https://catherinepope.com/categories/technology/ Recent content in Technology on Catherine Pope Hugo -- 0.148.2 en Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:45:33 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/automatically-resizing-and-converting-images-with-hazel-and-imagemagick/ Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:07:53 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/automatically-resizing-and-converting-images-with-hazel-and-imagemagick/ <p>On my other website, I frequently download photos from Unsplash for the header images. As the originals are enormous and high resolution, I needed a way to easily convert them to the correct format.</p> <p>In this tutorial, I&rsquo;ll show you how to create an automated workflow with Hazel and ImageMagick that monitors a folder for images from Unsplash, optimises and resizes them, then archives the original file.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;re unfamiliar with ImageMagick, you might find <a href="https://catherinepope.com/posts/manipulating-images-with-imagemagick/">my previous blog post useful</a>.</p> https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-use-the-research-folder-in-scrivener/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:58:36 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-use-the-research-folder-in-scrivener/ <p>As you’ve no doubt discovered, writing is much easier when you have all your notes and research material to hand. This is one of the many reasons I love Scrivener, as the Research folder helps me keep everything together and display it alongside my writing. The split screen feature means I can easily refer to a journal article as I work, and also quickly copy across the quotes that I’m discussing.</p> https://catherinepope.com/posts/manipulating-images-with-imagemagick/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:35:48 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/manipulating-images-with-imagemagick/ <p>Now that software has become so bloated, it can take 20 minutes just to resize an image. Most of that time is spent rebuffing pointless AI features that are also bumping up the subscription 😩 Increasingly, I&rsquo;m using <a href="https://imagemagick.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ImageMagick</a> for my image manipulation. ImageMagick is a free, open-source CLI tool for creating, editing and converting bitmap images. As it only runs on the command line, it takes some geting used to. But once you&rsquo;ve grasped a few techniques, it&rsquo;ll save you heaps of time. You can also combine it with other tools to automate routine tasks.</p> https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-use-scrivener-snapshots/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:19:09 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-use-scrivener-snapshots/ <p>Writing a book or a thesis involves seemingly endless revisions and it can be very difficult to keep track of them. Also, constant tinkering doesn’t always improve matters. With Scrivener you can take a Snapshot of your current document before editing and then revert or roll back to the original version if it ends up looking worse.</p> <p>I really struggled with the word count in my thesis (it was around 20,000 too many), so Snapshots helped me experiment with removing quotes and peripheral arguments. Sometimes the impact was too great in later chapters, so I was able to roll back to the original version.</p> https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-use-the-scratchpad-in-scrivener/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:30:32 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-use-the-scratchpad-in-scrivener/ <p>The Scratchpad might sound like something your cat would use, but it’s actually a very handy feature in Scrivener. Sometimes our writing can be interrupted by random thoughts; sometimes they’re even useful. With the Scratchpad you can quickly jot them down in a pop-up window and return to the task in hand. It’s not linked to any particular document so is perfect for anything that isn’t obviously related to your current project. The Scratchpad also works outside Scrivener, although it needs to be running in the background. As the Scratchpad floats freely, you can place it alongside any other application. This makes it ideal for taking notes while you’re reading online.</p> https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-add-fathom-analytics-to-hugo/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:49:16 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-add-fathom-analytics-to-hugo/ Learn how to add Fathom Analytics tracking to your Hugo website using the Papermod theme. Step-by-step instructions for installing the code correctly. https://catherinepope.com/posts/fathoming-web-analytics/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:36:57 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/fathoming-web-analytics/ Fathom Analytics is a privacy-first alternative to Google Analytics that doesn&#39;t require cookie notices. Find out why I switched and whether it&#39;s right for you https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-push-to-github-and-gitlab/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:15:09 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-push-to-github-and-gitlab/ Learn how to push git commits to both GitHub and GitLab simultaneously using multiple remote URLs. A simple backup strategy for your repositories with step-by-step instructions. https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-use-zotero-with-google-docs/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:49:49 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-use-zotero-with-google-docs/ Learn how to use Zotero with Google Docs to create citations and bibliographies. Guide covering installation, setup, and key differences from Word integration. https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-save-gmail-attachments-to-a-folder/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:06:31 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-save-gmail-attachments-to-a-folder/ Learn how to automatically extract PDF attachments from Gmail and save them to Google Drive using Apps Script. A step-by-step guide to organising invoices and receipts. https://catherinepope.com/posts/get-your-ideas-down-fast-with-scapple/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:00:08 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/get-your-ideas-down-fast-with-scapple/ Scapple is a simple, freeform mindmapping tool for capturing ideas quickly. Learn how it works, its key features, and how it integrates with Scrivener for academic writing projects. https://catherinepope.com/posts/why-i-use-obsidian-for-notetaking/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:19:44 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/why-i-use-obsidian-for-notetaking/ Why I&#39;ve used Obsidian for over three years: offline access, markdown files, data protection, and flexibility. A personal review of this note-taking tool. https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-create-form-hugo-netlify/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:33:37 