I recently worked through a stability issue with a VPS where memory usage was spiking, maxing out, requiring a reboot to bring it back up again. I use ServerPilot to provision and manage my servers, it allows a handful of sites to run on one VPS. Since each site keeps its own logs, tracking down […]
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May 24, 2025 — 0
Simple Things Can Be Hard To Explain
This post is part of a little series where I share apps and services that help me work more efficiently. Good tools fade into the background and let you focus on what matters. You often don’t realise how much you rely on them—until they’re gone. A key part of my role is clearly communicating processes […]
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2024 — 0
ScreenMemory
This post continues a series where I shout out apps and services that improve my workflow. These tools often fly under the radar but deserve recognition. Today’s spotlight: a clever solution to the challenge of accurate time tracking. As a software developer, accurate time tracking can be a challenge. While the ideal solution would be […]
Read MoreAugust 14, 2024 — 0
Introducing Pure Paste
I’ve decided to start a little series about some of the apps, utilities and services I use. Some of the things that make life easier, but are often overlooked. I’ll keep these short—just enough to give an idea of what each tool does and why I like it. Maybe you’ll find something new to try […]
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2024 — 0
Streamlining Test User Management with WP-CLI
In my recent blog post for Kanuka Digital, I share insights from a project where we implemented a custom LearnDash user registration flow and an automated process for removing unverified, inactive accounts. By using WP-CLI to generate test users with specific registration dates and user meta values, we were able to thoroughly test the account […]
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