Computer Technology

Messing with Wordpress Last night, on another Wordpress blog I have, I started deleting plugins. What started this was the fact that I had installed a plugin, but had changed permissions and had forgotten to change them back (I hate it when I do that!) during a testing phase. Checking my real time logs, I discovered that yahoo was spidering a directory I didn't want … [Read more...] about Messing with WordPress

Rounded Corners and Adsense Adsense is offering rounded corners for publishers. I must say I rather like the idea: and I've never been fond of borders before. Once you log into Adsense, and create your ad, you will see a corner styles option. Check it out. … [Read more...] about Rounded Corners and Adsense

Block IPs With Geo Targeting Here's an excellent little tutorial on blocking IPs with geo targeting. Note: You need to be running your own server or VPS with access via SSH in order to implement it. If you ask nicely, your hosting company may install it for you. Once installed, you can use it on a per site basis. Really cool. I have several sites that this would be … [Read more...] about Block IPs With Geo Targeting

Videos On The Web I'm not a big fan of videos on the web. The last thing I want to do is watch a video telling me how to do something - I like print. If I'm learning something, I'll print the document and read it several times. And, I'm seeing more and more, the people who so helpfully offer the videos, don't offer text to go with it. So, I won't bother with the site … [Read more...] about Videos On The Web

HP LaserJet 1018 The HP LaserJet 1018 is a compact, and inexpensive, alternative to pricier laser printers, perfect for the small home business or work-at-home parent. The HP 1018 costs anywhere between $130.00 and $160.00, an excellent deal, making it comparable in cost to some high end inkjets. If you're looking for high quality black and white printing, the HP 1018 is … [Read more...] about HP LaserJet 1018