Why are recipe websites so hard to use?
Looking for a good recipe for banana pancakes shouldn’t be this difficult. A Google search for “banana pancake recipe” gives a whopping 52 million results – with some great results…
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Google “Instant Answers” could end the Internet as we know it
We all do it - there's a simple question and we turn to Google for an answer. And it works ... mostly. But what if there's no answer? What if…
What’s the difference between a JPG and JPEG file
If you pay close attention to the files on your computer - you may have noticed two different - but similar - file types: JPG and JPEG. But what's the…
What are the dangers of someone knowing your IP Address?
Every device that connects to the internet has an IP (Internet Protocol) address. They're needed for devices talk to each other and exchange data. Your IP address may look like…
How to search and filter the WordPress Plugins Directory
The WordPress Plugins Directory is the place to go for thousands of free plugins for WordPress. But its large size also makes it hard to select the best plugins. This…
5 ways to stay safe on public Wi-Fi
Public Wi-Fi may seem like a convenient way to get free quick access to the Internet - but it comes with some risks. What's wrong with public Wi-Fi? The risk…
WordPress 5.2 “Jaco” Release
WordPress 5.2 was released earlier this week, on 7 May 2019. 5.2 is a major release that includes 229 bug fixes and 59 enhancements. It brings significant new features: Site…
Why do some websites use www1 or www2 URLs?
Typically a website address starts with www. - sometimes they dont. But if you pay attention, you will see some websites using other variations such as www1 or www2. Why do…
How to secure your LastPass account and passwords
I'm a big fan of the password manager LastPass - I use it to store, organise and audit the majority of my passwords. It is however a massive security vulnerability.…