Author: Quentin Pain
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The 5 Fret Guitar Pattern
Following on from my 4 fret pattern here, we move on to the ultimate guitar pattern – the 5 fret pattern. Learn this pattern and there’s nothing you won’t be able to play. Every modality, every key, every chord (sure, some of them are only playable with 3 or 4 notes, but that’s only because…
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The 4 Fret Guitar Pattern
A Single Movable Pattern on the Guitar This post explains a simple way to use the guitar fretboard. With this approach, you can play in any key by knowing where the root note (“1”) is on the low E string and placing the same finger pattern there. If the next song is a blues in…
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How to create a WordPress plugin that allows admins to add new custom post types
The following was created from a single short prompt given to Google.com/ai (which is the title of this post). AI is moving rapidly, and although the creation of WordPress Plugins like this is nothing new, for the average user out there with zero knowledge of programming it is an absolutely revelation. The price of software…
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Rules on creating patterns in php for the WordPress block editor
Creating patterns programmatically for a WordPress theme using blocks is incredibly hard and frustrating for so many reasons. Even AIs struggle – and they have access to so much more than we do, so with the help of GPT 5 and days and days of struggle (back and forth coding) it came up with this.…
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Conversation with an AI on freewill
Exploring Free Will through Ancient Concepts and Modern Neuroscience What began as a discussion on the ancient Greek ideas of nomos versus phusis, that is, human-made law versus natural law, quickly evolved into a deeper inquiry: does free will truly exist? Understanding this question has profound implications, not only philosophically but also practically, especially regarding…
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It’s Time To Be A Kid Again
If there’s one simple lesson in Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, it’s this: plan your future. He uses the case of building a house. You don’t just turn up with a bunch of labourers and a pile of bricks and build something. You get an architect and talk about how you want…
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A for Accounting
Starting an Accounting Firm: The Journey from AccountsCheap to A4Accountants In 2016, I made the decision to launch an accounting firm aimed at helping entrepreneurs, micro-entities, and those considering starting their own businesses. The goal was to provide quality accounting services at a fraction of the cost charged by traditional local firms. This approach was…
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Test My Site With Google
What Was “Test My Site With Google” and What Has Replaced It? “Test My Site With Google” was a popular, free online tool created to help website owners evaluate their site’s speed and usability on both mobile and desktop devices. It provided a simple overview of essential performance metrics such as load times, interactivity, and…
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It All Starts With Your Philosophy – Get It Right And Everything Works
The Foundation of Everything: Your Philosophy Your philosophy serves as the core framework for how you view the world, yourself, and your purpose. It encompasses your beliefs, values, and principles that guide every decision and action you take. More has been written about philosophy than many other subjects because it profoundly influences your life’s direction.…
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The 5 Most Important Questions
The Power of Asking Questions Questions have played a vital role throughout my life. As a child, I was naturally curious, always seeking to understand the world around me. This curiosity shaped many of my experiences and helped me grow both personally and professionally. Early Experiences with Questions I remember being 14, eagerly waiting to…