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. 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. 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? You know, those secret commands that technicians use to get your phone to give up its deepest, darkest secrets? 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