I recently had the (dis)pleasure of having to reinstall my laptop. Of course this happened when I had a deadline. Then, when I found I was unable to access the web development project files I needed due to an error with the XAMPP installation of Apache, I was facing a lost afternoon. The question was,… Continue reading Move MySQL Database Files between XAMPP Installations
I wrote a post a few months ago about using SkyFonts to install new fonts that could be read by Inkscape, a freeware graphic design package that is a great substitute for Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw. When a client was asked me about this, I directed them to my original post, only to discover… Continue reading How to Install New Fonts in Inkscape
Since I first started working with WordPress I've been using the Yoast plugin for my SEO. It's a great tool. I've been happy with it and have been happily recommending it to clients. But lately there's been chatter in some groups where WordPress pros and others discuss their SEO tools of choice, and I've been… Continue reading From Yoast to SEO Press
Whether you're working on content or code, version control is the best way to stay sane. Being able to edit your work knowing that any mistakes or problems can be rolled back is reassuring - and also an essential part of a professional content writer or coder's workflow. It can all sound super-nerdy, but using… Continue reading Using Git (via GitBash) for Version Control
If you're still committed to using Excel or a similar spreadsheet app for your invoicing, you can make thing simpler by using a template. A good template will give you a standard look and feel while also limiting the actions you can take.y The Really Easy Invoicing Template does exactly this. You can download the… Continue reading Really Easy Invoicing Template Instructions
If you're running a small business, when it comes to admin it's easy to stick with what you know. I see many clients trying to manage invoicing and time tracking with Excel or an equivalent spreadsheet, or posting to each social media channel separately. And managing projects can always be tricky, especially when you have… Continue reading Three Free Software Tools for Small Businesses
Here are the list of dates/times for tech support drop-in sessions this year (2019). If you are interested in coming along, you can either drop in (since that's the idea) or confirm in advance either via email or by signing up via the linked Facebook event. 28 January, 2019 10h-12h, Café de la paix, 11230… Continue reading 2019 Tech Support Drop-In
If you're building a website or working on a document and you want to use some icons, where do you find them? A well-placed and well-designed icon can really give your site and files a professional look and feel. There are many places to find them but you can quickly search Bootstrap, Font Awesome and… Continue reading Using Icons in Your Docs and Websites
Let's say you're moving a WordPress site from one host to another. Before changing the DNS settings on the domain you want to migrated the site's contents and test it rather than make all the changes to a live site. The way to do this is to make a few simple edits to a text… Continue reading Access WordPress Installation without a Domain
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