Resize an image in Vanilla PHP
Here is a way to resize images in PHP without needing a framework like ImageMagick or GD The below code is derived from here. With the function resize_image taking into…
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Upscaling and downscaling video with FFmpeg
Making a video smaller (downscaling) or bigger (upscaling) with FFmpeg is actually very easy. Here are some FFmpeg commands to help you out: Upscale with FFmpeg To change a video…
How to view localhost on iPhone
Here is how to view the local host of your network on another device. You may be running XAMPP on your computer and want to check it out from a…
FFmpeg batch encode all files in folder
The best way to run a FFmpeg encode for all videos in a folder would be with a batch process. A batch (.bat) file gets executed when you double-click it….
Scraping Steam screenshots with PHP
Here is how to scrape a Steam games screenshots with PHP. It’s actually very simple. All games on Steam have a community hub which has news, videos, forums, guides, screenshots…
How to do a text watermark in FFmpeg
I wanted a way to avoid using an image to watermark videos with FFmpeg. Sometimes just simple text is great in watermarking media. Here is how to do it with…
NBA fixture API with PHP; Making simple team fixture
NBA offers many useful and detailed API endpoints, from stats to scores and shot charts they are very generous and providing given that it is for free. In this post…
Installing Windows 8.1 Pro ISO with Virtio on Vultr
Here is a quick and easy guide on uploading and installing a Windows 8.1 Pro ISO with Vultr cheaply. Vultr is a trusted and reliable cloud computing business with a…
Finding hidden api’s
Finding a hidden api can open up lots of possibilities; from data scraping, archiving, alerts and analysis you can do so much. Even better if you don’t need an api…
How to start a blog; Domain name and hosting | Part 1
A blog can be defined as an online publication that relates to topics with personal commentary, opinion or experiences. Having a blog is an excellent way to express yourself, showcase…