Category: Ramblings
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Fun with Facebook
Apparently something changed in my configuration, and my linked post to Facebook yesterday changed the site url from http to https. This of course led to a warning when that link was followed, that the certificate was invalid (since I have no SSL configured), rather than opening the site directly. For various reasons, it is…
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Farewell, Gwenivere
Yesterday the time came for my long lasting best friend and pet Gwenivere to pass away. She was my first “on my own” dog, and a steady companion since she was just a puppy some 17 years ago. For a Labrador, she had a very long and filled life, she never gained weight that is…
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Updated Email functionality
As part of my recent work on the website, I have also overhauled the email functionality of the site. WordPress is deployed with a default php based email, which is functional, but (from my digging) unreliable. In my case, I suspect it has failed entirely, since I rarely receive emails from the website any longer. …
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SEO optimization
I have been attempting to work my way thru the confusing world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Basically, when you have a website, Google, Bing, Yahoo and other search engines use scripts, programs, and robots to scan the site and catalog the content. Based on their results, your site may or may not show up…
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Teamviewer replacement
Running a bit late today, so posting late. Been distracted, running into issues with my long-term go-to for remote management, Teamviewer. While trying to update various computers around the house, I started encountering a 5-minute time limit, apparently due to concerns I might be using the software for business purposes. Although I do not use…