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How to generate thumbnails automatically in WordPress
There are two tools that I use for automatically generating the featured thumbnail in WordPress. For images I use: http://www.sanisoft.com/blog/2010/04/19/wordpress-plugin-automatic-post-thumbnail/ And for Videos http://sutherlandboswell.com/projects/wordpress-video-thumbnails/ Both work really great and make the website look really professional by having the thumbnails. DO YOU LIKE WHAT YOU’VE READ?Join our subscription list and receive our content right in […]
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How do I maintain the image proportions when I resize my images in Photoshop?
The best way to resize an image it to ensure the image proportions are maintained, otherwise the image may look stretched or weird. When using photoshop, you can use the Image size function. You just have to make sure Constraints proportions is selected: Alternatively, you can select the image then press CTRL-T and drag […]
read morePhotector – prevent accidental removal of photos on your iPhone
My 11 month daughter likes to watch her photos of herself on my wife’s iPhone. There has been several times when she accidentally deleted some of the photos from her phone. After a bit of researching I found out that there is an app called Photector that protects your photos. You basically need to enter […]
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Youtube Playlist enhancements
I’m a regular youtuber (is there such a word?) and watch overseas singing shows in the US like The Voice, American Idol, X Factor and the list goes on. There are several things that bug me when I use Youtube and I listed them below: 1. I believe by default (depending on the uploader) , […]
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Mirror Mirror on the wall
On the weekend, I went with my wife and kids to Ikea to buy a large mirror for the dining area. Something that I promised I would get my wife a few months ago. The mirror that she wanted was called HEMNES http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/80171842/ Here’s a picture below: Sometimes I get a bit nervous hanging things on a plasterboard […]
read moreNetcraft.com – all about websites
I don’t know how many times I keep forgetting about this website called Netcraft http://news.netcraft.com/ and I thought it was time to blog about it so that I can easily come back and search for it. Anyways, this is a website I use to check a website hosting providers performance, uptime, what OS they are running etc. […]
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Smartphone development: Android and iPhone Designs
We are in the process of getting our smartphone apps developed and I stumbled across this question: Do we need to have two designs if we were going to develop an Android and iPhone app? Have a read of this article http://johnnyholland.org/2010/09/android-iphone-app-design-is-it-twice-the-work/ Having used an iPhone and an Android the user experience on both is entirely […]
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What’s this pink hat on my Samsung Galaxy S2?
Yesterday I upgraded my Android Samsung Galaxy S2 to the latest version of Resurrection Remix (3.0.1). There’s quite a few good features on this latest kernel but what I found most interesting is this pink hat icon in the toggles. You think I’m going crazy? Here’s what I’m talking about. Here’s the ROM version […]
read moreEmail to Fax and Fax to Email Service
One of my friends recently asked me for some advice on what brand and model of a fax machine he should get for work. He discovered his work fax machine died because of the constant use. When he asked me what type of fax machine we use for our own business I told him that […]
read moreWordPress Popup and Newsletter
Ok, so if you’re like me and you want to increase your blog readership subscription then you may be in luck. I use WordPress for my blog and the following plugins: Displet Pop – this plugin creates a nice pop and has many features WP Autoresponder – allows you to create a newsletter so your […]
read moreHow to take screen captures on the Samsung Galaxy S2 ICS
I’ve forgotten how to do this a number of times and shame on me, I keep pressing the power and home button together. What you need to do is follow these simple instructions: 1. Press the power (right hand side of phone) and volume down button (left hand side) 2. You will see the phone […]
read moreCreate great video promotions
If you’re looking at starting up a business and want a video promotion that is catchy and awesome, then have a look at this company called thinkmojo.net. They basically help neat startups explain their products with neat videos – mainly cartoons here’s a couple of examples. DO YOU LIKE WHAT YOU’VE READ?Join our subscription […]
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