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A Reliable Web Hosting – Hostinger

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I subscribed to a new web hosting back in May 2022. It took me months to scout around for the one. In the end, I decided to sign up with Hostinger. All the transfers and setup were smooth sailing. I officially move my blog here in June 2022.

Throughout the setting up, I only encountered one issue and it was fixed promptly. It’s actually not really a big problem and not their problem too. It is simply having one link not updated as the database was copied from the previous server. All I need to do was to change the link manually in PhpMyAdmin which I totally forgot. Fortunately, the support was helpful. They helped me with it. It was done promptly even though it was already midnight.

The communication was easy. While I was waiting, they had a shift changed and I was informed of it. When the new support took over, I didn’t even need to repeat the problem. It was handover properly. They knew what was going on. Then, they gave me two options. One way was that they guide me through it while another was to let them do it. I told them I need to go off and couldn’t go through the fix with them as it is late already. They assured me that they will fix it and update me via my email.

When I woke up in the morning, it was fixed. They even sent a copy of the chat and what they had done to fix the issue. The support was phenomenal! I’m impressed.

Hostinger

I highly recommend Hostinger if you are looking for new hosting to move to.

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Happy New Year 2023!

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Happy New Year 2023 to all of you!

How fast?! Where did 2022 go? It’s 2023 now! Today is the second day of 2023 already. In 20 days’ time, the Lunar New Year will be coming. I will be busy baking and making some new year’s goodies these few weeks.

2022 was well… I don’t know… It’s too fast for me to process. What’s most important is that I’ve got through the year peacefully. I do not reflect too. What’s done is done. Move on!

There won’t be resolutions for 2023. I don’t do any. I will go with the flow and act accordingly. Why stress yourself with all those resolutions? *shrug* Most important is having an uneventful life. Peaceful, quiet, and healthy.

Just a quick post today.

Here’s my post on Instagram yesterday haha… These photos were taken with Realme C35 “smile shutter” feature. It’s pretty fun. Save so much time on selfies. I did do post-processing with AirBrush app.

Once again, wishing you a blessed new year!

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Realme C35 Unbox, Camera Test, Quick Review

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If you’ve been following me on my social media accounts, you would know that I’ve gotten myself a new phone last month. It’s a Realme C35 (6GB + 128GB ROM). It costs RM799. Initially, I wanted to get a Realme 9 (6GB) but too bad no stock. I’ve been using it for over a month now. In this post, I’ll give you a quick review of it.

Realme C35
Realme C35 Unbox
Camera Quick Test

The photo quality isn’t bad. At least better than my old phone. The 50MP AI Camera sure helps.

However, I dislike the colour profile of the video in certain lighting conditions. The most obvious is if I do my cooking video with the natural lighting in the kitchen. It’s very pastel and dull. Still prefer Huawei’s. Here’s the first full video I did with it. You can compare my other cooking videos with this one.

Aside from that, I dislike it does not have a beauty filter feature for Video mode whether for the front or back cameras. I thought this feature is very common to have because my old phone has it and it’s even cheaper than this.

Oh well… What can you ask for with such a price? It’s acceptable to have such shortcomings. You can’t have everything.

Don’t even talk about stabilizer for the camera haha… It’s impossible to have it for such a price. That is too much to ask for LOL!!

Saving Photos/Videos to External MicroSD Card

I did encounter a problem with configuring the phone to save photos/videos to the external microSD card. Tried looking for solutions online but found nothing. In case you are having this problem too, do check out the post I did last month, Realme C35 – How to Save Photos/Videos to SD Card . However, not all apps have the option to save the files to the microSD card. It’s OK. As long those from the camera go to the card will do.

Overall Quick Review

After using it for over a month and having gone to Singapore with me, I would say that it is not a bad phone at all with a price of less than RM800. It performed better than expected. At least for my usage.

The battery usage is up to its claim. It could last me more than 36 hours or even longer if I hardly use it. For my daily usage, I’m not a heavy user as I spend more time on my computer than the phone, I will still have at least 50% remaining after the last charge over 18 hours ago.

If I’m using it heavily for content creation (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Capcut, XHS, photo editing), it will roughly drain 10% to 20% of the battery’s life. Usually, I will spend about 1 to 2 hours on it.

