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[Post] Boredom-bred Ideas

When I'm bored, my mind goes to places I normally will not go. And out these places I get the most wonderful ideas. Whether is it feasible or not is a different question :P

My ideas can span from software solutions, hardware shenanigans, and also mundane everyday things.
Some of these ideas stay in the mind space. Some of these made it to the drawing board. Some may become reality.

This blog is for me to post these ideas if they stay in the mind space, post sketches or rants if they make it to the drawing board, and build progresses if they manage to make it into reality.

Also, I will post some comparisons between products that interest me, and also maybe some rants.

Note: Rants are purely my personal opinions and do not reflect the actual quality/other people's opinions on the product. I will try my best to provide a balanced view to my rants. Feel free to comment your opinions on the product that is mentioned in rants.

Enjoy your stay :)
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