Notes from the workshop
Occasional writing about the things my apps are made of — light, weather data, aspect ratios, transfer partners and fruit.
August 2026 Points Transfer Index: The Avios Trifecta
One Avios bonus with three doors, a 40% Turkish window with a 36-month self-destruct, and an IHG bonus that refuses to die of natural causes.
Read it 13 August 2026The Q2 2026 Points Devaluation Index: Which Miles Lost the Most Real Purchasing Power
Our quarterly audit of what a point actually buys: Hilton lost 20%, Hyatt softened, and the safest currency is still the one you haven't transferred yet.
Read it 11 August 2026Why Your Points Expire (and the Four Rules That Stop It)
Every loyalty program runs one of four expiration rules. Knowing which one yours uses is the difference between a balance that lasts and a surprise zero.
Read it 15 July 2026July 2026 Points Transfer Index: Rent Day Traps and Quiet Extensions
July was the month the hotels came for your points. A 200% bonus into 0.4-cent currency is not a deal; the Virgin Atlantic 30% was the quiet winner.
Read it 27 June 2026June 2026 Points Transfer Index: Don't Waste Your Rewards
Banks and airlines want you to devalue your points. A deadpan look at June's transfer bonuses, and which ones are actually worth taking.
Read it 26 June 2026Apples vs. Peaches: Which Tree Fruit Wins?
A head-to-head on calories, sugar, fibre and vitamins — and an honest answer about which one actually wins.
Read it 22 January 2025How to Post Full Size Photos on Instagram Without Cropping
Aspect ratios, padding logic and a local-first batch workflow that stops Instagram chopping the edges off your photos.
Read it 22 January 2025Welcome to the YellowSquared Blog
Why we started writing things down, and what you can expect to find here.
Read it 20 August 2026What Climate Stripes Actually Show You
A deep dive into Ed Hawkins' iconic warming stripes and what localized decadal temperature anomalies actually tell you about your city.
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