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By default, non-Microsoft ported content is disabled, allowing users to selectively activate desired items. Following the update, previously available aircraft will need to be re-enabled in 'My Library' to become accessible again. Additional Marketplace 2020 ported content is expected to be available soon. <strong>Stability and Performance Improvements</strong> The update addresses several stability issues: Resolved crashes related to the audio system, FX system, lever interactions, and scientific research missions.</li> Reduced memory usage for aircraft gauge textures generated by WASM, decreasing out-of-memory crashes on Xbox with WASM-enabled aircraft.</li> Fixed crashes occurring during flight plan creation at certain airports and when using the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB).</li> Improved latency with HTTP requests.</li> Addressed a crash in the hardware settings of the Tobii Eye Tracker device.</li> </ul> A new feature prompts users to launch the simulator in Safe Mode if a crash occurred during the previous session, aiding in troubleshooting and ensuring a smoother experience. <strong>Recommendations for Users</strong> PC users are advised to move outdated packages from the Community Folder to another location before relaunching the simulator to prevent potential stability issues or prolonged loading times. 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This update underscores the commitment to enhancing user control and improving the overall stability and performance of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. via: <a href="https://skyblueradio.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-has-released-update-1-2-7-0/" target="_blank">https://skyblueradio.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-2024-has-released-update-1-2-7-0/</a>342074News, Flight Plan Creation, Flight Sim Blog, flight sim community, Flight Sim Stability, Flight Simublogs/12-2024/342074-bvtesting-microsoft-s.jpg44Exciting News from iniBuilds: A300-600R Airliner for MSFS2024!https://skyblueradio.com/exciting-news-from-inibuilds-a300-600r-airliner-for-msfs2024/features/blogs/bvtesting-exciting-news-inibuilds-a300600r-airliner-msfs2024/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-exciting-news-inibuilds-a300600r-airliner-msfs2024/#commentsWed, 11 Dec 2024 00:57 GMT<div style="text-align: center;">Sky Blue Radio is thrilled to share the latest news from iniBuilds! The iconic A300-600R Airliner has landed in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, bringing with it groundbreaking updates and features designed to take your flight simulation experience to new heights. Here's what you need to know: <strong>A300-600R Compatible Version (MSFS2020 &amp; MSFS2024) [UPDATE]</strong> iniBuilds is offering a <strong>FREE update</strong> to all current A300-600R owners. This update ensures compatibility with both MSFS2020 and MSFS2024 in Beta (version 1.1.3). While this Beta version is fully functional, a few known issues are still being addressed: - Terrain display irregularities - Overhead Korry switch and sound bugs when switching views - Random TCAS RA errors - Networking issues causing difficulties when closing the simulator Users are encouraged to provide feedback or share solutions on the [iniBuilds Forum](<a href="https://forum.inibuilds.com/topic/24363-lets-talk-inibuilds-a300-600r-airliner-updates-for-msfs2024-msfs2020/" target="_blank">https://forum.inibuilds.com/topic/24363-lets-talk-inibuilds-a300-600r-airliner-updates-for-msfs2024-msfs2020/</a>). This collaborative effort will help ensure these issues are resolved as quickly as possible. [View the full changelog for the MSFS2020/24 Compatible build (v1.1.3) here](<a href="https://forum.inibuilds.com/topic/24363-lets-talk-inibuilds-a300-600r-airliner-updates-for-msfs2024-msfs2020/" target="_blank">https://forum.inibuilds.com/topic/24363-lets-talk-inibuilds-a300-600r-airliner-updates-for-msfs2024-msfs2020/</a>). <strong>A300-600R Premium Version (MSFS2024 ONLY) [NEW PRODUCT]</strong> For those seeking to unlock the full capabilities of MSFS2024, iniBuilds has introduced the A300-600R Premium version. Available as a n9.99 (excl. VAT) upgrade for existing MSFS2020 owners or n44.99 (excl. VAT) for new customers, this premium release takes full advantage of the advanced features in MSFS2024: - <strong>Improved Ground Handling</strong>: Dynamic wheel deformation based on weight, offering a realistic tire pressure and load distribution experience. - <strong>Enhanced Aerodynamics</strong>: Upgraded fuselage and engine modeling for optimal performance under challenging conditions. - <strong>Preflight Walkaround</strong>: Fully interactive preflight checks, including cargo doors and engine cowlings, integrated with MSFS2024's walkaround mode. - <strong>Sound Improvements</strong>: Completely overhauled sound systems with accurate engine mixing, improved interior/exterior sounds, and new environmental effects. - <strong>And More!