If you are using a British Apple keyboard and are writing CSS, to get a # character you need to press [option]+[3]. You may have noticed that the section key is not very useful, as it outputs the §, character, so you may want to remap the section key to output the # character instead. Continue reading
BASSTHING.uk
11th December 2020
I have recently launched a new WooCommerce website for the BASSTHING clothing brand at bassthing.uk.Continue reading
Filter Posts by Custom Taxonomy in Admin
4th January 2016
A post from 2012 on Pippin Williamson’s site shows how to Filter Posts by Custom Taxonomy in Admin Continue reading
Map a Hash Key on the Mac Keyboard
10th October 2015
To type a # (hash) symbol on a Mac with a UK keyboard, an obscure key combination, alt+3, is used.Continue reading
Responsive Breakpoints
21st September 2013
When making a responsive WordPress theme, I like to preview the changes in my browser with the viewport at an appropriate size to show my edits.Continue reading
DB Backup on Heart Internet
14th May 2013
WordPress backup plugins do not work on Heart Internet shared hosting (including hosting provided via a reseller) due to the setup of the server.Continue reading
Edit hosts file on OSX
7th April 2013
The hosts file is an operating system file which maps hostnames to IP addresses. It is a plain-text file with the name ‘hosts’ with no file extension.Continue reading
Embed last modified date
3rd February 2012
Sometimes a WordPress page needs to be updated often. It might be useful for these pages to display the last modification date.Continue reading
Prevent Skype Ruining Your Design
11th November 2011
When a user installs the Skype application on their PC, it gives them the option to install a component in their web browsers which convert telephone numbers into links to initiate a chargeable Skypeout call when clicked.Continue reading
Force Scrollbars
23rd August 2010
Page designs with a centred layout often appear to jump slightly to the side when navigating from page to page.
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