Unlimited Internet Access with Astrill (VPN Review)

Several days after comparing the options and publishing a guide on how to get unrestricted internet access in China, I got an e-mail from Astrill, who offers a VPN service offering unlimited internet access. I take a look at Astrill and compare it to Freedur, which it bears a strong resemblance to.

Fake egg

Fake Eggs are No Joke

Over recent years there’s been a debate over the prevalence of fake eggs. After some research, I’m prepared to tell you that if you’re eating eggs in China, you should know about this.

Studying Chinese Vocabulary with Lingt

In the constant search to find more efficient language acquisition techniques, I’m always adjusting my study routine. The other day I stumbled upon Lingt, a site which offers vocabulary lists for Chinese language learners and creates a memorization schedule for you to maximize vocabulary recall.

Using Apple OSX’s Character Palette to Input Chinese

Apple’s Character Palette is great for finding problematic characters that can’t be located by Pinyin, and if you’re on a Mac, you don’t even have to download anything! Read about how it works in this post.

How to: Unrestricted Internet Access Using a Proxy Server

If you aren’t using a proxy to access the internet from the Mainland, you are really missing out on a lot of great content – Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, and Blogspot to name a few of the most well known blocked sites. Here’s how to get free reign over the internet by using a VPN.

Streaming Video Sites in China

A breakdown and comparison of all the options – Tudou, Youku, Vimeo, and of course Youtube. Are any of these worth checking out?