</strong> <center><a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=VewZWDXKpco" target="_blank"><img src="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/VewZWDXKpco/default.jpg" border="0" /> Watch Video on YouTube</a></center> <strong>Additional Information:</strong> - <strong>Liveries</strong>: MSFS2020 liveries are not compatible with the 2024 version due to a new file structure. However, a selection of compatible liveries is available through the iniManager. - <strong>Known Issue</strong>: A core simulator bug currently affects networking, preventing users from closing the simulator without using the task manager. iniBuilds is actively working with Asobo to address this and will provide updates as soon as possible. Stay tuned to Sky Blue Radio for more updates on the A300-600R Airliner and other exciting developments in the world of flight simulation. This release from iniBuilds promises to set a new standard in realism and immersion for virtual pilots everywhere! &nbsp; via: <a href="https://skyblueradio.com/exciting-news-from-inibuilds-a300-600r-airliner-for-msfs2024/" target="_blank">https://skyblueradio.com/exciting-news-from-inibuilds-a300-600r-airliner-for-msfs2024/</a></div>342075bvtesting44Testinhttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-bench-testing-a-3835710/features/blogs/bvtesting-bench-testing-a-3835710/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-bench-testing-a-3835710/#commentsMon, 14 Oct 2024 19:51 GMTBench testing336960bench,testingblogs/10-2024/336960-bench-testing-a-383-s.jpg44Test Posthttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-testing-post-a-1698183/features/blogs/bvtesting-testing-post-a-1698183/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-testing-post-a-1698183/#commentsTue, 26 Mar 2024 19:34 GMTThis is just a test305869testing,,postblogs/3-2024/305869-testing-post-a-1698-s.jpgThis is a really long Headline to test and make sure everything is still formatted properly in Blogshttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-one-i-1937362/features/blogs/bvtesting-one-i-1937362/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-one-i-1937362/#commentsSun, 18 Feb 2024 03:00 GMTSdfnjksdfjsdfkjdxbfkjsdbskjfbskjdfbk300239One44Best Developers In The Worldhttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-test-blog-i-34854/features/blogs/bvtesting-test-blog-i-34854/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-test-blog-i-34854/#commentsSun, 2 Apr 2023 23:21 GMTThis is just a test267109Test,Blogblogs/4-2023/267109-bvtesting-test-blog-s.jpg44Mystery Machinehttps://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-test-blog-i-1417114/features/blogs/bvtesting-test-blog-i-1417114/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-test-blog-i-1417114/#commentsSun, 2 Apr 2023 23:08 GMTThis is a mystery267110Test,Blogblogs/4-2023/267110-test-blog-i-1417114-s.jpg44Swift 5.7's new optional unwrapping syntaxhttps://www.swiftbysundell.com/articles/swifts-new-shorthand-optional-unwrapping-syntaxfeatures/blogs/bvtesting-swift-57s-new-optional-unwrapping-syntax/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-swift-57s-new-optional-unwrapping-syntax/#commentsTue, 7 Jun 2022 21:20 GMTSwift 5.7 introduces a new, more concise way to unwrap optional values using if let and guard let statements. Before, we always had to explicitly name each unwrapped value, for example like this: class AnimationController <a href="http://blackvibes.com/services/ms/info.asp?bv_keyword=%0A++var+animation%3A+Animation%3F%0A%0A++func+update%28%29+%0A++++if+let+animation+%3D+animation+%0A++++++%2F%2F+Perform+updates%0A++++++%2E%2E%2E%0A++++" target="_blank"> var animation: Animation? func update() if let animation = animation // Perform updates ... </a> <a href="http://blackvibes.com/services/ms/info.asp?bv_keyword=" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://blackvibes.com/services/ms/info.asp?bv_keyword=" target="_blank"></a>But now, we can simply drop the assignment after our if let statement, and the Swift compiler will automatically unwrap our optional into a concrete value with the exact same name: class AnimationController <a href="http://blackvibes.com/services/ms/info.asp?bv_keyword=%0A++var+animation%3A+Animation%3F%0A%0A++func+update%28%29+%0A++++if+let+animation+%0A++++++%2F%2F+Perform+updates%0A++++++%2E%2E%2E%0A++++" target="_blank"> var animation: Animation? func update() if let animation // Perform updates ... </a> <a href="http://blackvibes.com/services/ms/info.asp?bv_keyword=" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://blackvibes.com/services/ms/info.asp?bv_keyword=" target="_blank"></a>Neat! The above new syntax also works with guard statements: class AnimationController <a href="http://blackvibes.com/services/ms/info.asp?bv_keyword=%0A++var+animation%3A+Animation%3F%0A%0A++func+update%28%29+%0A++++guard+let+animation+else+%0A++++++return%0A++++" target="_blank"> var animation: Animation? func update() guard let animation else return </a> // Perform updates ... <a