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Category: Uncategorized (15)
- Had a great time at BETT this week & no travel was required :-) by: figaro
  January 14, 2011, 19:59
  I had a great time at BETT this year and never stepped foot in the UK. And after reading a tweet about someone spending 17 pounds for a sandwich, drink, and…
- Blackboard Buys Presidium by: figaro
  January 13, 2011, 09:12
  Blackboard, known for its course-management software, is moving into a whole new sector. Today the company announced that it bought Presidium Inc., which…
- 21 Things That Became Obsolete This Decade by: figaro
  January 2, 2011, 19:08
  A very interesting blog post of 21 Things That Became Obsolete This Decade can be found at the link below. I'm not sure what will be on the list next in 10…
- Is Mod_Rewrite Enabled on Your Server? The phpinfo Function by: figaro
  December 14, 2010, 12:12
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
- Outline & Tools Used in Louisville WordCamp Presentation by: figaro
  December 4, 2010, 09:33
  Outline of my presentations at WordCamp Louisville: WP Basic Installation and Setup: Install in subdirectory Install in root Install multiple…
- FlexBooks -- Creative Commons Textbooks by: figaro
  November 23, 2010, 08:31
  FlexBooks is a site where you can create custom free textbooks under a creative commons licenses. Interesting...selection is a little limited, but may be of…
- Assisted Learning for All -- Nursing Videos by: figaro
  November 17, 2010, 08:01
  Assisted Learning for All is a website published by Saddleback College with over 150 short nursing videos...could be a good resource for those involved in…
- The Khan Academy — Great Video Tutorials by: figaro
  November 12, 2010, 09:36
  The link below is to the Khan Academy website where you will find hundreds of short video tutorials on various subjects. If you are a math teacher, you will…
- 84 Blackboard Security Vulnerabilities -- A "Research" Study? by: figaro
  November 10, 2010, 14:51
  A Dutch security company called Online 24 released a "research" study claiming to have found 84 security vulnerabilities in the Blackboard LMS. You can…
- MySql Database Nightmare -- Innodb vs MyISAM by: figaro
  October 11, 2010, 17:18
  Last week I had a server crash -- hardware problems -- and have spent the past week recovering. I had several php apps running on the server along with a lot…
- Sakai and uPortal to Merge by: figaro
  October 8, 2010, 08:07
  The foundation behind the Sakai Collaboration and Learning Environment, a popular and free courseware-management and group-cooperation system, has announced…
- SunGard to sell Sakai LMS Services by: figaro
  September 29, 2010, 06:56
  SunGard and Blackboard have largely kept out of each other's turf, with Blackboard dominating the market for course-management systems and SunGard focusing on…
- No Homer on Your iPads, Please by: figaro
  September 15, 2010, 07:06
  That kind of thinking is why many traditional colleges will be extinct in the near future. One reason why faculty are not the best decision makers when it…
- Google Launches New Course-Scheduling System by: figaro
  May 24, 2010, 18:19
  Last week was a big one for Google fans in higher education. Google Wave opened its doors, and Google Voice now lets students get calls forwarded from their…
- Wishing everyone a great 2010 by: figaro
  December 25, 2009, 20:08
  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Figaro and Tori and family. Note: Figaro is the old, ugly one ;-) Tori, joined our family in 2009, so it'll be…
Category: Install WP (4)
- Outline & Tools Used in Louisville WordCamp Presentation by: figaro
  December 4, 2010, 09:33
  Outline of my presentations at WordCamp Louisville: WP Basic Installation and Setup: Install in subdirectory Install in root Install multiple…
- How to Run WordPress on Your Windows Computer Using XAMPP by: figaro
  April 6, 2009, 15:22
  Note: The following tutorial is intended to demonstrate how to install XAMPP and WordPress on your local Windows computer. It is not recommended that you…
- How to Create Multiple WordPress Blogs Using a Single Database by: figaro
  January 1, 2009, 12:01
  Note: See an updated video here: http://educhalk.org/blog/install-wordpress-multi-user-network-wp-3-0/
- How to Install WordPress through Cpanel by: figaro
  December 24, 2008, 15:12
  No description found for this item.
Category: Upgrade WP (5)
- WordPress 3.3.1 Released -- Upgrade Now! by: figaro
  January 5, 2012, 18:47
  WordPress 3.3.1 is now available. This maintenance release fixes 15 issues with WordPress 3.3, as well as a fix for a cross-site scripting vulnerability that…
- How to Properly Upgrade Your WordPress Blog -- Don't Just Press "Upgrade Now" by: figaro
  December 18, 2011, 13:50
  In the video below I demonstrate how to take a full backup of your WordPress blog before upgrading so that you will have everything you need just in case the…
- WordPress 3.3 Released by: figaro
  December 13, 2011, 19:26
  Experienced users will appreciate the new drag-and-drop uploader, hover menus for the navigation, the new toolbar, improved co-editing support, and the new…
- Outline & Tools Used in Louisville WordCamp Presentation by: figaro
  December 4, 2010, 09:33
  Outline of my presentations at WordCamp Louisville: WP Basic Installation and Setup: Install in subdirectory Install in root Install multiple…
- How to Upgrade WordPress to Using Cpanel by: figaro
  December 28, 2008, 13:00
  How to Upgrade WordPress to 2.7 Using Cpanel -- Part 1 of 2 How to Upgrade WordPress to 2.7 Using Cpanel -- Part 2 of 2
Category: Locked out of WP (5)
- Resetting Your WordPress Password by: figaro
  October 16, 2009, 13:44
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
- The Difference Between "Fixing" and "Patching" by: figaro
  January 7, 2009, 16:45
  Have you changed your blog url or home in Settings/General and it no longer works? Are you moving your blog to a new server/web-address? If you answer…
- How to Deactivate Plugins When You Can't Login to WordPress by: figaro
  January 2, 2009, 11:58
  No description found for this item.
- How to Change Your WordPress Blog Password Using phpMyAdmin by: figaro
  December 30, 2008, 11:05
  No description found for this item.
