Blogposts about Translation

01-11-2024
My case study for the Philips CD100 CD player now has a split view feature that allows you to compare the Dutch translation directly with the original English manual by Philips.
Dutch translation tips available as download

16-10-2024
The language tips from the article 10 tips for Dutch translations can now also be downloaded as a PDF. The language tips may help aspiring translators with translating English texts into Dutch.
The difference between manuals and instructions

22-04-2024, in Dutch
Although the terms manual and instruction have a lot in common, they are not always interchangeable. In this article, I explain what manuals and instructions are and what the difference is between the two.
10 Tips for English to Dutch Translation

25-03-2024, in Dutch
When translating into Dutch, you may run into unexpected problems. In this article, I share 10 tips on how to improve your Dutch translation.

22-03-2024
This page provides a cheat sheet for the default shortcuts of memoQ Translator Pro 10, instructions on how to create your own cheat sheet, and instructions on how to customize your memoQ shortcuts.

22-03-2024
This page provides a cheat sheet for the default shortcuts of Wordfast Pro 9, and instructions on how to customize your Wordfast keyboard shortcuts.

21-02-2024, in Dutch
This article compares ChatGPT with machine translation service DeepL and Dutch translation expert BlacKKite.
Updated Translation Comparison for DeepL

08-02-2024, in Dutch
Learn how translation service DeepL performs in 2024 against Dutch language specialist BlacKKite and how its translations compare to those of the 2020 test.

21-08-2022
In this article I will show you how to successfully revise a Trados Studio file in memoQ and make the tracked changes visible in the exported SDLXLIFF file.
How To Prepare Apple Terminology for Windows Cat Tools

25-02-2022
Convert Apple glossaries to Windows CAT tool compatible format. The following tutorial explains how to prepare Apple terminology glossaries for use with your favorite CAT tool running under Windows.
Machine Translation vs. Human Translation

03-02-2021
BlacKKite compares the performance of machine translation engines with that of professional translators so you can make an informed decision about which translation solution is right for your application.

19-11-2020
This page features a curated list of the best translation podcasts, providing valuable insights, tips, and inspiration for non-literary translators in 2025.
8 Dutch Translation Differences Between Android & iOS

19-07-2020, in Dutch
In this article, I give you translation tips for the 8 most striking Dutch translation differences between iOS and Android.
DeepL vs. Dutch Translation Expert

19-02-2020, in Dutch
How does machine translation compare to human translation? This article compares the translations of machine translation service DeepL with those of Dutch translation expert BlacKKite.
Retrospect on the Dawn of Podcasting

16-01-2020
I am pleased and proud to have witnessed the dawn of podcasting and its transition into adulthood and thought it would be interesting to revisit an oral presentation from 2005 in order to see if my outlook on this then new technology has stood the test of time.

25-11-2019, in Dutch
This case study showcases how I approach and tackle commonly occurring translation issues. Translations were made from the original 1983 English-language documentation of the Philips CD100 CD player.

31-12-2017
In 2017, BlacKKite celebrated its 10th anniversary. In addition to my current translation and editing work, I announced new services – all under the trusted BlacKKite banner.