VLC player tip
To get VLC app to load all songs (including subfolders), go to Preferences ▸ Show All ▸ Playlist ▸ Subdirectory behavior ▸ Expand.
Web Dev + WordPress + Security
Blackhole Pro: Trap bad bots in a virtual black hole.
Thought Bucket
216 thoughts
Switching to Affinity Photo
Switching from PhotoShop to Affinity Photo is one of the most liberating work-related things I’ve done in 20 years.
Pro plugin updates
Finally got my collection of Pro WordPress plugins updated. Everything now better than ever and current with WP 5.5.
VLC media player
I heart VLC player, but its default random mode absolutely sucks for large music libraries. Update: improve VLC random mode.
Back on track
Air conditioner finally fixed. Now getting back on track with work and stuff.
Wake up
It’s not real buddy. Turn off the propaganda and think for yourself.
Internet outage maps
Something tells me these Internet outage tools will be very super useful for the next several months. Buckle up people.
Summer heat
Right in the middle of the August desert heatwave (temps above 100°F / 38°C), our air conditioner dies. Not getting much done while waiting for a fix. Just way too hot.
Google search results
Somehow the Google search results are less on target lately. Taking longer to find basic information.
Plesk updates
I feel like I deserve a hero badge for keeping Plesk updated to the latest version.
Inspiring details
This is an inspiring design for tutorial sites. So many cool little details. Gotta try that tty-player.
WordPress 5.5
Just upgraded Perishable Press to WP 5.5. So far so good..
Wow great support
LOL @ “weekly” support: “Your request has been received and will be reviewed soon. Neil (your support guy) checks support requests weekly. Rest assured we’ll get to it!” — Gotta be kidding with this.
BoTW
After several days of work, finally taking a break. If anyone needs me, I’ll be in Zora’s Domain, working thru Mah Eliya shrine.
Words of wisdom
Never ever call the client a useless idiot. Even if it’s true.
Feedburner alternatives
Inevitable that Google shuts down Feedburner. Maybe this year? Who knows. Here is a nice summary plus alternatives.
Welcome
Perishable Press is operated by Jeff Starr, a professional web developer and book author with two decades of experience.
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Digging Into WordPress: Take your WordPress skills to the next level.
Thoughts
I live right next door to the absolute loudest car in town. And the owner loves to drive it.
8G Firewall now out of beta testing, ready for use on production sites.
It's all about that ad revenue baby.
Note to self: encrypting 500 GB of data on my iMac takes around 8 hours.
Getting back into things after a bit of a break. Currently 7° F outside. Chillz.
2024 is going to make 2020 look like a vacation. Prepare accordingly.
First snow of the year :)