Forum software phpBB has released the finalized version of phpBB 3.2. The milestone release includes many changes such as a revised installer with command line support, a new BBCode system, emoji support, and full support for PHP 7.0 and 7.1. The PHP 7 support is a big deal for many sites because it will allow them to move up to the newest version of PHP which is able to … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2017
AmpliFi will bring mesh wifi to your existing router
AmpliFi, the consumer-side of Ubiquiti, will announce at CES 2017 that the "meshpoints" part of their AmpliFi system will be available separately AND that they can be used with your existing wireless router to add the benefits of mesh wifi to your home network. By working with your existing WiFi, this can actually solve the criticisms I have seen that the router is not … [Read more...]
The Jetsons in live-action
Justin Lin, director of Fast and the Furious and Star Trek Beyond, made a commercial for Arconic framed as a live-action recreation of Hanna-Barbera's The Jetsons. Arconic is a rebrand of the Alcoa manufacturing division and the Jetson characters work for Arconic in the year 2062. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37waZeR4isc A website for the brand/commercial explains … [Read more...]
Reflecting on 404 Tech Support in 2016
2015 was a calm year for 404 Tech Support. I had recovered from a Google search algorithm and kept a rhythm. 2016 has been a different story. I moved and began commuting to work in July which took up a lot of my free time and posting to 404 Tech Support became less consistent. I recently landed a new job in information security so the commute is gone but I work with different … [Read more...]