Gutenberg Changelog #112 Gutenberg 19.8, Create Block Theme Plugin

Birgit Pauli-Haack and Sarah Norris talked about Gutenberg 19.8, Create Block Theme Plugin, WordPress Day for Developers in Lisbon, Developer Hours, and so much more Show Notes / Transcript Editor: Sandy Reed Logo: Mark Uraine Production: Birgit Pauli-Haack Show Notes WordPress Day for Developers, Lisbon, Portugal Help Shape Gutenberg w/ Sarah Norris Core Days, Rome, Italy Onboarding Gutenberg Development w/ Birgit Pauli-Haack Announcements Developer Hours: Everything you need to know about WordPress Pla . . . [More]

Gutenberg Changelog #112 Gutenberg 19.8, Create Block Theme Plugin

Birgit Pauli-Haack and Sarah Norris talked about Gutenberg 19.8, Create Block Theme Plugin, WordPress Day for Developers in Lisbon, Developer Hours, and so much more Show Notes / Transcript Editor: Sandy Reed Logo: Mark Uraine Production: Birgit Pauli-Haack Show Notes WordPress Day for Developers, Lisbon, Portugal Help Shape Gutenberg w/ Sarah Norris Core Days, Rome, Italy Onboarding Gutenberg Development w/ Birgit Pauli-Haack Announcements Developer Hours: Everything you need to know about WordPress Pla . . . [More]

State of the Word, Speed Build Challenge, Woo Starter Theme and more — Weekend Edition #313

Hi there, In 2015, YouTube reported that every minute, 500 hours of videos are uploaded. One of the most important skills of the 21st century is to locate trusted sources of relevant news and use critical thinking to separate the wheat from the chuff. And then, Artificial Intelligence (Short AI) entered the stage from the left. It has almost replaced my Googling habit. More often than not, I use Perplexity.ai to get real answers to my many questions on the Internet. What AI crutches tools do you use in your daily work? Please reach out . . . [More]

State of the Word, Speed Build Challenge, Woo Starter Theme and more — Weekend Edition #313

Hi there, In 2015, YouTube reported that every minute, 500 hours of videos are uploaded. One of the most important skills of the 21st century is to locate trusted sources of relevant news and use critical thinking to separate the wheat from the chuff. And then, Artificial Intelligence (Short AI) entered the stage from the left. It has almost replaced my Googling habit. More often than not, I use Perplexity.ai to get real answers to my many questions on the Internet. What AI crutches tools do you use in your daily work? Please reach out . . . [More]

How to Increase ‘Undo Send’ Time in Gmail (Desktop & Mobile)

Sending an email prematurely or with errors is a common occurrence, but Gmail’s ‘Undo Send’ feature offers a valuable safety net. This feature allows you to recall an email shortly after sending it, giving you time to fix mistakes or reconsider your message. By default, Gmail provides a brief window (5 seconds) to undo a sent email, but you can increase this time for added peace of mind. This guide will explain how to extend the ‘Undo Send’ duration on both desktop and mobile devices, ensuring you have more control over your outgoing . . . [More]

How to Increase ‘Undo Send’ Time in Gmail (Desktop & Mobile)

Sending an email prematurely or with errors is a common occurrence, but Gmail’s ‘Undo Send’ feature offers a valuable safety net. This feature allows you to recall an email shortly after sending it, giving you time to fix mistakes or reconsider your message. By default, Gmail provides a brief window (5 seconds) to undo a sent email, but you can increase this time for added peace of mind. This guide will explain how to extend the ‘Undo Send’ duration on both desktop and mobile devices, ensuring you have more control over your outgoing . . . [More]

How to Turn Off Auto Delete Old Conversations on Your iPhone

In a world where our digital lives are increasingly fleeting, it can feel unsettling when your cherished conversations disappear without a trace. Whether it’s the heartwarming messages from loved ones or important details buried in chat history, the automatic deletion of old conversations on your iPhone can leave you feeling like you’re losing pieces of your story. If you’ve ever scrolled through your Messages app only to find a blank space where once there were reminders of laughter and connection, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there� . . . [More]

How to Turn Off Auto Delete Old Conversations on Your iPhone

In a world where our digital lives are increasingly fleeting, it can feel unsettling when your cherished conversations disappear without a trace. Whether it’s the heartwarming messages from loved ones or important details buried in chat history, the automatic deletion of old conversations on your iPhone can leave you feeling like you’re losing pieces of your story. If you’ve ever scrolled through your Messages app only to find a blank space where once there were reminders of laughter and connection, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there� . . . [More]

Playground for agencies, Query Loop Filters, Gutenberg Fun and Games — Weekend Edition 312

Hi there, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and spend some time offline with friends and family. And if you don’t live in the US or don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, you might still have had a quiet time, with US business owners and leaders offline. This time of the year there is a lot of planning going on. The first in-person event of 2025 will be WordCamp Asia. The Gutenberg Times is a media partner and I will hold a workshop on how to create a demo with Playground. If you’d like to connect for a meeting in Manila, use the sel . . . [More]

Playground for agencies, Query Loop Filters, Gutenberg Fun and Games — Weekend Edition 312

Hi there, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and spend some time offline with friends and family. And if you don’t live in the US or don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, you might still have had a quiet time, with US business owners and leaders offline. This time of the year there is a lot of planning going on. The first in-person event of 2025 will be WordCamp Asia. The Gutenberg Times is a media partner and I will hold a workshop on how to create a demo with Playground. If you’d like to connect for a meeting in Manila, use the sel . . . [More]

