Storing a Pentax camera for 2040
How I decided to prepare a DSLR for my daughter’s 18th birthday in 2040.
Category: Разное
L10n Roast: Facebook App Russian locale
I am starting a series of articles about localization (l10n) and UX-writing with real-life examples. I’ll take an app or a website and show you where it could be better in terms of writing. I’ll start with Facebook for Android (version 09-2019) and it’s Russian locale. First, the good part. Generally speaking, the app has a very decent translation into Russian, considering the number of other supported languages (few dozens). Special thanks for the Language item in Settings: developers often force the app to use system language, but this is not always convenient. For example, the Russian Yandex.Maps persistently switch …
Public Holidays in China, 2019
There will be 11 public holidays in China in 2019, if you count all adjustments. Plan communication with business partners and holidays in advance: companies will not be operating, and the tickets price will rise significantly. Public holidays
How to buy foreign currency in China
A popular question for many expats living in China. Rule recently was very much altered, and different banks give completely different information, so I decided to organize the knowledge and experience. Is it possible to buy dollars for a foreigner in China? The short answer is yes, it is possible. But there are many “but”s.
How to transfer money from China to your home country
Bank transfer is one of the most safe and legal ways to take away honestly earned money from China and send it to your home country. Let me tell you how to do it.
Visa credit card in China for foreigners
If you live and work in China, you probably have a UnionPay debit card, with no name printed on it, and no overdraft available. It is usually used for a paycheck, and you probably have this card linked to your Alipay and WeChat. However, if you go abroad, UnionPay may not always be accepted. Same goes for foreign online services. Perhaps you asked a Chinese Bank about the Visa or Mastercard and were rejected. But don’t worry, you can actually get a Visa credit card, even without Chinese ID!