href="http://blackvibes.com/services/ms/info.asp?bv_keyword=" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://blackvibes.com/services/ms/info.asp?bv_keyword=" target="_blank"></a>It can also be used to unwrap multiple optionals all at once: struct Message <a href="http://blackvibes.com/services/ms/info.asp?bv_keyword=%0A++var+title%3A+String%3F%0A++var+body%3A+String%3F%0A++var+recipient%3A+String%3F%0A%0A++var+isSendable%3A+Bool+%0A++++guard+let+title%2C+let+body%2C+let+recipient+else+%0A++++++return+false%0A++++" target="_blank"> var title: String? var body: String? var recipient: String? var isSendable: Bool guard let title, let body, let recipient else return false </a> return ![title, body, recipient].contains(where: \.isEmpty) <a href="http://blackvibes.com/services/ms/info.asp?bv_keyword=" target="_blank"></a> <a href="http://blackvibes.com/services/ms/info.asp?bv_keyword=" target="_blank"></a>A small, but very welcome feature. Of course, we still have the option to explicitly name each unwrapped optional if we wish to do so - either for code style reasons, or if we want to give a certain optional a different name when unwrapped. via: <a href="https://www.swiftbysundell.com/articles/swifts-new-shorthand-optional-unwrapping-syntax" target="_blank">https://www.swiftbysundell.com/articles/swifts-new-shorthand-optional-unwrapping-syntax</a>246432Swift,5.7s,new,optional,unwrapping,syntax44The Galaxy Z Flip 4 could be getting this year's best processorhttps://www.androidcentral.com/phones/galaxy-z-flip-4-snapdragon-rumorfeatures/blogs/bvtesting-the-galaxy-z-flip-4-could-be-getting-this-years-best-process/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-the-galaxy-z-flip-4-could-be-getting-this-years-best-process/#commentsMon, 23 May 2022 17:15 GMTThe latest Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset looks to power the Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4, which could spell big gains for battery life and performance for Samsung's upcoming foldables. via: <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/galaxy-z-flip-4-snapdragon-rumor" target="_blank">https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/galaxy-z-flip-4-snapdragon-rumor</a>245271The Galaxy Z Flip 4 could be getting this year's best processorDoes the Pixel 6a have wireless charging?https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/does-the-pixel-6a-have-wireless-chargingfeatures/blogs/bvtesting-does-pixel-6a-have-wireless-charging/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-does-pixel-6a-have-wireless-charging/#commentsMon, 23 May 2022 16:30 GMTWondering about the Google Pixel 6a's wireless charging capabilities? Here's what you need to know. via: <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/does-the-pixel-6a-have-wireless-charging" target="_blank">https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/does-the-pixel-6a-have-wireless-charging</a>245273Does the Pixel 6a have wireless charging?The Pixel Watch sounds like a powerhouse despite its aging chipsethttps://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/google-pixel-watch-ram-storage-charging-rumorsfeatures/blogs/bvtesting-the-pixel-watch-sounds-like-powerhouse-despite-its-aging-c/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-the-pixel-watch-sounds-like-powerhouse-despite-its-aging-c/#commentsMon, 23 May 2022 16:08 GMTGoogle is yet to unveil Pixel Watch specs, but new rumors indicate it could be a fairly impressive smartwatch compared to current Wear OS devices. via: <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/google-pixel-watch-ram-storage-charging-rumors" target="_blank">https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/google-pixel-watch-ram-storage-charging-rumors</a>245274The,Pixel,Watch,sounds,like,a,powerhouse,despite,its,aging,chipset44EZVIZ C6 2K+ security camera review: An advanced camera that's missing a couple of basic featureshttps://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/smart-home/ezviz-c6-2k-security-camera-reviewfeatures/blogs/bvtesting-ezviz-c6-2k-security-camera-review-advanced-camera-thats/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-ezviz-c6-2k-security-camera-review-advanced-camera-thats/#commentsSun, 22 May 2022 15:01 GMTThe EZVIZ C6 2K+ security camera gives you nearly a 360 of any room it's in and the helpful AI features are a nice addition. The price and missing customization options hold it back from greatness. via: <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/smart-home/ezviz-c6-2k-security-camera-review" target="_blank">https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/smart-home/ezviz-c6-2k-security-camera-review</a>245167EZVIZ C6 2K+ security camera review: An advanced camera that's missing a couple of basic featuresFrom the Editor's Desk: Making sense of the Google Pixel Tablethttps://www.androidcentral.com/tablets/pixel-tablet-could-be-nest-tabletfeatures/blogs/bvtesting-from-editors-desk-making-sense-google-pixel-table/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-from-editors-desk-making-sense-google-pixel-table/#commentsSun, 22 May 2022 14:01 GMTTrying to figure out what's