WordPress needs a database abstraction layer. WordPress should support any major database, especially with the divergence of MySQL and MariaDB. WordPress will eventually have to choose between them if they are to continue down the path of a single database technology. SQLite should be the default database of WordPress. It would likely improve performance and […]
PHP-FPM parse .htm or .html files.
In order to get the PHP-FPM process to parse files other than PHP, I followed these steps below. Edit the Apache Conf file for the website in question as follows: REMOVE the line below in red (best way is just put # in front of the line, so it’s still there) <FilesMatch \.php$> Change the […]
WP CLI Quick Shortcuts
WordPress WP CLI is a powerful (and fun) tool to take care of all your WordPress maintenance. WordPress site health nags for a backup theme… easy to fix wp theme install twentytwentyone Run Yoast SEO index, runs much faster from command line wp yoast index Install BBQ Firewall wp plugin install block-bad-queries wp activate block-bad-queries […]
2 GB / 2 CPU 40 GB SSD VPS for $15 month
Great deal on a virtual server with 2 CPU’s, a full 2 GB of ram and a 40 GB SSD Drive and 3000 GB month transfer. Also you get the ability to make snapshots at anytime without powering off the server. $5 cheaper per month than a comparable plan from Digital Ocean. VULTR
Windows Apache Rotate Logs
Using the Uniform Server to run Apache on Windows. Here is a simple way to implement log rotation using a batch file with Robocopy.
Java Suppress Sponsored Offers
Tired of the Ask Toolbar and other offers every time you update Java? On Windows.Hit Start – Type “Java” – Choose Configure Java – Go to the Advanced Tab – Scroll to the bottom and check the box “Suppress sponsor offers when installing or updating Java”.
CloudFlare and CSF (Config Server and Firewall)
If you are using CloudFlare and Config Server and Firewall (CSF) then you may wonder how to whitelist the CloudFlare IP’s since CSF has a few different allow and ignore locations. According to CloudFlare post on “How do I whitelist CloudFlare’s IPs in .htaccess?“, at the bottom of this knowledge base article it states: Please […]
Enable Apache Server Status on Webmin
Apache Server Status is a handy module which will display detailed information on the performance of your Apache web server. First, make sure you have the mod_status module enabled. In Webmin, browse to “Server”, then “Apache”. Choose the “Global Configuration” tab, and go to “Configure Apache Modules”. Then hit the “Enable Selected Modules” button, then […]
