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My puppy broke my iPhone SE home button!
Puppies can be destructive. Today mine decided to dine on an iPhone and charger cable. Now my iPhone SE home button does not work. I am happy to report that the Otter Box did its job. My phone appears to be fine other than a small poke on the home button. … But that…
Read MoreTime to for a new laptop! Why I switched to a Dell XPS 15 9510 from a Dell Precision 15 7000 Series (7510) Mobile Workstation
The Dell Precision 15 7510 Mobile Workstation has served me well for over 5 years. But it is finally time to upgrade to the XPS 15 9510 What is wrong with my Dell Precision 7510? Reliability: These last few months have seen several blue screens. I have connection issues more days than not. Yesterday my…
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Updating PHP in cPanel MultiPHP Manager, “Your PHP installation appears to be missing the MySQL extension”
As time goes on, upgrades become a necessity. Not only do they give access to new improvements, but they also help protect against known vulnerabilities. I have upgraded PHP on a lot of Hostgator accounts this month as WordPress warns site administrators: “PHP Update Required WordPress has detected that your site is running an insecure…
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SellBrite makes inventory syncing and shipping easier!
I was first introduced to SellBrite years ago as an easier way to manage eBay listings. It sounded awesome! But not worth the extra cost to my client. The Decision To Try SellBrite By 2020, that same client had enough different selling channels that we felt the need to start syncing at least some of…
Read MoreWhy I chose the Samtian Photo Box
The moment I have been waiting for, my Samatian Photo Box is finally here! Photoboxes (a.k.a. lightboxes or light tents) are an excellent way to control the lighting and reflections for simple photos of small items. If you display or sell products online, the consistency will help add a touch of professionalism. Reasons I chose…
Read MoreAmazon Finds for Product Photography (2020)
I am upgrading my product photography equipment! This post highlights which items I chose, which I have positive past experience with, and which are high on my wish list. Cameras When selecting your camera, consider what you are taking pictures of, how those pictures will be used, and under what conditions you will be shooting.…
Read MoreWhat happened to bridge cameras?
My Canon Powershot SX60 HS is finally wearing out. It has been a great camera! But after almost four years of trips to the lake and taking hundreds of thousands of pictures, the colors don’t seem quite as vivid as they used to and I am occasionally finding pieces of sand in the lense, making…
Read MoreFreelancing: When $40/hour is more like $25
* Green Starred Bold Comments will be used for calculations at the end of this worksheet. For most of my adult life, I have split my work-week between being a part-time employee and being a freelancer. Both situations have their advantages. I like the peace of mind that comes from steady employment, and I like…
Read MoreTime to upgrade your computer to Windows 10!
January 14, 2020 marks the end of life for Windows 7! Although your computer will continue to work for some time, you will no longer receive Windows 7 security updates from Microsoft and several programs will stop working on Windows 7 this year, including the desktop version of QuickBooks Enterprise. Be sure to get your…
Read MoreAffiliate Marketing – What are the actual requirements?
If you are serious about being compensated for endorsing products through an affiliate program, there are some things you need to know. Affiliate marketing is not a “get rich quick” scheme. It is a waste of time to jump in before you have built a reputation and created a following. Be selective in what you…
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