How to Format Code Automatically in VS Code
You'll end up with an HTML file that follows your indentation settings each time you save it in VS Code. Allow a short setup session plus time to check the result. You need the desktop…
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How to Track Project Time with Clockify
Track project time with Clockify using a live timer, a manual correction, and a monthly review. Allow about 15 minutes to set up this example, plus the work session itself. You'll need a…
How to Set Up Website Analytics with Umami
Set up website analytics with Umami to see traffic to a small website and count clicks on a contact link. Allow about 20 minutes for this walkthrough, plus any publishing time your site…
How to Monitor a Website with UptimeRobot
Monitor a website with UptimeRobot so an HTTP check watches its public URL and alerts you when it fails. Allow about ten minutes for setup, then time for the first scheduled check. You'll…
How to Create a Contact Form with Tally
Create a contact form with Tally that collects a name, email, request type, and message, then alerts the owner. Allow about 20 minutes for this walkthrough. You'll need a Tally account and…
How to Back Up and Restore Aegis Authenticator
Back up Aegis Authenticator as an encrypted vault file, then check the restore path before replacing your Android phone. Allow about 15 minutes for the walkthrough, plus time to verify…
How to Transfer Files with LocalSend from a Phone to a Computer
You'll transfer files with LocalSend from a phone to a computer and check the received copies. Set aside a few minutes for setup, plus the time your files need to transfer. You'll need the…
How to Set Recurring Tasks in Microsoft To Do
You'll create recurring tasks for a weekly website review in Microsoft To Do. Allow about ten minutes to enter the example and check the dates. You'll need a Microsoft account and the…
How to Organize Bookmarks in Raindrop.io for a Website Project
You'll organize bookmarks in Raindrop.io into a small website-research library, then export a backup. Allow about ten minutes for the example, plus backup generation. You'll need a free…
How to Export Markdown to PDF with Zettlr
You'll turn a short project brief from Markdown to PDF with Zettlr, using its Simple PDF profile. Set aside time to write and review one page; exporting is the short part. You'll need the…
How to Convert Video to MP4 with HandBrake
You'll convert video to MP4 with HandBrake and check that the result plays correctly. Use a short recording you own, such as a website walkthrough. Allow about ten minutes for setup and…
How to Record a Window with OBS Studio on Windows
To record a window with OBS Studio, add a Window Capture source, check the audio, and save a local recording. This Windows walkthrough creates a short narrated explanation from a harmless…
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