- Changed WordPress Blog Address in Settings--Locked Out? How to Fix! by: figaro
  December 28, 2008, 23:12
  See the video below for step-by-step directions for "fixing" this problem through phpMyAdmin. If you don't have access to phpMyAdmin, or are hesitant about…
Category: WP Themes (13)
- WordPress TwentyTen & TwentyEleven Theme Basic Editing for Non-Techies by: figaro
  December 31, 2011, 16:16
  In the video above I demonstrate how to do some basic editing on the default WordPress themes (Twentyten and Twentyeleven) to reduce the header size and…
- Basic Editing of WordPress Twentyten Theme -- For Non-Techies by: figaro
  January 3, 2011, 13:55
  In the video below I demonstrate the basics of how to set-up a child theme in WordPress 3.0 or later and how to do some basic editing to significantly change…
- WordPress Pixel Theme -- Four New Colors by: figaro
  September 26, 2009, 13:15
  I've edited the WordPress Pixel theme (1.9.7) a bit to change the colors. You can download the files below...I've only included the changed files, so you will…
- How to Create a Custom Page Template in WordPress by: figaro
  September 11, 2009, 10:43
  The following videos demonstrate creating a custom WordPress page template. These videos cover the very basics as a starting point for non-techies...if you are…
- How to Remove the Commenting Feature From Your WordPress Theme by: figaro
  August 26, 2009, 13:18
  Commenting is a great WordPress feature and is one of the key things that really makes a blog a blog. However, more and more people are using WordPress blogs…
- iNove 1.4.5 Theme for WordPress-- How to Increase the Header Size by: figaro
  July 29, 2009, 15:55
  In older versions of the iNove theme, increasing the header height was difficult because the header, nav bar, and footer were all part of the same image.…
- Custom iNove 1.4.5 Theme Files -- New Colors by: figaro
  July 1, 2009, 15:08
  I've customized some of the files in the iNove 1.4.5 theme to change the theme colors a bit. You can view the changed themes by clicking the dropdown in the…
- Basic WordPress Theme Editing for the Non-Techie: Part 1 by: figaro
  May 8, 2009, 14:10
  The following video is intended for the non-techie who wants to learn a little about editing a WordPress theme. I'll post follow-up videos over the next few…
- How to Edit the Kubrick WordPress Theme by: figaro
  January 30, 2009, 15:17
  In the following videos I demonstrate how to edit the default, Kubrick WordPress theme using Photoshop. The first video covers the various images used in…
- Customized iNove Theme for Download -- 200px Header by: figaro
  January 17, 2009, 22:07
  I've customized the iNove theme -- Version 1.2.2 -- to increase the header height from 132px to 200px. If it's not already set as default, you can see it on…
- How to Install a WordPress Theme or Plugin Using FTP or Cpanel by: figaro
  January 12, 2009, 18:51
  How to Install a WordPress Theme Using FTP or Cpanel How to Install a WordPress Plugin Using FTP or Cpanel
- Download Customized iNove Theme Files by: figaro
  January 5, 2009, 16:53
  I've done a little customization of the iNove theme -- Version 1.1.4 -- to change the colors. You can see them by using the theme changer in the sidebar on the…
- Create Custom Header for iNove WordPress Theme with PhotoShop by: figaro
  December 31, 2008, 12:32
  No description found for this item.
Category: WP Plugins (9)
- Favorite WordPress Plugins for Twitter #blogchat by: figaro
  February 19, 2012, 20:09
  I'll be lurking in the #blogchat discussion tonight on #twitter and the topic of discussion is "favorite blog plugins". After thinking about it for a few…
- How to Create & Upload Thousands of WordPress Users with MS Excel by: figaro
  February 19, 2012, 17:20
  The video in this post is a follow-up to the last video I published here about creating a members only WordPress blog. In that video I briefly demonstated…
- How to Create a Mobile WordPress Site by: figaro
  November 20, 2011, 13:33
  If you don't currently have your WordPress blog configured to render on mobile devi ces, then watch this video for directions on using the WPTouch plugin. In…
- A Gradebook for WordPress by: figaro
  December 26, 2010, 14:01
  I haven't tried the plugin below yet, but it looks pretty promising for those brave individuals looking to put together their own personal computing platform…
- WP-Property -- Cool WordPress Plugin for Real Estate by: figaro
  November 7, 2010, 08:42
  I was helping a real estate agent move and clean up some problems with his WordPress site this week. He also wanted a better way of listing properties. After…
- WordPress Tip: Delete Old or Unwanted Plugins by: figaro
  November 16, 2009, 13:56
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
- Plugin Review: Ozh's WordPress Admin Drop Down Menu by: figaro
  January 17, 2009, 12:38
  No description found for this item.
- How to Install a WordPress Theme or Plugin Using FTP or Cpanel by: figaro
  January 12, 2009, 18:51
  How to Install a WordPress Theme Using FTP or Cpanel How to Install a WordPress Plugin Using FTP or Cpanel
- How to Deactivate Plugins When You Can't Login to WordPress by: figaro
  January 2, 2009, 11:58
  No description found for this item.
Category: Move WP (6)
- Outline & Tools Used in Louisville WordCamp Presentation by: figaro
  December 4, 2010, 09:33
  Outline of my presentations at WordCamp Louisville: WP Basic Installation and Setup: Install in subdirectory Install in root Install multiple…
- Update 2010: How to Move WordPress to a Different Server and Web Address by: figaro
  December 1, 2010, 16:51
  The following video demonstrates how to move your WordPress blog from one server to another and change the web address. This is an updated video from one I did…
- How to Redirect Your Root URL to Your WordPress Subdirectory Using Cpanel by: figaro
  January 11, 2009, 17:37
  The technique below is an alternative to this process explained in the WP docs.
- How to Move WordPress from a Subdirectory to Root and Vice-Versa by: figaro
  January 11, 2009, 17:31
  Note: Before attempting any of these techniques, but sure to take a backup of your database and store it in a safe place--just in-case of disaster ;-) Also, I…
- The Difference Between "Fixing" and "Patching" by: figaro
  January 7, 2009, 16:45
  Have you changed your blog url or home in Settings/General and it no longer works? Are you moving your blog to a new server/web-address? If you answer…
- How to Move WordPress to a Different Server and Web Address by: figaro
  January 4, 2009, 13:05
  How to Move Your WordPress Blog to a Different Server and Web Address -- Part 1 of 2 How to Move Your WordPress Blog to a Different Server and Web…
Category: WP database (5)
- MySql Database Nightmare -- Innodb vs MyISAM by: figaro
  October 11, 2010, 17:18
  Last week I had a server crash -- hardware problems -- and have spent the past week recovering. I had several php apps running on the server along with a lot…
- "Error Establishing a Database Connection" -- How to Fix This WordPress Error by: figaro
  March 7, 2009, 15:20
  "Error Establishing a Database Connection" -- How to Fix This WordPress Error: Part 1 of 2 "Error Establishing a Database Connection" -- How to Fix This…
- How to Mass Delete Unapproved WordPress Comments by: figaro
  January 27, 2009, 13:02
  How to Mass Delete Unapproved Comments from Your WordPress Database Using phpMyAdmin
- How to Import a Large WordPress Database -- An Alternative to phpMyAdmin by: figaro
  January 26, 2009, 16:25
  IMPORTANT MESSAGE: If you use the Bigdump script I illustrate below, after you are done importing your database, be sure to delete the Bigdump directory. If…
- WordPress Database Tip: How to Optimize and/or Repair Your Database by: figaro
  January 22, 2009, 12:34
  No description found for this item.
Category: WP Comments (2)
- WordPress Comment Moderation by: figaro
  October 6, 2009, 14:06
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
- How to Mass Delete Unapproved WordPress Comments by: figaro
  January 27, 2009, 13:02
  How to Mass Delete Unapproved Comments from Your WordPress Database Using phpMyAdmin
Category: XAMPP (4)
- How to Create a Members-Only WordPress Blog & Enroll Thousands of Users by: figaro
  February 4, 2012, 12:01
  In the video above I demonstrate how to close a WordPress blog to the public and make it available only to members who have a username and password created…
- Outline & Tools Used in Louisville WordCamp Presentation by: figaro
  December 4, 2010, 09:33
  Outline of my presentations at WordCamp Louisville: WP Basic Installation and Setup: Install in subdirectory Install in root Install multiple…
- How to Copy Your Online WordPress Blog to XAMPP on Your Local Computer or USB Drive by: figaro
  April 13, 2009, 12:22
  No description found for this item.