Mention or Tag Someone in Your WhatsApp Status! A Step-by-Step Guide 

WhatsApp status updates have become a popular way to share moments, thoughts, and photos with your contacts. However, many users wish they could directly tag or mention friends in their statuses, similar to how you can on Instagram or Facebook stories. While WhatsApp doesn’t officially offer a tagging feature in the status update, there are workarounds to let someone know they’ve been mentioned or referenced in your status. In this guide, we’ll explore these steps and tricks so you can effectively “tag” someone in your WhatsApp status . . . [More]

Mention or Tag Someone in Your WhatsApp Status! A Step-by-Step Guide 

WhatsApp status updates have become a popular way to share moments, thoughts, and photos with your contacts. However, many users wish they could directly tag or mention friends in their statuses, similar to how you can on Instagram or Facebook stories. While WhatsApp doesn’t officially offer a tagging feature in the status update, there are workarounds to let someone know they’ve been mentioned or referenced in your status. In this guide, we’ll explore these steps and tricks so you can effectively “tag” someone in your WhatsApp status . . . [More]

Gutenberg Changelog #111 – Gutenberg 19.6 and 19.7, Developer Hours, Playground, and Collaborative

In this episode, Birgit Pauli-Haack and Anne McCarthy discuss Gutenberg 19.6 and 19.7, Developer Hours, Playground, and Collaborative Editing Show Notes / Transcript Editor: Sandy Reed Logo: Mark Uraine Production: Birgit Pauli-Haack Show Notes Announcements WordPress 6.8 Call for Volunteers Proposal: Major releases for 2025 Exploring the Block Bindings API in WordPress 6.7 December 3rd 16:00 UTC  Improve your workflows with WordPress development tools Community Contributions What’s new for develop . . . [More]

Gutenberg Changelog #111 – Gutenberg 19.6 and 19.7, Developer Hours, Playground, and Collaborative

In this episode, Birgit Pauli-Haack and Anne McCarthy discuss Gutenberg 19.6 and 19.7, Developer Hours, Playground, and Collaborative Editing Show Notes / Transcript Editor: Sandy Reed Logo: Mark Uraine Production: Birgit Pauli-Haack Show Notes Announcements WordPress 6.8 Call for Volunteers Proposal: Major releases for 2025 Exploring the Block Bindings API in WordPress 6.7 December 3rd 16:00 UTC  Improve your workflows with WordPress development tools Community Contributions What’s new for develop . . . [More]

WordPress 6.7 Release video, inline comments, Woo Talks about Themes, and more — Weekend Edition

Phew! That was a long break! And a lot happened. It might take two editions to get us up to speed again. And it doesn’t stop, the preliminary schedule for WordPress releases in 2025 came out and the call for volunteers is open for WordPress 6.8 release cycle. With Thanksgiving ante portas (= at the gate. Yes, I was in Rome) I hope you have a calmer week ahead of you, be it because many contacts take time off and the noise level is reduced, or you connect with family and friends on Turkey day, off-screen. I am always grateful to yo . . . [More]

WordPress 6.7 Release video, inline comments, Woo Talks about Themes, and more — Weekend Edition

Phew! That was a long break! And a lot happened. It might take two editions to get us up to speed again. And it doesn’t stop, the preliminary schedule for WordPress releases in 2025 came out and the call for volunteers is open for WordPress 6.8 release cycle. With Thanksgiving ante portas (= at the gate. Yes, I was in Rome) I hope you have a calmer week ahead of you, be it because many contacts take time off and the noise level is reduced, or you connect with family and friends on Turkey day, off-screen. I am always grateful to yo . . . [More]

What Does Serialized Data Mean in WordPress? 

In the world of WordPress, serialized data is essential for storing complex data structures like arrays and objects in the database. Serialization is a method of converting structured data into a string format that can be easily stored in a database and retrieved when needed. In WordPress, serialized data is commonly found in the options table, where settings and configuration data for themes, plugins, and other site elements are saved. Understanding serialized data and its role in WordPress can help you troubleshoot issues, manage data effecti . . . [More]

What Does Serialized Data Mean in WordPress? 

In the world of WordPress, serialized data is essential for storing complex data structures like arrays and objects in the database. Serialization is a method of converting structured data into a string format that can be easily stored in a database and retrieved when needed. In WordPress, serialized data is commonly found in the options table, where settings and configuration data for themes, plugins, and other site elements are saved. Understanding serialized data and its role in WordPress can help you troubleshoot issues, manage data effecti . . . [More]

How to Check Storage Capacity on NetApp: A Complete Guide

NetApp storage systems are widely used for managing and storing enterprise data efficiently. Whether you’re a system administrator or a new user, understanding how to check storage capacity on NetApp is essential for ensuring optimal performance and avoiding capacity issues. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover various methods to check storage capacity in NetApp, including using the NetApp ONTAP System Manager, CLI commands, and automated monitoring tools. Understanding NetApp Storage NetApp uses ONTAP, a storage operating system that . . . [More]

How to Check Storage Capacity on NetApp: A Complete Guide

NetApp storage systems are widely used for managing and storing enterprise data efficiently. Whether you’re a system administrator or a new user, understanding how to check storage capacity on NetApp is essential for ensuring optimal performance and avoiding capacity issues. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover various methods to check storage capacity in NetApp, including using the NetApp ONTAP System Manager, CLI commands, and automated monitoring tools. Understanding NetApp Storage NetApp uses ONTAP, a storage operating system that . . . [More]