going on with Google's new slate? Maybe think 'Nest,' not 'Pixel.' via: <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/tablets/pixel-tablet-could-be-nest-tablet" target="_blank">https://www.androidcentral.com/tablets/pixel-tablet-could-be-nest-tablet</a>245168From the Editor's Desk: Making sense of the Google Pixel TabletAndroid 13 is picking up native support for most braille displayshttps://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-13-is-picking-up-native-support-for-most-braillfeatures/blogs/bvtesting-android-13-is-picking-up-native-support-most-braille-dis/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-android-13-is-picking-up-native-support-most-braille-dis/#commentsSun, 22 May 2022 07:54 GMTGoogle will begin testing out-of-the-box support for braille displays on the Talkback screen reader app for Android in the coming weeks. via: <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-13-is-picking-up-native-support-for-most-braille-displays" target="_blank">https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/android-13-is-picking-up-native-support-for-most-braille-displays</a>245169Android 13 is picking up native support for most braille displays44Best OPPO Find X5 and Find X5 Pro screen protectors 2022https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/best-oppo-find-x5-and-find-x5-pro-screen-protectorsfeatures/blogs/bvtesting-best-oppo-find-x5-find-x5-pro-screen-protectors-2022/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-best-oppo-find-x5-find-x5-pro-screen-protectors-2022/#commentsSat, 21 May 2022 17:30 GMTOPPO's Find X5 and X5 Pro's displays are as good as the ones found on Samsung's flagship phones. It's only sensible to safeguard such a marvelous AMOLED panel with an excellent screen protector for your OPPO Find X5 and Find X5 Pro. via: <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/best-oppo-find-x5-and-find-x5-pro-screen-protectors" target="_blank">https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/best-oppo-find-x5-and-find-x5-pro-screen-protectors</a>245170Best OPPO Find X5 and Find X5 Pro screen protectors 2022Google cares about apps for the big screen again but still needs to convince developershttps://www.androidcentral.com/tablets/google-cares-about-apps-for-the-big-screen-again-but-still-nefeatures/blogs/bvtesting-google-cares-about-apps-big-screen-again-still-n/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-google-cares-about-apps-big-screen-again-still-n/#commentsSat, 21 May 2022 14:00 GMTGoogle has provided the tools for building apps optimized for tablets and foldables but that might not be enough. via: <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/tablets/google-cares-about-apps-for-the-big-screen-again-but-still-needs-to-convince-developers" target="_blank">https://www.androidcentral.com/tablets/google-cares-about-apps-for-the-big-screen-again-but-still-needs-to-convince-developers</a>245171Google cares about apps for the big screen again but still needs to convince developersPixel Watch and Pixel 7 could make me ditch Apple for goodhttps://www.androidcentral.com/phones/pixel-7-pixel-watch-ecosystemfeatures/blogs/bvtesting-pixel-watch-pixel-7-could-make-me-ditch-apple-good/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-pixel-watch-pixel-7-could-make-me-ditch-apple-good/#commentsSat, 21 May 2022 11:00 GMTGoogle's ecosystem of cohesive devices is shaping up quite nicely. With the Pixel Watch and Pixel 7, it might be too tempting to ignore any longer. via: <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/pixel-7-pixel-watch-ecosystem" target="_blank">https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/pixel-7-pixel-watch-ecosystem</a>245172Pixel Watch and Pixel 7 could make me ditch Apple for goodHow to stream movies and TV on the (Oculus) Meta Quest 2https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/how-to-stream-movies-and-tv-on-the-oculus-metafeatures/blogs/bvtesting-how-stream-movies-tv-oculus-meta-quest-2/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-how-stream-movies-tv-oculus-meta-quest-2/#commentsFri, 20 May 2022 21:00 GMTYour Oculus Quest 2 can do a lot more than just play games. There's more than one way to watch your favorite movies and TV shows on the VR headset in a virtual theater. via: <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/how-to-stream-movies-and-tv-on-the-oculus-meta-quest-2" target="_blank">https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/how-to-stream-movies-and-tv-on-the-oculus-meta-quest-2</a>245173How to stream movies and TV on the (Oculus) Meta Quest 2How to use Google Photos portrait blur on your Android phonehttps://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/how-to-use-google-photos-portrait-blur-on-androidfeatures/blogs/bvtesting-how-use-google-photos-portrait-blur-your-android-phone/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-how-use-google-photos-portrait-blur-your-android-phone/#commentsFri, 20 May 2022 19:30 GMTGoogle Photos has a cool Portrait Blur feature that you can use on your Android phone. Learn