- How to Run WordPress on Your Windows Computer Using XAMPP by: figaro
  April 6, 2009, 15:22
  Note: The following tutorial is intended to demonstrate how to install XAMPP and WordPress on your local Windows computer. It is not recommended that you…
Category: Non-Techie (4)
- How to Create a Custom Page Template in WordPress by: figaro
  September 11, 2009, 10:43
  The following videos demonstrate creating a custom WordPress page template. These videos cover the very basics as a starting point for non-techies...if you are…
- How to Remove the Commenting Feature From Your WordPress Theme by: figaro
  August 26, 2009, 13:18
  Commenting is a great WordPress feature and is one of the key things that really makes a blog a blog. However, more and more people are using WordPress blogs…
- Create a Static Homepage & Post Page on Your WordPress Blog by: figaro
  July 13, 2009, 15:53
  In the following video I demonstrate how to create a static homepage for your WordPress blog and then create another page that will display your posts.…
- Basic WordPress Theme Editing for the Non-Techie: Part 1 by: figaro
  May 8, 2009, 14:10
  The following video is intended for the non-techie who wants to learn a little about editing a WordPress theme. I'll post follow-up videos over the next few…
Category: From WordPress Codex -- GPL (15)
- Is Mod_Rewrite Enabled on Your Server? The phpinfo Function by: figaro
  December 14, 2010, 12:12
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
- WordPress Blog Hacked -- Now What? by: figaro
  January 23, 2010, 10:46
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It has been edited significantly from its original form. There is no…
- WordPress Tip: Delete Old or Unwanted Plugins by: figaro
  November 16, 2009, 13:56
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
- WordPress Termonology: What is a Ping and a Pingback? by: figaro
  October 19, 2009, 11:48
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
- WordPress Termonology: What is a Trackback? by: figaro
  October 18, 2009, 11:46
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
- Resetting Your WordPress Password by: figaro
  October 16, 2009, 13:44
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
- WordPress Blogging -- Some "Best Practices" by: figaro
  October 13, 2009, 11:46
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
- WordPress Security Keys -- No WP site should be without them by: figaro
  October 12, 2009, 17:21
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
- Manage WordPress Content Visibility by: figaro
  October 10, 2009, 08:31
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
- WordPress Pages -- The Basics by: figaro
  October 9, 2009, 07:42
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
- WordPress Comment Moderation by: figaro
  October 6, 2009, 14:06
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
- How to Write a WordPress Post by: figaro
  October 5, 2009, 11:45
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
- Common WordPress Installation Problems -- And How to Fix Them! by: figaro
  October 2, 2009, 11:41
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
- Stepping Into WordPress Templates by: figaro
  October 1, 2009, 12:21
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
- Easy 5-Step WordPress Install by: figaro
  September 30, 2009, 11:35
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
Category: WP Templates (2)
- How to Edit WordPress Theme Colors Using Gimp by: figaro
  March 1, 2010, 18:37
  In the following videos I demonstrate a simple technique to change the color scheme of the WordPress Arjuna theme using Gimp--free image editing software. The…
- Stepping Into WordPress Templates by: figaro
  October 1, 2009, 12:21
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
Category: WordPress Users Guides (3)
- Figaro's WordPress User's Guide -- Version 2 by: figaro
  November 30, 2009, 12:44
  Version 2 of my WordPress User's Guide is now available for download. See the link in the Nav Bar or click the link below for the download page. This is an…
- WordPress User's Guide -- Draft of Version 2 Available by: figaro
  October 14, 2009, 14:06
  I've posted a draft, working copy, of version 2 of the WordPress Users Guide (133 pages) on the download page here. You can access it directly here. I'll make…
- A Free WordPress 2.8 User's Guide by: figaro
  October 2, 2009, 16:51
  Click the link below to be directed to the download page for A Free WordPress 2.8 User's Guide. This is a 96-page, illustrated WordPress Users Guide in pdf…
Category: WordPress Termonology (1)
- WordPress Termonology: What is a Ping and a Pingback? by: figaro
  October 19, 2009, 11:48
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
Category: Image Editing (3)
- How to Edit WordPress Theme Colors Using Gimp by: figaro
  March 1, 2010, 18:37
  In the following videos I demonstrate a simple technique to change the color scheme of the WordPress Arjuna theme using Gimp--free image editing software. The…
- WordPress 2.9 -- A Video Demonstration of New Features by: figaro
  December 7, 2009, 13:15
  In the following video I demonstrate three of, what I consider to be, the most useful new features coming out in WordPress 2.9 -- Image Editing, Trash Bin, and…
- How to Edit an Image for Use on the Web by: figaro
  October 19, 2009, 17:29
  A short video demonstrating how to crop and resize and image for use on the web.
Category: Just the Video Tutorials (33)
- How to Create & Upload Thousands of WordPress Users with MS Excel by: figaro
  February 19, 2012, 17:20
  The video in this post is a follow-up to the last video I published here about creating a members only WordPress blog. In that video I briefly demonstated…
- How to Create a Members-Only WordPress Blog & Enroll Thousands of Users by: figaro
  February 4, 2012, 12:01
  In the video above I demonstrate how to close a WordPress blog to the public and make it available only to members who have a username and password created…
- WordPress TwentyTen & TwentyEleven Theme Basic Editing for Non-Techies by: figaro
  December 31, 2011, 16:16
  In the video above I demonstrate how to do some basic editing on the default WordPress themes (Twentyten and Twentyeleven) to reduce the header size and…
- How to Create a Mobile WordPress Site by: figaro
  November 20, 2011, 13:33
  If you don't currently have your WordPress blog configured to render on mobile devi ces, then watch this video for directions on using the WPTouch plugin. In…
- Basic Editing of WordPress Twentyten Theme -- For Non-Techies by: figaro
  January 3, 2011, 13:55
  In the video below I demonstrate the basics of how to set-up a child theme in WordPress 3.0 or later and how to do some basic editing to significantly change…
- How to Edit WordPress Theme Colors Using Gimp by: figaro
  March 1, 2010, 18:37
  In the following videos I demonstrate a simple technique to change the color scheme of the WordPress Arjuna theme using Gimp--free image editing software. The…
- How to Edit an Image for Use on the Web by: figaro
  October 19, 2009, 17:29
  A short video demonstrating how to crop and resize and image for use on the web.
- How to Create a Custom Page Template in WordPress by: figaro
  September 11, 2009, 10:43
  The following videos demonstrate creating a custom WordPress page template. These videos cover the very basics as a starting point for non-techies...if you are…
- How to Remove the Commenting Feature From Your WordPress Theme by: figaro
  August 26, 2009, 13:18
  Commenting is a great WordPress feature and is one of the key things that really makes a blog a blog. However, more and more people are using WordPress blogs…
- iNove 1.4.5 Theme for WordPress-- How to Increase the Header Size by: figaro
  July 29, 2009, 15:55
  In older versions of the iNove theme, increasing the header height was difficult because the header, nav bar, and footer were all part of the same image.…
- Create a Static Homepage & Post Page on Your WordPress Blog by: figaro
  July 13, 2009, 15:53
  In the following video I demonstrate how to create a static homepage for your WordPress blog and then create another page that will display your posts.…
- Custom iNove 1.4.5 Theme Files -- New Colors by: figaro
  July 1, 2009, 15:08
  I've customized some of the files in the iNove 1.4.5 theme to change the theme colors a bit. You can view the changed themes by clicking the dropdown in the…
- Basic WordPress Theme Editing for the Non-Techie: Part 1 by: figaro
  May 8, 2009, 14:10
  The following video is intended for the non-techie who wants to learn a little about editing a WordPress theme. I'll post follow-up videos over the next few…
- How to Copy Your Online WordPress Blog to XAMPP on Your Local Computer or USB Drive by: figaro
  April 13, 2009, 12:22
  No description found for this item.
