Adrian's articles
Are you looking for a nice way to write in Markdown on your iPhone or iPad? Check out our rundown of the best Markdown editors for iOS.
Developers need a good keyboard. Learn how mechanical keyboards improve your workflow and your health, and how to choose a good one.
WordPress doesn't convert Markdown to HTML by default. Here are five Markdown plugins for WordPress that will make your life much easier.
If you write docs or blog posts, there's a good chance they'll be written in Markdown. Learn the syntax and conventions of this popular markup language.
You want a Markdown editor, but you use Linux. Are you out of luck? Not at all! Explore our extensive list of Linux-friendly Markdown apps.
Your online privacy and security are under threat. Learn how a VPN can protect you, and which VPNs are the most reliable ones to try.
The best VPNs for developers, compared in-depth. Learn more about what a VPN is, why you need one, and which provider is right for you.
Markdown is a simple but powerful markup language for text. We review the best Markdown tools for Mac, from humble code editors to full-featured workhorses.
Need a better note-taking app? Learn how Obsidian notes can turn your plain text files into a rich, sophisticated network of linked thoughts.
Learn how to use Roam Research for knowledge management. Here's how your notes self-organize into a knowledge graph with bidirectional links.
ipdata is a low-latency API that provides website owners with a wide variety of information about their visitors based on IP address (IPv4 and IPv6).
Everyone has a business card—is yours any different? Designing the ideal card for your business is a project that deserves real time and thought.
Auto ads make AdSense even easier to set up by using machine learning. Google does the work for you, choosing ads and placing them for maximum effect.
Having a fast site is important for your visitors and search results. How do you achieve that? Adrian Try lists the steps that will make a difference.
Here are ten ways that networking can help you learn, collaborate and grow, and how Shapr, a mobile app, can help you facilitate that.
Learn to make a history education map using 3D mapping tool, WRLD.
Learn from the best in the business on how to build profitable WordPress themes business. Contains helpful tips and advice from industry experts
Adrian Try takes you through how to launch and validate your new business idea or project quickly, even if you're not a coder.
Looking for quality shared hosting? SiteGround is an oft-recommended option. In this detailed SiteGround review, Adrian Try explores whether it stacks up.
If you feel like you don't need to worry about DDoS attacks, this is the year to change your mind. Adrian Try shows you the best way to protect your site.
If you want to work with Markdown within WordPress, you'll need a plugin. In this article, Adrian Try rounds up six of the best.
Need to include audio in your website? WordPress makes it easy. In this walk-through, Adrian Try shows you four methods to add a playlist to your site.
Every successful business provides exceptional customer support. In this guide, Adrian Try lists five ways you can use WordPress to support your customers.
Does an eCommerce site require a special hosting plan? In this guide Adrian Try takes you through what's needed to launch a successful online store.
You can do almost anything with WordPress. How can you use it for eCommerce? In this article, Adrian Try shows you two approaches you can take.
Caching will speed up your WordPress site, but which solution should you use? In this guide, Adrian Try explains the options and helps you make a choice.
How do you keep hackers out of your secure WordPress site? A good strategy, and constant vigilance. Adrian Try lists 40 ways you can keep your site secure.
Who is the best hosting provider for your WordPress site? Adrian Try runs five of the best through a series of checklists so you can find out.
How do normal people use WordPress in their businesses? Adrian Try catches up with Korske Ara, founder of World Photo Day, to find out.
Björgvin Benediktsson runs an audio training business using WordPress. In this interview, Adrian Try asks about his goals, plugins and hosting.