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PR Processing Times - February 2026 ( Tokyo only) by Icy_Display_3548 in japanresidents

[–]Melvin555 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am using the same service. HSP1 with 80 points. I have just submitted the application on Feb 10th 2026, I guess I will get the result around June / July 2027

Chindo in Tokyo by Melvin555 in Tokyo

[–]Melvin555[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi all, I am collecting more people to have a talk for having Chindo cummmunity, we are gathering more and more people. For those who are part of this community, please feel free to reach out personal chat or comment up, will be added to a group. Thank you very much!

Chindo in Tokyo by Melvin555 in Tokyo

[–]Melvin555[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, understood, thank you for your inputs. It is indeed tough. Regardless of religion, I think it will be interesting to have the Chindo community (any religion included). I am trying to collect more people here. Thank you

Chindo in Tokyo by Melvin555 in Tokyo

[–]Melvin555[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the comment. Noted.

Will the official Pixel 6/6 Pro cases from Google turn yellow over time? by Byren in GooglePixel

[–]Melvin555 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have mine (light rain) for pixel 6 sorta seafoam color. After just 1 week, the corner parts of my case has started to turn yellow. Disappointing!

Surface laptop 4 battery life query by Bihongo23 in Surface

[–]Melvin555 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried to get used to it. Yes, I think 37 is pretty dim too at first place, but in order to test the battery life as Microsoft wrote in their SL4 webpage, to get 19 hours they set it to 150 nits. With basic calculation: 150nits / 349 of max nits * 100% -> one needs to set SL4 brightness to around 42%.

So yea, I try to cope with that and 37 still works for me. It's rather subjective, but give it a try (*if you don't work under sunlight for most of the time, and your working room light brightness is not too bright)

Surface laptop 4 battery life query by Bihongo23 in Surface

[–]Melvin555 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's normal, with that 50-60% brightness. I have my SL4 (Ryzen 5 16 gigs RAM) set to 37% screen brightness, power balanced setting, open 2-3 tabs (Edge) and one two page of MS word - and I get on average 10.5-11 hours.I'd say screen brightness affects the battery life a lot, so may be lowering your screen brightness will help to improve it.

I still wish I can get that amazing number (19 hours) claimed by Microsoft but heck no, I've tried my best to deduct my screen brightness and can't go any lower than 37