- How to Run WordPress on Your Windows Computer Using XAMPP by: figaro
  April 6, 2009, 15:22
  Note: The following tutorial is intended to demonstrate how to install XAMPP and WordPress on your local Windows computer. It is not recommended that you…
- "Error Establishing a Database Connection" -- How to Fix This WordPress Error by: figaro
  March 7, 2009, 15:20
  "Error Establishing a Database Connection" -- How to Fix This WordPress Error: Part 1 of 2 "Error Establishing a Database Connection" -- How to Fix This…
- How to Edit the Kubrick WordPress Theme by: figaro
  January 30, 2009, 15:17
  In the following videos I demonstrate how to edit the default, Kubrick WordPress theme using Photoshop. The first video covers the various images used in…
- How to Mass Delete Unapproved WordPress Comments by: figaro
  January 27, 2009, 13:02
  How to Mass Delete Unapproved Comments from Your WordPress Database Using phpMyAdmin
- How to Import a Large WordPress Database -- An Alternative to phpMyAdmin by: figaro
  January 26, 2009, 16:25
  IMPORTANT MESSAGE: If you use the Bigdump script I illustrate below, after you are done importing your database, be sure to delete the Bigdump directory. If…
- WordPress Database Tip: How to Optimize and/or Repair Your Database by: figaro
  January 22, 2009, 12:34
  No description found for this item.
- Plugin Review: Ozh's WordPress Admin Drop Down Menu by: figaro
  January 17, 2009, 12:38
  No description found for this item.
- How to Install a WordPress Theme or Plugin Using FTP or Cpanel by: figaro
  January 12, 2009, 18:51
  How to Install a WordPress Theme Using FTP or Cpanel How to Install a WordPress Plugin Using FTP or Cpanel
- How to Redirect Your Root URL to Your WordPress Subdirectory Using Cpanel by: figaro
  January 11, 2009, 17:37
  The technique below is an alternative to this process explained in the WP docs.
- How to Move WordPress from a Subdirectory to Root and Vice-Versa by: figaro
  January 11, 2009, 17:31
  Note: Before attempting any of these techniques, but sure to take a backup of your database and store it in a safe place--just in-case of disaster ;-) Also, I…
- The Difference Between "Fixing" and "Patching" by: figaro
  January 7, 2009, 16:45
  Have you changed your blog url or home in Settings/General and it no longer works? Are you moving your blog to a new server/web-address? If you answer…
- How to Move WordPress to a Different Server and Web Address by: figaro
  January 4, 2009, 13:05
  How to Move Your WordPress Blog to a Different Server and Web Address -- Part 1 of 2 How to Move Your WordPress Blog to a Different Server and Web…
- How to Deactivate Plugins When You Can't Login to WordPress by: figaro
  January 2, 2009, 11:58
  No description found for this item.
- How to Create Multiple WordPress Blogs Using a Single Database by: figaro
  January 1, 2009, 12:01
  Note: See an updated video here: http://educhalk.org/blog/install-wordpress-multi-user-network-wp-3-0/
- Create Custom Header for iNove WordPress Theme with PhotoShop by: figaro
  December 31, 2008, 12:32
  No description found for this item.
- How to Change Your WordPress Blog Password Using phpMyAdmin by: figaro
  December 30, 2008, 11:05
  No description found for this item.
- Changed WordPress Blog Address in Settings--Locked Out? How to Fix! by: figaro
  December 28, 2008, 23:12
  See the video below for step-by-step directions for "fixing" this problem through phpMyAdmin. If you don't have access to phpMyAdmin, or are hesitant about…
- How to Upgrade WordPress to Using Cpanel by: figaro
  December 28, 2008, 13:00
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Category: Moodle (84)
- Research Report: "Investigation on Security in LMS Moodle" by: figaro
  January 16, 2012, 14:11
  The research report attached to this post was published in the "International Journal of Information Technology and Knowledge Management, January-June…
- "Moodle fell right off the radar of pretty much everyone" by: figaro
  December 18, 2011, 14:16
  I thought for sure we were headed for a showdown of Blackboard vs. Moodle. However as time progressed, even months before the RFP went out I could tell that…
- A Moodle Reality Check -- only one of many by: figaro
  December 18, 2011, 13:10
  I am a senior this year and getting to know a new program just to check my grades and post papers is ridiculous. Blackboard had become a friend to me; I knew…
- University of Mary Washington Selects Canvas Over Moodle by: figaro
  October 10, 2011, 11:44
  This is becoming an everyday thing now. I'm not sure I'll be able to keep up with all the colleges, universities, and K12 systems that have decided to dump…
- San Antonio Community College Adopts Canvas -- Moodle not even mentioned by: figaro
  October 3, 2011, 14:37
  I'm reminded of a line in that commercial...Lost another to Ditech, aka, Moodle lost another to _____________ you fill in the blank :-) A learning management…
- Brown University Selects Canvas over Moodle by: figaro
  October 3, 2011, 12:53
  The switch to Canvas represents "a really necessary upgrade to kind of move into the 21st century," he added. After analyzing over 1,000 faculty and student…
- Hawaii Department of Education Drops Moodle for Blackboard by: figaro
  September 29, 2011, 14:50
  Hawaii Department of Education Selects Blackboard Learn 9.1 to Replace Open Source LMS. The Hawaii Department of Education's Extended Learning Opportunities…
- New Mexico State University Moves to Canvas -- Moodle Stuck in the 1990's by: figaro
  September 20, 2011, 13:21
  NMSU will be replacing Blackboard CE 8 with Instructure Canvas as its learning management system (LMS) for the Summer 2012 semester. View announcement…
- Canvas Replaces Blackboard -- Moodle Not Even Considered by: figaro
  September 20, 2011, 13:14
  After nearly 12 years of using Blackboard’s WebCT to run online components of the classroom, the U will be switching to a new online program, Instructure’s…
- Auburn U Moves to Canvas LMS -- Moodle doesn't even make short-list by: figaro
  July 30, 2011, 10:22
  It shouldn't surprise anyone that Moodle with its outdated 1990's technology didn't even make the short list by the evaluation committee at Auburn. I applaud…
- Moodle 2 "...it is a semi catastrophe..." by: figaro
  July 30, 2011, 09:34
  Today is the first time I've looked at the forums over in moodle-land in a couple of months and it seems not much has changed. Moodle 2 is still a disaster, or…
- A Moodle disaster in the making? Let's see! by: figaro
  May 8, 2011, 12:51
  Have you ever had someone tell you they were planning to do something and before they even finished their thought, you knew they were on the road to disaster?…
- Moodle 2 -- Still a Disaster! by: figaro
  May 1, 2011, 13:23
  Just looking around moodle-land today and it only takes a couple minutes to see that Moodle 2 is still a disaster and is as unpopular as ever. With summer…
- Moodle = Totara = $$ - Open Source by: figaro
  April 24, 2011, 09:06
  Call it a spoon all you want...it's still a fork...or is it? ;-) I'm wondering...has Totara received one of those cease-and-desist letters from Moodle HQ for…
- Blackboard's stock up 30% -- Moodle has seen its better days! by: figaro
  April 20, 2011, 14:18
  The news that someone has offered to buy Blackboard is causing quite a bit of chatter in LMS circles today...not to mention a big boost to some who may own…
- Moodle License Doubt by: figaro