Well, this is a new phone, the battery should be able to last long. If it doesn’t then there’s definitely a problem with the battery and you will need to bring it back to the shop.

Meanwhile, for the processing power, so far so good too. Not lagging and I don’t have many apps installed anyway.

In conclusion, it is good enough for my usage and the price is within my budget. It did exceed my expectations. Not too bad.

Where to Get?

You can get the Realme C35 (4GB RAM + 64GB ROM) here in Shopee (https://invle.co/clen7pc). Mine is 6GB + 128GB ROM which you can find easily in physical mobile phone shops. While the SD card I’m using is SanDisk Ultra microSDXC USH-I 128GB (https://invle.co/clen7y8)

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Pre-Order Huawei Mate50 Series – Exclusive Prizes Worth Up To RM6,500* Awaits!

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Pre-order the sought-after HUAWEI Mate50 Series and walk away with exclusive prizes at a selected HUAWEI Experience Store. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime deal.

Pre-order of HUAWEI’s King of Flagship, Mate50 series

Attention fellow Malaysians! This is now the last call for the pre-order of HUAWEI’s King of Flagship, Mate50 series! Grab your chance now to pre-order the HUAWEI Mate50 series across all HUAWEI Experience Stores, HUAWEI’s Official Website, HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee, HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada and authorised HUAWEI Partner Stores such as SenHeng, senQ, Harvey Norman and Urban Republic to receive complimentary gifts worth up to RM1,450*.

On top of that, customers can also stand a chance to walk away amazing prizes worth up to RM6,500, which include HUAWEI FreeBuds Series, Touch ‘n Go eWallet Pin worth RM300* and HUAWEI Vision S 65”*. The latest flagship model comes in three variants: HUAWEI Mate50 (8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM), priced at RM3,699, available in Black and Silver colour options; HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro (8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM), priced at RM 4,499 and HUAWEI Mate 50 Pro Orange Vegan Leather (8GB RAM + 512 GB ROM), priced at RM 5,299.

Extra freebies for Mate50’s users: Log in or register an account on My HUAWEI App to redeem a FREE ZUS Coffee. 

Wait No More! Pre-Order Now and Receive Exclusive Gifts!

So what are you waiting for? Pre-order the HUAWEI Mate50 series now until 11 November 2022, head to the selected HUAWEI Experience Store (as listed below) this Saturday, 12 November 2022 to collect your phone and exciting prizes! (*T&C applies, while stock lasts)

NoHUAWEI Experience Store
1HUAWEI Experience Store Pavilion Elite
2HUAWEI Experience Store Sunway Carnival
3HUAWEI Experience Store Queensbay Mall
4HUAWEI Experience Store Sunway Pyramid
5HUAWEI Experience Store Midvalley
6HUAWEI Experience Store IOI City Mall
7HUAWEI Experience Store MidValley Southkey
8HUAWEI Experience Store Aeon Tebrau City
9SenQ Gurney Plaza
10Urban Republic at Pavilion KL
*Terms and conditions apply. Exclusive gifts are only eligible for the First 50 Customers who collect the HUAWEI Mate50 series on 12 November 2022.

In case you missed it, these are something you should know about HUAWEI’s King of Smartphones

Point and Shoot Like a Pro

Jumping straight into the main attraction of the new Mate50 is the breakthrough mobile camera imaging technology, XMAGE, which features a 10-size adjustable physical aperture, Ultra Aperture Camera, Super Night Mode, Professional Portrait and Super Macro.

By focusing on four technical pillars; optical system, mechanical structure, imaging technology, and imaging processing – the Mate50 features HUAWEI’s unique mobile camera that represents a significant advancement in the mobile imaging system. Ultra-Aperture Camera System with 10-Size Adjustable Physical Aperture, the Industry’s Largest Aperture of F1.4, Super Night Mode, Professional Portrait, and Super Macro are all included in the XMAGE Camera System, which outperformed its predecessors on every level.

In Other Words, You Don’t Need a Screen Protector

Additionally, the Huawei Mate50 Pro Orange Vegan Leather version incorporates the latest screen and build durability advancements, including Anti-Scratch, Anti-Fall, and water resistance for up to 6 metres of depth.

