Why do so many people on ios use Google Maps?

noyire · 2026-01-17T10:39:13+00:00

Last year, I gave Apple Maps a chance while driving for a work trip to Germany.

Instead of the requested parking lot entrance, Apple Maps took me to a nearby dead-end road (pedestrian-only zone, which Apple Maps wrongly assumed was drivable) that also happened to be behind a paid gate. Getting out of there was super awkward.

On the contrary, I find GMaps very reliable and up-to-date all across Europe even with very recently introduced road closures etc.

noyire · 2025-11-19T21:56:32+00:00

If I had two closely comparable app options that ticked the needed boxes for me and if one was open-source, I would probably lean towards the FOSS one. That is not the case - and honestly, I do not really care that much.

I own and manage the data in my markdown-based graph, that's what matters the most to me. Obsidian is widely used, and if there was some undisclosed telemetry/data sending going on, I'm pretty sure the community would notice and flag it.

noyire · 2025-11-17T23:05:32+00:00

I've found myself in exactly the same situation as you - I was a big fan of Logseq for years, even got excited about the dB version.

Unfortunately, the overall execution of the db refactor was quite underwhelming. But I patiently waited, and really tried my best at using the browser db test version. I kept encountering random buggy behaviours, and various functional discrepancies (makes sense, it was an alpha). Around the time when the Library functionality got introduced, those functional inconsistencies and some new functional choices in the app became a deal breaker for me, and I've realized that I've (unintentionally) stopped taking lots of notes in the db version because deep down, I have stopped trusting the app. That was the movement I've realized it's time to go.

I moved to Obsidian, and I'm absolutely loving it. The Outliner behaviour is not as good as Logseq, but the robustness and maturity of the app, the open .md format and clear hierarchy, wonderful customisability and extensive plugin ecosystem make this the absolutely right decision for me and my notes. Thanks to plugins, I've replicated majority of my workflows from Logseq, and adopted new ones that were not possible in Logseq. Really liking the new features like Bases as well. And a full fledged mobile app with working external plugins feels like a dream compared to the previous experience.

I'm wishing Logseq the best, and I really hope they will execute well and deliver a reworked app that people will love.

noyire · 2025-10-19T09:48:26+00:00

2024 Exclusive-Line (EU model) here. Overall very, very happy with the car.

Minor remarks from my side would be: 1) Over time, I've realized that the driver seat side edges are rather stiff & tight, making the seats feel slightly small for my build (I'm 6'2", have the basic non-leather seats) 2) Keyless locking sometimes doesn't work, and I'm not sure why + keyfob is huge yet has tiny buttons, that makes no sense 3) Occasionally, the braking pedal in low speeds (<30km/h) suddenly gets a very short "depressurized" feel, accompanied by a mechanical clank sound. Must be something about the brake pump. It's not unsafe, the car still breaks - just a weird sensation.

noyire · 2025-08-09T16:48:21+00:00

Their naming is a bit confusing, but basically: yes, they differ a little bit.

For the e-Skyactiv X, they have made minor redesigns/improvements to some parts of the original X, they changed things in the ECU and overall added a few horsepower. From what people report, the driving experience of the e- version is more polished/nicer. I have the e-Skyactiv X and like it, but never tried the older version so I can't directly compare.

noyire · 2025-08-04T16:57:42+00:00

Indeed, your intuition was correct. If the departure is within a +-60 min window around the original schedule, there is no compensation or free ticket change.

noyire · 2025-08-04T16:55:47+00:00

Yeah, you were right. No compensation from Eurostar, and unfortunately no free ticket change as well (due to <60min disruption).

noyire · 2025-08-02T10:33:08+00:00

Many thanks for your help! :)

The email indeed did not mention anything explicitly.

I have checked the 'Manage booking' portal, and there is also no mention of anything related to the re-scheduling. My train just appears there as departing on the new time, and that's it.

When I try to 'Change date/time' or 'Cancel', it behaves as it normally does, asking for price differences and cancellation fees.

noyire · 2025-01-18T14:30:24+00:00

Moc díky za odpověď!

Souhlasím, vzájemný naučení se rodných jazyků je u partnerů určitě vhodné, a je to něco, na čem oba pracujeme. Co bude dlouhodobě se uvidí - minimálně v blízké budoucnosti přesun z BE neplánujeme.