  April 19, 2011, 12:45
  The only license the Moodle Lead Dev knows, is what will make him the most $$. "All contributors give permission?" Are you kidding? You really think they even…
- "Moodle 2.02 runs dead slow" by: figaro
  April 13, 2011, 14:10
  Its been a while since I last checked into Moodle-Land to see what's happening--in a nutshell, nothing new--Moodle 2 still sucks :-) In scanning a list of a…
- Moodle Partner Trolls Still Trolling by: figaro
  April 8, 2011, 15:23
  Moodle partners still trolling the forums un-checked--this has become a common, almost everyday occurrence in the Moodle "community" over the past few years.…
- Why Moodle Sucks by: figaro
  March 24, 2011, 07:33
  Saw an interesting post today titled "Why Open Source Sucks". The author makes some good points and based on the replies to his post, has rattled the cage of a…
- Moodle 2.0 "Nearly everything got worse" by: figaro
  March 10, 2011, 07:19
  I've scaled back quite a bit on posting about the frantic cries for help, destroyed sites, and pure anguish being expressed in the moodle.org forums a result…
- "Moodle 2.0 Not Production Ready" -- Conclusion of 14 Independent Colleges by: figaro
  February 26, 2011, 10:16
  After over three years of development and nearly four months after the Moodle lead dev declared Moodle 2.0 Stable, 14 independent colleges have concluded that…
- Moodle 2 -- "an unmitigated disaster" by: figaro
  February 24, 2011, 08:18
  I would say the title of this posts about sums it up. This was pulled from the post on moodle.org pasted below. The poster is rightfully frustrated with the…
- Mo's Logic -- Always good for a laugh :-) by: figaro
  February 9, 2011, 08:21
  A couple days ago, I reported about the hair-brained idea of ending support for the latest stable version of moodle -- moodle 1.9.x -- in December of this…
- New Moodle Leadership: Larry, Mo, and Curly leading moodle into the future ;-) by: figaro
  February 7, 2011, 08:16
  It's official...Larry, Mo, and Curly leading Moodle into the future ;-) The official advice being given for months on moodle.org has been, if you are…
- Moodle at North Carolina State University: Report of Two Instructors' Experiences by: figaro
  February 6, 2011, 09:37
  WARNING: This report is (NSFMD), Not Safe for Moodle Disciples. Read at your own risk! ;-) http://www4.ncsu.edu/~n51ls801/MoodleTwoNCSUCoursesFall2010Web.pdf…
- Integrity: Difficult to find in MoodleLand these days--with a few exceptions by: figaro
  February 5, 2011, 09:21
  Why do I like Marc (net-buoy)? Below is an example...hard to find that kind of integrity around moodle-land these days. Most of the free thinkers have left and…
- Quotable Tweets: Moodle is a nightmare to use. by: figaro
  February 4, 2011, 15:11
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- Moodle "End of Life" policy by: figaro
  February 4, 2011, 12:47
  Now there's a question all Moodle users should be keen to know the answer to. I think the end of life for Moodle as you know it is around the corner and the…
- Another damning indictment of Moodle 2 by: figaro
  February 4, 2011, 07:46
  I have so many Moodle 2 nightmare stories bookmarked, it's becoming difficult for me to find the time to blog about all of them, but the following post from…
- Quotable Tweets: Is the Moodle Partner Programme Machiavellian? by: figaro
  February 3, 2011, 13:06
  http://iandavidwild.blogspot.com/2011/02/is-moodle-partner-programme.html Have you been hiding under a rock for the past 5 years Ian? I know you have…
- Instructure to Moodle -- "Kludgy" is so 1990's ;-) by: figaro
  February 2, 2011, 12:43
  A lot of people are posting and tweeting about the following video being a message from Instructure to Blackboard, but seems to me it's a message to all of…
- Quotable Tweets: Moodle 3? How about a functional Moodle 2 first ;-) by: figaro
  February 1, 2011, 20:44
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- Canvas LMS goes open source -- Moodle is “kind of kludgy” by: figaro
  February 1, 2011, 13:20
  This could be the sign of a real competitor for Moodle in the open source LMS market. I've reviewed their Canvas LMS and it's light years ahead of Moodle in…
- Is Your Moodle 2.0 Backup Restorable? -- Are you Sure? by: figaro
  January 31, 2011, 16:06
  Saw an interesting post in moodle-land today. Actually, it was a reply in a long, interesting thread about Moodle 2.0 backups and how broken that entire…
- Quotable Tweets: "More bad code from moodle" by: figaro
  January 31, 2011, 07:56
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- Moodle 2.0: Ugly or Beautiful--what do you see? by: figaro
  January 28, 2011, 08:01
  Sometimes a fresh set of eyes can spot the ugliness that others seem to have learned to live with and can no longer see. For a demonstration of just how…
- Moodle 2.0 "a bitter experience" by: figaro
  January 27, 2011, 08:23
  No elaboration needed here...this from one of the most loyal Moodle disciples in moodle-land and an official Moodle business partner. I would like to be able…
- "Moodle 2.1 - Frustration, confusion, anger ..." by: figaro
  January 25, 2011, 08:24
  Been busy working on real projects for the past few days and haven't had time to check the forums over in moodle-land for a while. Looked in today and…
- Warning from Mealor; Don't upgrade to Moodle 2! by: figaro
  January 18, 2011, 16:32
  If I recognize the name on the post quoted below, this is from a long time moodle disciple. When you get that kind of review from your biggest fans, then you…
- "The performance of Moodle 2.0 = modem connection to the Internet" by: figaro
  January 17, 2011, 09:19
  I usually only highlight one moodle 2.0 upgrade disaster from the forums each day that I decide to visit moodle-land, but after my previous post today, I saw…
- More Moodle 2.x Upgrade Nightmares by: figaro
  January 17, 2011, 08:56
  Saw an interesting post today in moodle-land where the moodle admin/user is experiencing frustration with a Moodle 2 upgrade and the famously 'redesigned' file…
- Had a great time at BETT this week & no travel was required :-) by: figaro
  January 14, 2011, 19:59
  I had a great time at BETT this year and never stepped foot in the UK. And after reading a tweet about someone spending 17 pounds for a sandwich, drink, and…
- "Moodle 1.9 has a significant chance of losing everything by upgrading to Moodle 2" by: figaro
  January 13, 2011, 17:49
  Very good advice in the post below among the sea of spin over in moodle-land...ignore it at your own moodle demise. I'd have to argue that anyone with a…
- Today's call (one of many) for recovery help after Moodle 2.0 upgrade attempt by: figaro
  January 13, 2011, 08:13
  Disciples over in moodle-land are continuing their old ways by blaming everyone and everything for the disaster they call Moodle 2.0 "stable". Below is just…
- Disciple pride and confidence in Moodle 2.0 -- Can you feel it? :-) by: figaro
  January 10, 2011, 18:08
  I can just feel the pride and confidence oozing from the "expert" disciples over in moodle-land these days. Doesn't the following just make you want to run out…
- Moodle 2.0 File System -- "...a real pain in the fingertips..." by: figaro
  January 8, 2011, 13:57
  The "new and improved" file system in Moodle 2.0 has been a point of confusion since users got first wind of it over a year ago in one of the 36 "pre-release"…
- "Upgrade to Moodle 2.0 then restoring back to 1.99" -- It's your hosts problem? by: figaro
