May 2018

The slim and lightweight VivoBook Flip 14 is designed to suit any occasion. Use it as a stylish laptop, a handy tablet — or anything in between. Its Intel Core i7 processor lets you sail through each everyday task with ease. The ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 is the first 14-inch convertible laptop to feature the ultra-narrow ASUS NanoEdge bezel, enabling a full size 14-inch display to fit into a traditional 13-inch laptop frame.

On May 24th, 2018 I bought 58 shares of Volta Finance (AMS:VTA ) at EUR 6.9 per share. With its quarterly dividend of 0.15 euro cents per share, this latest buy has a dividend yield of 8.69% and will pay EUR 8.7 every quarter. Awesome! This latest stock buy is my second purchase of European stock (excluding the Baltic stocks). A couple of days ago I bought Atrium European Real Estate (VIE:ATRS).  In fact, I didn't plan to buy any European stocks this year and was looking to buy US stocks instead. Though it turned out, I'm lacking a minimum $2,000 on my broker account before I'm allowed to…

Get full productivity and functionality with more portability than ever with the ASUS L402WA featuring Windows 10 S. Windows 10 S is a specific configuration of Windows 10 Pro that offers a familiar, productive Windows experience that’s streamlined for security and performance using apps from the Windows Store. Looking for more control over your device? Take advantage of the free option to move from Windows 10 S to the full version of Windows Pro, unlocking the ability to instal programs from anywhere. Simply visit the Windows Store to find out more about the free switch to Windows 10 Pro.

The new ROG Strix Hero Edition is built for the next generation of gamers looking to take their game to the next level thanks to up to an 8th-Gen Intel Core i7 processor, GTX graphics, and a high refresh rate gaming display. The 8th-Generation Hero Edition brings several refinements to the series, including an AURA SYNC RGB keyboard and 12V fans with Anti-Dust Cooling for improved thermal performance. A hallmark of the Strix Hero Edition Series is its high refresh rate 120Hz displays. Higher refresh rate displays deliver a multitude more frames within the same amount of time compared to…

The Acer Chromebook 14 is a powerful rock star with its stylish 100% metal chassis and immersive Full HD IPS display that delivers an epic mobile experience that’s unrivaled by other Chromebooks on the big stage. The incredibly fast wireless connection and amazing battery life give you all day to run your favorite Google apps or access your photos, videos, music and documents. The fast and smart Chromebook 14 delivers amazing value that’s worthy of endless encores.

The new Aspire E Series laptops provide a comprehensive range of choices for every-day users, with many appealing features and an attractive design aesthetic that exceed expectations. Incredible performance, fast 802.11ac wireless with new MU-MIMO technology and great battery life make the Aspire E series shine in any situation.

With upcoming GDPR regulation on May 26th, 2018, there is a lot of uncertainty for webmasters (at least for me), to be on the safe side - I've decided temporally to disable both new e-mail subscriptions and subscriptions for a push notifications.  There is no guaranteed time frame when both features will be back, and if, then not earlier than Q3 2018. As this blog is using OneSignal (for push notifications) and MailChimp (for e-mail newsletter) third-party scripts for collecting subscriptions, I believe that after removing these scripts will help to improve page load times and help me prepare…

On May 18th, 2018 I bought 100 shares of Atrium European Real Estate (VIE:ATRS) at EUR 4 per share. With its quarterly dividend of 0.0675 euro cents per share, this latest buy has a dividend yield of 6.75% and will pay EUR 6.75 every quarter. Humble but pretty awesome! This newest stock buy marks my first purchase of European stock (excluding the Baltic stocks). In fact, I didn't plan to buy any European stocks this year and was looking to buy US stocks instead. I felt very inspired after opened a low-cost Lynx Broker account, but it turned out I'm lacking a minimum $2,000 deposit to acquire…

The new Aspire E Series laptops provide a comprehensive range of choices for every-day users, with many appealing features and an attractive design. Incredible performance, fast 802.11ac wireless with new MU-MIMO technology and great battery life make the Aspire E series shine in any situation. Featuring the 8th gen Intel Core i3 processor, experience powerful performance and seamless computing for your everyday tasks. With Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 you get that extra burst of performance, smooth streaming, and brilliant HD entertainment when you need it.

