Updating PHP version with XAMPP
Here is how to easily and successfully upgrade PHP version in XAMPP for windows. It can be done with any XAMPP PHP version of your choice. I upgraded to PHP…
NES.css Another unique Bootstrap theme
First came the web 1.0 Bootstrap theme now its a retro NES style framework. The NES.css styles the popular framework Bootstrap as the 8-bit home video game console GUI know…
Australian Government idiocy
Judging by the title this post could be about anything given the control and direction of Australia over the past decade. It’s not about NBN, global warming, Tech, Asylum seekers…
The Google Maps value
It was less than 10 years ago when physical maps were still being used to navigate, From Melways for drivers to a map for tourists around the city. Yes they…
Tullaroop Reservoir
Tullaroop Reservoir near Maryborough Victoria on a smooth summer day February 2019. At only 44% full the high water mark is visible everywhere you look. Click image to view larger.
When YouTube removes the dislike button
An already insufferable platform will get worse. The dislike button is an avenue to set the system straight whether YouTube still includes its algorithm around dislikes is questionable but a…
Storing and reading a JSON file in MySQL with PHP
Storing values from a json output into a database is a common occurence, but storing the whole json call into a column not so much. Traditionally it is more efficient…
FFmpeg choosing stream to download
With most online streams, decent ones at least you can choose the quality. The stream quality is mostly bit rate and resolution based. Lowering the resolution means you can lower…
Australian Pelican in flight
The Australian Pelican in flight. Shots taken with the Sony 70-200mm FE f4 on the a6500.
Creating a dynamic captcha image with PHP
Sick of my contact form being used as an express way for spammers i set about to make a solution to end the spam to which i was surprised still…