technology

Prepaid or subscription internet provides you with continuous access to boundless resources of music, movies, and other creative works. However, in a Viking's life, there are moments when you find yourself out of coverage. Perhaps it's because you're currently drifting across the open ocean in search of undiscovered lands. Or perhaps you consciously choose to do so when […]

Apple Watch Ultra looks great and has been a sales hit since its debut. In September, we will most likely see its third iteration, but it's fair to say that the competition isn't sleeping, and there are outdoor and sports watches available on the market that can do more and last longer without needing a charger. If not Apple Watch Ultra (and Ultra 2), […]

Water it? Don't water it? Or perhaps it’s high time to repot it? But what exactly? We know it's a plant, but *which* one, that’s not so clear? A plant recognition app will not only tell you what it is in a few seconds, but also display its three-line-long Latin name and a handful of interesting facts. Here’s a Viking’s overview of the best recognition apps […]

To brush up on your German, until recently, all you needed was to regularly watch TV. The endlessly repeated phrase "für Deutschland" stuck in your memory, and even those not gifted at languages could easily recognize the contexts in which it could be used. But oops, TV has changed (reportedly) and now we have an uphill struggle. Fortunately, a good German learning app will sort out […]

You kicked off the new year full steam ahead, right? Not just five, but ten servings of vegetables now. Zero stimulants apart from coffee and tea. Regular workouts and daily walks. Stairs instead of the elevator at work, and a bike instead of a car – even despite the frost and snow. But your weight is still stuck in the same place? The solution might be apps […]

Wi-Fi coverage ending just before the place where we need it can be as annoying as having no mobile network coverage or an insufficient amount of GB on your account. 📶 While we can (almost always!) solve the latter two problems ourselves, this main one is an issue you have to deal with yourself – […]