Discoveries

MySQL Cheat Sheet

Every once in a while I can’t use phpMyAdmin for one reason or another, and in that case, it’s very helpful to have a quick, documented list of command line options.

Flipping Web Sites For Profit

I’d like to buy this book, but am bound my “only if I have time to read it!” rule.

HostPapers – article WHM/cPanel account transfer/Server move

I’ve known for some time that it’s theoretically possible to do a complete site move using WHM and cPanel. This tells me exactly how. (Too bad for me that my host won’t give me access to it!)

Password Generator

This password generator combines a couple of unrelated words with a number to make a moderately secure but still-memorable password.

Tools – Phonetic Password Generator – Arantius.com

This generator creates passwords that sound like real words but aren’t, which makes them easy(er) to remember but less likely to be cracked with a dictionary approach.

How to get the table prefix in CakePHP

I’ve made notes for the next time this problem bugs me badly.

80 Million Tiny Images

My friend Star showed this to me and I’m amazed by the scope of the project as well as the visual results.

ScanMyPhotos.com and 30 Minute Photos Etc. – Photo Scanning

This photo scanning service is extremely affordable, but their quality isn’t as high as Scan Cafe. It’s still plenty high to reprint, just not for enlargements. However, if you have boxes of photos to scan, this looks like the best bargain.

Photo Scanning Services for Preserving Memories – ScanCafe

Someday when we get on a crazy clutter-free rampage, I’m going to want this link. This service looks like a very reasonably-priced one for most situations and they seem to care deeply about quality.

10 Steps to Become an Email Ninja | The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss

I want to be an email ninja! In all seriousness, his tip #6 has already made my day better… I HAVE external to-do systems but wasn’t using them as much as I should be… until now. 🙂