  January 7, 2011, 17:02
  Just when I think I've seen it all, something new always reminds me--I haven't. If you follow Moodle at all, I'm sure you know by now what a disaster…
- Upgraded to Moodle 2.0 -- Data "mangled" in over 200 courses by: figaro
  January 5, 2011, 08:46
  This morning's Moodle 2.0 upgrade disaster has left one poor site admin with "mangled" data for over 200 courses. His plea for help in the forums seem to be…
- Upgraded to Moodle 2.0 -- "Please help!" by: figaro
  January 4, 2011, 14:14
  So many Moodle 2.0 "stable" upgrade issues and so little blog space :-) Moodle devs...do you see a trend yet? We've recently upgraded to 2.0. Today is the…
- Use the HotPot mod & upgrading to Moodle 2.0 "stable"? -- Think again! by: figaro
  January 4, 2011, 13:41
  The HotPot module is one of the most popular "standard" modules in moodle and has been for years. If you are using that module in Moodle and you decide to…
- This mornings Moodle 2.0 upgrade casualty by: figaro
  January 4, 2011, 08:49
  Saw the following post on moodle.org today (among many other pleas for 2.0 help). It's short, but very telling. Tried to upgrade to moodle 2.0...had problems…
- Moodle 2 -- "...this release should have never been released..." by: figaro
  January 3, 2011, 11:30
  Yet another dissatisfied Moodle 2.0 customer. The following from an admitted"Moodle fanatic". I've never seem the loyal user-base turn on Moodle like it has…
- Part I: Why Moodle is Dangerous -- Years of Moodle Porn Doesn't Go Away Easily by: figaro
  January 2, 2011, 13:42
  One of the biggest PR nightmares for Moodle in recent years was the revelation about 3 years ago that 10s of thousands of Moodle sites all over the world had…
- It's Official...Upgrading to Moodle 2.0 "Not Recommended"? by: figaro
  December 29, 2010, 11:21
  Yet another cry for help in the moodle.org forums today about a completely borked upgrade attempt from Moodle 1.9 to the latest and greatest Moodle 2.0.1...the…
- "Where have my files gone?" -- One of the Moodle 2.0 upgrade nightmares by: figaro
  December 27, 2010, 09:50
  One of the more common nightmares for those eager beavers who believe the propaganda that Moodle 2.0 is actually "stable" and ready for prime-time, is after…
- "Moodle is destroyed" -- A very familiar cry for help by: figaro
  December 26, 2010, 11:14
  Breaking news...A popular open source software dev team releases an unstable, bug ridden, version of it's code, calls it a new "2.0" version, encourages…
- Moodle to Community Devs: Your Services No Longer Needed? by: figaro
  December 19, 2010, 11:32
  As Moodle continues on the slippery-slope of be owned and directed more and more by the for-profit, business arm of moodle.com, many long-time disciples are…
- Another disillusioned customer -- Moodle quickly becoming "your mother's" LMS by: figaro
  December 15, 2010, 08:15
  The following post in the moodle.org forum is representative of the disillusionment of many who believed the 3+ year hype that Moodle 2.0 would surpass their…
- Creative Commons v General Public License -- A Moodle "Challenge" by: figaro
  December 14, 2010, 11:56
  It will be interesting to see the response (or lack thereof) to the following challenge of the GPL requirement for Moodle themes posted to the theme repository.…
- WordPress, Moodle, & Trademark: Can you spot the open source project? by: figaro
  December 13, 2010, 10:15
  As I posted about on this blog a few months ago, WordPress did a great thing when the lead dev transferred the WordPress trademark to an independent foundation:…
- WordPress 3.0.3 Released -- Moodle, Are You Paying Attention? by: figaro
  December 12, 2010, 10:26
  WordPress 3.0.3 is available and is a security update for all previous WordPress versions. This release fixes issues in the remote publishing interface,…
- Moodle 2.0 Released...but where's the "2.0" part? by: figaro
  November 25, 2010, 13:12
  The wait is finally over for everyone holding their breath in anticipation of the release of Moodle 2.0...its was officially released as stable today. Moodle…
- Moodle Security Notice -- An Irresponsbile Process! by: figaro
  October 26, 2010, 07:24
  Moodle released the following security vulnerability notice today following the irresponsible notification process they have used for years now that puts your…
- Moodle & Blackboard -- Can You Make the Connection? by: figaro
  October 16, 2010, 09:48
  BALTIMORE -- According to an SEC filing, Moodlerooms, Inc. has raised .15 million in equity investment.Founded in 2005, Moodlerooms provides an e-learning…
- Moodle = MS Word and Email: Who knew? ;-) by: figaro
  October 14, 2010, 07:37
  The exchange below regarding the way files are handled in Moodle 2.0 is...let's just say, interesting. The way file management is handled in Moodle has changed…
- Moodle.org Upgrading to Moodle 2.0 by: figaro
  October 3, 2010, 10:56
  Over three years in the making and finally, moodle.org is in the process of upgrading to Moodle 2.0 -- The version that promises to revolutionize the LMS…
- SunGard to sell Sakai LMS Services by: figaro
  September 29, 2010, 06:56
  SunGard and Blackboard have largely kept out of each other's turf, with Blackboard dominating the market for course-management systems and SunGard focusing on…
- When will Moodle 2.0 be out? by: figaro
  September 20, 2010, 07:17
  Ever have someone ask a seemingly simple question and when its answered, you ask yourself...WOW, where did that come from? See the answer from a Moodle…
- WordPress Transfers Trademark by: figaro
  September 11, 2010, 09:50
  Kudos to Matt Mullenweg for leading by example when it comes to open source. Automattic has transferred the WordPress trademark to the WordPress Foundation,…
- Moodle 2.0 -- Vaporware?? by: figaro
  September 6, 2010, 11:38
  I haven't been reading the threads over in Moodleland for a couple of months now, so I decided to check in today and see what I had missed. In a word...nothing!…
- Blackboard buys Elluminate and Wimba by: figaro
  July 8, 2010, 07:19
  Now that Elluminate and Wimba are owned by the evil empire I wonder if all the Moodle disciples will stop using them? It's going to be real funny watching the…
- Another "Interesting" Moodle Site Hacked by: figaro
  June 12, 2010, 20:09
  I noticed a post in the moodle.org forums today that grabbed my attention for a few reasons: It is reporting yet another Moodle site being hacked...that's…
- BP Moodle Site Hacked by: figaro
  June 10, 2010, 06:01
  As if BP didn't have enough trouble to deal with at the moment, it seems they were running a Moodle LMS site that was hacked and private data (or data that was…
- Google Launches New Course-Scheduling System by: figaro
  May 24, 2010, 18:19
  Last week was a big one for Google fans in higher education. Google Wave opened its doors, and Google Voice now lets students get calls forwarded from their…
- How to waste .99? by: figaro
  May 5, 2010, 15:29
  Purchase a Moodle 1.9 Extension Development book... http://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=149501 ...released on the same day Moodle 2.0 "Preview 1"…
- Moodle 2.0 wherefore art thou? by: figaro
  May 3, 2010, 19:56
  Moodle 2.0...the Godsend to LMS users worldwide...under development for over 2 years now... Someone emailed me today asking: O 2.0, O 2.0 wherefore art thou…
- Moodle -- 1990's Technology in 2010 by: figaro
  April 13, 2010, 15:41
  Sad...