I didn't have a plan to reduce my existing holdings, neither from Baltic stocks, Mintos or crypto investments, but in order to keep up with my investment goals - I just have to Long story short - I opened a low-cost European brokerage account at Lynx Broker, and despite it requires a minimum deposit of EUR 3,000 to open an account there, I asked could I do it in several batches. Turns out you can. Low-Cost European Stock Broker - LynxBroker.com Review Now, I decided to start small and deposited EUR 470 (~USD 550) to Lynxbroker, once money arrived I happily decided to buy first US stock. And…

The Acer Chromebook 15 is the biggest thing to happen to the Chromebook. It has a number of unique and defining features: it is the World's first Chromebook with a 15.6-inch Full HD wide viewing angle display, the first Chromebook with the latest Intel processor based on Broadwell micro-architecture, and it uses the new dual-band 802.11ac wireless technology. It all adds up to the right mix of features to make you think bigger and reimagine what’s possible with a Chromebook.

Lynxbroker.com is a European (Dutch) discount brokerage offering relatively cheap $5 commissions for US stock trades. Lynxbroker.com is affiliated with Interactive Brokers, and what's really sweet  - the minimum required deposit is just EUR 3,000 See my latest review here: Lynx Broker Review - Low-Cost Online European Stock and Options Broker I was struggling to gather a minimum of $10,000 deposit to open an Interactive Brokers account when a blog reader Mikheil recently pointed me to a Lynx broker.  Hi Reinis, take a look at https://www.lynxbroker.com/, https://www.lynxbroker.fi/, https://…

Built for Education: K-12 laptop for students. Featuring a durable reinforced body, Windows 10 Home The ASUS VivoBook W202 has been designed from the ground up be the one stop solution for a Windows education laptop. ASUS has been making education technology for years and with the W202 it has everything a K-12 student needs, plus everything to keep it going for years to come. Everything from a durable design, education ready features, Windows 10 Home, and easy repairability have been carefully designed into the W202.

When it comes to power and endurance a fast processor, plenty of RAM and great graphics card are among the top three to look on. In this article, I have listed Top 20 laptop models with the latest Intel Core i7 8th generation processors. Latest Intel Core I7 8th generation processors have been around for a while already. Intel Core i7 laptops are gaining momentum among gamers and business users. Creative graphic designers, video animators, and photographers will enjoy these powerful laptops as well. DELL, MSI, ASUS, ACER, HP, and Apple brands are among best selling Intel Core i7 laptops on…

The new ROG Strix Scar Edition is built for the next generation of gamers looking to take their game to the next level. It’s built for high frame rates in first person shooter games, thanks to a powerful Intel Core i7 processor, GTX graphics, and a high refresh rate gaming display. The 8th-Generation Scar Edition brings several refinements to the series, including: an AURA SYNC RGB keyboard and 12V fans for improved thermal performance.

The new Aspire E Series laptops provide a comprehensive range of choices for every-day users, with many appealing features and an attractive design aesthetic that exceed expectations. Incredible performance, fast 802.11ac wireless with new MU-MIMO technology and great battery life make the Aspire E series shine in any situation.

A decent budget class business laptop from HP AMD Quad-Core A12-9720P Processor 2.7 GHz (Boost up to 3.6 GHz, 2MB cache), AMD Radeon R7 graphics 15.6 inch diagonal HD SVA WLED-backlit touchscreen (1366x768) Display, DTS Studio Sound with dual speakers, SuperMulti DVD/CD burner 8GB 1866MHz DDR4 SDRAM memory, 1TB SATA Hard Drive, Full-size island-style keyboard with integrated numeric keypad, Built-in Media Card Reader 802.11 b/g/n, 2 x USB 3.1, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI, 1 x RJ45, 1 headphone/microphone combo, Webcam Windows 10 64-Bit Home Edition, Wireless Mouse & Backpack included, Weighs 4.…

The new Aspire 5 Series is the perfect laptop for every need. It packs a beautiful 17.3" Full HD screen, solid performance and the latest WiFi into an attractive design that's easy to place in a backpack and take to class. This budget-friendly laptop has all the essentials you need so you can quickly browse the Web, manage a budget, or catch up on schoolwork.

