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Microsoft is still not a domain registrar

Microsoft Azure is the cheapest source of .com domains of the big 3 hyperscalers (Amazon, Microsoft and Google), but they rely on a 3rd party which may be of concern to some enterprise customers. In my previous post I discussed where to buy the cheapest .com domains, but what I

Do I pay via Visa or Mastercard when traveling?

Many of you have multiple credit cards and know about foreign transaction fees, but did you know Mastercard provides a better exchange rate than Visa the majority of the time? A Nerdwallet study from 2016 have shown that Mastercard beats Visa about 70% of the time. Is that still the

Cathay Pacific Asia Miles for children is the worst OneWorld program

On Jan 17th 2026, I finally got my child's Cathay Pacific Asia Miles account reactivated, 2 months after I submitted the request on Nov 7th, 2025! See my post on which OneWorld loyalty program is best for children for more details why Cathay Pacific's Asia Miles

Black Diamond status on Trip.com Rewards loyalty program

Hidden offers and benefits of this tier that are not publicly listed.

Which hotel loyalty program benefits are best in APAC?

Did you know hotel loyalty program benefits in APAC differ outside of US, Canada and Europe? Read on to find out which hotel loyalty program may be for you in APAC. I will cover the three most popular programs globally: Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt. Loyalty Program Benefits Comparison Mid-tier status

HSBC Premier or Standard Chartered Mastercard Debit card in Hong Kong?

HSBC and Standard Chartered (SC) both offer competitive multi-currency debit cards that eliminate the traditional 1.95% foreign transaction fee. The HSBC one has an edge for this site's target audience. The main differences lie in supported currencies, cashback rates, and ATM fees for basic account holders. Quick

Which Oneworld airline alliance loyalty program is best for children?

Finnair is the best for children <18 years old because the mileage does not expire following the standard policy until they reach 18 years old. This is an absolutely amazing benefit Finnair offers, providing a mileage "travel bank" until they reach 18. Learn more at https://www.

Are internal Microsoft job applications more successful?

Some of you may wonder whether the chances of an interview with Microsoft are higher when you apply as an existing full-time employee when compared to an external applicant. Totally non-scientific, but this was my experience. From my own statistics, I can tell you that I applied to 28 roles

Swedish Death Cleaning - digital version

Swedish Death Cleaning (known as döstädning in Swedish) is a decluttering and organizing method focused on simplifying your belongings before you pass away, so loved ones aren’t burdened with sorting through unnecessary items. It’s not morbid—it’s about living with less and making thoughtful decisions about what

Swedish Death Cleaning in spare time

I recently learned of something called Swedish Death Cleaning, which is a term for what I've been doing the past 3 months after becoming unemployed by Microsoft. It's great to stay busy and to actually get something tangible done. Overall it took me about 5 months