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…
This is the second installment of the series of blogs on NAS upgrading. For the first article on the consideration of upgrading your NAS and also the hardware review of the Synology DiskStation DS1621+, please click here. After talking about the factors to consider before deciding to upgrade your NAS, the next step is to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
