Since 2018, when the renowned cybersecurity expert Bruce Schneier tried (and failed) to buy a new car in the US that would come without internet connection, I have worried about the personal data automakers will be collecting from our vehicles. Turns out that the situation already in 2023 is … Read >
Category: Travel
Mobile devices you need for staying online on the road
Planning what to pack on a trip can be a tricky task, and if your work involves computers and connectivity, it complicates the task even more. The length of a trip, is it a work or leisure journey, the packing space available, and expected time without ability to recharge gadgets … Read >
Review: Microsoft Surface Go 2 for work and travel
A new category of computing devices is emerging into a gap between laptop PCs and tablet devices. Probably it was Apple that realized the opportunity first, and introduced the iPad Pro for professionals as their work computer. Microsoft followed with Surface products but chose another strategy: devices run full Windows … Read >
Electric car is cheaper to own and drive than traditional vehicle already now
Electric cars – be it a compact, SUV or a van – have higher price tags than petrol engine vehicles. when you take into account the annual costs for actually driving and maintaining the car, the setup changes. An electric vehicle has lower running and maintenance costs. British car insurer … Read >
Which Linux tablet to choose, Pinetab or CutiePi?
I use tablets a lot. For me, a tablet is the perfect device for reading ebooks, browsing news, viewing social media, in-car navigation, trip planning, and much more. The difficult issue with tablets is that choices are limited. You have to get an Apple iPad running on iOS software, or … Read >
Travel planning for destinations with more space than crowds
Planning a trip isn’t always easy, but it sometimes is the most fun part of the trip. Nothing can go wrong when planning. The exciting thing, of course, is the actual journey, whether it is fun or not depends on many factors. In May 2020, many travelers are considering destinations … Read >
Road safety is better in small and mid-size motorhomes, crash tests conclude
Large motorhomes (RVs, recreational vehicles) that can be as big as buses seem like safe vehicles because of their size and weight. Crash tests conducted in Sweden, however, concluded that smaller semi-integrated motorhomes were safer than large vehicles. The results were not pretty for neither type of motorhomes.
The Swedish … Read >
Tips for avoiding security risks in private tourist apartments
Travelers who use accommodation sharing and booking services, like Airbnb or Booking.com knowingly or unknowingly take many risks. Adventures and excitement are part of travel, but when a traveler really needs to rest in a safe haven, nasty surprises are not welcome. Misleading information and on-the-spot extra charges are widely … Read >
The most popular electric cars in the world during the last 5 years
The world is at the edge of a massive technological, cultural and lifestyle change. It is caused by a new technology that will replace the old way of doing many things in our daily lives. I am referring to electric vehicles.
The thing is that the change is practically inevitable, … Read >
Valencia in Spain is a curious historic-modern city full of surprises, especially during festivities
For years, Valencia has been one of the most popular Mediterranean destinations for Spanish living inland. Over the years, Americans, travelers from other Europeans countries and also Asians have found Valencia’s ancient and ultramodern sights, delicious food scene and massive fiestas. A travel guide for Valencia shows the places to … Read >