MySQL count for multiple conditions
MySQL COUNT allows you to count rows in your MySQL database, a useful way to use this is to apply a condition like: SELECT COUNT(*) FROM invoices WHERE `paid` =…
Comparing speed for 3 PHP save image methods
Testing the speed with 3 methods to save or download an image in PHP, each method was run twice and then the average time was used with the output filename…
Apples FaceTime bug; Not a good look
A major Apple privacy bug. Five words that when put together become a very surprising and fascinating statement. Its been a while since Apple truly made a big mistake in…
FFmpeg preset comparison x265 2019; Encode speed and file size
FFmpeg preset is the value in which speed the media encode will traverse at. Part 1 was x264 In this part 2 of FFmpeg encoding comparisons I look at x265…
PHP Imagick JPG compression quality 1 to 100
Comparing Imagick a PHP image plugin JPG image file compression from 1 (lowest) through to 100. The original image was 1MB and the code used to do this test was:…
Measuring page load time with PHP
A simple method to view a PHP pages load time in seconds can be done with the use of microtime(). Microtime when called counts in microseconds, using microtime true makes…
If Google disables ad blocking on Chrome what happens?
In a time of mass hate and avoidance towards internet ads and tracking Google is looking to open the flood gates on its users. Changes to Google Chrome can see…
Summer MTB at Thredbo
Mountain bike riders do their thing during summer on the slopes of Thredbo. Shot with an a6500 + 18-105mm
Sony 18-105mm focal range comparison
The Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4 G is a versatile lens, you can see that in its name. From a focal range of 18mm through to 105mm you cover landscape,…
Hiking Mt Kosciuszko Summer 2019
This post is from doing the 13km return Mt Kosciuszko track walk early 2019. Starting of from Thredbo on the Kosciuszko express chairlift that takes you to the Eagle’s nest…