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Checklist of things to do before moving in:

 - termites and insect treatment - 6months of redirecting mail  - inform PUB or new supplier - network and fibre install - check all powerpoints - phone system and wifi check of signal strength - turn on aircon at full blast  - check roof for leaks and rain checks - final coat of wall paint - deep cleaning of all surfaces especially with Covid around - polish floor - ventilate to get rid of VOC smells - turn on lights  - get gas tanks for cooking - invite neighbors :) 

How Large Should Your Aircon Compressor Be?

It's a balance of power. Too little and your compressor works too hard and runs the risk of breaking down earlier. Too large a compressor, you may pay more in electric bills than needed. I've checked a few places and some sites have excellent info, such as this: https://silverbackaircon.sg/aircon-btu-calculation-guide/ https://www.homeanddecor.com.sg/design/home-tips/home-tip-how-to-choose-the-right-aircon-for-your-home-and-save-money/ 1. Calculate the amount of cooling capacity you need per room using the recommended formula below Cooling capacity required in kW = Total area to be air-conditioned [m2] ÷ 5 *to convert to Btu/hr, multiply the kW result by 3412 2. Then look at which combination suits your place. It has to be either equal or higher than your calculations. 3. Then compare the rated kW of the same combination per room against your calculations. Again, it has to be equal or higher than your calculations. MKM85 Combination Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4 Total 2

Sony XR-65A90J OLED TV review

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In the past, there were LEDs and plasma TVs, and despite the best efforts by LED makers, they weren’t really able to give that kind of contrast that plasmas offered.  Then came OLED TVs, and these offer amazing contrast, and superb viewing angles, reaction times and it seemed that we can finally let that plasma TVs die. Sony has been obtaining their panels from LG and then adding their own magic sauce, using a different set of SOC and video chips.  The Sony A80J was recently released and it is a truly impressive panel. It is now followed up by the 90J and this panel cost more. For the price of a 77” A80J, you will be able to own the 65” panel.  So is the extra outlay worth it? Some info from the official site: https://www.sony.com.sg/electronics/televisions/a90j-series Features to note: - new XR processor, which promises gains in motion contrast and overall picture quality  - HDMI 2.1 (two ports only) - acoustic calibration - pseudo surround sound - eARC - 3 USB ports - google TV inter

The Tomorrow War Movie Review

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Tomorrow War was meant to be a summer blockbuster until Covid hit and relegated it to a streaming movie. Everything about it begs us to watch it on a large screen, but these are the times. An ex military special forces protagonist who is now relegated to being a teacher with broken ambitions and a estranged relationship with his PTSD father is called upon to answer the draft again and serve. Except the war is fought in the near future, with creatures we don't see until about a third of the way. In the process, he has to save the world, save his daughter and also his relationship with his loved ones all in the same move.  The movie is a bit derivative, and channels ideas from many other movies. It mixes Oblivion and Edge of Tomorrow, using fast moving creatures from the latter, the time shock element of meeting a loved one from the former. The trouble father with a troubled past who has skills is also borrowed from past movies (the latest which comes to mind was Angel Has Fallen), b