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WordPress Backups

This might seem like a pretty boring subject for a post, but if you spend time on the internet (we all do!) then you may have noticed that the WordPress platform is getting more and more popular. It uses templates for general look and feel, widgets to extend capabilities and an SQL database backend to store content. It all works

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RunKeeper

  RunKeeper is an iPhone app that uses the built in GPS in an iPhone with GPS (that’s currently a 3, 3GS, 4 , 4S  or 5 model) to accurately track your movements over time. I say it that way because it isn’t simply useful for running- it can track lots of motion based activities, although it’s strength is with running

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RipIt DVD Ripping Software

As a father of a 5 year old, I’ve long wanted a system of archiving my DVD’s that could keep the originals away from sticky fingers. If you’d seen the condition of some of his DVD’s you’d agree with me!   So my requirements are- Must rip the DVD in full, original quality Must include menus and navigation Must remove

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Belkin Powerline Adaptors- Ethernet over Power

The concept is this- you put a plug into the wall in different parts of your house, plug ethernet cables into the plugs and voila! Instant ethernet network. I recently installed a pair of these in the house, and here’s my experience but first a little history- When we moved into a new place recently we finally had an upstairs

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Plex Media Server

I know a lot of readers are interested in using a Mac as the central repository of media in their homes. I can’t think of a more perfect setup than using a Mac Mini with a Drobo attached to store all of those movies, music and photos. But Front Row, the Apple supplied media centre software, is a bit limiting

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