While we get most use from an outdoor kitchen in the summer, these spaces now need to work year-round to enhance the WFH life. An outdoor kitchen is essentially an extension of our living space, so needs to combine the perfect blend of style and substance. We’ve asked two experts for their six top outdoor design mistakes to avoid, so you can sidestep potential pitfalls when you plan an outdoor kitchen, and enjoy a whole new area of your home stress-free....

Paint and color, as Dulux creative director Marianne Shillingford reminds us, is more than just the rainbow: ‘When we say paint, we don’t mean saturated jelly bean shades – we mean color and paint in all its glory, from organic off-whites and subtle petal shades to the deepest night blues, greens, golds and reds.’ Marianne notes that decorating our homes with paint became a lot more creative during lockdown – and it’s a trend that continues to evolve....

Think about what you want from the space; will it be a place to sit and relax, dine and entertain, or a place with a focal point to pause on your journey to other areas of the garden? This will inform many of the decisions that you make for the space. With a wealth of landscaping materials available to complement any style of property, as with other backyard ideas, choose those that are suitable to the style of the garden and location....

The patent, filed with the USPTO, describes the ability to allow a PlayStation console players to manually allocate their internet bandwitdh for downloads and for online gaming. In typical patent fashion, the language is extremely convoluted, but the gist of it is giving you control of your bandwidth the way you would via a router’s QoS feature. In addition to the dynamic adjusting of bandwidth based on application priority, you can also set the exact amount of bandwidth to allocate for a particular app or game, and a separate amount for downloads in general....

PLUS COO, Zakaria Ahmad Zabidi, said that the company expects a 25% increase from the current daily traffic. He urges travellers to adhere to the TTA schedule in order to reduce congestion as it is designed to prevent traffic heading towards further destinations from converging with those travelling to nearer ones, or else they should expect extended travel times. From 29 April until 2 May, those leaving Klang Valley and heading towards Perlis, Kedah, Penang, north Perak, or Johor are advised to hit the road before 10AM while those going to other states should start travelling after 1PM....

As announced on the PlayStation Blog, those who get access to the beta software will get access to 1440p HDMI video output. This will mostly be something for people who use a gaming monitor rather than a TV for their PS5 gaming sessions. Which could also lead to better performance if you downsample your game from 4K. Another feature that will be added to this beta update is Gamelists. Think of this as folders for you to categorise games....

The company claims that the Kiyo Pro solves most issues faced by built-in laptop webcams. For one, it comes with a Type 1/2.8 CMOS sensor with STARVIS back-illuminated pixel tech. These two combine to produce better video feeds in all sorts of lighting conditions. These range from dimly lit rooms to harsh backlighting. The video feed from the Razer Kiyo Pro also goes up to Full HD and 60fps. There’s also a HDR 30fps mode that further helps with harsh backlighting....

So what’s the deal with the new variant? Mainly one thing, and that is the 8000Hz polling rate. DPI is also pushed up a little, from 16000 to 20000, but that’s far less significant. Beyond that, it sports the familiar ambidextrous design and optical switches. And it remains very lightweight, at 71g. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, polling rate refers to the frequency at which a peripheral sends data to your PC....

As you might have heard, back in April, the 56-year-old icon teamed up with an outdoor furniture brand – releasing the Novogratz xo SJP collection (opens in new tab) – the retro-inspired line of our dreams. The four-piece collaboration sold out almost immediately, but fortunately for us all: it’s now back in stock. Aligning with Parker’s impeccable signature style, every lounger, umbrella, and bar cart has been designed in an array of colorful, quirky patterns....

The company said that it will comply with the government’s stand on maintaining the social distancing policy for all of its train services (LRT, MRT and KL Monorail) until a new course of action has been decided. https://twitter.com/MyRapidKL/status/1270273964229578753?s=20 Original article (published at 4:03pm on 9 June 2020) Earlier today we reported that RapidKL had announced that it will end social distancing restrictions for its rail services, effective tomorrow on 10 June....

Both of these games should need no introduction. PUBG was probably the biggest battle royale game out there before it was dethroned by Fortnite. It’s still going pretty strong now, even when the competition has gotten really good with the likes of Apex Legends and Call of Duty: Warzone. — PlayStation Asia (@PlayStationAsia) August 27, 2020 Street Fighter V is still one of the more popular fighting game franchises out there....

Enter the shed office, also known as the backyard office or pod office. Whatever you call it, it’s essentially a small building in your yard that you use for work. It can be a retrofitted garden shed, a custom-built unit complete with flooring and windows, or a small do-it-yourself build. The benefits of the office shed are, first, that you set some physical distance between your home and your work, and second, that you don’t have to siphon office space from your home’s existing floorplan....

A small shower room or bathroom can feel cramped and unwelcoming, particularly if it has low ceilings. But there are many ways to make it feel more spacious, according to Yousef Mansuri, head of design at bathroom experts CP Hart. So, if you are considering walk-in shower ideas that take over the whole space or simply a cubicle you want to feel spacious, this is what to consider. Shower design for a small bathroom Shower design for a small bathroom...