A List Of Things Worth Knowing

Changing Magento Admin Path Post Install

Tom — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:35:15 +0000

I made the mistake today of installing my latest Magento site using the default admin path. Being a fan of security through obscurity, I wanted to change this! Here’s how to do it:

First: Change the Admin Path

Change the word admin path in app/etc/local.xml to something more obscure.

Finally: Refresh the Magento cache

All files within the /var/cache directory need to be removed. This can be done via ftp, or the following ssh command:

(First, navigate to you Magento root directory)

rm -rf var/cache

Job done !

WordPress Plugin Install Permissions

Tom — Tue, 03 May 2011 17:40:58 +0000

I’m currently having problems install plugins via the wordpress admin pages with a manual installation of wordpress. Pretty sure that it’s a file permission or owner problem. Will update this post with details of the fix for future reference.

iPhone WordPress App Test

Tom — Mon, 02 May 2011 23:02:52 +0000

Just installed the WordPress iPhone app. It’s got some pretty poor reviews however it looks promising to me.

So far I have been able to create two new blog categories, and type this post. Random picture to follow as a test!

(Another) First Post….

Tom — Mon, 02 May 2011 20:19:23 +0000

I have long since lost count of the number of personal / portfolio websites I have created for myself over the years. Each time, without fail, I have meticulously researched and crafted the text of the first post. You only get one chance to make a first impression – right?

Well, Things are different now

I have learnt the errors in my ways. The site is still under construction, there is a high probability of me having to re-install the database before bed, so I’ll leave you with this bit of advice I read somewhere the other day: strive for excellence, not perfection.