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
Note: Google bought Dropcam so this review is no longer relevant.
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 (no longer available) 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 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 …
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”.
Automate Your Home Lights with SmartThings
Take control of your home with a SmartThings hub, I recently bought one and now I’m addicted to adding more and more to my home automation setup. If you search “z-wave” on Amazon you’ll find plenty of gadgets to connect your home. Most recently, I added the GE Z-Wave Outlet which lets me turn the outlet off and on remotely. I use it to control the living room lights which we always turn on at night but now the new GE Outlet can automate this during sunrise and sunset.
5 Awesome jQuery Plugins from 2013
Here’s my list of some of my favorite jQuery plugins I stumbled upon in 2013. Some of my favorite places to look for new jQuery plugins include Github’s Trending page and Webdesigner Depot’s “best of” posts. Not all of these are jQuery plugins but great Javascript plugins too.
Magnific Popup
Magnific popup is by far my favorite plugin of the year, I’ve always struggled finding great Lightbox plugins but they are usually flawed, Magnific knocks the competition out of the park. It runs fast, displays images in a huge modern fashion, and has all of the options you could ever want.
LIFX Review
Everything is getting smarter in the house, well now we finally have a smart lightbulb. The LIFX lightbulb originally started on Kickstarter over a year ago destroying their goal of $100,000 with over a million dollars from backers.
My Camera Gear
I’ve started to take more and more photos so I’m sharing my gear and software used to produce the results I’m getting.
Epishock Speaker Review
With hundreds of speakers on the market the Epishock by Origaudio is a great change from standard speakers but still meerly a novelty.