An invitation to schedule voice chats via Google Meet to discuss topics like studying abroad, immigration, work, or anything else, with book…
A Japan travel guide covering visa options, Airalo eSIM, Suica/ICOCA transit cards, and cashless payment tips, plus reflections on Japan as …
A tutorial on converting GitHub Copilot Chat API into an OpenAI-compatible API endpoint, enabling free GPT-4 access through the copilot-gpt4…
A personal VPS inventory listing providers including DMIT, GreenCloud, BuyVM, and Oracle across multiple regions with pricing and use cases …
A 2023 year-end reflection covering life milestones including graduate school in Pittsburgh, losing grandparents, travels to New Zealand and…
A guide to applying for a Japan eVisa as an F1 student in the US, detailing required documents, processing times varying by consulate, and t…
A workaround to subscribe to ChatGPT Plus during the new user restriction period by accessing a hidden checkout endpoint through browser con…
A success story of obtaining an SSN as an F1 student without employment by visiting a rural SSA office, where the agent processed the applic…
A curated list of macOS applications across categories including development tools (iTerm, VSCode, Proxyman), utilities (Alfred, Bartender, …
A comprehensive guide to selecting VPS providers optimized for China connectivity, covering routing analysis with NextTrace, payment securit…
A personal narrative of pursuing a CS master's degree in the US, from initial inspiration via Clubhouse conversations to TOEFL/GRE preparati…
A comprehensive guide to iOS app self-signing for multi-opening apps like WeChat and installing modified apps, covering certificate types, s…
A guide to obtaining a Taiwan Entry Permit for mainland Chinese students studying abroad, covering eligibility requirements, required docume…
A photo gallery capturing the downtown Pittsburgh cityscape during a weekend visit.
A photo-filled Auckland travel guide covering immigration rules, car rental tips, and dining experiences during a stopover trip from Shangha…
A DIY guide to applying for a New Zealand visitor e-visa online, approved in 8 days for a 5-year multiple entry visa, useful for transiting …
A frustrated account of five terrible experiences at China Construction Bank branches, documenting queue-cutting, rigid policies requiring p…
A step-by-step guide for F1/J1 visa holders to open a Bank of China US account through the "美好前程" program, enabling fee-free transfers betwe…
A guide to upgrading from Magisk to Magisk Delta for better ROOT hiding, solving issues with banking apps like UnionPay and biometric paymen…
A guide to opening an HSBC Hong Kong One account as a mainland Chinese visitor, covering required documents, branch selection, account tiers…