I’ve been using the Car Vent Mount – for MagSafe for years and it’s been sooo useful (check out my review here). My wife and I used all the time and even took it with us when traveling for rental cars. The only downside is that it does block, or at best partially block, a…
When Apple released iOS 17 they included a new feature called StandBy. It is designed to turn your iPhone into a bedside clock, a photo frame, a display for viewing widgets or Live Activities in full screen. Note that StandBy only works on iPhones that support the always-on display (e.g., iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14…
I ordered and recently received the new Car Vent Mount with MagSafe made and sold by Moment (Lens). Exclusively designed for the new MagSafe technology in the iPhone 12, it has a super strong magnet. It quickly and securely connects with the iPhone. With MagSafe no special case is required for use. This is the…
Are you a good Uber passenger? It’s easy to find out what your passenger rating is (if you need help check out my how-to post here). Uber recently explained that in Australia and New Zealand any passenger with less than a 4.0 rating will be banned from rides. The ban could easily be implemented in…
Your Uber passenger rating is starting to become even more important now that, in certain countries, passengers with less than a 4.0 rating are banned from the service. Here’s how to check your current passenger rating: Open the Uber app (or download from the App Store or Play Store). Tap on the hamburger menu in…
This is an update to a previous post (Uber Passenger Rating) because Uber changed the steps to access your Passenger Rating. Why would you want to see your Passenger Rating? The rating system was created by Uber to help their drivers make decisions about whether or not they want to pick up the passenger requesting…
While on a trip to Destin, FL USA (first time) my wife and I stayed at an Embassy Suites (Hilton brand) hotel. It was a nice hotel, staff were friendly and it was convenient for our trip. I was excited to see the beautiful Destin beaches, but I have to admit that I was almost…
I recently published Beautiful Data Visualization – Part 1 in which I discussed some of the challenges with data when it comes to creating compelling visualizations. I also offered some suggestions of tools and processes to build confidence in your data sets. Now that you’ve taken the first step to great data visualization (or at…
It’s hard to find beautiful and compelling data visualizations. Even when using tools that provide the ability to create stunning visuals many product offerings fail. It’s certainly true that “big data” and proper analytics can deliver actionable insights leading to smarter decisions. Yet, the value of said insights depends greatly on the quality of the…
Most travelers aren’t aware that after using Uber drivers are rating those whom they pick up. What’s also a little known fact is that you can have Uber send your average rating. The rating system, which uses a one through five scale (five being the best), was put in place by the company so drivers…
