About 40 minutes ago I popped over to WordPress.org and download WP 3.o RC3 to check out. As soon as I got it installed I got an update notification that WordPress 3.0 was out! So now I am running the full version on a site that I am setting up. I am anxious to try… Continue Reading
The Science of the Sleep Number Bed
I dreamed of trying out a Sleep Number bed for a long time. I never thought that I would actually have one. When I was contacted by Sleep Number to review a m7 bed with Memory Foam I swear I almost turned a cartwheel. I was setup about a month ...
The Windows Experience Index Explained
As a total computer geek I like to use computers that are powerful. There are many different factors that go into making your computer efficient - the processor speed, the amount of RAM (memory), and the hard drive speed to name a few. I do a lot of multitasking so I ...
Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 Review + Giveaway from UNEEDIT.com
The wireless keyboard and mouse that I had been using with my desktop computer was several years old. It still works, but not as well as it should. It had come to the point that I needed to reposition the large desktop receiver to be very close to the keyboard ...
HP DV6-6c35dx Entertainment PC with Beats by Dr. Dre Laptop Review
When I read the specs of this laptop my first thought was "Wow... now THAT is a powerhouse machine!" And it lives up to my expectations...mostly. The HP dv6 with Beats by Dr. Dre is certainly made to impress. This laptop is very stylish with a 15.6" screen, speaker *bar* ...
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WordPress 2.9 post scheduling not working?
There is a bug in WordPress 2.9 that may cause scheduled posts to not publish at the set time. And if you try to then publish the post yourself, it won’t work. I ran into this this morning with my eBay + Kijiji + San Jose = Pure Awesomeness post. The problem is wp-cron. The… Continue Reading
My favorite WordPress plug-ins
When building a WordPress based CMS site for myself or someone else there are certain plugins that I install by default to make the blog software function as a full featured website. This list changes very little, but of course depends on the function of the site. If the site is a blog, then more plugins are… Continue Reading
My blog is now iPhone compatible
Ok, so I just found the coolest WordPress plugin (for today) by accident. It is WPtouch: WordPress on iPhone. It automatically formats your blog for an iPhone when visited… well, from an iPhone! It’s looks really cool, includes Ajax, and a very neat menu at the top. Here are some screen shots. Check out: LittleTechGirlKris… Continue Reading
Building my new web portal – ideas needed
So, I have 3 websites/blogs that I maintain, this one, http://doubletwinz.com and http://caincreative.biz. I also have a few other domains that I do stuff with, and a few that I have been holding to do something with… some day! One of these is http://kristilecain.com. My idea for this domain is for it to be my… Continue Reading
As you can see by the tools in the sidebar at the right, I have started using Twitter. I have heard about it forever, but at first didn’t see the point, so I never checked it out. I just finally signed up a few days ago and have started posting “tweets”. It’s a quick way… Continue Reading
Upgrade done! Less than 20 minutes…
Including backing up the database, and WordPress posts, uploading the files, upgrading the db, and reactivating my whopping 2 plugins (I used to have so many more). Well that went VERY quick and painless. I am so happy! So far the interface looks outstanding! Now I must play around more with the differences to comment… Continue Reading
Wish me luck, I am about to upgrade to WP 2.7…
I was just about to put the laptop down and go to bed, but then the flashy thingy that WordPress 2.7 is available caught my attention, I read a bit about it and I cannot resist doing it right now!! I will probably get started now and finish up tomorrow by reinstating some of my… Continue Reading
Another WordPress upgrade issue
Geez… all my categories have disappeared. I tried a couple of fixes found on the WordPress site, and they did not work for me. So, I am rebuilding my categories. Sigh… Check out: LittleTechGirlKris Cain is mom to 2 sets of twins, photography nut, gadget addict, web designer, and blogger who has worked in IT… Continue Reading
ShareThis plugin issue
I love the ShareThis plugin. I have been using it for quite a while. Also, I notice that it is taken over the web. I believe it started as a plugin by Alex King. Now it’s has it own identity, community, website, forum, etc. Wow! I upgraded Wordress from version 2.2 to version 2.6 yesterday,… Continue Reading