Seems that 2018 is a year of great experiments for me, I have started to build up an emergency fund, also I've started 52 weeks money challenge and now I have decided to run another financial experiment - matching interest earned on mintos.com peer to peer platform. The challenge is simple, at the start of each month I will match and deposit the same amount I received from the platform in the previous month. Mintos.com Review After 12 Month of Investing in Peer to Peer Lending Disclosure:  This article contains affiliate links to mintos.com peer to peer lending website, by clicking on links…

I still haven't opened a decent discount stock broker for buying US stocks (I have been in talks of opening a broker account at Lynx Broker), while in the middle of the process, I decided to investigate some high yield dividend stocks in the US. There are dozens of great dividend income blogs, I love to read their monthly dividend income reports and of course, compare my self to others. Just google - "+month dividend income report" and you will be amazed finding a ton of great reading. Some bloggers are high net individuals while others are not. One interesting blog I have been following for…

Designed for those with a need to speed, the Predator Helios 300 gaming notebook combines powerful 7th Gen Intel Core processor with high-performance NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics driven by the new NVIDIA Pascal architecture that is VR Ready. Dual-Fan cooling fans and stellar audio capabilities support intense gaming sessions while the sporting red accents and black chassis with geometric lines adds to the drama.​

The ASUS VivoBook S510UN is the perfect combination of beauty and performance. Featuring a slim NanoEdge bezel, brushed-metal finish, the latest Intel Core i7 processor, a 256GB + 1TB SSD/HDD combo, and a lightweight frame, the VivoBook S510UN is designed for today’s fast-paced mobile lifestyle.

One of the Best Selling Touchscreen laptops from HP

The ASUS VivoBook S is the perfect combination of beauty and performance. Featuring a slim ASUS NanoEdge bezel, the latest 8th Generation Intel quad-core processor, brushed-metal finish, and a lightweight frame, the VivoBook S510UA is designed for today’s fast-paced mobile lifestyle.

ASUS is introducing the ROG Zephyrus M GM501, an ultra-slim gaming laptop without compromise ROG Zephyrus M is built for gamers seeking the ultimate experience on a laptop in an ultraslim 0.78" thin form factor. It plows through AAA titles thanks to its 8th-Generation Intel Core i7 processor (up to 3.9GHz) and full-powered NVIDIA GeForce graphics (up to GTX 1070 8GB) and DDR4 2666MHz RAM. Top 20 Intel Core i7 processor Laptop / Notebook models A master of multiple disciplines, the GM501 brings a new level of versatility to ultra-slim gaming laptops. It’s flexible enough to serve as your main…

The following laptop brands made it on TOP 10 Amazon Bestselling list in May 2018: ACER, Samsung (1 Chromebook), DELL, ASUS, HP, and Lenovo  Acer dominates the list with four great models made for every day, business and gaming needs.  Top 15 Best Selling Acer Laptops / Notebooks 2018 The average laptop price in May 2018: $445.78, with cheapest being priced an 11.6 inch Samsung Chromebook 3 (XE500C13-K04US) at $219.99, while the most expensive is Intel Core i7 processor powered Acer Predator Helios 300 Gaming Laptop at $1,099.99 Top 20 Intel Core i7 processor Laptop / Notebook models 15.6-…

ROG is the first gaming brand to introduce an ultra-responsive 17.3-inch Full HD IPS-level display with a 144Hz refresh rate to its laptops. It’s powered by up to a factory-overclocked 8th Generation Intel Core i9 processor and GeForce GTX 1080 graphics for truly unprecedented power in a laptop. G703 features the most responsive IPS-level laptop display available. This 17.3-inch panel features a 144Hz refresh rate and NVIDIA G-SYNC technology for smooth and seamless graphics. The ultrafast 3ms GTG response time reduces motion blur, enabling G703 to handle the latest AAA gaming titles at Ultra…

Budget class 14 inch screen size laptop from HP Intel Celeron N3060, 1.6GHz, dual-core Processor 4 GB DDR3L SDRAM Memory. Processor technology : Intel Turbo Boost Technology More productive. Windows 10 is the best for bringing ideas forward and getting things done. 32 GB eMMC, no optical Drive 14.0-Inch diagonal HD sva bright view wled-backlit (1366x768)

