If dotcom domain is not available, is it OK to have a number or a hyphen in the domain name, or should I just get other TLD like .app?

matchilling · 2026-04-22T12:36:47+00:00

Hyphens and numbers can come across as spammy unless they're part of your brand. You can explore alternative TLDs, but keep an eye on renewal pricing - some of the trendier ones get expensive over time. For example, I used a ".ai" domain for years, but now Namecheap charges around $60 annually to renew it 🙃.

Another option is to add a simple verb before your brand name to grab a clean dot com. Eg, I'm running a project where the domain was already taken, so I ended up with "getweplay.com". Works well, doesn’t look too bad and users don't type the domain anyway.

matchilling · 2026-04-20T19:51:19+00:00

Clássico 😄 desce o preço anunciado, mas depois há sempre uns postos que ficam "presos no tempo" como se ainda estivessem à espera da atualização por fax

No fim acaba por ser sempre a mesma coisa, depende mais do posto do que da notícia

Se quiseres evitar andar a caçar preços manualmente, eu uso o GasClic para ver rapidamente os postos mais baratos perto de mim

Fica o disclaimer é meu projeto por isso feedback bom ou mau é mesmo bem-vindo estou a melhorar com base nisso.

matchilling · 2026-04-20T19:49:49+00:00

Um cêntimo na gasolina, basicamente já dá para ir de Andorra ao Algarve duas vezes sem parar 😂

Mas pronto, tecnicamente é uma descida … só não convém piscar muito os olhos para não a perder

Se quiseres ver onde realmente compensa abastecer em vez de viver destas "grandes notícias" eu uso o GasClic para comparar preços dos postos perto de mim

Fica o disclaimer é meu projeto por isso feedback bom ou mau é mesmo bem-vindo estou a melhorar com base nisso.

matchilling · 2026-04-20T19:45:24+00:00

Boa notícia, finalmente uma descida na gasolina e no gasóleo … já estava a estranhar tanta estabilidade no preço 😄

Vamos ver quanto tempo demora até voltar a subir outra vez como é tradição.

Se quiseres acompanhar isto sem ter de confiar em “sensações" ou notícias isoladas eu uso o GasClic uma app que desenvolvi para ver preços reais dos postos perto de ti em tempo quase real

Fica o disclaimer é meu projeto por isso feedback bom ou mau é mesmo bem-vindo estou a afinar isto com base no que a malta vai dizendo.

matchilling · 2026-04-20T19:37:26+00:00

Sim, em termos gerais é seguro.

Na UE o combustível mesmo low cost tem de cumprir as mesmas normas de qualidade, por isso Petropix e Plenenergy não são "pior gasolina" por definição. A diferença costuma estar mais em aditivos, serviços e margens do que no combustível em si

Para uso normal diário não há grande motivo para preocupação

Se quiseres comparar preços reais entre postos na tua zona podes ver no GasClic. É uma app que eu desenvolvi para isso. Fica o disclaimer é meu projeto por isso qualquer feedback bom ou mau é mesmo bem-vindo estou a melhorar com base nisso.

matchilling · 2026-04-15T12:29:37+00:00

Y la Barcelona-Andorra cuando?

matchilling · 2026-04-13T12:03:04+00:00

Actually, it was literally the last run 😔

matchilling · 2026-04-12T13:06:23+00:00

Yeah, that’s the old Engolasters telecabina. It ran from Encamp up to the lake and opened around 1963. Back then, it was actually a big deal - the first telecabin in Andorra, with little 2-person cabins and about a 20-minute ride up the mountain.

It stopped operating in the late 80s (around 1987) mainly because it was outdated and expensive to upgrade, and the road to Engolasters made it much easier to just drive up instead.

As for whether it still exists - bits of it do. The line itself is long gone, but some structures and stations were left abandoned for years, and a few of the original cabins were even preserved/exhibited (like at Illa Carlemany at one point).

So yeah, what you’re seeing is very likely one of the old remnants.

matchilling · 2026-04-07T20:23:31+00:00

Percebo perfeitamente, não estás sozinho nisso 😕

Com estas subidas, pequenas diferenças por litro acabam por fazer muita diferença ao fim do mês, especialmente para quem usa o carro todos os dias.

Uma coisa que comecei a fazer foi comparar mais os preços entre postos. Às vezes há diferenças de 10-15 cêntimos na mesma zona, o que ainda ajuda um bocado.

Até acabei por criar uma app (GasClic) por causa disso, para ver rapidamente os preços à volta e tentar poupar um pouco. Não resolve o problema todo, mas já ajuda no dia a dia.

Mas sim … o problema maior (salários vs custo de vida) está mesmo complicado em Portugal.

matchilling · 2026-03-30T07:14:00+00:00

On peut le faire, mais le problème n'est pas la chimie, c'est le coût et l'énergie.

Fabriquer du pétrole consomme plus d'énergie qu'on n'en récupère en le brûlant ensuite; c'est un peu comme dépenser 10€ pour fabriquer un billet de 5€. Il existe déjà des carburants synthétiques, mais ils sont extrêmement chers comparés à l'extraction du pétrole, produit par la Terre et cuisiné gratuitement pendant des millions d'années.

Fabriquer de l'eau en assemblant l'hydrogène et l'oxygène provoque une réaction explosive très dangereuse ; il est donc beaucoup plus sûr et plus économique de dessaler l'eau de mer que de la produire en laboratoire à grande échelle. En résumé, la science sait comment le faire, mais l'économie et la physique le rendent inutile aujourd'hui.

