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 delete data securely
I use BleachBit to delete data on my computers. BleachBit is free software for Windows, Linux, Apple Mac OSX and BlackBerry that removes identifying information from your chosen files in addition to removing files that aren't needed on your computer and could lead to security issues. You are … [Read more...] about How to delete data securely
How to give your Bookkeeper access to your Xero
Adding your accountant or bookkeeper to your Xero organization is really simple; if you know the steps. Follow the instructions below to add any user to your Xero account: Login to Xero. Click your organization name to the top left of your screen. Click My Xero. Under the … [Read more...] about How to give your Bookkeeper access to your Xero
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
Without Amazon would Netflix exist?
AWS is now ten years old. It seems incredible that this amazing set of services didn't exist only ten (and a bit) years back. One wonders if Netflix, Airbnb, Pinterest, Freshdesk, Spotify and others would even exist without the flexibility and range of services that AWS offers. AWS enables … [Read more...] about Without Amazon would Netflix exist?
Incredible Ubuntu Stats
We hear so much about Apple OS and Windows. For the average computer user however Linux is perceived as a niche operating system for techies only and is way out of their comfort zone. This is a pity as there are Linux distros (distributions) that meet all sorts of needs. For example, Linux Mint is a … [Read more...] about Incredible Ubuntu Stats
Fix computer not shutting down
I have a Dell laptop. I upgraded to Microsoft Windows 10 with no issues at all from Windows 8.1. I then applied various Dell provided software and driver updates and suddenly my laptop wouldn't power-down. I'd click Start then Power and Shutdown and my computer would, at best enter a kind of sleep … [Read more...] about Fix computer not shutting down
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