I take a look at how to use autoplay video blocking in Firefox, Chrome, and Safari web browsers.
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Tag: plugins
Recommended WordPress plugins (2018 edition)
I take an updated look at some of my recommended WordPress plugins, including Jetpack, WP Super Cache, and EWWW Image Optimizer.
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7 favorite Chrome extensions
I take a look at seven of my favorite Chrome extensions, ranging from an ad blocker to the cloud-based bookmarking service Pocket.
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How to check your site for broken links
Part of maintaining a website or blog is making sure broken links are taken care of. I outline several ways of doing such.
Read more How to block autoplay videos in web browsers
Google will mute autoplay videos in Chrome, starting with version 64. However, if you want other blocking options, here’s some for Chrome and Firefox.
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“Flash of No Worlds”: Adobe to kill Flash by 2020
It looks like it’s the end of the line for the once-mandatory Adobe Flash plugin. Adobe’s announced support for Flash will end by 2020.
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Several ways to improve your internet privacy
In a regressive act, Congress has voted to dial back Internet privacy rules. Here’s some tips for how Internet users can boost their online privacy.
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11 recommended WordPress plugins
A list of my favorite and recommended WordPress plugins, ranging from Yoast SEO and Wordfence Security to WP Super Cache.
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Useful basic WordPress plugins for any blog
I’ve been running my website as a self-hosted WordPress installation for over four years now. Self-hosting’s given me a greater[…]
Read more Basic tips for securing WordPress sites
After giving advice online to someone else earlier today about WordPress security, I thought it might be helpful to write[…]
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