How to Update a Website, HTML based
Creating a website is different from updating one that already exists. Both are doable, but updating is simpler. In this post I’ll go over how to update a site that doesn’t use a CMS. Just standard HTML (although PHP would be fine too). Continue reading How to Update a Website, HTML based
File Organization/Management: File Name Dates
Today is 2020-03-13.
On a computer, there is only one ‘correct’ format for entering that date. Year-Month-Day. Year done as four digits, month and day as two digits, with a minus sign linking them together. Continue reading FOM: File Name Dates
WordPress Hack Attempts
Running a website, both this one and others I am involved with, grants a different view on the ‘hacking’ that is often reported in the news. For one thing, attacks are more or less constant. An unfortunate part of having an internet accessible computer, someone is bound to poke at it. So I do what I can to defend against those attacks. Continue reading WordPress Hack Attempts
Tools I Find Useful: Auslogics Duplicate File Finder
I’ve got an every changing pile of files on my computer. Add some, for various reasons. Remove some, usually because their reason is now past. From what I can tell, most people do the same, even as the details vary between people.
Over time, this adding and removing of files will lead to duplicates. Downloaded twice, without realizing it. Accidentally held down control while dragging. Copied some images for a project, then forgot to delete them. Whatever the reason, unless care is taken, duplicates will slip into the pile of files. Continue reading TIFU: Duplicate File Finder
Pointless Computer Tricks: Phone for Haircut
The other day I decided my hair had gotten long enough that it was time for a haircut. So I got myself together, went outside, was all but ready, when I realized… I had forgotten my phone. Continue reading PCT: Phone for Haircut
Pseudo Anonymous Hit Counter: Review of 2019
Unlike last year, there was no excitement in viewers over the past year. Increase in total numbers, but not massively so. The numbers from China were unexpected, but not that large. In the end, this should be a rather boring review. Continue reading PAHC: Review of 2019
Windows 10: First Laptop
As anyone that has read my previous postings, or talked to me on the topic, my general dislike of Windows 10 should be obvious. Despite that, I recently started using it regularly. Continue reading Windows 10: First Laptop
Adventures in Computing: Zero Free Disk Space
Ever wonder what happens when you completely run out of disk space? I found out one day. Was a bit of a nuisance, but no harm done (at least as far as I can tell). Continue reading AIC: Zero Free Disk Space
Support As A Business: Teaching Troubles
I am often helping people with their computers, in various ways. And often enough this leads to teaching various things. In the course of doing the task I have been hired to do, questions come up and the activity can move towards teaching. Not always, but it does happen. Continue reading SAAB: Teaching Troubles
Windows 7 is fine
If you are using Windows 7, you are likely aware that it is approaching End of Support. Microsoft is using this opportunity to continue their push for Windows 10. They have a variety of reasons for this. From the obvious financial benefits (as they are selling it), to the streamlining of support (lower variety in issues), not to mention the more controversial (what happens with the data they collect). But it is not necessary to stop using Windows 7 anytime soon. Continue reading Windows 7 is fine