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For many using the database provided CLI tools can be difficult. Instead, I would recommend using one of the many Database IDE's that are available.
Quickly Setup and Start Using DBVisualizer
DBVisualizer is one of the most useful Database IDE’s available. I have used it at many different companies and for personal projects as well. I like DBVisualizer it in part because its publisher DBVis Software offers…
Security Tips for EC2 Servers: Harden Your Server
Out of the box, Ec2 instances come with some basic security. This article covers additional security steps that should be taken to harden an EC2 instance.
Troubleshooting Tips for Common EC2 Problems
Most common Ec2 problems can easily be solved once you know what they are. With that in mind, let's look at what the problems are and how to address them.
Fixing the 2MB limit in WordPress
WordPress has a default limit of 2MB for any file uploaded to the system. However, the value is easy to change by adjusting some PHP settings on the server. Let’s look at two ways to…
Using the WordPress Feed to Display Posts on Your Website
WordPress is a great stand alone solution for blogging. You can quickly adopt themes and launch a blog site in under an hour. However, sometimes you will want to provide access to your content…
Adding a Swap Drive to your EC2 instance
If you are using Amazon EC2 instance to run WordPress, then one of the biggest challenges you will encounter is running out of system memory. The server works fine for vanilla installs, but issues typically…
The Value of Responsive Design
The ability for website designers to build beautiful static websites has become challenging. One way to address these challenges is with responsive design.
Bootstrap Properties Reference
Bootstrap is one of the most widely used responsive CSS libraries around. Here is a list of the most useful Bootstrap properties you should consider using.
Using Bootstrap – Get your site responsive quickly
Building websites used to be an easy task. We only had a handful of browsers we needed to test to ensure our websites would display correctly. Unfortunately, nowadays there are more devices and ways…