Assure is warranty programme desig
“WHAT’S A GOOD USERNAME?!”
Such was the source of my agony as I was handed a pair of figurative keys to MyAutoBlog. I’d asked the colleague from IT who was helping me set up this account if I really had to make an account with my work email, hoping I could use the username that came with my personal MCF account instead.
“yes”, in lowercase no less, was what I got. Oh well.
After a good 10 minutes (I think), I decided on this username (a reference I hope someone gets), juvenile and
It used to be most associated with Wild Wild Wet (or Escape Theme Park if you're of a certain vintage) but now is more typically visited by those looking to shop at the NTUC Fairprice of E!Hub or Don Don Donki.
Downtown East spans a total of 147,000sqm and was officially opened on 5 November 2000 (according to Wikipedia). For those residing in the far east of Pasir Ris, this is likely to be their port of call for the grocery run (the other typical location being Loyang East). But just how g
There are plenty of strange sports in this world. People running from bulls. People running after cheese. Power Slap.
But of course few places do weird quite like Japan. Introducing to you: Bo-taoshi.
The name means 'topple the pole', and that's exactly the name of the game. Except of course its never quite so simple.
You want teams? Oh, you get teams. 150 players, split into 75 offensive and 75 defensive - one holding your pole up, the other attacking another team to topple th
Among my friends, I am the one who enjoys learning history. Specifically, history from the Second World War to the Cold War. This period interests me because many events that occurred during this era influenced much of the modern world we know today.
Many of my kakis, though, think that history is either boring or just a subject filled with dates and places. Delving too deeply into a particular topic will lead to either blank stares or eye-rolling (typically both). It's a signal to keep my
Manchester United have once again signalled a restart with the sacking of Ten Hag, and just days later, announced the appointment of Ruben Amorim, who will join midway through the first half of the current season from Sporting Lisbon.
Back to square one yet again for the Red Devils who, despite being one of the most successful clubs in England and biggest clubs in the world, have not won a league title since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013. Since then, they’ve gone through a whole ho
The start of the year brings with it the same routines: New year’s resolutions broken in the first month, the concomitant joy and horror of angbaos coming in from relatives curious to ask if there’s anyone new you’re seeing, and of course, an update to the McDonald’s menu.
I am talking, of course, about the seasonal Prosperity Burgers that re-emerge during every Chinese New Year-period.
Though not one to chase seasonal culinary trends (not because I think I’m above them, by the way; it
Your OBU's processing unit isn't always mounted on the passenger footwell. Depending on the car that you drive, more than one option may be available!
Since November 2023, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has been gradually replacing in-vehicle units (IUs) with the new on-board units (OBU). The OBU will pave the way for smoother traffic as we transition to the new ERP 2.0 system that is based on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology.
The OBU comprises three parts: An
I recently finished watching Shōgun (yes, I'm a little bit late to the party). Released earlier this year, Shōgun has become an utter revelation - going on to win 18 Emmys at this year's Primetime and Creative Arts Emmys, making it the most awarded single season of television in history. It's also the first non-English-language series to win Outstanding Drama Series.
And it truly is outstanding, fully deserving of all the awards that it has garnered.
As you would expect, the show rev
I enjoy motorsports of all kinds - four wheels good, two wheels better. And while watching them on TV (okay let's be honest Youtube, who even watches TV nowadays) is fun, getting to partake in anything even remotely resembling it, even in a highly truncated, totally superficial manner, is even more exciting.
Earlier this year, I did a short 2.5 day off-road riding 'tour', and it was easily the hardest, most physically demanding 2.5 days I've ever spent on a motorbike. It really gives you a
Ready-to-eat microwaveable meals, instant noodles, plane food - these aren't typically the kinds of foods that people will spring for when given a choice.
But for some reason, I actually enjoy eating foods like that, and would even find myself craving for them at times. I know, most of you would say it's the salt, seasoning, MSG, sugar and all the unhealthy flavourings that I'm hooked to.
And you might be right - but I think it's more than that; there's something about eati
I believe that you need to let go of things in life to make room for new experiences. It sounds hypocritical coming from a former hoarder like me, but it is quite possibly the most important lesson I've learnt these past two years.
Decluttering or tidying up is cathartic. That's why I feel clearing out your house can improve your life.
Like many, I discovered this before moving into my BTO, as my better half and I attempted to clear out our guest room. Horrifyingly, it had become 'The
What makes something a flagship?
