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VBS - Auto update script →
Automate updates for your VBS (Visual Basic Script) console scripts! Learn how to create a self-updating VBS file that connects to GitHub, checks for new versions, and overwrites itself.
March 19, 2024 · 2 min read
GitHub - Connect your account using SSH and start to work with git@ protocol →
Secure your GitHub connection! Follow this easy, step-by-step guide to set up SSH keys and use the git@ protocol for safer and quicker Git operations.
March 9, 2024 · 3 min read
How to optimize an existing MS Access database →
Speed up your slow Microsoft Access database with this step-by-step optimization guide. Learn to improve table structure, use indexes, optimize queries, and compact your database for better performance.
March 9, 2024 · 14 min read
VBS - Retrieve the list of fields in a MS Access Database →
Use a VBScript to easily retrieve a detailed list of fields from your MS Access database. Analyze field size, type, and actual value length to optimize your database structure.
March 9, 2024 · 5 min read
Error Lens addon for VSCode →
Never miss a warning again! The VSCode Error Lens addon shows errors, notices, and warnings directly in your editor's coding area, helping you write better code faster and catch typos that lead to silent bugs.
March 3, 2024 · 3 min read
Tabnine - AI Autocomplete & Chat for Javascript, Python, Typescript, PHP, Go, Java & more →
Tabnine was once a must-have free AI autocomplete extension for VS Code. As of 2025 it is enterprise-only ($39/user/month). This article is kept as a historical reference.
March 2, 2024 · 3 min read
Joomla - delete tables from your database according to a certain prefix →
Clean up your Joomla database by easily deleting unwanted tables using a specific prefix. Follow this step-by-step guide to use a simple PHP utility safely.
February 28, 2024 · 3 min read
PHP code refactoring in VSCode →
Master PHP code refactoring in VSCode with this guide. Use the free PHP Refactor Tool extension to safely rename symbols, classes, and extract new methods.
February 27, 2024 · 6 min read
Install a PHP Docker environment in a matter of seconds →
Quickly set up a PHP Docker Dev Container environment for VSCode. Get Composer and pre-installed static analysis tools like PHP-CS-Fixer and Rector instantly.
February 23, 2024 · 6 min read
MS Excel - How to call a SOAP web service →
Master calling SOAP web services from MS Excel using VBA. Get the code and a step-by-step tutorial to validate VAT numbers with the VIES service.
February 21, 2024 · 6 min read
Using Docker network and the extra_hosts property →
Resolve host aliases inside Docker containers! Learn to use docker network and the extra_hosts property in docker compose to seamlessly connect your services.
February 20, 2024 · 7 min read
GitHub - How to find email addresses for most users →
Quickly find a GitHub user's email address. Learn three effective methods using a web tool, the public API, or by inspecting a commit with the .patch trick.
February 18, 2024 · 3 min read