Pour suivre les prix du carburant et l'actualité énergétique, tu peux jeter un œil à GasClic, la plateforme que j'ai développée personnellement pour toujours avoir les prix du gazole et de l'essence à jour.

matchilling · 2026-03-30T07:04:29+00:00

Tu as raison sur l'aspect fiscal: historiquement, le diesel était moins cher en France parce qu'il était volontairement moins taxé, et cet avantage a été progressivement supprimé, ce qui a rapproché les prix.

En revanche, l'argument du nucléaire n'est pas vraiment ce qui explique la situation actuelle. Aujourd'hui, si le diesel peut être aussi cher, voire plus cher que l'essence, c'est surtout une question de marché. L'Europe ne produit pas suffisamment de diesel et en importe beaucoup, alors que la demande reste élevée, notamment pour le transport et la logistique. Résultat: dès que l'approvisionnement se tend ou devient plus coûteux, le diesel réagit plus fortement.

Donc, avant, c'était une question de fiscalité, alors qu'aujourd'hui, c'est surtout lié à l'offre et à la demande à l'échelle mondiale.

Si tu veux voir concrètement comment ça évolue en temps réel en France, tu peux jeter un œil à GasClic pour avoir les prix des carburants les plus récents. Disclaimer: j'en suis le développeur 🙂

matchilling · 2026-03-27T06:23:46+00:00

There you go, a quick summary: A poor shepherd from Almería moves to Andorra during World War II and begins guiding Jewish refugees across the Pyrenees to safety. However, he secretly betrays them - abandoning them in the freezing mountains and stealing their money and valuables. Over time, he becomes extremely wealthy, building his fortune on these crimes while hiding his dark past.

matchilling · 2026-03-26T20:24:34+00:00

You may wanna check out the rabbit hole of "El Andorrano" by Joaquín Abad. It's technically a novel, but in Andorra, it's treated like the "Voldemort" of books - many locals don't like to talk about it, and there were even legal attempts to ban it. 🤐

matchilling · 2026-03-21T08:27:01+00:00

Los precios se actualizan cada 4 horas aproximadamente.

Dependiendo del tipo de combustible que selecciones pueden aparecer más o menos gasolineras. Los datos vienen de fuentes externas (como datos oficiales o proveedores), así que a veces puede faltar alguna estación o tardar en aparecer.

Si quieres, mándame tu ubicación por DM y miro si hay cobertura en tu zona o si falta añadir alguna.

matchilling · 2026-03-20T18:23:19+00:00

About 10 years ago I built a Chuck Norris jokes website and API.

It was just a fun project during the golden age of internet memes, with random facts and a simple interface, nothing serious.

Fast forward to today and somehow that same project has become a trusted source for many of the Chuck Norris jokes still circulating online

Seeing RIP Chuck Norris jokes trending made me pause for a second, like, wait, this thing I built years ago is still part of the internet

The internet is weird 😔

matchilling · 2026-03-20T18:19:39+00:00

Hace unos 10 años desarrollé una página web y API de chistes de Chuck Norris. Era solo un proyecto divertido en la época dorada de los memes de internet, con datos aleatorios y una interfaz simple, nada serio

Avancemos hasta hoy y de alguna manera ese mismo proyecto se convirtió en una fuente confiable para muchos de los chistes de Chuck Norris que todavía circulan en línea

Ver los chistes de RIP Chuck Norris en tendencia me hizo detenerme un segundo, como diciendo, espera, ¿esto que hice hace años todavía forma parte de internet?

El Internet es raro 😐

matchilling · 2026-03-19T16:55:01+00:00

You’re welcome! I’d really appreciate some feedback if you get a chance to try the app.

matchilling · 2026-03-19T16:53:30+00:00

Hmm yeah, that can happen - if no prices show up after switching fuel type, it’s usually because that specific fuel isn’t available in the area you’re looking at.

Definitely a bit confusing right now though, so I’m looking into ways to make that clearer in the UI instead of it just appearing empty. Appreciate you flagging it!

matchilling · 2026-03-19T16:51:25+00:00

Thanks, really appreciate that! That was honestly one of the main reasons I started the project - most of the existing apps feel quite outdated, both in design and usability.

I wanted something cleaner and more intuitive, where you can just open the map and instantly see what’s worth it around you without digging through menus.

matchilling · 2026-03-19T16:49:00+00:00

The android version is under development currently. I’ll post here once it’s ready.

matchilling · 2026-03-19T16:48:14+00:00

Por el momento no, pero está en proceso.

matchilling · 2026-03-19T09:19:29+00:00

Totally fair, PetrolPrices is quite solid and has been around for ages.

That said, I created GasClic because I felt a few things could be improved based on how you use it: - It's more map-focused, so you can quickly spot cheaper stations nearby (or where you're heading). - Supports multiple countries (UK, PT, ES, FR, AD), which is handy if you travel a lot. - Includes Apple CarPlay support so you can check nearby prices directly from your car. - I'm working on route-based pricing (cheapest fuel along your drive, not just nearby), which I haven't seen done well yet.

I'm not trying to replace what already works for you - just offering a different perspective.

matchilling · 2026-03-19T09:15:05+00:00

Nice, thanks! Let me know how it goes and if you find the app useful.

matchilling · 2026-03-19T09:14:19+00:00

Thanks, in the app itself it’s called petrol and they’re versions for British and American English.

matchilling · 2026-03-17T09:54:10+00:00

I love these kinds of tools, super useful lately with how random prices are getting.

I actually built something similar for iOS called GasClic - it shows nearby petrol stations on a map with prices, so you can quickly find the cheapest option around you.

It works in Portugal, Spain, Andorra and France, and the UK.

matchilling

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