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Markdown Syntax Cheatsheet
Most people using Bitbucket/Github will already know of the Markdown syntax when creating the repository README.md file. Here is a syntax reference list.
Install Composer and make a terminal shortcut on Mac OS X
Here is a little tutorial showing you how to install 'Composer' in Mac OS X via the terminal and then create a universal shortcut to be used in the terminal.
Wineskin Games Wrapper List
Here is a list of some of the games I have installed with wineskin and which wrappers worked with them. I admit NOT the biggest of lists but hopefully it will be a little helpful.
Ignore .DS_store files when uploading in Dreamweaver
Here is a nice little trick to stop Dreamweaver uploading the '.DS_Store' files and you having to delete them either on the live site or via the terminal.
WordPress Custom Ajax Contact Form
Here is a tutorial for creating your own custom forms using the WordPress built in admin-ajax.php, better yet it doesn't require any WordPress plugins.
Update Laravel 5.2 to 5.3 and update PHP 7.1 on Mac OS X
I recently had to update Laravel 5.2 to Laravel 5.3 along with updating php version 7.1. So there are a few issues but this little tutorial should help out.
Redirect Laravel Token Mismatch Exception error page
All Laravel 5 developers have seen the 'TokenMismatchException error page'. And wondered how to customise/redirect the page to the default login/home page.
Find and replace crashes Dreamweaver CC on Mac
Is Adobe Dreamweaver crashing on your Mac when you try and do a 'Find and Replace'. Well fingers crossed this little tip should solve the problem for you.
Installing Laravel 5.2 on Mac OS X with MAMP
Have you been wanting to learn how to use and install Laravel 5 on a Mac OS X running MAMP. Here is a simple 'how to' in 3 easy steps using the terminal.
Columbo Episodes
I have always liked the old Columbo TV series repeated most weekends. Here is a list of the episodes with a picture of the person Columbo has to catch out.
Could not load Date & Time preference pane
If your Mac OS X date and time preference pane brings up the error message 'Could Not load Date & Time preference pane'. Then here is the solution I found.
Install Deus Ex Zodiac with Wineskin on Mac OS X
This is a 'How to' install a native Mac OS X version of the Deus Ex Zodiac MOD with the free Wineskin. You will need to install the Deus Ex 1 game first.