Flagship products represent the very best of a brand. Whether it's cars, electronic products, even services, a 'flagship' is core to a brand experience, as well as to the brand's image. Besides just delivering all the tangible features and functionality offered by the brand, a flagship product is also a showcase of the intangible - about what a brand stands for, and what it aims to deliver to customers.
DENZA, a BYD Premium Brand, has now been officiall
This. This watch dial is the reason I started on this particular watch build... It all began when I came across someone's build that utilised the same dial - prior to this, I did not even know of the existence of a Walter Wolf Racing branded watch or dial.
If you don't have any idea who or what Walter Wolf Racing is, here's an excerpt from Wikipedia: "Walter Wolf Racing was a Formula One constructor active from 1977 to 1979, which won the first race the team entered. It was owne
There are tons of YouTube videos one could watch to unwind and decompress at the end of the day, perhaps while having dinner. You could watch one of those nature documentaries, travel vlogs featuring beautiful beaches, or perhaps a cooking show.
But there's something strangely therapeutic about watching restoration videos. And the channel I find myself drawn to is Fumicho Restoration, a channel full of videos of old motorcycles being repaired and essentially reborn. I'm not even familiar wi
I was mid-way through a bike ride in Ladahk, feeling the ache in my right hand, when a thought occurred to me: “Huh, how come the throttle is always on the right side of all bikes?”
Statistically, about 90% of people in the world are right-handed. Full disclosure: I am right-handed, part of this largely ignorant majority.
And if you think about it, some things are designed clearly with that in mind.
Throttle on a motorcycle? Right hand. Accelerator pedal in a car? Right f
On a recent episode of a podcast, Singapore came up once again (it’s a British podcast, and probably my favourite podcast), and the associated statistic was… notable.
Here it is: According to a Gallup poll in 2012, Singapore was ranked the least emotional country in the world.
First sentence of the associated Gallup news article: “Singaporeans are the least likely in the world to report experiencing emotions of any kind on a daily basis.”
And, this… honestly feels quite true. It’s
When the original CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) first aired in 2000, I was intrigued. There had been plenty of police dramas prior to CSI, but this was the first one I watched that was focussed on forensics.
From DNA to Luminol sprays to blood spatter to bullet striations, using science to unravel the mystery of a crime and compiling concrete evidence to convict criminals made for good storytelling.
However, CSI was visually dark as the team featured in the show worked the night shif
We've seen the memes and watched the reels about how introverts feel so run down after going out with friends or socialising at an event that they must isolate themselves for the next two days (or is it two weeks?).
I'm no psychologist or psychiatrist, but this is supposedly because introverts don't want to be around other people. Anecdotally, they do enjoy spending time with friends, but perhaps not with all of them at once.
Since I enjoy the company of my friends, perhaps I am an ex
The world map is a lie.
Well, sort of. If you think of a 2D, rectangular world map, the image that comes to mind is what's called a Mercator projection:
It's... a map, no doubt, but with some very obvious distortions. The most obvious one being Antarctica, which seems like almost another planet, as well as Greenland being absolutely massive and seemingly the same size as Africa, when it is in fact 1/14 the size.
Representing a 3D sphere (Earth) on a 2D surface is fundament
After having lived with it for two decades, I no longer question it: Any trip towards Punggol MRT, and out of the estate, requires me to take the LRT first.
I’ve always known at the back of my head that my estate is sort of a special one-out-of-three. (Or three-and-a-half.) Only Sengkang and Bukit Panjang also have full LRT loops, while the latter also has a single-line that connects to Choa Chu Kang MRT station.
But since I’ve been relatively shielded from the woes of commuters on th
A 3-meter long sinkhole opened in KL and a Myvi was almost swallowed!
source/images: info roadblock JPJ
A Perodua Myvi fell into a sinkhole along Jalan Maharajalela, Kuala Lumpur last night, 24 November
According to New Straits Times, the incident happened at 11.35pm and the driver has been identified as a 42-year-old woman.
She was driving along Jalan Maharajalela heading towards Jalan Loke Yew near Viva Home, before suddenly falling into a sinkhole, measuring about three
Car enthusiasts are an emotional bunch. So, I naturally develop feelings for things on wheels, be it four wheels or two.
However, I was surprised to discover that I had become attached to my old pair of sneakers, whose soles are so worn that it hurts to wear them.
That is the unequivocal signal to retire them. But I must say "Thank you" before bidding them goodbye.
The laceless design is convenient, saving time when you need to rush off in the morning
Through thick and
