Using a VPN in a place like China is different than most any other place in the world. Aside from the fact that the government actively blocks the IP addresses of known VPN servers, they also block the VPN websites where you would purchase and download the VPN. What to Look for in a ...
This week, X’s icon is lodged next to the calendar widget on one of my home screens, ensuring I’m frequently reminded of that toxic platform. This is an overdue upgrade. Uninstalling X’s Android app and replacing it with a Web shortcut was the latest step in a spiral of ...
The most intimidating day in a remote pilot’s career will be the first time the drone leaves the ground. It is imperative that you execute every flight operation with the same sense of caution, but once you complete that first day of practice it is easy to understand just how incredible ...
Seattle, or Los Angeles with direct flights to China and if you don’t have a connecting flight in China. You’ll also notice that many of the cheaper options require you to make multiple stops, have long layovers, and arrive at odd hours of the day. ...
“We have ADS-B, Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast, which is what you can see on FlightRadar on your phone, and which we principally use for tracking helicopters, and AIS on the ships, so we can track the positions of everything in real time,” says Kaimes, pointing to the maps...
welcome offer— The best travel cards offer you a sizable introductory offer. You’ll need to meet a minimum spending requirement (usually within the first few months) but it will be these welcome points that jump-start your mileage account and get you closer to a free flight or hotel stay...
If you’re working with ultra-fast action, such as a car race or a bird in flight, selecting the higher-speed option is essential. Otherwise, lower-speed continuous shooting will likely be sufficient. Remember, it’s about matching the speed to the subject to create the perfect shot. ...
A budget is simply an attempt to estimate your income and expenses – but it's never perfect. Emergencies pop up, job titles change and higher-than-anticipated costs due to rising inflation can turn any budget on its head. While it's important to remain flexible, digging into the granular...
Thanks to Google Flight Search, I recently went to Lisbon… for breakfast and lunch. It may sound a bit indulgent, but I did it for a reason: on my specific travel days, it saved me just under £8000 (for 2 tickets) for a return business class ticket t...
An airline can send an SMS with updates about changes in a flight’s schedule or gate number. A doctor’s office can send a reminder about an upcoming appointment, with the option to confirm or reschedule. Used this way, transactionalSMS helps businessestake care of their customers by providi...