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-create-form-hugo-netlify/ Learn how to add a contact form to your Hugo static site using Netlify&#39;s free form handling service. Step-by-step tutorial with code examples, spam protection, and email notifications. https://catherinepope.com/posts/keeping-your-zotero-library-tidy/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:32:37 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/keeping-your-zotero-library-tidy/ Learn how to maintain a tidy Zotero library with practical tips for managing duplicates, tags, and unfiled items. Includes a time-saving saved search for reviewing recent additions. https://catherinepope.com/posts/why-i-moved-my-website-to-hugo/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:00:51 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/why-i-moved-my-website-to-hugo/ Tired of WordPress complexity? I switched to Hugo, a fast static site generator that&#39;s simple to set up and maintain. Here&#39;s why it works for me. https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-back-up-and-restore-your-zotero-library/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:30:05 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-back-up-and-restore-your-zotero-library/ Learn how to back up and restore your Zotero library using automated backups, manual copies, and emergency recovery methods to protect your research data. https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-import-your-endnote-library-into-zotero/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:30:04 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-import-your-endnote-library-into-zotero/ Learn how to import your EndNote library into Zotero using the XML method. This step-by-step guide shows you how to transfer your references, PDFs, groups, and formatting to Zotero successfully. https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-import-your-mendeley-library-into-zotero/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:06:34 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-import-your-mendeley-library-into-zotero/ Moving from Mendeley to Zotero is easier than you think. Learn two simple methods to import your Mendeley library, including PDFs and collections, into Zotero in just a few minutes. https://catherinepope.com/posts/using-notebooklm-for-academic-research/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:29:30 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/using-notebooklm-for-academic-research/ An overview of Google&#39;s NotebookLM for academic researchers. Learn how to use this AI-powered tool to search your research notes, find forgotten quotes, and identify gaps in the literature. https://catherinepope.com/posts/recording-and-transcribing-with-macwhisper/ Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:05:18 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/recording-and-transcribing-with-macwhisper/ MacWhisper is a Mac transcription tool that keeps your audio data private by processing everything locally. Learn how it compares to AudioPen for academic research workflows. https://catherinepope.com/posts/streamline-your-notetaking-with-readwise/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:03:10 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/streamline-your-notetaking-with-readwise/ Discover how Readwise helps academic researchers capture, organize, and export highlights from books, articles, and PDFs. Learn how to streamline your research notes into one central system. https://catherinepope.com/posts/capturing-research-notes-with-audiopen/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:48:58 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/capturing-research-notes-with-audiopen/ AudioPen transforms voice notes into structured text for academic researchers. Learn how to use this AI tool responsibly for reading notes, field observations, and research workflows while respecting institutional policies. https://catherinepope.com/posts/managing-zotero-attachments-with-zotmoov/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:02:10 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/managing-zotero-attachments-with-zotmoov/ Zotfile no longer works with Zotero 7. Learn how to use Zotmoov instead to automatically move PDFs to cloud storage like Dropbox or OneDrive, avoiding Zotero storage limits while keeping your library organised. https://catherinepope.com/posts/managing-storage-in-zotero/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:07:50 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/managing-storage-in-zotero/ Learn how to manage Zotero storage limits and avoid running out of space. Discover when to upgrade your storage plan, how to use linked files, and the best ways to sync PDFs across multiple devices. https://catherinepope.com/posts/create-linux-vm-on-mac/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:57:13 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/create-linux-vm-on-mac/ Learn how to create a Linux virtual machine on Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3) using UTM. This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to install Ubuntu Server ARM for fast, native performance. https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-disable-automatic-tags-in-zotero/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:05:43 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-disable-automatic-tags-in-zotero/ Learn how to remove and disable automatic tags in Zotero with this quick two-step guide. Stop database tags from cluttering your Zotero library and keep only the tags you create yourself. https://catherinepope.com/posts/why-your-macbook-wifi-keeps-dropping/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:29:09 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/why-your-macbook-wifi-keeps-dropping/ Fix MacBook Wi-Fi dropping and slow speeds by switching from 2.4GHz to 5GHz. Step-by-step guide to splitting your router&#39;s network bands and using a Wi-Fi repeater for faster, more reliable connectivity throughout your home. https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-use-zotero-with-scrivener-part-2/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:47:33 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-use-zotero-with-scrivener-part-2/ Learn how to use the ODF/DOCX Scan plugin for Zotero https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-use-zotero-with-scrivener/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:04:47 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-use-zotero-with-scrivener/ Learn how to integrate Zotero and Scrivener using the RTF Scan method. Step-by-step guide to add citations and bibliographies to your academic writing workflow. https://catherinepope.com/posts/a-catastrophists-guide-to-backing-up-a-mac/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:14:42 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/a-catastrophists-guide-to-backing-up-a-mac/ Complete backup strategy guide for Mac users and researchers. Learn Time Machine, ChronoSync, cloud storage, and the 3-2-1 rule to protect your