The first-ever five-star glass drop-resistant certification from Switzerland’s SGS, KunLun glass, established a new standard for screen durability. This amounts to a smartphone with ten times greater drop resistance than the previous Mate series thanks to its 10 quadrillion-level nanocrystals.

Smarter Battery, Longer Use

The flagship device is also equipped with their latest battery technology that is enhanced with Super Energy Boosting Technology to fully maximise your phone capabilities

To find the sweet spot between battery life, fast charging, and portability, HUAWEI outfitted its flagship smartphone with 4,700mAh and 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge. In addition to this, the latest Low-battery Emergency Mode from HUAWEI combines a high-specification battery and the SuperEnergy Boosting technology to make the most of your phone’s potential. Making it possible for you to keep going despite being in a tight situation, giving you up to 2 hours of standby or up to 12 minutes phone call with just 1% battery.

Enhanced Steps to Protect User Privacy

You can be assured that your personal information is safe with the HUAWEI AppGallery as it features a built-in security check. With a 4-stage privacy check mechanism that provides complete confidentiality in any circumstance:

  • Developer Real-name authentication
  • Four security check measures
  • Installation security
  • Operation defence mechanism

HUAWEI makes sure that apps are safe from the development stage until they are installed with the built-in security check. With just one click, users can scan for viruses, check for fraud, protect their privacy, and security tips.

Introducing the EMUI 13

In continuing with their goal of creating a productive and efficient user interface, the Mate50 will be the first to run on EMUI13 to give their users a Super Device Experience.

HUAWEI is committed to developing user interfaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional. The EMUI13 includes improved user interface elements through Service Widgets that can display all the relevant data consumers require. Not forgetting the behind the scene function, EMUI13 will help you free up to 20GB of space on your device by merging similar data, compressing rarely used programmes, and preventing redundant downloads which the user might not be aware of.

For more information, latest updates or promotions about Mate50 Series, please visit HUAWEI Official Website, HUAWEI Official Facebook page or Instagram.

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Unveiling the Latest Huawei Mate50 Series on 3 November

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Malaysians will be getting the latest in smartphone advancements and more through the HUAWEI MATE50 Series’ launch, and that’s not all!

SOON, VERY SOON! HUAWEI Consumer Business Group (CBG) Malaysia, the leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices will be unveiling the most anticipated line of products of the year, the new Mate50 series on 3 November 2022 – allowing Malaysians to experience the best of elegant designs and innovative technologies that HUAWEI has to offer.

Unveiling the Latest Huawei Mate50 Series on 3 November

Enter the King of Flagship devices, HUAWEI Mate50 PRO, which will be sporting the latest EMUI operating system from HUAWEI. This flagship device will have the best-performing mobile camera imaging technology from its predecessors to give Malaysians an out-of-this-world experience while maintaining the classic space ring design with a delicate touch of the Clous de Paris pattern.

BUT WAIT! THERE’S MORE!

On top of the Mate50 Series, HUAWEI will also be introducing the brand-new nova 10 series, Watch GT 3 SE, and Matepad series! HUAWEI aims to meet every Malaysian’s requirement for a seamless and productive lifestyle by fusing the finest in both fashion and practicality. The nova 10 series, Watch GT 3 SE and MatePad series are making their debut on the same day and will enable consumers to do more with these superior digital companions.

In addition to the new line of products, HUAWEI will also be introducing the new EMUI 13 for the Mate50 Series. The new face of Huawei Mobile Service (HMS) is designed to create a smooth user experience as well as to complement the well-rounded flagship device – enabling HUAWEI to take a huge leap in usability, especially for the HUAWEI AppGallery. In order to serve the consumers better, ‘Sophia’, the AppGallery assistant will also be available to effectively resolve any concerns on HMS Apps-related issues.

Ensuring you don’t miss out on any exciting news or promotion such as their RM1 Exclusive Pre-order, visit HUAWEI Official Website to pre-order now and stand a chance to win amazing prizes from a prize pool worth up to RM15,000!

Also, don’t miss the launch of the HUAWEI Mate50 series and other exciting HUAWEI Products on 3 November 2022. Stay tuned to HUAWEI’s Official Facebook or click here to join in for the launch!

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