While I prefer Macs 100 to 1 over Windows PCs, Apple does like to play games with some things. Such is the case with installing an old version of OSX on an old Mac. You often will be told it fails with no explanation as to why. After some deep diving online I figured out the simple solution from a few different sources. HINT: it’s all about the date. more »
Dec
02
2022
Sep
01
2020
This past Sunday I woke early and thought I’d have some time to catch up on some web site updates after my usual morning scan of email and news and weather. But I was wrong. My main iMac wouldn’t connect to anything online even after rebooting the modem, a regular necessity in this household. I could connect to the modem admin panel so this wasn’t a modem issue. My second iMac could see the internet as well as my Macbook. Hmmmmm…. more »
Jul
16
2020
Have you ever wished you could have your navigation menu change depending on whether a user is logged in or not? For a logged in user they would see a logout option and maybe a link to their profile. Whereas those not logged in would be offered a login menu link. Sounds simple enough. more »
WordPress has a built-in links manager. It was basically intended to be used for what was and still is referred to as a blogroll. Blogrolls aren’t quite as popular today but don’t let this feature go to waste. If you have been thinking about adding a page of links you want to direct your users to, or feature a small links directory, here’s how to do it without adding a plugin. more »