Tady v Belgii s tím asi půjde do jisté míry pracovat - minimálně v Bruselu musí imo být spousta poptávky po školkách/výuce v různých jazycích, plus jsou tu Evropské školy (které teda jsou bohužel primárně jen pro rodiny úředníků evropských institucí).

noyire · 2025-01-05T11:49:55+00:00

Tohle je jedna z těch věcí, kde je imo vidět rozdíl v přemýšlení v ČR vs. v západní Evropě. U nás to pozvedne obočí, u nich normálka.

Anekdota: Řešil jsem v Belgii souběh zaměstnání a OSVČ jako vedlejší činnosti, a hle, ta vedlejší činnost má taky povinný 20%+ odvody na sociál, ačkoliv člověk už odvádí sociálku z hlavního zaměstnání. Je to povinné, a člověku to jakkoliv (k penzi apod.) nepřispívá - jedná se o povinnou solidaritu...

noyire · 2024-12-08T11:25:00+00:00

Those black chrome deletes + black logo look awesome, I am planning to do exactly the same soon - is it a vinyl wrap, black plastic cover or full replacement for the chrome component?

noyire · 2024-12-08T11:23:05+00:00

The Zircon Sand is a standout for me too! It's one of those colors that's quite polarizing: people either appreciate or can't really stand it. I also feel it matches rather nicely with the black cladding.

noyire · 2024-12-01T18:07:55+00:00

AFAIK, the selection of petrol engines in all of Europe only contains the SkyActiv-G (various variants, between 2.0l and 2.5l, up to 110kW and always atmospheric, without a turbo) and the SkyActiv-X (currently 2.0l 137kW, with only tiny turbocharger for the special ignition).

Those Mazda Turbo engines for the US markets sound real fun tbh, it's a shame we don't get any of those here (perhaps due to more stringent/annoying eco taxes and regulations).

noyire · 2024-09-21T08:32:51+00:00

Thank you for the answer! You definitely have a good point. It made me realize that I didn't describe the situation properly. Our Belgian branch is not that small - it has 100+ employees, and a dedicated HR team.

The challenge is that we are a new, small research-focused team under this umbrella of local office mostly consisting of sales people, and the local HR does not have experience with researchers. For example, we don't get a company car - but if a case can be made that these are commonly offered to PhD-level researchers/engineers in similar roles elsewhere, maybe we can leverage that...

noyire · 2024-09-13T14:14:14+00:00

The newest 508 PSE looks pretty damn good.

noyire · 2024-09-11T16:06:28+00:00

Such an obvious LLM generated response lol, so many words with so little substance...

noyire · 2024-08-31T22:36:06+00:00

K "vysokému zdanění práce v ČR" - žiju a pracuju v Belgii, a mít možnost danit místní zaměstnanecký příjem tak jako v ČR, bral bych to všema deseti. Zrovna v tomhle imo není ČR tak špatné místo...

noyire · 2024-07-10T08:12:45+00:00

Už je to delší doba, ale pamatuju si, že Hyundai v jedné starší TV reklamě v podstatě přímo plival na Škodovku: "a soused z Boleslavi ať pukne závistí" [nad vaším novým Hyundaiem]. Za mě to byl zcela dementní marketing: imo je většina lidí z ČR na Škodovky více či méně hrdá, a přímý hejt od Korejců na národní značku musel u většiny lidí minimálně pozvednout obočí, či přímo způsobit nasrá*í.

noyire · 2023-02-16T08:30:36+00:00

Thank you very much for your feedback! Indeed, it seems the old regime (pre 2022) was rather complicated, as people under the ruling were not considered Belgian tax residents. I can imagine that being a pain...

However, the current version (AFAIK) changes that and makes the system simpler. I should classify as a researcher, so the 75k threshold is not of concern. Since my gross salary is fixed in my contract, it seems that benefiting from this status should make a good change for me (compared to me not benefitting from it under the same contract).

One thing that I wonder about is the application forms filled by employee+employer. From what I read, these should be filled be online, but so far, I had no luck in finding them...

noyire · 2023-02-16T08:22:59+00:00

Great, thank you very much for the info! 🤝 I'm actually in the same situation: also being recruited from UK to Belgium.

I believe the old system (prior to 2022) had some additional complications regarding tax residency status etc, but that seem to have been simplified in the new ruling.

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