Gabriola Graphics Blog

Here you'll find posts relating to a bunch of graphic and web stuff, a little hardware or software stuff, and the odd life pro tip.

Welcome! Here you'll find posts relating to a bunch of graphic and web stuff, a little hardware or software stuff, and the odd life pro tip.

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Vector vs. Raster Graphics: Why Knowing the Difference Matters for Your Brand

Vector vs. Raster Graphics: Why Knowing the Difference Matters for Your Brand

It’s possible to go through life never knowing the difference between vector and raster graphics. Though, if you’re here reading this now, you’ve likely ran into some quality control issues, or you’re a keener whose wanting to learn more. Great news: I can teach you the difference between vector and raster images in just a few minutes.

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WordPress Password Protection Not Working with cPanel Caching (Quickfix)

If you use WordPress’s built-in password protection for a post or page, and you also use your host’s server-side caching (often managed through cPanel, NGINX, or LSCache), you may have noticed a frustrating issue: The page asks for a password the first time, but after you log in, everyone—even other visitors—can now see the unlocked content!

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Reversing Mobile Column Collapsing Order (Divi)

To reverse the collapsing order on mobile devices, so that the default behaviour goes from left-column collapsing ABOVE the right-column, to the opposite… you’ll just need to add a CSS class to the row, and then use the css property of flex-direction: column-reverse.

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The Paris 2024 Pictograms of the Olympic Games

I like iconography, and simple clean designs. Here's a look at the new PARIS 2024 Olympic Pictograms: Visit the Paris 2024 website to see the pictograms individually: Paris 2024 - Pictograms (EN) Also see the Official PDF explaining the pictograms history: PARIS 2024...

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Full Web Page Screen Captures Natively in Chrome

Full Web Page Screen Captures Natively in Chrome

While I have been enjoying the Chrome Extension "Screenshot Easy" which allows me to capture any area on the screen, it isn't possible to capture the entire height of a webpage, only what is currently showing on your display. Here's a Chrome solution for...

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Chrome: Clear Cache Data for a specific URL

Clear Cache Data for a specific URL This method allows you to clear the Google Chrome's Cache Data for a specific URL. Press SHIFT+CTRL+I to open the Google Chrome Developer Tools panel. Go to the Network tab and select the Disable cache checkbox to enable that...

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Divi Coming Soon page plugin FREE from DiviLife

This free plugin from DiviLife is wonderful. Coupled with the power of Divi's Theme Builder you can redirect visitors to a page built with Divi. The Theme Builder comes into play as you can easily remove/hide site menus or footers from your bespoke coming soon page....

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Interesting Thoughts on Smartphone Cameras Being Too Smart

The future is here, right now. If you weren't aware of what AI is capable of regarding computational photography this clip will open up your mind to what's possible, what's happening, and what is coming. Interesting regardless of where you stand on "what is the best...

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