how to do it right and you'll be transforming boring portrait shots into eye-catching photographs in no time at all. via: <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/how-to-use-google-photos-portrait-blur-on-android" target="_blank">https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/how-to-use-google-photos-portrait-blur-on-android</a>245175How to use Google Photos portrait blur on your Android phoneWhat is Google Play Protect?https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/what-is-google-play-protectfeatures/blogs/bvtesting-what-is-google-play-protect/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-what-is-google-play-protect/#commentsFri, 20 May 2022 18:31 GMTGoogle has its own system to help keep the apps on your phone safe and secure. But you may not know how it works, or that you can change your settings to make it even better. via: <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/what-is-google-play-protect" target="_blank">https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/what-is-google-play-protect</a>245176What is Google Play Protect?Swift by Sundell turns five years old today! Here's what's next for the website and the podcasthttps://www.swiftbysundell.com/special/five-yearsfeatures/blogs/bvtesting-swift-by-sundell-turns-five-years-old-today-heres-whats-next/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-swift-by-sundell-turns-five-years-old-today-heres-whats-next/#commentsThu, 5 May 2022 15:40 GMTToday it's been exactly five years since this website first launched, and what a journey it has been! When I started this website after having published weekly articles on Medium for a few months, I honestly had no idea what to expect. I wasn't even sure if anyone would even find the site to begin with, let alone be interested in coming back week after week to read my new articles. But now, five years later, and with over 550 articles and 115 podcast episodes published, this website has been visited by over a million Swift developers from all around the world, and hundreds of thousands of people come back to read new articles and listen to new podcast episodes every single month. To see this website grow like that has been absolutely incredible, and I'm eternally grateful for all of the amazing support that you - the Swift community - have given me over these first five years. During these first few years, the amount of time that I've been able to spend working on my articles and podcast episodes has varied quite a lot. In the beginning, I was simply working on Swift by Sundell during my spare time, as a hobby project, and I had no plans or intentions to ever scale the project much beyond that. But at the same time, the website kept growing, and so did my ambitions, and at the start of 2019 (two years after the initial launch) I made the rather bold decision to turn Swift by Sundell into my full-time job. In retrospect, I'm incredibly happy that I made that decision, not only because it enabled me to produce a much larger number of more detailed articles, and spend more time on podcast editing to make each episode sound great - but also because it led to the creation of <a href="https://github.com/johnsundell/ink" target="_blank">Ink</a>, <a href="https://github.com/johnsundell/plot" target="_blank">Plot</a>, and <a href="https://github.com/johnsundell/publish" target="_blank">Publish</a>, and the current iteration of this website which uses those tools to produce a fast, easy to use, statically generated site that I'm super proud of. Working full-time on your own projects, as amazing as it in many ways is, also comes with quite a few downsides, though. In particular, I really started to miss working with other people, to be a part of a team, and to do actual iOS and macOS app development. Building Publish and my other open source tools was a lot of fun, and involved solving a ton of interesting problems, but it just wasn't the same as working on complex app projects with dedicated co-workers. So in 2020 I decided to start freelancing again, part-time, while still keeping Swift by Sundell as my main, full-time job - which worked out great. In fact, it worked out so great that I started taking on more freelancing work throughout 2021, and for a while, I was incredibly happy with how my work was progressing. Business was great, with income from both this website's sponsorships and from my freelancing work, I got to work on some incredibly cool projects, plus those projects gave me such a huge amount of inspiration for both my articles and podcast episodes. It all turned out to be one big, positive feedback loop. However, towards the end of 2021, I started to feel that something was wrong. I very often felt incredibly stressed, and sometimes even deeply disappointed in myself for not writing enough articles, for not publishing podcast episodes frequently enough, for not reviewing open source pull requests fast enough, or for not working enough hours on a given project. Looking back, it's quite obvious what had happened. As I kept constantly expanding all of