I've used FileOptimizer for my image compression needs for many years. I've tried other image compressors such as Kraken.io, Compressor.io, TinyJPG, TinyPNG but FileOptimizer meets my needs best. I need to compress PNG, GIF and JPG/JPEG files for my email marketing and website purposes; faster … [Read more...] about Easily Speed up FileOptimizer Image Compression
How to use AWS to Extract Massive ZIP Files
I use Google Drive to store my data. I also use Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive but like the integration of Google Drive with Inbox by Google and other Google apps that I use. In order to backup my data I've used Datto Backupify for several years and all had appeared to be going well. Backupify … [Read more...] about How to use AWS to Extract Massive ZIP Files
Fix the Linux Mint video error
Linux Mint Cinnamon proves that a free operating system can be easy to use and extremely reliable. Whilst the default Ubuntu desktop is kind of similar to Apple OS desktop, the Cinnamon desktop of Linux Mint makes transitioning from Windows very intuitive. An issue I battled to resolve however when … [Read more...] about Fix the Linux Mint video error
The easy way to update MediaWiki
The recommended and official update/upgrade process for MediaWiki software is documented in the MediaWiki Manual. Whilst I understand the need for thorough documentation and appreciate the official manual, it is very much overkill for many people that run more basic implementations of a … [Read more...] about The easy way to update MediaWiki
Kali Linux on VirtualBox – Avoiding Problems
I work as a WordPress front-end developer in Australia. As a Website developer it's important that the software I develop or Websites I create are as secure from Malware and hackers as they can be. Website security is an evolving issue and therefore it's necessary that I continuously keep up to date … [Read more...] about Kali Linux on VirtualBox – Avoiding Problems
Saving hours on every proposal
Time is money when one works alone or in a small group. I'm constantly looking for tools that save me time and make work activities simpler. Cloud based tools such as Gmail (I can access all email seamlessly no matter which device I use), Zoho Projects and Dropbox/Google Drive (sync files between … [Read more...] about Saving hours on every proposal
Choosing a new computer – Tips
Looking to buy a new PC? You have probably see the adverts in the JB Hi-Fi catalogue, Dick Smith or on the Dell Website mentioning all sorts of numbers and abbreviations. Forget all that nonsense. Here is what you need to know when buying a new computer. The first and most important decision when … [Read more...] about Choosing a new computer – Tips
How to speed up LibreOffice easily
If you aren't yet using LibreOffice you're paying too much. LibreOffice is your replacement for Microsoft Office. It isn't just as good as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel etc., in many ways it's superior (such as being able to export documents in MediaWiki markdown format). It accepts and saves … [Read more...] about How to speed up LibreOffice easily
How to use a wildcard in Notepad++ search
Notepad++ is the best text, CSS, jQuery, HTML and PHP editor available. I've tried all sorts of other editors such as Adobe Dreamweaver, Brackets etc. when scripting and developing WordPress Websites but, for my purposes, nothing beats Notepad++. Today, when amending some HTML in Notepad++ to enter … [Read more...] about How to use a wildcard in Notepad++ search