When Finder Tags Disappeared After iCloud Sync and the SQLite Recovery That Brought Them Back
It seemed like just another day for Mac users syncing files between devices using iCloud — until a curious and alarming phenomenon caught several users off guard: their carefully assigned Finder Tags vanished. These colored labels and custom keywords, critical for organizing workflows, disappeared without warning. What caused them to vanish? And more importantly, could… Read More
Datacenter Proxies Explained: Architecture, IP Types, and Routing
If you’re in the market for a proxy, one type you’ll often come across is the datacenter proxy. With this proxy type, your device’s traffic passes through a server in a datacenter before being forwarded to the online resource you’re trying to access. Many people choose datacenter proxies because of their lower cost and excellent… Read More
How a WooCommerce Shipping Plugin Doubled My Shipping Costs and the Debug Steps That Revealed a Hidden Tax Conflict
Running an eCommerce store is often a balancing act between optimizing shipping rates, maintaining profitability, and delivering exceptional customer experience. When I first built my WooCommerce store, little did I know that something as simple as a shipping plugin could cause shipping costs to balloon overnight. What followed was weeks of customer complaints, hidden fees,… Read More
How Mailchimp silently archived audiences during a billing glitch and the list-recovery method that restored subscriber history
In the world of email marketing, reliability and data integrity are paramount. For thousands of businesses relying on consistent communication with their subscribers, any disruption in contact data can have serious consequences. In late 2023, a quiet incident occurred on Mailchimp’s platform that affected a subset of users: a billing-related glitch that led to the… Read More
Key Elements That Make a Rebranding Project Truly Successful
Rebranding is one of the most challenging but rewarding endeavors a business can undertake. It involves a complete reinvention of how a company presents itself to the world. A successful rebrand can help a brand regain relevance, connect with new audiences, and reflect a more authentic identity. Not every rebranding effort achieves the desired results…. Read More
When GitHub renovoked my organization’s SSO and blocked CI builds — the emergency SAML fix that restarted deployments
On a seemingly regular Tuesday morning, the DevOps lead for a mid-sized SaaS company received a series of Slack messages that sent panic across the engineering floor. Overnight, their GitHub organization’s SSO (Single Sign-On) configuration with their identity provider had been revoked, and CI builds had come to a screeching halt. Production deployments were stalled,… Read More
How To Survive Job Manager WordPress Plugin Setup Without Losing Your Mind
Setting up a WordPress job board can feel like a daunting task, especially when you’re working with a plugin as powerful—and sometimes overwhelming—as Job Manager. Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur, a small business HR rep, or a developer building a recruitment platform, the setup process can make you feel like you’re navigating unfamiliar terrain where… Read More
How Early Decisions Can Shape the Long-Term Growth of a Startup
Every startup begins with an idea and a vision, but what determines whether that idea becomes a thriving company or fades away is the series of decisions made in its early days. The first few months often define the foundation upon which everything else is built. From hiring the first employees to setting up operational… Read More
Have Apps Changed Gaming for the Worse?
Gaming has always been shaped by technology, from the early days of arcade machines to the rise of home consoles and online platforms. In the past decade, however, mobile apps have become the most significant driving force in shaping how people play. Apps have put entertainment in our pockets, and we can now play anytime… Read More
How to Fix Error 0xc1900101 When Installing Windows 11
When upgrading to Windows 11, many users encounter error codes that halt the installation process. One notoriously stubborn error is 0xc1900101, a generic rollback code that can occur due to driver conflicts, hardware incompatibility, or third-party software issues. Understanding this error and knowing how to troubleshoot it is essential for anyone planning to make a… Read More