Here is an overview of databases for business people who have had it with spreadsheets. The biggest reason people use spreadsheets is that they start easily. They rarely consider whether it is the right tool […]
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If you get a WordPress media attachment page 404 error, the solution may not be obvious. I got very frustrated with the unhelpful answers I found searching on Google, so I dug deep to find […]
Adobe Creative Cloud, often called Adobe CC, is Adobe’s latest innovation in creative software. In 2011, Adobe Creative Cloud revolutionized how creatives access and use Adobe’s industry-standard software suite. Instead of purchasing individual licenses for […]
Did you install Microsoft Silverlight on your Macintosh, no longer visit websites that need it, and are tired of the pop-ups that ask to update it? Here is how to painlessly remove Microsoft Silverlight from […]
Yes, the iPod Touch is the greatest Personal Digital Assistant or PDA. Here, you have the power and beauty of iOS, a connection to the Internet, and no monthly service charge (like on an iPhone). […]
Yes, books are great. And eBooks are better. And there are an awful lot of books in our house. So, what should we use to read eBooks? The Amazon Kindle is the best eBook reader. […]
Here is how to recursively use the command-line utility chmod to change directory and file permissions in Linux and macOS easily. It combines the utilities find and chmod. I always use these popular techniques; I […]
The terminal’s command line is a simple way to get a disk usage summary in Linux or macOS. Specifically, the “du” command is the conventional choice but gives much information by default. Here is the exact […]
The Seagate ST3500641AS-RK is a top-of-the-line internal hard disk offering a generous 500 GB storage space. This 3.5-inch drive is specifically designed for desktop computers, providing a reliable and efficient solution for all your storage […]
Here is how to install the LAME module for Audacity v1.2.x audio software on macOS. LAME Overview LAME is an essential module for the popular open-source audio editing software Audacity. This module is crucial for […]
Here is an example of a disclaimer text that is formatted in CSS and can be placed on a website.
The command-line utility rsync synchronizes files on Unix, Linux, and macOS operating systems. What does the flag -a default to? It is the “archive mode”. Here is how to use the command-line utility rsync without […]