my projects and client work over time, I had ended up with more or less two full-time jobs, and it became clear that I was at the edge (or, some may say, even past the edge) of being burned out. Something had to change. So, at the beginning of this year, I sat down and started making a plan. I knew that I didn't want to stop doing client work (I still work on some really nice projects with incredible teams), and I also knew that I didn't want to quit working on this website, the podcast, <a href="https://stacktracepodcast.fm" target="_blank">Stacktrace</a> (my other podcast), or my <a href="https://github.com/JohnSundell" target="_blank">open source projects</a>. So I just needed to come up with some kind of compromise, a schedule that would let me keep working on all of those things that I'm super passionate about, while also making that schedule much more sustainable and healthy. What I've come up with will likely disappoint some of you, since it does involve a reduction of the amount of time that I'll be able to spend on Swift by Sundell going forward (and the number of articles and podcast episodes that I'll be able to make as a result), but I want to make it crystal clear that I'm making these changes because I want to keep working on Swift by Sundell for many more years to come. I love this website and the wonderful community that exists around Swift and Apple's platforms, and I want to continue contributing to that community as much as I possibly can far into the future. So, what changes am I making? First, I'm removing all sorts of publishing schedules, and will instead post new articles and podcast episodes on a more infrequent basis. While I'm aiming to publish at least one new article and one podcast episode per month, there might occasionally be some periods of time where not much is happening on this website, but that doesn't mean that I've abandoned it, I might just be busy with other work. I've always prioritized quality over quantity, and I'd much rather take my time writing a really great article than rush one out just to meet a specific schedule. Next, I'm removing all ads from the website, starting next week, on the 9th of May. That's right, you'll soon be able to enjoy all of this website's hundreds of articles and all of my <a href="https://www.swiftbysundell.com/discover" target="_blank">Discover guides</a> completely ad-free, all free of charge. While I might occasionally publish a (clearly marked) sponsored post, and there will still be sponsorships on the podcast, I want to turn my articles back to what they started out as - a way for me to share my thoughts and learnings with the community without any kind of commercial motives or pressure. I truly appreciate all of the sponsors that have advertised on this website over the past three and a half years, and I'm not saying that I'll never do website sponsorships again, but not having to book, schedule and manage weekly website sponsorships is going to free up a lot of time (and remove a ton of stress), so it feels like the right move to make at this point. So, to sum up, Swift by Sundell is here to stay, and while you'll see new content published on a more infrequent basis going forward, you'll be able to freely access all of this site's huge collection of articles completely ad-free. I truly believe that this is the best path forward, both for Swift by Sundell and for me personally, and I hope you'll keep joining me on this journey for a long time to come. Thanks so much for reading, happy fifth birthday to Swift by Sundell, and here's to five more years of articles, podcasts, and more! via: <a href="https://www.swiftbysundell.com/special/five-years" target="_blank">https://www.swiftbysundell.com/special/five-years</a>243820Swift by Sundell turns five years old today! Here's what's next for the website and the podcastPlaylist (May/June 2022) | Music buzzhttps://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/playlist-may-june-2022-music-buzzfeatures/blogs/bvtesting-playlist-mayjune-2022-music-buzz/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-playlist-mayjune-2022-music-buzz/#commentsSun, 1 May 2022 03:01 GMTThis month's listening picks from the Caribbean - featuring new music by Nadia Batson; Koffee; Rachel Kerr; Elan Trotman; Arnaud Dolmen; and Teddyson John The post <a href="https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/playlist-may-june-2022-music-buzz" target="_blank">Playlist (May/June 2022) | Music buzz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.caribbean-beat.com" target="_blank">Caribbean Beat Magazine</a>. via: <a href="https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/playlist-may-june-2022-music-buzz" target="_blank">https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/playlist-may-june-2022-music-buzz</a>245139Embark, Reviews, Music, Issue 170 (May/June 2022), Playlist (May/June 2022) | Music buzzYouTubers of the Caribbean | Take 5https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/youtubers-of-the-caribbean-take-5features/blogs/bvtesting-youtubers-caribbean-take-5/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-youtubers-caribbean-take-5/#commentsSun, 