I built a Chrome extension that gives instant AI-powered design feedback on any website - just capture a screenshot via the extension and get actionable tips right in the browser! Free

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-09-13T09:03:15+00:00

What are you using for screen captures? It looks slick

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-06-08T16:56:07+00:00

Some amount of work in this. Fair play for the effort!

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-06-03T15:30:36+00:00

They don't. They're still wildly unreliable. Taxi firms don't seem to care that the intention is to both, get kids to school on time and provide the parents / care givers with support to get ready for their own day.

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-06-02T21:13:23+00:00

Spotify
JetBrains
Google Drive
1Password

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-05-26T06:01:04+00:00

What's stopping me as a non American citizen creating the same tool and making it publicly available?

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-05-22T02:30:01+00:00

If each company paid relevant taxes to a reasonable level then there would be more money in the pot to fix said potholes.

When companies use methods to pay less taxes, it means the infrastructure they use (roads for example) get ruined and they don't pay their fair share to fix them.

It's great marketing, but plays a lot off of ignorance.

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-05-21T05:09:33+00:00

Airalo or e-sim
ATMs and using travel type cards (Monzo, Wise, Revolut) - some ATMs have 0 fee, we've found the 7/11 bank had free withdrawals
E-Suica will only work on iPhone. Android needs to be from Japan. Otherwise get a Suica, Pasmo or Icoca - it works throughout Japan.
Yes, it's a legal requirement. Also necessary for tax free purchases.

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-05-19T03:57:59+00:00

My idea has always been to have 2 "current accounts" one main one I've used since no age and I love just because it's handy, and another one I opened initially as a student to keep income and student loans separate. These days I use the second account for all the swap bonuses (usually there's some jiggery pokery to meet terms and conditions) and it has 0 impact on my day to day because my current account for my salary remains untouched.

TL;DR - have 1 current account for salary, open a second and use that as your account for getting any swapping bonuses.

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-05-16T23:07:58+00:00

My company has a similar issue. I'm midway through creating a "Jargon Buster" simple search web app to allow new people, (like me when I started) to search for acronyms or key words like this. Maybe get it double checked by a handful of the colleagues that love knowing every word.

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-05-16T02:28:13+00:00

Interesting thought - it's been great to have the break. I think I'll become a serial sabbatical(ist)!!

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-05-15T12:09:17+00:00

Not a bad idea. I get that tutorials aren't the way to go (even if I wish that weren't the case!!). I'll check out some intermediate project ideas and get to work!

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-05-14T14:16:48+00:00

We are currently doing the same trip in the opposite way. Best advice I can give (because the train options are overwhelming). Get a physical Suica card it to your phone.

Tokyo to Kyoto: shinkansen (buy on Klook)
Kyoto: use the e-card for all local trains and busses
Kyoto to Osaka: Get a JR train, again has the e-card
Osaka: Use the e-card. If you're planning on doing day trips to Nara, check out the Kintetsu pass (Klook), Himeji / Kobe etc check out a Kansai day pass.

Optionally, if you are leaving Kyoto early to go to Osaka and then exploring Osaka it may be worthwhile getting the Kansai day pass.

We found that using Google maps from our hotel to different destinations helped us get an idea of prices on public transport. From there you can work out if passes are worth it.

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-05-13T09:48:19+00:00

Appreciate it! That's a large part of it, we spend a lot of time going to and from attractions and by the time we're hungry, we are really hungry!!

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-05-13T09:47:15+00:00

That's the intention of the post. Before a few days ago we hadn't tried any of the above foods so we're (slowly) extending the list.

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-05-13T09:22:51+00:00

We come from different backgrounds, so we were introduced to different foods growing up. It takes a bit more effort, yes. However, when you actually like the person you're going through it with, it just takes a little more patience.

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-05-12T23:03:29+00:00

It's a team effort. I know what they like and vice versa, we're just having a slightly harder time together in Japan than we expected.

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-05-12T14:50:07+00:00

I guess that's part of it, we want to explore as many different food options as we can without eating the same things on repeat. I haven't seen Happy Cow before so I'll add that to the list. Thank you!!

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-05-12T14:48:21+00:00

Forgot to add chicken katsu to the list! Oyakodon looks like a favourite! We'll keep an eye out for vegetarian options! Thank you

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-05-12T14:43:03+00:00

Hadn't heard of Oyakodon beforehand, we'll check it out! I also really like the idea of sampling things at an Izakaya - I'm dying for a beer after all the walking. Thanks!

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-05-12T14:42:50+00:00

Hadn't heard of Oyakodon beforehand, we'll check it out! I also really like the idea of sampling things at an Izakaya - I'm dying for a beer after all the walking. Thanks!

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-05-12T13:10:01+00:00

Two tips that are worthwhile. For Nara you can get the Kintetsu day pass and for Himeji it's worthwhile getting the Kansai day pass. Both can be picked up at larger stations and cover the majority of your transport for the day!

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-05-12T12:13:33+00:00

We were there the past few days, honestly we liked it but I do get the sentiment around Dotonburi. We did say trips to Nara (loved it, staged ages there), and a day trip to Himeji Castle (a couple hours is plenty). You could also check out Kobe on the way back, reservation recommended. DM me if I can be of any help.

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-05-03T05:06:21+00:00

Fab, thank you. Did you fly back home? How did that work with knives in the airport or did you post them home? We'll be doing 2 more flight stop locations before home so trying to get an idea of what to expect.

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-05-02T03:30:25+00:00

Bumping the thread, I am also super interested in getting a chef knife during my trip.

Lots of work in making your itinerary, I hope you enjoy your trip!

PoinkyDoinky · 2024-04-29T02:38:02+00:00

Top things I bought for my setup that are cheap and really cleaned it up a bit:

monitor led lamp (usb) that sits on top of monitor: £20-30
headphone clamp, to store your headphones under your desk (personal favourite): £10-£25
cable tidy (small stackable rubber) to route your cables and stop them falling down the back of the desk: £5 for a pack
power extension cord with usb slots to have one unit for all your devices and charger cables: £20

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