Windows 10 Tips
My wife and I officially upgraded our laptops this month, which means we’re now running Windows 10. Personally, I like Windows 10. I think it’s got all the best features of Windows 7 with a minimal amount of new junk … Continued
Alternatives
I like choices. Also? I’m cheap. How do these things go together? Simple, I am forever searching for cheaper, or, cheapest of all, free, alternatives to expensive commercial software packages. Like alternatives to Microsoft products, so I don’t have to … Continued
Roll Your Own
Three words that strike fear into the heart of many a wise system administrator. And not a few other sorts of smart people, too! In this case, though, I’m talking about rolling your own WordPress theme. Â This is one of … Continued
DIY Magazines
Yes, resources to actually layout and publish your own magazine, mostly for free. My blushing bride pointed out recently that I mostly haven’t posted anything original in years. Â Just links to other resources and some brief copy around it to … Continued
Things To Read
I’m a little suspicious of lists put out by booksellers of books I ought to read. I’m especially suspicious when it’s a list of 100 “books to read in a lifetime” being suggested by Amazon. But, when Matt Mullenweg, founder … Continued
Secret Phone Menu
No, I’m not talking about ordering take-out. Have you ever wanted to get to the hidden parts of your phone? Â You know, those secret commands that technicians use to get your phone to give up its deepest, darkest secrets? Â Well, … Continued
Future Bookcovers
So, it’s a little early to think that anyone writing a NaNoWriMo novel is done, but I think maybe people could use a break. Hopefully, you all haven’t given up yet and are still writing. But, I know it’s a … Continued
Download The Latest Themes From Automattic
It’s a great time to be a blogger. No, seriously! For one thing, if you’re an old guy like me, who’s been blogging for ten or fifteen years, the golden time we all knew was coming has arrived; according to … Continued
Style Maker
Hopefully, you all won’t be too disappointed to not see links to a bunch of other blogs today. I hate to admit it, but I wrote this at the last minute because I’ve been so busy. So, if you all … Continued
Essential Photoshop Skills for Photographers
I’m not entirely sure I agree with this list, actually. I tend to follow the dictum that, as photographers, we should strive to make a better photograph in the camera, not in the computer. However, the reality of the modern … Continued
