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The Internet is chock full of information that finding out something can often become overwhelming. Sometimes though you get lucky and discovered a whole new perspective on the thing you’re researching.

I was looking for information on CCTVs for a project when I chanced upon this store that has a dedicated spy camera section. Suddenly CCTV seems like dinosaurs when compared to the sleek and stealthy cameras disguised as everyday objects (teddy bears, MP3 players, a can of Coke and even a rock to name a few). I always thought that such devices are just seen in movies… and even if they really exist, they would probably be in the hands of spy agencies that would be extremely unlikely to have any interest in an ordinary guy like me anyway.

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From last Friday to Sunday, PIKOM PC Fair came to town. On Saturday, I decided to check out the wares on sale. It wasn’t a case of casual booth-hopping. I was actually looking for a specific equipment; a fan and heatsink combo for my aging (but still useful) Athlon Thunderbird processor. The processor may be old, but it runs on the still pretty common Socket A architecture.

So there I was, just in time to see the doors open for the 100 or so early birds (not really that early since the fair starts at 11:00 am). Surely I can find the heatsink of my dreams, right?

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I was looking for ideas on how to convert the smallest room in my apartment into a home-office unit. As usual, my mind concentrated fully on work, work work. Suddenly, it occurred to me that my computer system also serves as my entertainment centre.

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When your family is at home and you’re not, I’m sure you have some worrying thoughts playing in your mind. Are they safe? Are the kids asleep? How is the Mrs doing? Although you may never know for sure, wouldn’t it be nice to have some visual reassurance that they’re OK? If you answered yes to that question, I’m sure you’d appreciate EZWatch Pro Video Surveillance products keeping a close eye on your loved ones.

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I was browsing around for some electronics for my home when I happen to come across Dyson’s latest range of vacuum cleaners. My immediate thought was “Wow! I never knew vacuum cleaners look pretty darn nice nowadays.”

Then I remembered that I had just been to a renowned electrical appliances store recently and I’m very sure I’ve been at their vacuums section. Yet, I can’t recall seeing any model that captured my attention or even arouse the slightest bit of interest in me.

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