- More Major Moodle Security Vulnerabilities Discovered by: figaro
  March 28, 2010, 09:09
  Moodle, the open source learning management system, has been plagued with major security and privacy vulnerabilities over the past couple of years with the…
- Moodle -- 1990's LMS Technology in 2010? by: figaro
  February 27, 2010, 16:16
  Moodle should make my life easier, not harder. I do appreciate what it allows me to do—post course content without having to fashion an entire course web…
- Moodle Security, Censorship, and Trust -- An Observation by: figaro
  February 3, 2010, 13:28
  It's no secret that Moodle, the open-source learning management system, has suffered from some very serious security problems recently. And those security…
- "Ridiculous 0/hr. for Moodle support with no guarantee" by: figaro
  December 18, 2009, 09:43
  Saw a very interesting post in the moodle.org forums today titled: "Ridiculous 0/hr. for Moodle support with no guarantee". http://moodle.org/mod/forum/di…
- An Urgent Moodle Upgrade Notice -- Upgrading is a Must! by: figaro
  November 26, 2009, 09:39
  Moodle released an urgent upgrade notice today, two weeks after this post. To upgrade your Moodle 1.9.x or 1.8.x branch installs, see the following…
- Moodle Password Salting: An Introduction to this New Feature by: figaro
  November 23, 2009, 14:15
  This video introduces you to the new user password salting feature in Moodle and demonstrates how to add this to your site. If your Moodle site is older than…
- A Critical Moodle LMS Security Vulnerability -- All Versions by: figaro
  November 12, 2009, 11:40
  EDIT: Start of edit posted on 25 Nov 09... Moodle releases urgent upgrade notice on Nov 25th, two weeks after this post. To upgrade your Moodle 1.9 or 1.8…
Category: MS Office (2)
- How to Embed YouTube Video into PowerPoint 2007 by: figaro
  May 1, 2010, 08:50
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- MS Excel, the "IF" Function, & Letter Grades by: figaro
  November 18, 2009, 12:01
  In the following video, I demonstrate how to turn an average, total, or any other value into a letter grade, based on your grading scale, in your MS Excel…
Category: WP 2.9 (5)
- WordPress 2.9.2 Released -- Bug Fix by: figaro
  February 15, 2010, 19:35
  WordPress 2.9.2 was just released and addresses a bug where logged in users can see trashed posts belonging to other authors. So, if you have sensitive files…
- WordPress 2.9.1 Released -- Fixes Scheduled Post Problem by: figaro
  January 5, 2010, 10:43
  WordPress version 2.9.1 was just released and should fix the annoying scheduled post problem. The problem was scheduled posts weren't being published on some…
- Auto Embeds in WordPress 2.9 by: figaro
  December 23, 2009, 10:20
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
- WordPress 2.9 -- A Video Demonstration of New Features by: figaro
  December 7, 2009, 13:15
  In the following video I demonstrate three of, what I consider to be, the most useful new features coming out in WordPress 2.9 -- Image Editing, Trash Bin, and…
- WordPress 2.9 New Features by: figaro
  November 3, 2009, 08:09
  WordPress 2.9 should be released near the end of the month and will have a few neat, new features. Below are four new features that may be of most interest to…
Category: WP 3.0 (8)
- How to Create & Upload Thousands of WordPress Users with MS Excel by: figaro
  February 19, 2012, 17:20
  The video in this post is a follow-up to the last video I published here about creating a members only WordPress blog. In that video I briefly demonstated…
- How to Create a Members-Only WordPress Blog & Enroll Thousands of Users by: figaro
  February 4, 2012, 12:01
  In the video above I demonstrate how to close a WordPress blog to the public and make it available only to members who have a username and password created…
- Install WordPress Multi-User Network -- WP 3.0 and later by: figaro
  January 15, 2012, 11:00
  I created a video a couple years ago demonstrating how to create multiple WordPress blogs using a single database and I still get lots of email asking…
- WordPress 3.3 Released by: figaro
  December 13, 2011, 19:26
  Experienced users will appreciate the new drag-and-drop uploader, hover menus for the navigation, the new toolbar, improved co-editing support, and the new…
- How to Create a Mobile WordPress Site by: figaro
  November 20, 2011, 13:33
  If you don't currently have your WordPress blog configured to render on mobile devi ces, then watch this video for directions on using the WPTouch plugin. In…
- Basic Editing of WordPress Twentyten Theme -- For Non-Techies by: figaro
  January 3, 2011, 13:55
  In the video below I demonstrate the basics of how to set-up a child theme in WordPress 3.0 or later and how to do some basic editing to significantly change…
- Update 2010: How to Move WordPress to a Different Server and Web Address by: figaro
  December 1, 2010, 16:51
  The following video demonstrates how to move your WordPress blog from one server to another and change the web address. This is an updated video from one I did…
- WordPress Transfers Trademark by: figaro
  September 11, 2010, 09:50
  Kudos to Matt Mullenweg for leading by example when it comes to open source. Automattic has transferred the WordPress trademark to the WordPress Foundation,…
Category: WP General (16)
- Favorite WordPress Plugins for Twitter #blogchat by: figaro
  February 19, 2012, 20:09
  I'll be lurking in the #blogchat discussion tonight on #twitter and the topic of discussion is "favorite blog plugins". After thinking about it for a few…
- How to Create & Upload Thousands of WordPress Users with MS Excel by: figaro
  February 19, 2012, 17:20
  The video in this post is a follow-up to the last video I published here about creating a members only WordPress blog. In that video I briefly demonstated…
- How to Create a Members-Only WordPress Blog & Enroll Thousands of Users by: figaro
  February 4, 2012, 12:01
  In the video above I demonstrate how to close a WordPress blog to the public and make it available only to members who have a username and password created…
- WordPress 3.3.1 Released -- Upgrade Now! by: figaro
  January 5, 2012, 18:47
  WordPress 3.3.1 is now available. This maintenance release fixes 15 issues with WordPress 3.3, as well as a fix for a cross-site scripting vulnerability that…
- WordPress TwentyTen & TwentyEleven Theme Basic Editing for Non-Techies by: figaro
  December 31, 2011, 16:16
  In the video above I demonstrate how to do some basic editing on the default WordPress themes (Twentyten and Twentyeleven) to reduce the header size and…
- How to Properly Upgrade Your WordPress Blog -- Don't Just Press "Upgrade Now" by: figaro
  December 18, 2011, 13:50
  In the video below I demonstrate how to take a full backup of your WordPress blog before upgrading so that you will have everything you need just in case the…
- How to Create a Mobile WordPress Site by: figaro
  November 20, 2011, 13:33
  If you don't currently have your WordPress blog configured to render on mobile devi ces, then watch this video for directions on using the WPTouch plugin. In…
- A Gradebook for WordPress by: figaro
  December 26, 2010, 14:01
  I haven't tried the plugin below yet, but it looks pretty promising for those brave individuals looking to put together their own personal computing platform…
- Is Mod_Rewrite Enabled on Your Server? The phpinfo Function by: figaro
  December 14, 2010, 12:12
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
- Outline & Tools Used in Louisville WordCamp Presentation by: figaro
  December 4, 2010, 09:33
  Outline of my presentations at WordCamp Louisville: WP Basic Installation and Setup: Install in subdirectory Install in root Install multiple…
- Moodle Security Notice -- An Irresponsbile Process! by: figaro
  October 26, 2010, 07:24
  Moodle released the following security vulnerability notice today following the irresponsible notification process they have used for years now that puts your…
- WordCamp Louisville -- Saturday, Dec 4th by: figaro
  October 21, 2010, 08:27
  The first WordCamp Louisville will be held on Saturday, December 4th. Can't beat the price at a ticket. I'll be there and may even conduct a session or…
- Locate & Remove SPAM Accounts from Your WordPress Blog by: figaro
  February 14, 2010, 10:15
  Are you getting bombarded with SPAM accounts being created on your WordPress blog? Well, there are several techniques to find and remove them, the more…
- WordPress Blog Hacked -- Now What? by: figaro
  January 23, 2010, 10:46
