FFmpeg is a multiplatform, open-source library to record, convert and stream video and audio files. Created in 2000, it is a powerful command-line tool that runs on Linux, Windows and Mac operating systems. FFmpeg is currently used by many websites and programs, including YouTube and VLC Media Player, and is published under the GNU Lesser General Public License 2.1+
The program and its source code can be downloaded here. Please refer to the official documentation if you need any help to install FFmpeg.
The commands contained in this guide describes how to perform various tasks as such as video files conversion, audio file sound extraction, encoding files for iPod or PSP, converting a video to a gif file, and more.
Get File Information From a Video FileYou can easily obtain a lot of information on a given video file with the following command line instruction:
ffmpeg -i video.aviConvert Images To a Video SequenceThis command will transform all the images from the current directory (name..

Are you seeing the “ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT” error in your browser? Not a very helpful error message, is it? If you are a daily WordPress user, then it’s always good to be aware of common errors like these that might prevent you from getting access to your website.
In today’s post, we’re going to take a deep dive into the “ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT” error and examine why you might see this and what you can do to fix it quickly. Simply put, it’s an indication that the system is unavailable and the time given for one to connect has elapsed, and now the request has timed out. But what does that actually mean?
Let’s find out!

What is the ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT Error? An ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT error typically means there is something wrong with your local network connection. However, that’s not always the case.
According to the WordPress support documentation, a connection timed out error appears when your website is trying to do more than your server can manage. It’s particularly ..

Elementor has quickly grown from an upstart page builder to one of the premier WordPress page builder plugins, powering over 3 million websites.
As great as the core Elementor page builder plugin is, though, some people want even more design flexibility than the core Elementor plugin can offer.
Thankfully, the Elementor team built Elementor as an open ecosystem that makes it easy for other developers to “hook in” and extend the core Elementor plugin.
That’s the topic of today’s Premium Addons for Elementor review…

Premium Addons for Elementor comes in both a free and premium version and adds 50+ innovative Elementor widgets and add-ons, plus a variety of templates. It’ll have you embedding pricing tables, image layers, charts, content switchers, plus a whole lot more.
In my Premium Addons for Elementor review, I’ll share more about what exactly you get with the plugin. Then, I’ll take you hands-on and show you some of my favorite new widgets and features.
Finally, because perfor..

Skip to main content WordPress made easy with the drag & drop Total WordPress Theme!Learn More HomePlugin CollectionsBest Appointment Booking WordPress Plugins for Scheduling & Reservations If your business relies on appointments, you have a WordPress site and you haven’t installed a booking plugin yet, you need to get on that. Specifically one of these appointment booking WordPress plugins.
There’s no reason for so many businesses to still force their customers to call them on the phone, contact them by email and wait for a response, or worst of all, physically come into their offices to schedule an appointment. Implementing an easy-to-use booking plugin can lead to increased sales from people who work during most of your hours, or who don’t feel like going through hold times and waiting for a receptionist to book via phone. And it can lead to more appointments being made on impulse, especially since you can hit them with the option to book immediately after your web copy has (hopefu..

As time goes by, CSS is becoming more and more powerful and nowadays it offers lots of possibilities to create visually stunning websites.
This article is a compilation of fresh, advanced CSS tips and techniques to master your web design and front-end web development skills. Each technique features sample code snippet, demo, and explanations.
Warning: Some techniques contained in this article aren’t fully supported by all browsers. Make sure to check the browser compatibility before you implement them on a production site.Vertically Align With FlexboxCentering a text or element vertically has always been quite a pain for many front-end developers. Introduced in the CSS3 specification, the display: flex property/value provides an easy way to vertically align any element.
Consider the following HTML:

And the related CSS:
.align-vertically { background: #13b5ea; color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; height: 200px..

Using open-source components makes it really easy and quick to build powerful front-end elements for websites or apps. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to easily create an editable table using PureCSS and jQuery.
There’s a demo available for this tutorial, click here to see.Getting StartedThe very first thing to do, indeed, is to create a index.html document on your server or local drive. Paste the following base code into the newly created document, and then save it.

Editable table example

We now have to get the free tools we’re gonna use in this tutorial. The first one is called Pure CSS. It’s a very light CSS framework, ideal for small projects. You don’t need to download this one, since it can be directly linked from Cloudflare’s servers. So just paste the followin..

Do you want to create a custom Gutenberg block for your WordPress site? After the WordPress 5.0 update, you need to use blocks to create content in the new WordPress block editor.
WordPress ships with several useful blocks that you can use when writing content. Many WordPress plugins also come with their own blocks that you can use.
However, sometimes you may want to create your own custom Gutenberg block to do something specific.
If you’re looking for an easy solution to create custom Gutenberg blocks for your WordPress site, then you’re in the right place.
In this step by step tutorial, we’ll show you the easy way to create a custom WordPress block for Gutenberg.

Note: This article is for intermediate users. You’ll need to be familiar with HTML and CSS to create custom Gutenberg blocks.
Step 1: Get Started The first thing you need to do is install and activate the Block Lab plugin.
It’s a WordPress plugin that allows you to create custom blocks from your admin panel witho..

Choosing your blog name is a very important decision. It plays a crucial role in your blog’s branding, marketing, and SEO (Search Engine Optimization).
However, with millions of blogs online already, it is a bit hard to find a catchy name for your blog. Luckily, there are several clever blog name generators that can help you find great blog name ideas.
These blog name generators are online tools which generate blog name ideas based on the keywords you enter. They use clever hacks to generate unique blog names that you can use.
In this article, we will share some of the best blog name generators to help you come up with a catchy and brandable blog name.

What Makes a Good Blog Name? A good blog name is something that is short, unique, memorable, and contains your main keywords.
Your blog’s main keyword is the primary topic of your entire website. This makes it easy for those who’re interested in that topic to discover your blog.
For example; our blog name is WPBeginner, which..

Do you want to set up WP Mail SMTP on your WordPress site? WP Mail SMTP is the best WordPress SMTP plugin which allows you to easily send WordPress emails using a secure mail transfer protocol or SMTP. In this article, we will show you how to easily set up WP Mail SMTP with any host.

What is WP Mail SMTP? Why You Need it to Send WordPress Emails? WP Mail SMTP is a WordPress plugin which allows you to send WordPress emails using an SMTP server. This ensures that your WordPress emails are delivered using the standard mail protocol.
Once you setup your WordPress site, you may notice that you are not getting any emails from WordPress. This includes WordPress notification emails and emails from your WordPress contact form plugin.
The reason for this is WordPress uses PHP mail() function to send emails. Most WordPress hosting companies do not configure it properly, and some simply disable it to prevent abuse.
The easiest fix for this issue is to use SMTP to send WordPress emails.
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