I get asked a lot of questions on how to import or export data to or from a particular WordPress database table on a regular basis. For example: How can I export all my products details from a particular WordPress plugin to a CSV file? How can I bulk change data in some table? How can I … [Read more...] about How to Easily Import or Export any of Your WordPress Database Table Content
A Bucket Full Of Objects — Amazon S3
Amazon is not just about books anymore. Since 2001, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has found ways of deriving income from the excess capacity of the network infrastructure used to run their own e-commerce business. One of these products, the Simple Storage Service (S3) allows users to store their … [Read more...] about A Bucket Full Of Objects — Amazon S3
Playing In PayPal’s Sandbox
Hello, is this thing on? Many of us who have, or are in the process of launching, e-commerce sites have wondered about this at one time or another. The most common way of finding out is to make a test purchase of $1 or less, to see if everything works. At about 35 cents a try (in PayPal fees), … [Read more...] about Playing In PayPal’s Sandbox
7 Advantages to Using PayPal to Buy Online
PayPal is one of the largest online payment processors in the world. After rising to prominence through its partnership with Ebay, online merchants all across the Internet accept PayPal as one of their accepted methods of payments. Those who have never used PayPal may wonder why so many people … [Read more...] about 7 Advantages to Using PayPal to Buy Online
Database Recovery Techniques
Preventing data loss is one of the most critical issues involved in managing database systems. Data can be lost as a result of many different problems: Hardware failures Viruses Incorrect use of UPDATE and DELETE statements Software bugs Disasters, such as fire or flood To … [Read more...] about Database Recovery Techniques
Tips to Make Ubuntu Boot Faster
Ubuntu is pushing the Linux desktop movement forward. Since it's inception in 2004, Ubuntu has released over 10 versions so far, each one improving on its predecessor. It remains one of those few operating systems, that boots really fast. Still, if you are one of those brave hackers who likes to … [Read more...] about Tips to Make Ubuntu Boot Faster
How to Make a PayPal Mass Payment
If you frequently make PayPal payments to multiple recipients (e.g. to payout for affiliate commission) and if you don't use the PayPal's mass payment option then this article is for you. Now, my first question to you is "Why aren't you using mass payment again?" :) PayPal's mass payment allows … [Read more...] about How to Make a PayPal Mass Payment
Two Simple PayPal Security Related Tips
If you are using any of my WordPress shopping cart plugins (WP eStore or WP Simple Shopping Cart) then chances are that you have a PayPal account and making a bit of money selling your stuff online too. Next step is to keep your money safe so you don't loose it from hacking related issues or get … [Read more...] about Two Simple PayPal Security Related Tips
Shoot better Quality Pictures by Adjusting the Exposure of your Digital Camera
In this guest post Lee Otsubo from The Digital Photo Guy writes about how you can take professional quality pictures by adjusting the exposure of your digital camera using Histogram. Lee is an engineer turned professional photographer who has spent over 35 years in high technology and finally … [Read more...] about Shoot better Quality Pictures by Adjusting the Exposure of your Digital Camera
How to Create Strong Passwords that are Easy to Remember but Hard to Break
I don't need to tell you the importance of using strong passwords when creating user accounts online. Passwords are keys to accessing your online accounts or your computer. Using strong passwords are vital in protecting your identity and stopping others from hijacking your account. In this Post I … [Read more...] about How to Create Strong Passwords that are Easy to Remember but Hard to Break