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Apple automations: Shortcuts vs Focus vs Automations vs Scenes
Yes, if you’re using Apple devices, creating automations is a massive PITA due to the number of competing ways of doing it. Each has its own unique positioning but it’s even worse than that as there are additional methods, such as the Automator app that comes with MacOS. Here I’m going to compare the 4…
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WordPress Plugin README Tags – what you need to know
When building a WordPress plugin, a good quality README is critical, particularly if you’re going to be hosting it in the official directory. However, I’ve recently come across some unusual behaviour with the tags option that I want to dive into further. According to “Developer Resources” on WordPress.org, tags are… 1 to 12 comma separated…
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WordPress Plugin Quality – Missing the Point
I’m just a few days away from deleting my Twitter account and don’t want to reply directly there (it will also railroad the original discussion, which I also don’t want), so will make use of a WordPress-powered blog to do so. But, sorry, Torsten, you’ve missed the point of my talk.
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Ethernet only device? Connect it to Wi-Fi for £20
Under my TV I have a PVR that connects to the internet for various streaming apps. Unfortunately, it only uses Ethernet, with no Wi-Fi capability. Now unless your router is nearby (mine isn’t) or you just happen to have your house all kitted out with Ethernet, then this would be a problem. I’ll find you…
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How to fix Apple Watch battery issues after WatchOS 10.1
When WatchOS 10.1 was released last week, I started having massive issues with the battery and charging of my Apple Watch Series 8. Bad enough that it made the watch next to unusable. However, the fix turned out to be something simple, despite even Apple Support missing it.