I like simple tools that do one thing well. Most of the time when I am organizing something with other people, it looks like this So I built a small web app to fix that. It is called Many Hands Task Tracker, and it is now live at https://www.manyhands.app The short version You create a […]
Category: Technology
Make ChatGPT Sound Human: Proven Prompts and Tips for Authentic Writing
The writer shares a prompt that has improved their document creation process. They emphasize using simple language, avoiding specific phrases and punctuation, and maintaining a natural, direct tone. The focus is on clarity and authenticity, steering clear of marketing language and unnecessary embellishments for effective communication.
Hey You – Update Your Passwords and Start Using a Password Tool (it’s way easier than writing them down!)
I’ve known friends and family who have had their email account, social media account, bank account, online identity and numerous other things hacked because of a terrible password or a poorly timed “click here” link on social media. Or I’ve been helping friends and family with their technology and when they need their password to […]
Simple Online Stopwatch
I use an online stopwatch quite a bit, and always end up googling it and landing on some strange website with a thousand ads everywhere. If you’re like me and just need a simple stopwatch, here you go! π
Percentage Increase and Decrease Calculators
I use percentage increase and percentage decrease quite a bit at work, and always end up googling it and landing on some strange website with a thousand ads everywhere. If you’re like me and just need a simple increase or decrease calculator, here you go! π
Simple Asynchronous Replication Calculator
From time to time you might just need simple, easy to use asynchronous replication calculator. Well, here you go! π
Adding a Static DNS Entry into the Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro
JUNE 2023 UPDATE: You can now enter static DNS entries under the “Client” settings in UniFi OS v3.0.20 (or above). Leaving Original Post Below for Reference: Something I ran into today on my home network, with the Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro, is that you canβt add a static DNS entry into the Dream Machine […]
How-to Make an iframe Responsive Using HTML Code
Sometimes you need to embed another website into the site you are using and a typical way of doing this is by using an <iframe>. However for modern websites, typically an iframe is not responsive. By using the code below, you can still embed an iframe into your site and make it responsive. Here is […]
Don’t Waste Your Time with the TP-Link TL-R600VPN WAN Load Balancer
I recently ordered the TP-Link TL-R600VPN router for the WAN load balancing capability. I saw several “reviews” and YouTube videos gushing over how amazing it was, and the WAN load balancing feature looked exactly like what I was looking for. Unfortunately, the unit was disappointing. I have gigabit internet (download) and the TP-Link wouldn’t get […]
How-to Bypass Google Chrome ERR_CERT_INVALID Message
Sometimes when developing applications, or when using self-signed SSL certs, when you browse to a site, Google Chrome will show an error message “ERR_CERT_INVALID“, and it won’t let you proceed past the warning (“for your protection”). If you know for a fact that you want to proceed, when the message is displayed, use your keyboard […]