Switzerland
Swiss Memberships with a Safety Net (or other big benefits!)
There are a number of organisations in Switzerland that grant members benefits that are disproportional to the membership cost. Here I share a few I have found!
Productivity
Be the person with the laser pointer
Why buying a laser pointer and putting it in your work bag is a good idea.
Recommendations
How to use HSBC with Garmin Pay
If you are looking to use your HSBC bank account with Garmin Pay, this article explains how you can use an extra free service called Curve to link the two together.
Recommendations
How to use NatWest with Garmin Pay
If you are looking to use your Natwest bank account with Garmin Pay, this article explains how you can use an extra free service called Curve to link the two together.
Recommendations
How to use Monzo with Garmin Pay
If you are looking to use your Monzo bank account with Garmin Pay, this article explains how you can use an extra free service called Curve to link the two together.
Productivity
Why Your Kindle Highlights Might Be Missing the Point: Reflections from 'How to Take Smart Notes'
I was reading Sönke Ahrens' "How to Take Smart Notes" and it hit me how crucial active note-taking is for actual learning. It's more effective than just highlighting bits. It links to Charlie Mungers latticework of mental model. I highly recommend the book.
Cycling
A Guide to Waxing your bike chain for speed, time saving, and longevity
Chain waxing is an easy way to never get chain oil on your clothes again, save a few watts, make your chains and drivetrain last 3-5 times as long, get a quieter drivetrain, and - oh yeah, you'll never have to clean your chain again.
Cycling
How to end bicycle chain mess forever; a guide to Squirt Wax Lubricant
Chain wax is more efficient, easier to maintain, and less likely to leave oily marks on your clothes and calves when cycling than oil-based chain lubricants. I use Squirt chain lube.
Cycling
The Best Garmin and Light Mount for your Handlebar
Combining the K-Edge Combo Mount with the Bontrager ION 200 RT Front Light to make the perfect handlebar Garmin and light mount.
Technology
Keychron K3 - Is this the Ultimate Productivity Keyboard?
My review of the Keychron K3 Mechanical Keyboard - as excellent device which can connect to three devices via Bluetooth (e.g. Mac, iPad, and iPhone), and one device via wired USB. It has backlit mechanical keys.
Technology
My 2017 Home Screen
A look at a few apps I have used in 2017.