Child Theme Wizard – Version 1.3 released
This morning I felt like a bit of coding, and something that’s been on my to-do list for a while was to update my Child Theme Wizard plugin. It’s been making over 10.000 users happy since 2013. The main reason for the update was to update the compatibility flag with WordPress 5.1 – it was already compatible with the latest version, it just wasn’t explicitly set. On this occasion I found a couple of other items I could improve upon: updated the link to the WordPress Codex about Child Themesverified compatibility with...
read moreHow to copy Windows.old to an external drive
After a recent Windows 10 Refresh, I found myself with most of my data missing from my installation – a bit of a surprise, having done Windows refreshes before and seeing that I selected the option to “keep all my data”. Ah well… However, Windows was kind enough to preserve much of my previous configuration in an folder called Windows.old. As such, I could at least go back to some of the system data that I needed. Thank you, Windows Before moving on with major re-installation work, I thought it would be wise to...
read moreHow to disable the Login with WordPress.com prompt
One of my self hosted WordPress sites kept offering me to login with my WordPress.com credentials. I find that mindnumbingly annoying, since I don’t use WordPress.com (nor can I remember my credentials). Thankfully there’s an easy way to switch this prompt off. This integration comes courtesy of Jetpack. There’s an option under Jetpack – Settings – Security in which we can turn this feature on and off. After flicking the switch, this setting is saved automatically and WordPress won’t offer anything other...
read moreHow to use OBS Studio to record your screen
In this episode I’m going to show you how to use the excellent free OBS Studio for screen recordings. This is an open source, cross platform tool with amazing capabilities, yet it can be a little daunting to get started with it. While OBS Studio is commonly used for live streaming, it can do simple screen captures too. I’ll show you how to do that. I’ll begin by explaining the interface philosophy, then I’ll show you how to add a desktop to your scene, how to add a webcam as an overlay, how to add audio, and finally...
read moreHow to use the GoPro Microphone Adapter for HERO 5/6/7 Black
In this episode I’ll explain how to use the GoPro 3.5mm Microphone to USB-C adapter with your GoPro HERO 5, 6 and 7 (Black versions). It’s a rugged piece of technology I find incredibly helpful when I make videos on my bike. This little gadget has been getting terrible reviews – probably because there’s little to no documentation available on how to use it, or what settings it unlocks. In this video I’ll show you all. You can buy the adapter here Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2CuCTIlAmazon UK:...
read moreUsing Multiple Desktops in Windows 10
Ever since I’ve discovered how useful Spaces are on my Mac, I’ve been wanting a similar functionality in Windows. I’ve come across this feature in KDE and Gnome on Linux, but not in Windows. Until yesterday evening, when I wanted to switch between applications that were stacked on top of one another, using the familiar ALT + TAB shortcut. By where accident I’ve pressed WINDOWS + TAB, and imagine my surprise when I found this: This super exciting feature is actually a new addition to the Windows 10 Fall Creator Update...
read moreHow to swap displays with a Shortcut in Windows 10
On my Windows 10 system, I frequently connect other monitors and display devices to my various graphic card outputs. This often happens “ad hoc” and only temporarily, and because my configurations seem to vary by situation, Windows inevitably chooses an option that’s not right for me. One example is that I plug a monitor in that’s switched off, with the intention of duplicating the displays, and all I see now is a “blank screen”, because Windows thinks the “switched off” monitor is probably my...
read moreRuipu Power Bank Model 121 vs Q80 – 24000mAh External USB Battery
In this episode I’m taking a closer look at two RUIPU Power Banks, namely the Model 121 and the Q80. Both have the same 24,000 mAh rating, both have an accurate LED display for the remaining charge, both have an anti-slip design, yet there are subtle changes between these models. Let’s find out the differences. Read my full review on the Model 121 (black) here: https://wpguru.co.uk/2018/11/the-ruipu-121-24000-mah-led-power-bank-review/ Read my full review on the Q80 (white) here:...
read moreHow to find your Twitch Stream Key (2019)
The Twitch web interface changes what feels like every two months, which means I can never find my Twitch streaming key (granted, we only needed when setting up a new package). So for February 2019, here’s how to find it: Login to Twitch.tv and head over to the top right corner and click on your User Name and Icon. Choose Dashboard. On the right hand side, you’ll see a list of options. We’re looking for one called Channel, underneath the Settings Headline. It’s towards the bottom of the list. Once selected,...
read moreHow to download videos from YouTube in 1080p
When I do live streams on YouTube, I frequently forget to record my programme locally. I guess there’s just so many buttons to press in the heat of the moment. Hence I was looking for a way to extract full 1080p HD footage from YouTube, ideally both for my own files as well as those from other users. Right now (February 2019), YouTube only allows me to download a 720p version of my own clips, and a YouTube Premium subscription is required to download other users’ footage. Either way, my desktop streams are usually 1080p, and...
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