1 May 2022 03:01 GMTCaribbean content creators have been producing a range of video material on YouTube and other platforms, attracting hundreds of thousands of viewers from around the world. Laura Dowrich recommends five of her favourites The post <a href="https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/youtubers-of-the-caribbean-take-5" target="_blank">YouTubers of the Caribbean | Take 5</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.caribbean-beat.com" target="_blank">Caribbean Beat Magazine</a>. via: <a href="https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/youtubers-of-the-caribbean-take-5" target="_blank">https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/youtubers-of-the-caribbean-take-5</a>245142Homepage Slider, Arrive, Film and Television, People, Issue 170 (May/June 2022), YouTubers of the CaEvent buzz (May/June 2022)https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/event-buzz-may-june-2022features/blogs/bvtesting-event-buzz-mayjune-2022/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-event-buzz-mayjune-2022/#commentsSun, 1 May 2022 03:00 GMTEssential info about what's happening across the region to help you make the most of May and June! The post <a href="https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/event-buzz-may-june-2022" target="_blank">Event buzz (May/June 2022)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.caribbean-beat.com" target="_blank">Caribbean Beat Magazine</a>. via: <a href="https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/event-buzz-may-june-2022" target="_blank">https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/event-buzz-may-june-2022</a>245137Embark, Festivals and Events, Issue 170 (May/June 2022), Event buzz (May/June 2022)A space for short films | Screen buzzhttps://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/short-film-saturdayfeatures/blogs/bvtesting-a-space-short-films-screen-buzz/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-a-space-short-films-screen-buzz/#commentsSun, 1 May 2022 03:00 GMTThe Soleil Short Film Saturday series and Third Horizon Film Festival partner up to bring you some of the best shorts from the Caribbean diaspora The post <a href="https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/short-film-saturday" target="_blank">A space for short films | Screen buzz</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.caribbean-beat.com" target="_blank">Caribbean Beat Magazine</a>. via: <a href="https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/short-film-saturday" target="_blank">https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/short-film-saturday</a>245140Embark, Film and Television, Festivals and Events, Issue 170 (May/June 2022), A space for short filmGuyana's sacred passage | Offtrackhttps://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/sacred-passage-offtrackfeatures/blogs/bvtesting-guyanas-sacred-passage-offtrack/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-guyanas-sacred-passage-offtrack/#commentsSun, 1 May 2022 03:00 GMTAnnette Arjoon-Martins takes us into Guyana's Barima Mora Passage - part of the Amazon ecoregion, home to unspoilt mangrove, an array of endangered species, and thriving Indigenous culture - and shares why she and her team are working so hard to protect it The post <a href="https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/sacred-passage-offtrack" target="_blank">Guyana's sacred passage | Offtrack</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.caribbean-beat.com" target="_blank">Caribbean Beat Magazine</a>. via: <a href="https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/sacred-passage-offtrack" target="_blank">https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/sacred-passage-offtrack</a>245143Homepage Slider, Arrive, Environment, Guyana, Issue 170 (May/June 2022), Guyana's sacred passage | OBridging the divide | Portfoliohttps://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/bridging-the-divide-portfoliofeatures/blogs/bvtesting-bridging-divide-portfolio/Posted by bvtesting0https://www.blackvibes.com/features/blogs/bvtesting-bridging-divide-portfolio/#commentsSun, 1 May 2022 03:00 GMTThis year, Caribbean artists will have their biggest ever presence at two of the world's most significant contemporary art events - the Venice Biennale and documenta fifteen. Janine Mendes-Franco learns more The post <a href="https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/bridging-the-divide-portfolio" target="_blank">Bridging the divide | Portfolio</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.caribbean-beat.com" target="_blank">Caribbean Beat Magazine</a>. via: <a href="https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/bridging-the-divide-portfolio" target="_blank">https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-170/bridging-the-divide-portfolio</a>245144Homepage Slider, Arrive, Arts and Architecture, People, Issue 170 (May/June 2022), Bridging the divi