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It has been edited significantly from its original form. There is no…
- Customize WordPress Post Revisions by: figaro
  January 17, 2010, 14:52
  In a default install of WordPress, each time you edit a post or page, WordPress will automatically save your previous posts/pages allowing the possibility of…
- WordPress Trash Feature -- How to Customize by: figaro
  January 2, 2010, 21:51
  In WordPress 2.9 one of the new features is the ability to send posts, pages, and comments to trash instead of simply deleting them as in previous versions. …
Category: WordPress Mu (1)
- Install WordPress Multi-User Network -- WP 3.0 and later by: figaro
  January 15, 2012, 11:00
  I created a video a couple years ago demonstrating how to create multiple WordPress blogs using a single database and I still get lots of email asking…
Category: MySql DB (2)
- Update 2010: How to Move WordPress to a Different Server and Web Address by: figaro
  December 1, 2010, 16:51
  The following video demonstrates how to move your WordPress blog from one server to another and change the web address. This is an updated video from one I did…
- MySql Database Nightmare -- Innodb vs MyISAM by: figaro
  October 11, 2010, 17:18
  Last week I had a server crash -- hardware problems -- and have spent the past week recovering. I had several php apps running on the server along with a lot…
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- Favorite WordPress Plugins for Twitter #blogchat by: figaro
  February 19, 2012, 20:09
  I'll be lurking in the #blogchat discussion tonight on #twitter and the topic of discussion is "favorite blog plugins". After thinking about it for a few…
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- Quotable Tweets: Moodle is a nightmare to use. by: figaro
  February 4, 2011, 15:11
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- Quotable Tweets: Is the Moodle Partner Programme Machiavellian? by: figaro
  February 3, 2011, 13:06
  http://iandavidwild.blogspot.com/2011/02/is-moodle-partner-programme.html Have you been hiding under a rock for the past 5 years Ian? I know you have…
- Quotable Tweets: Moodle 3? How about a functional Moodle 2 first ;-) by: figaro
  February 1, 2011, 20:44
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  January 31, 2011, 07:56
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  January 15, 2011, 08:25
Category: WP Mobile (1)
- How to Create a Mobile WordPress Site by: figaro
  November 20, 2011, 13:33
  If you don't currently have your WordPress blog configured to render on mobile devi ces, then watch this video for directions on using the WPTouch plugin. In…
Category: WP Older (25)
- WordPress 3.1.2 Released -- Upgrade Now! by: figaro
  April 28, 2011, 20:20
  On April 26, 2011, WordPress 3.1.2 was released to the public. This is a security update for all previous WordPress versions. All WP sites should upgrade...see…
- WordPress 3.1 Released by: figaro
  February 24, 2011, 07:59
  WordPress 3.1 was just released and as usual the features just keep getting better. I upgraded this morning and it took all of about 15 seconds. Below are the…
- WordPress 3.0.5 Released -- Includes Security Fixed by: figaro
  February 8, 2011, 06:56
  WordPress 3.0.5 was just released and includes some important security fixes. Upgrade is a must! http://codex.wordpress.org/Version_3.0.5
- WordPress 3.0.4 Update Released--Upgrade Now! by: figaro
  December 30, 2010, 10:47
  WordPress just released a critical security update--version 3.0.4. If you are running an older WordPress version this upgrade is a must. You can upgrade…
- WordPress 3.0.2 Released -- Important Security Update by: figaro
  December 1, 2010, 08:07
  WordPress 3.0.2 was just released with an important security update. Everyone should upgrade, but it's particularly important if you have other authors on your…
- WordPress 3.0 Upgrade -- Problems? by: figaro
  June 18, 2010, 08:26
  It looks like quite a few people are having problems after upgrading, or attempting to upgrade, their WordPress sites to 3.0. If you are having problems, then…
- WordPress 3.0 Released -- Nice Features by: figaro
  June 18, 2010, 07:48
  WordPress 3.0 was just released and it's a very nice version. I think the best feature in this release is the merging of WordPress and WordPress Mu (multi-user)…
- WordPress Hacked -- more than once -- at Network Solutions by: figaro
  May 2, 2010, 10:29
  Update: See comment by Network Solutions in comments area. It seems Network Solutions and WordPress may not be playing well together and, as usual with tech…
- WordPress 2.9.2 Released -- Bug Fix by: figaro
  February 15, 2010, 19:35
  WordPress 2.9.2 was just released and addresses a bug where logged in users can see trashed posts belonging to other authors. So, if you have sensitive files…
- WordPress 2.9.1 Released -- Fixes Scheduled Post Problem by: figaro
  January 5, 2010, 10:43
  WordPress version 2.9.1 was just released and should fix the annoying scheduled post problem. The problem was scheduled posts weren't being published on some…
- WordPress 3.0 New Features by: figaro
  December 29, 2009, 18:06
  WordPress 3.0, due to be out around mid-2010, will be getting a new default theme. So, if you love Kubrick, I'm sure you will still be able to use it and…
- Auto Embeds in WordPress 2.9 by: figaro
  December 23, 2009, 10:20
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
- WordPress 2.9 Upgrade and Having Problems? by: figaro
  December 21, 2009, 17:22
  If you have upgraded to WordPress 2.9 and are running into problems, it's usually due to incompatible plugins or themes. If you've upgraded and can't login…
- WordPress 2.9 Released Stable by: figaro
  December 19, 2009, 09:42
  WordPress 2.9 has just been released as stable. I upgraded this site and all seems to be well. See the following post for some of the cool new features. http…
- WordPress 2.9 -- A Video Demonstration of New Features by: figaro
  December 7, 2009, 13:15
  In the following video I demonstrate three of, what I consider to be, the most useful new features coming out in WordPress 2.9 -- Image Editing, Trash Bin, and…
- WordPress 2.9 New Features by: figaro
  November 3, 2009, 08:09
  WordPress 2.9 should be released near the end of the month and will have a few neat, new features. Below are four new features that may be of most interest to…
- Overview of WordPress 2.8 Database Tables by: figaro
  October 24, 2009, 09:38
  Note: The following is made available under GPL from http://codex.wordpress.org/GPL. It may be edited a little from its original form, but probably not a lot.…
- WordPress Security Vulnerability -- Upgrade is a Must! by: figaro
  October 21, 2009, 07:46
  There is a new WordPress security vulnerability that makes it very easy for anyone to launch a dos attack on your WordPress site. See the details here:…
- Goodbye WordPress.org -- I've made my point by: figaro
  September 29, 2009, 09:55
  This morning I made my last post on the wordpress.org forums...I think I've made my point for those who have followed the "moderating" issue there for the past…
- WordPress.org removing links to this site -- no more free help from me! by: figaro
  September 27, 2009, 19:22
  EDIT: If you are reading this post, thank MichaelH, rough moderator in the wordpress.org forums. Due to his actions, I will not longer create and publish free…
- Online WordPress Training for Non-Techies -- Interested? by: figaro
  September 6, 2009, 12:31
  I'm considering developing a 4-week online training course for WordPress users. See the information at the following link and let me know what you think. htt…
- WordPress 2.8 -- Finding and Installing Themes by: figaro
  June 21, 2009, 13:40
  If you have tried searching for themes in the WordPress database, you'll know it can be a bit frustrating...not the best search features in the world.…
- Upgrading WordPress to 2.8 -- Running into Problems? by: figaro
  June 13, 2009, 08:47
  I just upgraded this site to WordPress 2.8 yesterday and everything went smoothly...upgraded a few other sites as well with no problems and fixed a couple of…
- WordPress 2.8 Preview by: figaro
  April 22, 2009, 10:09
  The following video shows a couple of nice improvements coming out in WordPress 2.8. I think the new theme uploader is going to please a lot of WordPress…
- How to Upgrade WordPress 2.7 by: figaro
  February 12, 2009, 10:48
  How to upgrade WordPress 2.7 Using the New Auto-Upgrade Feature

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