Often I find myself recommending Chrome extensions to people so here’s my full list of favorite extensions.
From ad blocking, utility and web development there is a bit of everything on my favorites.
Apple Watch Impressions After a Couple Months
I can sum up my experience with the Apple Watch very simply. Overall the Apple Watch is 5% functionality and 95% vanity/status. Almost all of the 3rd party apps are worthless making the core timekeeping functionality the high point.
I can breakdown how I use this device into 3 sections; the watchface, notifications, and fitness tracking. Originally I was concerned with the battery life but it’s never died during daily use.
How to Disable Emojis in WordPress
Over the week I had a client’s WordPress crashing in iOS Safari after upgrading to WP 4.2.
I performed javascript debugging and realized the wp-emoji-release.min.js file was using a high amount of memory and cpu.
The WordPress emoji javascript file runs a regex on the entire page causing the browser to crash on mobile (due to lack of memory on mobile devices).
So if you’re not using emoji on your WordPress site you should disable it to speed up your site. Here are a few solutions to disable emoji in WordPress.
3 Tips to Jumpstart Your Next WordPress Site
Over my many years of using WordPress I’ve learned some expert tips to give your site a jumpstart.
If you’re looking to start a WordPress blog read my guide here.
These are especially helpful for sites with small budgets and just want to get their content online.
1. Host Your Site on a Kickass Server
You can waste loads of time optimizing and securing your WordPress site. Well now there are web hosts specifically designed for WordPress and I’ve found them well worth the extra monthly cost.
5 Reasons You Should Be Using WordPress
1. WordPress Saves Time and Money
The huge amount of free and paid plugins and themes is enough of a reason to use WordPress. Plugins can handle many website details such as performance, security, design, and SEO which is a huge head start. With most elements handled for relatively cheap/free you can focus on what’s important, your website’s content.
How to Control Your Apple TV with Your Mac
Ever since getting an Apple TV I’ve been using the remote app on my iPhone which I highly recommend. Especially the remote in iOS 12’s control center. But if you’re lazy like me sometimes you just want to be able to use your Macbook to control your Apple TV.
Dropcam Pro Review
Ever since I’ve had a few car break ins near my house I decided to pick up some security cameras. I originally had a Foscam using Sensr and wasn’t impressed at all, plus I couldn’t find any services that allowed me to view my camera as a DVR. Well Dropcam Pro exceeded all of my expectations for a home monitoring solution.
How to Use Internet Explorer on Mac for Free
As a web designer or developer you’ll find yourself needing to test in multiple browsers. The lack of Internet Explorer on Mac is apparent when most clients notice issues in IE.Well Microsoft created this awesome site Modern.ie for everything needed to test in IE. I figured most people should know this since I was unaware so here’s a quick step by step guide.
How to Add a Super Admin to a WordPress Network (3 Methods)
Recently I was stuck with phpMyAdmin access but no WordPress Super Admin access in a WordPress network install.
Here is a quick post on how to add a user as a Super Admin with phpMyAdmin or using WordPress functions.
For those who don’t know the WordPress Super Admin in a network install gets to use the network admin page which is useful for managing blogs, plugins, and themes.
Create a Hipster Logo in Photoshop
You’ve probably noticed a very popular trend recently of vintage styled logos, or “hipster” logos. Here’s a quick tutorial to craft up some of your own with resources and inspiration to inspire your hipster creation. For this tutorial I’ll be using the phrase “Visit the Sea, Travel Authentically”.
