Web Site Development Tools (Windows and OS/X)
Software and tools for web site developers, WordPress users, programmers, and using computers effectively.
WordPress Multi-Site Domain Mapping
Mapping domain names to WordPress blogs. Step-by-step Instructions for installing and using the Domain Mapping plugin.
WordPress 3 (or 4) Multi-Site Installation, on Shared Hosting, Even with Existing Web Sites
WordPress setup, even if you already have a web site, and want Multi-Site features to manage many blogs easily, and want to map domain names to blogs. Detailed instructions, for you and your hosting provider.
Make Your SSH Keys for FileZilla and SiteGround
How to generate your own SSH Keys for FileZilla and Terminal, for secure file transfers. Linux and OS/X.
Securely Wipe Unused Hard Disk Space
Simple way to securely wipe all data from the Unused portion of a hard disk.
WordPress White Screen of Death
Incorrect line endings in .php files can mess up WordPress, even so it only shows a blank white screen (aka “White Screen of Death”). Fix it this way.
Blocking Access to .htaccess, wp-config.php, Other Important Files
Logging and Troubleshooting WordPress security for your .htaccess and wp-config.php and other files, while enabling specific pages that contain those names as part of the URL.
Troubleshooting Delays (several seconds) in PHP or WordPress
Find WordPress or PHP coding errors that take long time, even if the problem is system-level time-outs. PEAR Benchmark to find slow or failing PHP code.
Solar Impulse plane, in Phoenix May 2016
Photos of the Solar Impulse plane while in Phoenix, May 2016
LESS for WordPress to compile Bootstrap 3.1+
How to replace Leafo LessPHP library, so you can compile LESS files that use the ‘extend’ command, including BootStrap 3.1+, and use these in WordPress themes.
Delicious Desserts and Breads, Diabetes Healthy
Desserts and breads that are delicious, healthy for diabetics (low glycemic), all natural, heart healthy, gluten free
BackWPup – Trying to get property of non-object
BackWPup v3.1.2 error message “Trying to get property of non-object” trying to get administrator using incorrect Role
Hard Coded Links in Theme File Causing Error
How to fix WordPress “INFO: Possible hard-coded links were found” errors from Theme Check
Tracking Down Deprecated Functions
Troubleshooting and eliminating WordPress function deprecated messages, specifically with the Domain Mapping plugin, but also back-tracing the error in any plugin.
Oatmeal Cookies, No Wheat
Oatmeal cookie recipe, no wheat, no eggs, no white sugar.