A tragic shooting at Apalachee High in Winder, Georgia, left four dead and nine injured. It may have been worse without a new safety system — teachers used a digital panic button to save lives. Plus, Amazon Alexa loses billions, Taylor Swift surveillance, and FB censors opinions.
5 countries rolling out the remote work red carpet
What if “work from home” became “work from beach?” One of the most attractive benefits of remote work is being able to operate from literally anywhere. Well, anywhere with the internet, at least.
Luckily, vacation destinations worldwide are opening their arms to digital nomads, making it easier than ever to take advantage of our newfound remote freedom. From cheap visas to moving incentives, here’s who’s rolling out the red carpet to remote workers worldwide, starting with the basics: Wi-Fi.
(Struggling to stream? These apps will troubleshoot your Wi-Fi connection.)
Top 5 countries with “workable” internet:
- Thailand – Speeds up to 196.20Mbps and an average temperature of 80 degrees. Thailand’s median download speed is hefty enough to support multiple video streams while simultaneously uploading high-res photos and videos.
- Spain – Speeds up to 172.04Mbps, with a chance of paella. Spain’s got you covered if you want to do more than just email co-workers and dabble in Excel.
- Romania – Speeds up to 171.15Mbps to live your Audrey Hepburn Vespa fantasy. Wait, that movie was “Roman Holiday,” wasn’t it?
- Hungary – Speeds up to 134.43Mbps for you to stream from its famed thermal spas. Nothing like a soak to de-stress from a long day of video calls.
- Portugal – Speeds up to 128.50 Mbps — plenty for your pictures of pastel de nata. Plus, its high-speed rail gets you from Lisbon to Porto in under 3 hours for under $30!
Ok, you’ve got the connection, but now you need the credentials.
Visit via Visas
You must get a work visa to stay in a different country for an extended period.
The good news: Since the explosion in remote work, many countries now offer a remote work visa so digital nomads can stay longer (and spend more). It’s a win-win since your dollar will stretch even further in most places.
They even coined a nifty new term for digital nomads who settle abroad: Techpats. They are not quite permanent ex-pats, but definitely travelers who are in the country to enjoy more than a pina colada or two.
Today, 50+ countries offer some form of digital nomad visa.
Techpat welcome mat
Study: These cities are targeted most by identity theft
Identity theft is no joke. The FTC reports 441,482 cases of credit card fraud in the U.S. last year alone.
All told, the Commission received 1.1 million total identity theft complaints.
81 years old
The age of a Georgia woman who recently voted for the very first time with the help of her niece. Her husband said she didn’t need to vote … or even learn to read or write. Now that he’s passed away, she’s doing things she’s never done before. Good for you, Betty!
Here's where experts say the housing market is getting pricey again - And where you can expect to find deals
On the market for a new home? You’re not alone, but now might not be the time to invest. However, you might be in luck if you’re selling a home.
Zillow, one of the top platforms for buying and selling property, just released its value and sales forecast for March 2023. One major prediction: a decline in total sales, around 4.3 million as opposed to last year’s 5 million.
What wood you do? A Georgia man lost his phone at night in the woods, and, while looking for it, he fell down a 50-foot well. He called for help but spent a long, cold night in the well. Rescuers took almost two hours to get him out using special equipment. PSA: Don’t walk around alone at night in the woods.
In Telfair County, Georgia, a fisherman stumbled upon critical evidence from the 2015 Craigslist murder of an elderly couple. He first pulled up a .22-caliber rifle, then discovered driver’s licenses and credit cards belonging to the victims. This find has revitalized the investigation, with more clues headed to the crime lab.