How to Name Your Files So You Can Find Them Later
Name files with date, project, and version so you can find them later: no spaces, one pattern every time, and do not rename after sharing.
How to Resize an Image for the Web (Without Making It Blurry)
Learn how to resize an image for the web without blur: pick a target width, lock the aspect ratio, and check the output, with a 4000px to 1200px worked example.
How to Clear Your Browser Cache (Without Losing Passwords)
Learn how to clear your browser cache without losing passwords: clear cached files only, leave passwords unticked, and check that your saved logins are still there.
How to Check If a Website Uses HTTPS (in 5 Seconds)
Learn how to check if a website uses HTTPS in 5 seconds: look for https, the padlock, and the correct URL, and remember the padlock is not a trust guarantee.
How to Spot a Phishing Email Before You Click
Learn how to spot a phishing email before you click: check the sender, urgency, and links, hover before clicking, skip attachments, and report it.
How to Choose a Password Manager (Without Overthinking It)
Learn how to choose a password manager without overthinking it: vault, master password, 2FA, and a simple setup that keeps every account on a unique password.
How to Back Up Your Work Before You Format It
Before you format a drive, back up your work with the 3-2-1 rule, verify the backup, and keep a copy off-device so a format never costs you your files.
How to Format XML So It Is Easy to Read
Learn how to format XML so it is easy to read: consistent indentation, one element per line, matched tags, unchanged data, and testing after formatting.
How to Minify CSS Without Breaking Your Styles
Learn how to minify CSS without breaking your styles. Keep an unminified source, preserve required spaces, and test after minifying.
How to Convert HTML to Plain Text (Without Losing the Meaning)
Learn how to convert HTML to plain text without losing meaning. Keep paragraphs, lists, and link addresses, and check the output against the original page.