Experience Guide

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I've compiled a list of completed American TV series because I'm really tired of waiting for shows to air and want to watch them all at once. This list will make it easier for me to buy shows and catch up, and it's also for others to refer to. Please leave a comment if there are any omissions or recommendations. Friends (1994-2004, 10 seasons)...

Some say, "You can't drive in the US with a Chinese driver's license." Others say, "You can drive freely in the US with a Chinese driver's license." So, can Chinese tourists holding US B visas rent and drive cars in the US with a driver's license issued in mainland China? The US…

The Legend of Heroes: Cold Steel III recently launched on PS4, seemingly as a PS4 exclusive, and the long-awaited Trails in the Sky SC (Chinese version) is also coming to PS Vita soon. This has reignited my interest in completing the series. Although I already own the Chinese versions of Trails of Cold Steel I and II, after finishing Trails in the Sky FC, I've been waiting for SC and 3RD...

When I graduated in 2013, I published a summary of my job-hunting experience ("A Brief Discussion on Job Hunting Experience in the Greater Washington D.C."). Now, four years later, I've reached this juncture again, so I'd like to share some of my thoughts and experiences. Things have changed quite a bit in four years. Firstly, in terms of work experience…

Those of you living in Washington, D.C., have probably all heard of the fame of Maryland blue crab. However, many people eat it at seaside restaurants. This article will introduce how to cook Maryland blue crab at home, just like in a seaside restaurant. Special thanks to my friends Ben Teng and Qiu Shi, who taught me most of the techniques mentioned in this article…

I've recently noticed that many people around me who trade stocks are using Robinhood. I've even written an article introducing its advantages and disadvantages ("A Summary of Basic and Introductory Knowledge about US Stocks/Futures"). I've always felt that Robinhood's features aren't comprehensive enough, making it only suitable for casual use; it's not ideal for more complex operations. However, these past few days…

I've recently run into a problem—my driver's license is about to expire. I renewed it after applying for my H1B visa, and it's expiring right now. I applied for an extension in May, but apparently it won't be issued until the end of the year. So what should I do with my license? I've been researching online…

It's been a while since I've tried anything new. When I went back to China mid-year, a friend recommended Synology, and after researching it online, I found it quite interesting and got one. I spent a couple of days figuring out all the settings and functions, and I'd like to share my experience. First, let me explain what Synology's private cloud is... simply put…

While playing the Uncharted expansion, Lost in Disguise, over the weekend, I discovered in the graphics settings that my TV doesn't support HDR. This really bothered me; my newly purchased Samsung 8000 series high-end 4K TV doesn't support HDR! I decided to investigate. I found many secrets there, or rather, it was...

I've been a bit obsessed with researching work lately, and yesterday I suddenly had the idea to study job levels. Here's a summary of my findings, specifically for IT-related companies. Technical job level classification: Entry-Level Engineer is generally for recent graduates…

Preface This is a list of some useful websites I've used while practicing coding problems. I'll update it periodically. Coding/Learning Leetcode: A long-established coding problem website; I recommend buying a membership. https://leetcode.com Lintcode: This is used in conjunction with Jiuzhang…

In the United States, everyone is required to have health insurance. What is a co-pay, and how can you buy affordable insurance if you have no income? This article from Meijieda Immigration will answer your questions. Is it possible to not buy insurance? Although ObamaCare mandates that everyone must have health insurance, without it, you not only have to bear a huge financial burden…

I. Driver's License Renewal II. I-20 Renewal III. SSN Loss Reporting IV. Employment Authorization Card Renewal V. H1B Extension VI. Green Card Renewal VII. Passport Renewal VIII. Visa Expiration (Visa Application Proxy) IX. Visa Expiration (Interview) X. ID Card Renewal I. Driver's License Renewal…

Today I'll summarize the ways to obtain free credit reports and credit scores. Some of these are provided when you open a bank account, some are offered by certain banks for certain credit cards, and some are provided by third-party credit inquiry platforms. I. Basic Review What is a credit report? When talking about credit, we can't ignore…