I wish that when you use Find My to find your iPhone, it would also flash the flashlight, which would be great for finding it in a bag or a dark room.
Category: Dinoflagellate genomics
Jan 04
Matt: Jackson Kiddard
Anything that annoys you is teaching you patience. Anyone who abandons you is teaching you how to stand up onyour own two feet. Anything that angers you is teaching you forgiveness and compassion. Anything that has power over you is teaching you how to take your power back. Anything you hate is teaching you unconditional …
Jan 03
Matt: Two Links
They’re both long reads, but worthwhile. Dan Wang’s 2025 Letter: Is excellent writing and provides keen insight into the dynamics of American and Chinese tech. Zhengdong Wang’s 2025 Letter: If you follow all the links, you’ll have the most complete view of everything happening in AI.
Jan 02
My 18 Proven Tips to Succeed With Your WooCommerce Store
Most WooCommerce store owners hit a wall trying to turn visitors into paying customers. Sales trickle in slowly, customers abandon their carts, and you wonder what you’re missing. This is because running a successful WooCommerce store goes far beyond just listing products online. Every element of your store, from your product pages to your checkout process, …
Jan 02
Matt: Happy New Year
I rang in the new year with an unexpected trip to St. Barts with friends. I resolved in 2025 to watch more films. It’s an art form I have many friends in, and when we have hung out, I’ve realized how shallow my understanding of the film canon is. I have a lot of catch-up …
Dec 31
Open Channels FM: Building Successful Collaboration Through Communication in WordPress Release Teams
In the world of open source, communication stands out as a key factor for successful collaboration. WordPress release teams unite contributors from all around the globe, bringing together a remarkable diversity of experiences, cultures, and time zones. While technical prowess is important, it is the way team members connect and exchange information that truly shapes …
Dec 31
Best of Best WordPress Tutorials of 2025 on WPBeginner
As the year comes to an end, we’re taking a moment to look back at some of the best tutorials we’ve published on WPBeginner in 2025. While 2025 brought us plenty of exciting WordPress updates and new features, one topic naturally stood out this year: Artificial Intelligence. Our goal wasn’t for you to simply watch …
Dec 30
Open Channels FM: Do the Woo / Open Channels FM 2025 Pathway
For Open Channels FM 2025 has been a windy pathway that has led to a sweet spot for us in 2026.
Dec 19
How I Get More Customer Reviews (12 Easy Tips You Can Try Too)
Getting customers to leave reviews isn’t always easy, even when they’re happy with your product or service. Without enough positive reviews, your business can look less trustworthy and may even struggle to rank in local search results. The good news is that you don’t need to be pushy or tech-savvy to get great feedback from …
Dec 19
Matt: Wolfram Automattica
It’s exciting to announce that Stephen Wolfram has joined as a special advisor to Automattic. I promise this is not just because he is such an incredible blogger, using WordPress, natch. If you don’t know about Stephen Wolfram, his about page is not a bad place to start, but far more interesting is his 2019 …