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  • Bad Hack: Restart Linux Server when memory is low 😬

    A hack on a Raspberry Pi server uses a script to monitor and restart the server if memory is too low. Checking swap and physical memory, it reboots if levels drop below specific thresholds. Scheduled to run every five minutes, the script logs instances when it prevents system freezes by rebooting.

  • How to Use Backticks for Inline Code in Google Docs with a Chrome Extension

    Revolutionize Your Google Docs Experience with Backtick: Seamless Markdown Formatting for Inline Code Blocks

  • Fixing a broken ATOM Feed

    The article explains how to convert an outdated ATOM feed to a JSON feed using a PHP proxy script. It details the process of fetching, caching, and transforming the XML data into a JSON format that can be used for more modern feed readers. The provided code snippets illustrate the conversion steps from ATOM to…

  • Quick Tip: Bash CLI params

    Learn a clean and simple way to add CLI params to a bash script by incorporating short, long, space-separated, and equal-separated arguments for ease. Ideal for quick bash script hacks, this method facilitates efficient handling of CLI parameters.

  • iOS Reminders to Habitica To Do’s via IFTTT

    Learn how to sync iOS Reminders with Habitica’s To Do’s using IFTTT. Utilize Habitica’s API to create tasks and authenticate requests with special headers and a JSON body payload. IFTTT will send the data to Habitica, allowing you to earn XP as you complete tasks.

  • Quick Tip: Get Size of Revisions in WordPress

    Monitoring and managing data bloat in a WordPress site can be crucial. The introduction of the block editor has led to a surge in post revisions, which can clog up the database. Conducting a revision data audit using SQL queries can reveal the extent of unnecessary data accumulation, highlighting the importance of setting limits to…

  • Cool WordPress Plugins: Embed Extended

    A plugin called Embed Extended transforms OpenGraph data into oEmbed data for WordPress, allowing for easy and visually appealing embeds in the block editor. It enhances the overall embedding experience on WordPress sites, making it simpler and more enjoyable for users.

  • My Favorite Firefox Addons

    A list of Firefox add-ons for various functions such as password management, privacy, and content filtering. Add-ons include 1Password X, ClearURLs, uBlock Origin, and more. Explore these options for enhancing your browsing experience.

  • Quick Tip: Script Debugging in WordPress

    When debugging core WordPress scripts, dealing with cached copies like in `script-loader.php` can be tricky. You can apply a unique `ver` argument to core scripts on each refresh using a filter. This ensures you get the most recent version from page and browser cache. Remember to enable `SCRIPT_DEBUG` when debugging core scripts.