Git Feature Branch and Build Number Reference for Android TFS Builds using Gradle
Frequently a developer will want to capture the build number and feature branch being built in TFS from within their Gradle build file. The best way to capture these environment variables inside of Gradle for use internally in the project for displaying on a layout inside of your app or as a reference point inside […]
Tutorial: Simple PHP Script to Add Text on a Darkened Image
Let us show you exactly how to use PHP, cURL, and ImageMagick to search, download, and manipulate an image to your choosing to autonomously build the image that you want for your website or project.
Amazon Prime Day 2017 is upon us!
Amazon Prime 2017 is loaded with deals from Amazon. This year's focus is on IoT, home automation, Alexa, televisions, tablets, and also lots of furniture and grocery deals. Check it out July 11, 2017, only.
BuzzBundle Review – Social Marketing Expert Product
Buzz Bundle is an amazing tool for generating social media traffic to your site by scheduling posts, using personas, and managing multiple accounts. It’s the best out there and it’s on sale for the next 3 days only at 60% off and this sale literally only runs once per year and is never on sale […]
Building a DIY Photography Backdrop and Floordrop
[et_pb_section admin_label="section"][et_pb_row admin_label="row"][et_pb_column type="1_2"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] My very first attempt at creating and publishing a course on Skillshare / Teachable and it involves my wife's photography studio. My wife needed a real-wood floordrop and backdrop in antique white and in stained wood to use for her family and newborn sessions, and of […]
Couponing and Saving Everywhere!
[et_pb_section admin_label="section"][et_pb_row admin_label="row"][et_pb_column type="1_2"][et_pb_video admin_label="Video" src="https://youtu.be/QSfhKLWRZno"] [/et_pb_video][et_pb_image admin_label="Image" src="https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20151006/274354LOGO" show_in_lightbox="off" url="https://smartwaredesign.teachable.com/" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" animation="off" sticky="off" align="center" max_width="250px" force_fullwidth="off" always_center_on_mobile="on" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] [/et_pb_image][et_pb_image admin_label="Image" src="http://www.rva.uk.com/wp-content/uploads/skillshare.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url="http://skl.sh/2apH4YY" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" animation="off" sticky="off" align="center" max_width="250px" force_fullwidth="off" always_center_on_mobile="on" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] [/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_2"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] So here's my second attempt at teaching a course... […]
Electronic Rental Business
[et_pb_section admin_label="section"][et_pb_row admin_label="row"][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] So a clever idea was released on ProductHunt today called Grover which happens to be an electronic rental business. I thought about this for a while and said that’s a very clever idea if you’ve ever wanted to try out an Apple Watch, Amazon Echo, […]
iPad Users Should Prepare for Upgrade
iPad 2, iPad 3, and iPad Mini first gen to lose support from Apple with latest release of iOS 10.
Google Calendar Combiner WordPress Plugin
[et_pb_section admin_label="Section" fullwidth="on" specialty="off"][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label="Fullwidth Header" title="Finally, a WordPress plugin that will combine Google Calendars!" subhead="WordPress just works and makes our lives simpler as web developers" background_layout="dark" text_orientation="left" header_fullscreen="off" header_scroll_down="off" button_one_text="Download" button_one_url="https://github.com/mbjacket81/wp-sd-google-calendar/archive/master.zip" button_two_text="Contribute" button_two_url="https://github.com/mbjacket81/wp-sd-google-calendar" background_color="#0087be" parallax="on" parallax_method="off" content_orientation="center" image_orientation="center" custom_button_one="off" button_one_letter_spacing="0" button_one_use_icon="default" button_one_icon_placement="right" button_one_on_hover="on" button_one_letter_spacing_hover="0" custom_button_two="off" button_two_letter_spacing="0" button_two_use_icon="default" button_two_icon_placement="right" button_two_on_hover="on" button_two_letter_spacing_hover="0"] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section admin_label="section"][et_pb_row admin_label="row"][et_pb_column type="1_2"][et_pb_text […]
Parse is Shutting Down
Unbelievably, the Parse data service is shutting down as of January 28, 2017, but they are providing a data migration tool to help out developers utilizing Parse to host their own Parse Server on Node.js or MongoDB.
ImagingUSA in Atlanta
It's been quite an experience the last few days inside Imaging USA in Atlanta where all photographers and videographers meet on an annual basis to see all of the new equipment that the big companies are here presenting, such as Canon, Nikon, Tamron, Sigma, Phase One, etc. My wife is a photographer but I just enjoy […]
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Apple Watch price decreased by $100
[et_pb_section admin_label="section"][et_pb_row admin_label="row"][et_pb_column type="1_4"][et_pb_image admin_label="Image" src="http://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4274/4274802_rd.jpg" alt="Apple Watch only $299 for 42mm" title_text="Apple Watch price decreased!" show_in_lightbox="off" url="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-apple-watch-sport-42mm-space-gray-aluminum-case-space-gray-sports-band/4274802.p?id=1219733906250&skuId=4274802&cmp=RMX&srccode=cii_13736960&cpncode=42-122921214-2&ref=25&loc=SHP" url_new_window="on" animation="left" sticky="off" align="left" force_fullwidth="off" always_center_on_mobile="on" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] [/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="3_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] The Apple Watch price has decreased by $100 at Best Buy. You can now get the lowest priced 38mm watch […]
Apple unveils PREMIUM iPhone 6S battery case
[et_pb_section admin_label="section"][et_pb_row admin_label="row"][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] Apple decided to unveil a premium iPhone 6S battery case today in two colors, charcoal gray or white. The case is available today in Apple Stores or ordered in time for Christmas. This case is engineered specifically for the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6 to protect […]
Garden Weddings & Events
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Reverse Phone Lookup that actually Works!
I personally lookup every phone number that calls me to see who is calling if I don't recognize the number and the caller chooses not to leave a message. Phone Detective helps to trace down the number to determine if the caller is a salesperson, a potential client, or a friend or family member that […]
Seagate Hard Drive Update for Mac OSX El Capitan Release
[et_pb_section admin_label="section"][et_pb_row admin_label="row"][et_pb_column type="2_3"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" background_layout="light" text_orientation="left" use_border_color="off" border_color="#ffffff" border_style="solid"] Have you had recent trouble using your external Seagate Plus Hard Drive after installing the latest update to Mac OSX (El Capitan)? The dreaded "Read Only" label appears below Sharing & Permissions on your info tab in Finder? If so, you can download the latest […]