“Donald” has made SplashData’s list of the 25 worst passwords of 2018. Here’s more reminders of what not to do for creating and using passwords.
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Category: Tech
Tips on how to set up and manage a blog
A guide about how to set up and run a blog, including sources of free photos, social media promotion, and setting up HTTPS.
Read more Blog status update (December 2018): Gutenberg vs. the classic WordPress editor
I give my latest blog updates, including a switch from Google Analytics to Matomo (formerly Piwik), and my thoughts on WordPress’ Gutenberg editor.
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What are some Tumblr blogging alternatives?
Tumblr is banning adult content from its platform. I look at some consequences of this, as well as blogging alternatives to Tumblr.
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2018 Black Friday and Cyber Monday highlights: Apple tops app store sales; brick-and-mortar sales decline
I take a look at 2018 Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, including the usual dominance of Amazon and decline of brick-and-mortar sales.
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Recommended Google service alternatives
While Google dominates many areas, other options do exist. I take a look at Google service alternatives to Gmail, Google Docs, and more.
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The Amazon HQ2 search ends anticlimatically: It’s Washington DC’s suburbs and New York
Amazon has announced the new location for its HQ2 headquarters: a split between Washington DC’s suburbs and New York. But did the losers truly miss out?
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Tips on Creative Commons image attribution
I offer tips on how to attribute Creative Commons images found online, as well as errors to avoid in attribution, with several photos as examples.
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iPhones make up 63% of Apple’s 2018 sales; Apple services outsell Macs, iPads
Apple’s reported its sales for 2018. While the iPhone is a majority of 2018 sales, its “Services” (iTunes, the App Store, etc.) also shows improvement.
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Blog status update (November 2018): The return of the “hire me” page
The latest updates on the blog’s status, including some changes in plugin usage, plus the return (yet again) of a “hire me” page for my writing services.
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