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DIY UI – Web and Mobile App Wireframes and Designs

Posted by Alex Giavis on 05 08 2017. 0 Comments

Many years ago, long before dedicating my career to graphic design, I introduced myself to the industry as a freelancer, assisting friends and folks in my network for branding and… READ MORE

Many years ago, long before dedicating my career to graphic design, I introduced myself to the industry as a freelancer, assisting friends and folks in my network for branding and website building. As an amateur learning the ropes, I found wireframing unnecessary and didn’t explore the value they offered.  Spending…

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Planning Your New App: How to Save Time & Money on Development

Posted by Andrew Schwartz on 28 06 2017. 0 Comments

Planning Your Application
Planning your new mobile application from the beginning will save you a huge headache in the end. A proper application plan allows you to think through all the… READ MORE

Planning Your Application Planning your new mobile application from the beginning will save you a huge headache in the end. A proper application plan allows you to think through all the obstacles that may arise during development. By planning ahead, you’ll be able to grasp the larger picture, allowing yourself to…

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An Introduction to User Stories: thinking from a user’s perspective

Posted by Andrew Schwartz on 14 06 2017. 1 Comment on An Introduction to User Stories: thinking from a user’s perspective

So what are user stories anyway?
Detailed plans often go unread. With little time to review specific and intimidating plans, workers often start projects first and review plans as they go. Most… READ MORE

So what are user stories anyway? Detailed plans often go unread. With little time to review specific and intimidating plans, workers often start projects first and review plans as they go. Most plans are deciphered as the program is built and as a result, key features are often overlooked. If you’re thinking about…

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How to Install phpMyAdmin on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Server Securely

Posted by Andrew Schwartz on 12 05 2017. 0 Comments

Installing phpMyAdmin on ubuntu is made extremely easy because it’s included in the main repository. Securing it on the other hand, is a more complicated task; one that involves a… READ MORE

Installing phpMyAdmin on ubuntu is made extremely easy because it’s included in the main repository. Securing it on the other hand, is a more complicated task; one that involves a bit of basic terminal knowledge. This guide will walk you through a quick installation and then a more complex password…

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How to set-up Webmin on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Server

Posted by Andrew Schwartz on 05 05 2017. 0 Comments

This is a step-by-step installation tutorial for Webmin on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (server). Webmin is an administrative control panel for servers or virtual servers built through a web based GUI… READ MORE

This is a step-by-step installation tutorial for Webmin on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (server). Webmin is an administrative control panel for servers or virtual servers built through a web based GUI interface with immense system-wide capabilities. It can be used to setup user accounts, Apache, iptables, dns, update management, file editing/sharing,…

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How to install Kodi Media Player on an old computer using Ubuntu Server

Posted by Andrew Schwartz on 28 04 2017. 0 Comments

Kodi is the same program used on all those “hacked” Kindle Fire Sticks. I won’t be showing you how to get free unlimited movie and tv access (although you can… READ MORE

Kodi is the same program used on all those “hacked” Kindle Fire Sticks. I won’t be showing you how to get free unlimited movie and tv access (although you can Google this on your own). This is ideal for anybody who likes to watch movies, or who wants a media…

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How to install Ubuntu Server 16.04 LTS on an old computer

Posted by Andrew Schwartz on 21 04 2017. 1 Comment on How to install Ubuntu Server 16.04 LTS on an old computer

This is a quick step-by-step tutorial on how to install Ubuntu Server on an old PC. This can be an easy way to have a network-attached storage device at home,… READ MORE

This is a quick step-by-step tutorial on how to install Ubuntu Server on an old PC. This can be an easy way to have a network-attached storage device at home, run a website, build a media center, host an email server, run online games, and much more. In fact, Linux…

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DIY Blogging: You Can Do It!

Posted by mkdir_admin on 19 04 2017. 0 Comments

The idea of becoming a blogger sounds easy in theory. Easy, until you open your first word document and realize you’re lost for words. Writer’s block, anyone? Let’s start from… READ MORE

The idea of becoming a blogger sounds easy in theory. Easy, until you open your first word document and realize you’re lost for words. Writer’s block, anyone? Let’s start from the beginning. A blog needs to be interesting, informative, and/or relatable enough to create a real connection between you and…

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