May is one of the busiest dividend paying months from the Baltic Stocks. I've been investing in the Baltic stocks since 2017, and dividend income generated from the Baltic stocks slowly are growing. Nothing to brag about, but still, humble but decent. In May 2017, I made $65.45 from peer to peer lending and Baltic stocks. Although the May of 2018 is just barely started I'm looking on about $140 this May. That's about $75 increase year on year. In fact, May of 2018 promised about $200 in passive income, but I rushed a bit and sold one great dividend paying stock, as I believed a dividend cut…

A budget class laptop under $500 from HP 17 Best HP Laptops You Can Buy Online - Amazon.com 15.6" display: BrightView glossy screen maintains the vivid colors in your photos and videos. Typical 1366 x 768 HD resolution. WLED backlight.  AMD Dual-Core A6-9220 Processor 2.50GHz, up to 2.90 GHz.  4GB system memory for basic multitasking: Adequate high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run multiple applications and browser tabs all at once.  500GB hard drive for serviceable file storage space: Holds your growing collection of digital photos, music and videos. 5400 rpm spindle speed for standard read/…

Welcome to the twelfth (#12) dividend income report, covering earnings I've made from the Baltic dividend-paying stocks and peer to peer lending (both fiat and cryptocurrencies). Wow, already twelve dividend income reports, that's one year of tracking my road to the million dollars by the time I will turn 60. The last April marked also a small one-year anniversary since I've been investing in the Baltic stocks, you can read my review here: Baltic Dividend Stock Market Review - Thoughts After Investing for a One Year April turned out neither good, neither bad. I was looking to crack $100…

I felt very enthusiastic once Amazon announced OneLink, it seemed like a missing puzzle to serve international customers and boost earnings as an Amazon associate. Now many months later I have very ambivalent feelings regarding this - yes, I've made some extra dollar (pound and euro) by serving Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.de - on the other hand, earnings from these versions are humble not to say more, and in fact earnings from Amazon.com have started to dip for couple of months (I'm not blaming Amazon OneLink here) After I decided to remove Social Share buttons from my blog to improve Page load…

VAIO laptops are not the most popular laptop brand in 2020, ACER, ASUS, DELL, HP, Lenovo, and Apple are. The reason probably is complicated history of VAIO VAIO was originally a brand of Sony Corporation, introduced in 1996, aka Sony VAIO Sony sold its PC business to the investment firm Japan Industrial Partners in February 2014 as part of a restructuring effort to focus on mobile devices. Sony maintains a minority stake in the new, independent company, which currently sells computers in the United States, Japan, and Brazil as well as an exclusive marketing agreement. Sony still holds the…

Although it doesn't happen often, in rare situations you might get in trouble with GMAP marker sets. The most common case is change with folder permissions or migrating site to another host. How to add Custom Markers for Gmap Module Drupal Here is how it looks: Request for invalid marker set notification And here is how map field looks: Map with a missing marker (s) The default map is displayed. Luckily there is a simple solution - delete gmap.markers.js file from files/js folder, and markers will regenerate by themselves. sudo rm -rf gmap_markers.jsNow, run clear cache and all markers…

Intel Core i7 processor laptops are known as one of the best (read powerful) laptops on the market. They are popular among gamers (most comes with the latest GeForce or AMD graphics cards). Intel Core i7 laptops are widely used among professional video/photo editors. Intel Core i7 comes with a price attached, and as long as Intel Core i9 won't go mainstream I doubt we will see a drastic price decrease. However, here are some great Intel Core i7 laptop deals on Amazon, saving somewhere from $50 up to $250 for an Intel Core I7 laptop Here are the popular laptop brands with Intel Core I7 - Acer…

Kuldīga has been featured on the blog many times, starting old brick bridge over the Venta river, including flying fish over Venta rapid, ending some of the finest Kuldīga restaurants In today's Piece of Life series - a tranquil sunset from Kuldīga ​ Statue of Love during sunset in Kuldīga A cool, wood carved sculpture. Compare this one with the metallic sculpture of Ali and Nino (located in Batumi, Georgia) Brick bridge in Kuldīga Brick bridge in Kuldīga over the river of Venta according to some sources is the longest of its kind bridge in Europe. The brick bridge across the Venta has been…