Clik here to view.
WordPress Statistics
For security reasons it is absolutely critical to keep software up to date (even Apple are allowing auto-update in OS X Mountain Lion). WordPress is no different; with each new version of WordPress...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to show a password stored in FileZilla
I’ve used FileZilla, the FTP client software, for many years and love it. As a WordPress Website designer I’m constantly moving files using FTP and FileZilla just works brilliantly. There are other...
View ArticleBackup files and folders in Windows8
Time to go old school. In this tutorial I’ll demonstrate how to use a batch file in Windows 8 to backup your chosen files and folders. Microsoft Windows8 comes with an inbuilt backup type application...
View ArticleHow to delete files older than x days using a BAT file
I recently covered how to copy and compress (ZIP) multiple files and folders and add a timestamp to the ZIP filename. All this was done using a batch file in Microsoft Windows8 (however the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to create pretty URLs in MediaWiki
By default, MediaWiki uses shows a complex URL for Pages. MediaWiki is of course the software used by Wikipedia and is provided by them for free. It is incredibly powerful software and is absolutely...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to use a wildcard in Notepad++ search
Notepad++ is the best text, CSS, jQuery, HTML and PHP editor available. I’ve tried all sorts of other editors such as Adobe Dreamweaver, Brackets etc. when scripting and developing WordPress Websites...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to speed up LibreOffice easily
If you aren’t yet using LibreOffice you’re paying too much. LibreOffice is your replacement for Microsoft Office. It isn’t just as good as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel etc., in many ways it’s...
View ArticleHow to get started with a Wiki
As my regular readers know I work, in the main, as a WordPress Website specialist here in beautiful Australia. In addition to WordPress Website development, training and support I also lecture on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Saving hours on every proposal
Time is money when one works alone or in a small group. I’m constantly looking for tools that save me time and make work activities simpler. Cloud based tools such as Gmail (I can access all email...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kali Linux on VirtualBox – Avoiding Problems
I work as a WordPress front-end developer in Australia. As a Website developer it’s important that the software I develop or Websites I create are as secure from Malware and hackers as they can be....
View Article5 critical security apps for Website developers
I use Apple computers for lecturing and Windows 8 and Linux (especially Ubuntu distro) for WordPress Web development (for Webhosting however I only use Linux OS). Most of all I use Windows 8...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The easy way to update MediaWiki
The recommended and official update/upgrade process for MediaWiki software is documented in the MediaWiki Manual. Whilst I understand the need for thorough documentation and appreciate the official...
View ArticleFix the Linux Mint video error
Linux Mint Cinnamon proves that a free operating system can be easy to use and extremely reliable. Whilst the default Ubuntu desktop is kind of similar to Apple OS desktop, the Cinnamon desktop of...
View ArticleFix computer not shutting down
I have a Dell laptop. I upgraded to Microsoft Windows 10 with no issues at all from Windows 8.1. I then applied various Dell provided software and driver updates and suddenly my laptop wouldn’t...
View ArticleIncredible Ubuntu Stats
We hear so much about Apple OS and Windows. For the average computer user however Linux is perceived as a niche operating system for techies only and is way out of their comfort zone. This is a pity as...
View ArticleWithout Amazon would Netflix exist?
AWS is now ten years old. It seems incredible that this amazing set of services didn’t exist only ten (and a bit) years back. One wonders if Netflix, Airbnb, Pinterest, Freshdesk, Spotify and others...
View ArticleHow to use AWS to Extract Massive ZIP Files
I use Google Drive to store my data. I also use Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive but like the integration of Google Drive with Inbox by Google and other Google apps that I use. In order to backup my data...
View ArticleHow to give your Bookkeeper access to your Xero
Adding your accountant or bookkeeper to your Xero organization is really simple; if you know the steps. Follow the instructions below to add any user to your Xero account: Login to Xero. Click your...
View ArticleHow to delete data securely
I use BleachBit to delete data on my computers. BleachBit is free software for Windows, Linux, Apple Mac OSX and BlackBerry that removes identifying information from your chosen files in addition to...
View ArticleEasily Speed up FileOptimizer Image Compression
I’ve used FileOptimizer for my image compression needs for many years. I’ve tried other image compressors such as Kraken.io, Compressor.io, TinyJPG, TinyPNG but FileOptimizer meets my needs best. I...
View Article
