Open Seating Trick

Open Seating Trick

Netbits, Travel Tips

This tip applies when you’re flying Southwest Airlines or any other carrier that only offers open (unassigned) seating. If you’re among the last to board and all the good seats (i.e. aisle and window seats) are taken, look for couples who are traveling together but...
Open Seating Trick

Free Airport Wi-Fi Trick

Netbits, Travel Tips

All airports should offer free Wi-Fi but surprisingly many still don’t (here’s a pretty good list). Need a trick for finding free Wi-Fi? Hanging out in front of or near an airline’s club lounge, where there’s almost always an open connection.
Open Seating Trick

Get More Battery Life

Netbits, Technology, Travel Tips

Don’t you hate it when your gadgets die on you when you’re traveling and you don’t have access to a charger? To get more life out of your phone or laptop battery, dim your screen to a level that is less bright but still readable. You can sometimes get an extra hour or...
Open Seating Trick

Things to Avoid on Your Website

Netbits, Tips

Pages Without Content There are hundreds of sites on the Web that have almost nothing on them. No, not the splash screens that are so popular right now. I’m talking about pages where there are a lot of words or pictures but there is no reason to go there. If you...
Open Seating Trick

Get Upgraded to First Class

Netbits, Travel Tips

Become a frequent flier The easiest way to get upgraded is to become a low-level elite frequent flier with a particular airline. Many airlines give their elite fliers free upgrades or access to affordable ones. If you don’t fly 25,000 miles in a calendar year, then...
Open Seating Trick

Key Components of Website Navigation

Internet Usage, Netbits, Tips

Specifically, the navigation should: Enable users to choose from a small selection of pages to visit. Provide clear labels for the pages where navigation tabs take you. Adapt your website to match user needs. Tell people where they currently are and how to get back....