Apple Pay vs. Google Pay

Differences and observations

There are a few differences. When paying on Android (Google Pay) you don't need to unlock your phone for payments under 500 CZK. However, after three such payments the phone will prompt you to unlock — i.e. authenticate. For payments over 500 CZK you do need to unlock...

8th Dec 2019

Shooting with a Canon

Shooting with a Canon EOS 6D

I was asked to photograph a christening. With a Canon. Well, that was a challenge. I quickly read through the manual to understand where to find the right button — specifically how to change aperture, shooting mode, ISO,... what didn't click for me was changing the f...

8th Dec 2019

In the Net

Vít Klusák's documentary about online predators

Some time ago a project appeared on HitHit asking for support — a documentary about internet predators. I backed it and patiently waited for the premiere. On Monday, 2 December, it screened at the Scala cinema. I had a rough idea what to expect, and...

2nd Dec 2019

Android One

Experience with the Motorola One

The time came to swap the old Motorola (Motorola E 2nd) for a new one (Motorola One Lite). Android is clean and up to date — thanks to the One programme. That means security updates for the next three years and a clean system. Which was the main reason for the pu...

29th Nov 2019

Online Security Workshop for Czechitas

Phishing, securing social media and passwords — topics of the workshop

Over the autumn I got the chance to take part in a one-day security workshop. Thanks to my job I also helped shape the content. Since there's no shortage of interesting topics, we decided to focus on three main areas:

  • What'...
23rd Nov 2019

Svatba

Mr. and Mrs. Šrámek

I'd like to share a few observations about the whole wedding planning process. First things first — prepare a fairly sizeable budget. Even when you're trying to keep things small, there's always someone who likes to charge a premium for their services to newlyweds.

Start with...

12th Oct 2019

Czechitas Open Week

Czechitas Open Week

As part of the Czechitas Open Week I was given the opportunity to present on security. Since awareness is important, I didn't hesitate.

The aim of the presentation was to introduce the participants to the most common attacks and threats. To show them how to recognise such dan...

30th Sep 2019

Spitfire

The story of the plane that saved the world

The Spitfire documentary was made last year (2018) but only reached cinemas recently. It tells the story of the fighter aircraft often credited with deciding the Battle of Britain.

I learned some very interesting things. The idea of the elliptical wing...

19th Aug 2019

Costa del Sol

The sunny coast of Andalusia

This year we went back to Spain, this time to Andalusia — the Costa del Sol, the Sunshine Coast. A beachfront hotel promised nice views and easy beach access, but we miscalculated a little. In what ways?

Water temperature

It doesn't seem obvious, but even when rock...

19th Jul 2019