Localization, China, Photography
If you fly a small DJI Mini on an abandoned lot in the suburbs of Shanghai risks receiving a fine up to 20,000 RMB . I’ve delved a bit into the rules for flying drones in China and will explain how to properly register with the Civil Aviation Administration, study the theory, and pass the exam.
In 2004, I lived in Tomsk, Russia, finishing 9th grade, working part-time assembling computers in a basement somewhere, and saving up for a dream: a Digital Camera. We didn’t have much money, so the dream had to be realistic. For around $40, I bought an Aiptek PenCam Plus – essentially a webcam with a battery.
How I decided to prepare a DSLR for my daughter’s 18th birthday in 2040.
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 …
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
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.