data. https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-safely-eject-an-external-drive-on-a-mac/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:14:09 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-safely-eject-an-external-drive-on-a-mac/ Fix the &#39;Disk Not Ejected Properly&#39; error on Mac with Jettison. Learn why safe ejection matters for external drives and how to automate it to prevent data loss and corruption. https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-create-a-book-database-with-hugo-and-yaml-part-3/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 12:40:02 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-create-a-book-database-with-hugo-and-yaml-part-3/ Learn how to create an auto-generated bibliography in Hugo by extending your YAML book database. Display all books organized by subject using shortcodes and partials. https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-create-a-book-database-with-hugo-and-yaml-part-2/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:40:02 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-create-a-book-database-with-hugo-and-yaml-part-2/ Learn how to create subject-specific book lists in Hugo using YAML data files, shortcodes, and partials. Build flexible, maintainable reading lists with reusable code. https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-create-a-book-database-with-hugo-and-yaml/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:03:31 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-create-a-book-database-with-hugo-and-yaml/ Learn how to create a reusable book database in Hugo using YAML data files and shortcodes. Save time by maintaining book details in one place and updating links site-wide instantly. https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-keep-your-mac-awake/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:12:42 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-keep-your-mac-awake/ Learn two simple solutions to prevent your Mac from going to sleep during long file transfers. Use the built-in caffeinate command or the free Amphetamine app to keep your MacBook awake for hours without changing system settings. https://catherinepope.com/posts/open-external-links-in-new-tab-with-hugo/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:04:15 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/open-external-links-in-new-tab-with-hugo/ Configure Hugo to automatically open external links in new tabs while keeping internal links in the same window. Complete tutorial with code examples for YAML and TOML configs. https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-automatically-sync-audiopen-obsidian/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:04:56 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/how-to-automatically-sync-audiopen-obsidian/ Learn how to automatically sync your AudioPen voice notes with Obsidian using a simple plugin. Step-by-step guide to set up seamless voice-to-text workflow for your knowledge base. https://catherinepope.com/posts/manage-multiple-hugo-versions-with-docker/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:29:48 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/manage-multiple-hugo-versions-with-docker/ Learn how to run Hugo static sites with Docker to easily manage multiple Hugo versions. Simple tutorial with docker-compose setup and commands. https://catherinepope.com/posts/add-theme-as-hugo-module/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 15:12:30 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/add-theme-as-hugo-module/ Learn how to add a Hugo theme using Hugo Modules in this step-by-step tutorial. Covers installing Go, initialising your site as a module, and configuring your theme with simple commands. https://catherinepope.com/posts/getting-started-helm/ Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:11:56 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/getting-started-helm/ Learn how to use Helm, the package manager for Kubernetes. This beginner-friendly tutorial walks you through installing Helm, finding charts on ArtifactHUB, and deploying NGINX on minikube. https://catherinepope.com/posts/installing-wordpress-helm/ Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:30:09 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/installing-wordpress-helm/ Learn how to install WordPress on Kubernetes using Helm. This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to deploy WordPress with MariaDB on minikube using Bitnami&#39;s Helm chart. https://catherinepope.com/posts/kubernetes-service-manifest/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:54:33 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/kubernetes-service-manifest/ Learn how to create a Kubernetes Service to expose your deployment. This tutorial shows you how to combine multiple manifests in one YAML file and access your app through a browser on minikube. https://catherinepope.com/posts/kubernetes-manifest/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:40:58 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/kubernetes-manifest/ Learn how to create a Kubernetes manifest file using YAML. This beginner-friendly tutorial shows you how to create, update, and delete a simple Kubernetes Deployment on minikube. https://catherinepope.com/posts/kubernetes-minikube/ Sun, 28 Aug 2022 10:52:05 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/kubernetes-minikube/ Learn how to set up minikube on macOS and create your first Kubernetes deployment. This updated 2025 tutorial covers installation with Docker driver, creating deployments, exposing services, and using the minikube dashboard. https://catherinepope.com/posts/previewing-jekyll-docker/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://catherinepope.com/posts/previewing-jekyll-docker/ Learn how to preview Jekyll sites using Docker instead of installing Ruby locally. Step-by-step guide with Docker run commands and Docker Compose setup for easier Jekyll development. https://catherinepope.com/posts/interactive-checklist-indesign/ Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:19:28 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/interactive-checklist-indesign/ Learn how to create interactive and printable checklists in Adobe InDesign with this step-by-step tutorial. Perfect for designers who want to add functional form elements to their layouts while maintaining print compatibility. https://catherinepope.com/posts/textexpander/ Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:19:28 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/textexpander/ Learn how TextExpander can save you over 50 hours per year by automating repetitive typing. This demo shows how text expansion software improves accuracy and eliminates the tedium of typing the same content repeatedly. https://catherinepope.com/posts/noise-reduction-audacity/ Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:19:28 +0100 https://catherinepope.com/posts/noise-reduction-audacity/ Learn how to remove background noise from audio recordings using the free software Audacity. This simple tutorial shows you an easy method to clean up your audio without expensive tools or complicated processes.