Anya Zhukova
Anya is a contributing writer to Online Tech Tips and Help Desk Geek. Her educational background is in Journalism and Language Studies. She became serious about writing back in university, working for a local newspaper first in Russia, and then in the U.S.
After finishing her studies, she took on another writing job. This time in Cardiff, Wales. She worked as a sub-editor and reporter for an online magazine TheSprout. This included conducting reviews, writing opinion pieces, covering cultural events and reporting on a number of issues and topics. As a young journalist in Wales, she got involved in the Festival of Voice. She interviewed local and internationally acclaimed musicians and performers including Charlotte Church, a famous local celebrity. The interviews were used online as well as on Radio Platfform, a radio station based at Wales Millennium Centre.
In between writing gigs Anya worked as a freelance translator and interpreter. Then she moved on to travel blogs, writing advice pieces based on her own experience living a nomadic lifestyle.
In the end, becoming a full-time remote worker is what got Anya into tech writing. She wanted to share her knowledge on using modern technology to make life on the road easier. In 2016, she joined MakeUseOf as a Social Media and Entertainment writer. She never left the world of tech writing since. Always looking for new ways to make her life and location-independent lifestyle effortless, she hopes to share her experiences as a tech- and internet-addict through her writing.
Today, Anya is a freelance writer and digital nomad. When she's not writing, you can find her shredding fresh pow on a snowboard, or playing with a random dog she's never met before.
AliExpress is a popular online shopping site that sells products at much cheaper prices than your typical branded stores. AliExpress is owned by a Chinese retail giant called Alibaba, and […]
When you need a break from work or studying, social networks are a popular place to find yourself in. Facebook in particular does a good job at helping you kill […]
Today when you’re buying a new gadget, the most difficult part is choosing from the vast variety of options. The good news is, if you’re in the market for a […]
Blocking users on social networks essentially erases them from your online space. They won’t be able to see your content, or interact with you in any way online, whether it’s […]
Playing games is probably one of the best ways to entertain yourself and to kill hours of time when you need a break. While some games are meant to be […]
Board games are a great way to spend time with friends, and Cards Against Humanity is an all-time classic. But if you’re home alone, why check out these five sites […]
Today thanks to the many apps that offer photo filters you don’t need to have a smartphone with a top of the line camera to produce excellent shots. When it […]
Snapchat is one of the most addictive social media platforms. It’s so popular among users for two main reasons. One is the Snapchat’s visual add-ons like filters and text that […]
Google Maps is an excellent mapping service, and one so familiar that you will likely turn to it first. It’s great for exploring your future apartment’s neighbourhood or adding driving […]
Whether you’re working from home or in an office, social media is always the biggest source of distraction. On top of numerous ads, you get countless updates from family, friends, […]
Contrary to popular belief, Uber is not a taxi service. It’s an awesome service that you can use to move around while abroad, and a great way to earn some […]
Snapchat keeps getting more and more creative with every new feature they introduce to the app users. From emojis that you need help to understand the meaning of to hidden […]
The idea of using a walkie-talkie today might seem a little outdated. With all the technology we have available for connecting with one another it seems unnecessary to use such […]
Have you seen your friends use those cute cartoon versions of themselves on social media? Have you ever thought of turning yourself into a cartoon as well? Good news is, […]
Do you remember the last time you went a whole day without sending or receiving a text? Probably not. Whether you’re using your computer to send messages or your phone, […]