My website has been “chugging” for awhile. Over the last couple of years, I have added a lot of articles, with many graphics. In addition, I have customized my site with numerous WordPress plug-ins. The result, without getting too technical, is that my website slowed down….way down. Lack of speed in a website has very bad… Continue reading LarryTalksTech Installs W3 Total Cache
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Onyx: A Swiss Army Knife for OS X Maintenance
In the beginning… Having once had my computer hacked, I have become very paranoid about the security of my machines and the network on which they run. One security process I carry out daily when I am done using my computers is a very simple one: I turn off the computers. It is indeed very hard to… Continue reading Onyx: A Swiss Army Knife for OS X Maintenance
Project Naptha – Manipulate Text In Graphics. A Software Review.
Project Naptha software is promoted as being able to manipulate text found in images, found in comics, document scans, photographs, posters, charts, diagrams, screenshots and memes on the internet. This is how he Developer describes his product: “This entire webpage is a live demo. You can watch as moving your cursor over a block of words changes… Continue reading Project Naptha – Manipulate Text In Graphics. A Software Review.
WordPress Offers Distraction Free Writing. Who knew?
Several weeks ago, I wrote an article about a wonderful distraction free writing tool, aptly named FocusWriter (the article: Use FocusWriter To Improve Your Writing). I extolled the virtues of writing with a distraction free editor, and then told how I used FocusWriter to initially write an article; then, if I was using the piece… Continue reading WordPress Offers Distraction Free Writing. Who knew?
F.lux Can Reduce Eye Strain, And Help Regulate Your Biological Clock
Ouch! I spend a lot of time sitting in front of three computer monitors. At this point in my life, I work when I want to, and that could be any time, day or night. Needless to say, there is some eye-strain attached to all this monitor viewing, and I have had some fairly nasty… Continue reading F.lux Can Reduce Eye Strain, And Help Regulate Your Biological Clock
Blink – Fast, Instant Video For Your iPad or iPhone
There are too many times to mention that I have tried to take a quick movie or photo, only to miss the shot entirely because it took me too long to get my iPad camera program working. What I needed was to have a “Wild West gun-slinger quick draw” camera moment, and until now there… Continue reading Blink – Fast, Instant Video For Your iPad or iPhone
14 Google Tools You Didn’t Know Existed
While going through Mashable today, I found this article, “14 Google Tools You Didn’t Know Existed”, and felt it is well worth sharing. There is a brief summary of each program, and you can link to actual program as well. The programs/topics include: Google Ngram Viewer Google Correlate Google Trends Google Think Insights Google Public… Continue reading 14 Google Tools You Didn’t Know Existed
HeartBleed: What it is, How dangerous is it, and What you should do
What it is… Last week, a nasty bug, Heartbleed, was found in OpenSSL, version 1.0.1 (released April 19, 2012). OpenSSL, allows for the encrypted transference of data (usernames, passwords, cookies, etc.) from users to website servers. There are several versions of OpenSSL, but the one I just mentioned is very popular. The actual percent of… Continue reading HeartBleed: What it is, How dangerous is it, and What you should do
Use FocusWriter To Improve Your Writing
I do a lot of writing. Articles, blogs, ad copy, ….. whatever. Regardless of what I am writing, it is a creative process, where ideally, ideas and concepts flow from my brain to my current project-document . Distractions inhibit this creative process, and they are personal. What is a distraction to me, may not even… Continue reading Use FocusWriter To Improve Your Writing
My Heuer Autavia Chronograph Model 1163 V and How I Found It – Twice
Introduction Good design and engineering are symbiotic. Add state of the art technology to both of these elements and you have the basis for a good product. It is no surprise to find these principles working in many successful manufacturers, Apple computers being one of the best examples. However, this is a story that is… Continue reading My Heuer Autavia Chronograph Model 1163 V and How I Found It – Twice