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Yeah, my Microsoft computing “career” started back in 1984, with the Beta release of MS-DOS 4. It was notable for its support of FAT16 hard disk partitions greater than 32 MB and the addition of the MS-DOS Shell.

This was before the release of MS-Windows, and thus, MS-DOS 4 was basically a file management system.

Subsequently, I suffered through Windows 1, 2, 3, 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, and the most criminally underrated operating system of all time – “Vista!”

However, I will say that Windows XP/Pro is probably one of the best Operating Systems ever released; when coupled with the MS Office programs, “Excel” and “Word” there was nothing that compared to the productivity that the MS suite offered.

But times change, and they did for the better, me thinks. Along came the Linux distributions that offered everything that Microsoft did – and more!

I’ve also experienced Windows 7, 8, and 10, (as they were installed on laptops that were purchased; of which their hard drives have been formatted and “Winblows” permanently erased) and boy am I ever glad that Linux distributions are available! as I really don’t know how anyone could be satisfied with today’s MS-Windows versions.

So, if you’re not already a Linux user, get going – start using a Linux distribution and start a new computing life.

You will never look back!

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Hey, would you like users to be able to login to your WordPress site using their phone for verification?

Well, follow the great tutorial from “wpbeginner.com” to get things set up.

Visit the Login with Phone Number Tutorial

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Just discovered this awesome product… Proxmox!

Proxmox Virtual Environment is a complete, open-source server management platform for enterprise virtualization. It tightly integrates the KVM hypervisor and Linux Containers (LXC), software-defined storage and networking functionality, on a single platform.

You can easily virtualize even the most demanding of Linux and Windows application workloads, and dynamically scale computing and storage as your needs grow, ensuring that your data center adjusts for future growth.

It’s easy to start: Just download the ISO image and install Proxmox VE on your hardware. In five minutes you’ll be creating your first virtual machines and containers.

Get your Proxmox here:
https://www.proxmox.com/en/products/proxmox-virtual-environment/get-started

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This is some good cold brewed java right here; Stōk cold brew is some good stuff!

With something like 130mg of caffeine per serving and a great taste that’s always smooth – I’ve been hooked on Stōk from day 1.

Cold brew is steeped in water, without heat, for 10-24 hours while iced coffee is brewed hot and then poured over ice. But there’s more to it than that.

Stōk cold brew has more caffeine per serving than iced coffee; it’s filtered to remove bitterness and brings a smoother taste; and Stōk uses a higher ratio of beans to water than hot-brewed coffee.

Stōk – get some!
https://www.stokbrew.com/cold-brew/cold-brew-coffee/

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Here’s Marky – 6 weeks old!

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In case you didn’t know, you can quickly create a Gmail alias by using the plus “+” symbol.

It’s also know as “plus addressing” – a handy way to create unique email addresses that can receive mail in an existing Gmail account.

Just add a “+” symbol and any word or combination of characters after your username and before the “@” symbol and the message will be delivered to your inbox using the variation.

For example, it can be used like this:

If your address is john@gmail.com

You could use something like,
john+work@gmail.com
john+home@gmail.com
john+newslettter@gmail.com

I think you can see how handy this little tip is… messages received to those + addresses can be filtered to organize your messages automatically. Also, an unlimited number of + addresses can be created while using a single Gmail account.

Enjoy!
BONUS: The “plus addressing” also works with Hotmail and Outlook!

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The GNU Image Manipulation Program, commonly known by its acronym GIMP, is a free and open-source graphics editor.

GIMP is freely available for use on Windows, Linux and macOS; it’s licensed under the GNU General Public License.

I’ve been using GIMP for almost 20 years now; graphics for countless projects, from websites to memes have been created with the help of the GIMP.

When a program has been part of your daily use for two decades, it’s gotta be good. If you’re a GIMP user, then you already know its value; if you’ve never tried it, then it’s time you gave it a go.

Get your GIMP:
https://gimp.org/

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Hey, I tried “Lovable” and told the AI engine to build me a website; after just a couple of minutes, the site was finished!

On top of that, it was surprisingly good looking. I recommend trying this neat tool, and you can do it for free; use the following link and create something lovable:
https://lovable.dev/

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Namecheap is an American company that was founded in 2000 as domain name registrar, (hence the name – Namecheap) and has since grown to become one of the largest independent domain registrars in the world, with over over 17 million domains under management.

In 2007, Namecheap began offering shared hosting and by 2012 their product range extended to include Reseller Hosting, Virtual Private Servers, and Dedicated Servers.

My personal experience with a Namecheap shared hosting account has been a excellent; I’ve hosted several WordPress websites on their servers and have not encountered any problems.

A while back, there was a glitch when renewing SSL certificates, but NC has since corrected the problem and they automatically install. Also, if something still goes awry, they have created a proprietary script that will install a certificate.

I believe that Namecheap offers an outstanding service, and their prices are fantastic. Give ’em a try, I bet you’ll like Namecheap too.
https://www.namecheap.com/

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Does anyone still use the WordPress Classic Editor? Well, stats at the plugin repository report +10 million active installations.

So, yes, the Classic Editor is still popular with WordPress users – myself being one of them and have the Classic Editor set as my “default” choice.

It’s simple, it works, and it keeps content seperate from page structure. Evidently, millions of other users have the same thoughts; and thankfully, WordPress contributors and developers have keep the ol’ Editor alive.

Classic Editor is an official plugin maintained by the WordPress team that restores the previous “classic” WordPress editor and the “Edit Post” screen.
https://wordpress.org/plugins/classic-editor/

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Recently, a friend was creating a website using Squarespace; so I checked them out, just to see what their service has to offer.

With a trial account, I found their flexible designer was easy to use and has lots of options. You can choose a pre-made template or build your own, then customize to fit your style and needs.

You can even use Squarespace AI to generate a personalized website template that works for you!

Kinda cool, and has an easy learning curve for first time users. If you’re looking for a good way to create and host a website, check out Squarespace.

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This site is using reCAPTCHA v3, Google’s Invisible reCAPTCHA. It monitors and analyzes user behavior to distinguish between real humans and bots.

Traditional CAPTCHAs require humans to solve visual puzzles or to read distorted characters; the new reCAPTCHA works in the background and does not require puzzles or even the “I’m a human” check box.

Purdy cool stuff!
https://cloud.google.com/security/products/recaptcha

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Here’s Marky!

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Welcome, web traveler… to the first post on this site.

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