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MySQL via SSH for PHP
I was moving a site from one server to another which has a lot of database transactions, and I did not want to lose any. So at 2am I started the move, at this time the traffic is fairly quiet. Then I realised that neither hosts allowed remote access to MySQL without their super admin’s [...]
Read moreUsing WordPress Functions outside of WordPress
For one of the sites I manage there is something funny happening with the server time. The site uses WordPress and I really like the way WordPress $wpdb class works. In a few sites I manage I occasionally have scripts which preform routine functions which effect the content in WordPress. To use all of the [...]
Read moreQuick Tip – Google Font Directory
Sick of the 16 Web safe font? Well Google has a solution. Google Font Directory is a list of additional fonts you can add to your website available for use, for free, and really simply. Check out Toolnames which is using the GFD. To add a new font you just paste the embed code for [...]
Read moreQuick Tip – Simple HTML5 Video
HTML5 is awesome. It extends the DOM to be ready for the future once broadband is wide enough to replace your old broadcast TV in full HD. Video is obviously the most exciting element. Now you can directly interact with the video in the DOM which can mean you can make a fully, easily to [...]
Read more365 Days of Free PSDs
365psd is a simple concept, give away your old PSDs. Basically designers create amazing designs which clients do not like. So instead of discarding them to never see life the designers give the designs away for free. Of course you cannot resell the designs, though who would? The designs are simple great.
Read moreBrandBucket – Cool Domain Names Clearing House
The other day I saw an ad for BrandBucket. It is a pretty cool site with funky domain names for sale. They also do logos to go a long with the domain names which helps you visualise what the brand could look like. It is a little pricey for just a domain but think of [...]
Read moreInstalling WPMU on Media Temple VPS (Plesk) in 5 Minutes!
This is a quick post to help you install WordPress ? (WPMU) on Media Temple. This is a task that you would think would be very easy (and is with Terminal). MT go all out to advertise that they are super easy to use. This is not so! They use Plesk which is a quite [...]
Read moreWordPress just got better
So I just found another reason to love wordpress with the iPhone app for wordpress allowing me to post posts while out. This means that I can write posts in a lot of new places and give out a lot more random thoughts. So I have to admit that it is not as easy to [...]
Read moreVery Smart Screen Shot tool for Windows – Cropper – Release: 1.9.2
I have been using Cropper for years now which is up to Release: 1.9.2. It is the best screen shot tool for Windows. It works on a very simple and small C++ framework. Takes seconds to download and install. The plus of it is that it can output to the clipboard, JPG, PNG, GIF and [...]
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