WordPress is wonderful and updating the software is usually a breeze. You will get notification on your admin dashboard indicating updates available for plugins, themes, … and WordPress itself. Click a few button and you can initiate the updates. But here is the problem, the update process runs from...
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Need to synchronize files? Try FreeFileSync
Do you have files where you use and update in multiple locations, and it is a nightmare to try to make sure that they are in sync? I found a very effective software which is free and open-source, FreeFileSync that does an excellent job for me. What does it...
Want to auto test your website? Try Nibbler
As I’m trying to expand my website with more contents, I’m planning a reorganization and redesign in stages. One of the thing that troubles me is how do I make incremental changes while making sure that my website is still intact, and my user’s experience while visiting my site...
Google Home Mini on Wheels (Battery)
The popular smart voice automation devices like Amazon Echos and Google Home devices are very common in our households now. They are certainly useful and once you have them, you kind of can’t live without them The one major complain I have for them is: they are not very...
Let’s make our old garage door smarter!
As part of our home automation project, we would like to get a smart garage door opener, one that can give us remote access and also alerts when we are away from home. Have you ever have that question in your mind after you left your home and while...
Let’s automate with Alexa Routines
Smart voice assistance devices are wonderful, and definitely add values around our household. One of the advance feature available is to create a voice command that will do multiple things for you. I’ve already did a quick write-up on Routines in Google Assistant, so now, I’m going to do...
OK Google, let’s be brief!
I’ve been using both Google Assistant and Amazon Echo devices at home, they are very handy devices that will listen to your voice commands and execute them, specially when your hands are tight up like cooking, holding a baby, or taking a shower. I will write a few reviews...
React or Angular?
JavaScript is a very important part of the web, and there are many framework and library to make the development process simpler. React and Angular are two names that you probably hear the most within the development circle. In this article, I’m going to do a simple comparison table...
Switch Expressions in Java 12
Java is a wonderful language, but it’s syntax tends to be a bit too verbose sometimes. It is good to see that in Java 12, the new Switch Expressions will now use pattern matching to provide simpler coding standards. Below is a simple example to illustrate the differences: In...
Alexa in your car?
Voice assistance devices are quite handy and can provide a pleasant hand-free experience in places where your hands are occupied. So I was quite interested when I heard Amazon announcing the new Echo Auto, basically promise to bring Alexa into your car 🚗. Here is a link to the...