How to Edit Your Android Hosts File

Edit your android hosts file the easy way.

I needed to edit the hosts file on my Nexus 5 so I could test a non-existent domain I use for development. The problem? File permissions. The solution? A free hosts editor app.

Scot Ranney, September 07, 2016

Surface Pro 3 Pen Doesn't Stay Connected Fix

What to do if your Surface Pro 3 pen disconnects after a second or two.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is an incredible machine, when it's working. Stuffing a desktop into a tablet is a big job and every now and then something strange will happen. This is what to do when your Surface Pro 3 pen connects for a second and then disconnects.

Scot Ranney, August 24, 2016

How to Add a Module to Miva Merchant

The easy way.

Installing a module in Miva Merchant is often a confusing process the first time around, but it doesn't have to be. This post will show you the easy way to install amodule.

Scot Ranney, June 18, 2016

How to Force a WWW and SSL Redirect

Here's the basic htaccess code to force a WWW into the URL. It also optionally redirects to the HTTPS version of the url.

Scot Ranney, April 14, 2016

Edit your CSS as a Miva Merchant Page

Edit your CSS files without modules or downloading.

Most people edit their Miva Merchant CSS files by downloading them or using a module. There is an alternative that makes editing CSS as easy as editing a store page.

Scot Ranney, February 23, 2016