Browser extensions can remove the algorithmic traps built into YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and more. Here is what I use and why it works.

Most conversations about feed aggregation in WordPress orbit the same use case: pulling in blog posts, news items, curated content. That’s useful, and I’ve written about it separately. But if you run a WooCommerce store, or you’re building ecommerce tooling on WordPress, the more interesting territory is product data. Product feeds. Supplier catalogs. Affiliate networks. […]

Is your WordPress site failing Core Web Vitals? You’re not alone. Google’s performance metrics have become increasingly important for both SEO and user experience, and many WordPress sites struggle to meet these standards. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk you through the exact steps I used to take my site from failing Core Web Vitals […]

After spending over two decades in the WordPress ecosystem — building sites and plugins, running WP Mayor, and watching the platform evolve — I recently found myself asking a question I never thought I’d ask: is it time to look elsewhere? The question came from an unexpected place. My seven-year-old son wants to build his first […]

Rechargeable batteries have come a long way. I first wrote this article back in 2014, and while the core advice hasn’t changed — rechargeables save money, reduce waste, and perform better for most uses — the specific products and technology have evolved. Here’s what you need to know in 2026. Why Rechargeable Batteries Are Worth […]

Most developers waste years trying to invent something new. Top WordPress plugin founders do the opposite: they build in markets that already pay, fix what users hate, and ship fast. While AI has brought immense changes, other things have stayed the same. The playbook I describe here is the same I’ve used to build WP […]

By default, macOS does not allow you to show the year in the menu bar clock. You can show the day and date, but the year isn’t available. A simple free workaround is to use BitBar, which lets you run tiny scripts that display text in the menu bar. In this guide, you’ll add a […]

Android-based retro handhelds like the AYN Odin 2 Portal and Retroid Pocket are powerful and flexible, but there is one big weak point: If you uninstall an emulator or reset the device, you can easily lose hundreds of hours of saves. With a simple setup you can make your entire retro collection portable and easy […]

The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) is where retro gaming truly begins for most people. It’s a system packed with iconic titles, foundational gameplay mechanics, and legendary characters that continue to influence gaming to this day. Even if you didn’t grow up with it, the NES offers a library that’s still incredibly fun — and often […]

When Nintendo released the Game Boy in 1989, it didn’t just launch a product—it launched a cultural phenomenon. The Game Boy line would go on to sell over 200 million units worldwide and establish handheld gaming as a core part of the industry. This article explores each version of the Game Boy, highlights the top […]

Video games were present in every stage of my childhood and teenage years, and I continue to play games regularly to this day. I consider gaming to have been an immensely formative experience for me, as well as an essential outlet for stress and a trigger for my imagination. When I had kids, I was […]

Losing data is one of my biggest fears, so I try to make sure this never happens by using sensible backup solutions for all my data. One of the most important components of my backup strategy is the Synology Diskstation. In this post, I’ll talk about some options and my suggested setup. The assumption here […]