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Free Unlimited Private GIT Code Repositories at Bitbucket

As I learn more and more bout Git, I realize that I’d like to use it to manage all my sites. Sounds great, except GitHub wants $7 a month for private repositories. Bitbucket however seems to be exactly what I’m looking for. I can create as many Git repositories as I want and they are […]

WordPress Multisite 101 – WordUp Presentation

Why have one blog when you can have 50!? Here is the presentation I gave at WordUp 2013 about WordPress Multisite. If you were there, it’ll be a good reminder of what we talked about. If you weren’t, it’ll give you some info but it may be out of context as my speaking notes aren’t […]

Am I the only one that doesn’t like auto updates?

Are auto updates really a good thing? More and more software is opting into auto updating so that the user doesn’t have to worry about it. In some cases I think this is good, in others I’m worried about negative side effects. iOS 7 Auto Updates In iOS 7 Apple introduced auto updates for apps. […]

When you run out of Dropbox space, try Copy. A great alternative.

I have Dropbox and I love it. It’s my goto for storing and syncing files to the cloud. Even though I’ve been able to rack up some additional free space on Dropbox, it’s still pretty lacking in the free space department. There are a lot of other options but Copy is quickly becoming one of […]

Replace Instagram with Pressgram.

Remember when Facebook bought Instagram and everyone got upset about Facebook owning all their data? Back then there were some good choices, but most users didn’t switch. Well now there’s Pressgram which is a good alternative and a place where you own all your photos. Pressgram, in its current state, is very similar to Instagram. […]

Saving Money and Manning My Own Server. It’s Easier Than You Think.

I now manage a web server and I still don’t have a clue what’s going on. Who wants cheap hosting? Most everyone does. That’s why we look at Dreamhost, Bluehost, or one of the thousands others that offer dirt cheap plans. The problem with these types of setups is that you’re on a shared server. […]

WordPress: Plugin All The Things

Even though there are thousands of WordPress plugins to do everything, it’s not a good idea to use them all. To many plugins will slow down your site. Plus the more plugins you have the more chance for conflicts you’ll have.

Everyone Loves and Hates QR Codes

QR codes are everywhere today, however not that many people use them. The advertising world seems to have accepted QR codes with open arms and are putting them everywhere; where as users are not so sure. Even some usability experts are saying no to QR codes. Do you know what a QR code is? I’m […]

How to stop Cartwheel by Target from sharing your coupons on Facebook.

Cartwheel is a new coupon app from Target. You can easily find coupons for lots of items and then just show the cashier your phone at checkout. The downside is you have to sign up with your Facebook account and then it auto shares any coupons you select with your Facebook friends. To disable this feature, or rather stop […]