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Email Discussion List: Part 2 – Installing and Configuring Dada Mail
In part two of this series I provide step-by-step instructions on how to install Dada Mail in a shared hosting environment.
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Running an Email Discussion List in 2026
In part one of this series I explore the advantages of an email discussion list over social media and why I chose Dada Mail as the platform for this project
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WordPress Hardening – Part 5: Advanced Hardening (File Editing, REST API, and Optional Enhancements)
Instructions for disabling file editing in the WordPress Dashboard, tightening REST API, maintaining healthy plugin hygiene, and backing up your data.
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WordPress Hardening – Part 4: Shutting Down XML-RPC and Author Enumeration
Follow these steps to disable XML-RPC and block author enumeration to secure your WordPress site.
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WordPress Hardening – Part 3: Cleaning and Understanding Your Rewrite Rules
Instructions for cleaning and understanding your rewrite rules and the .htaccess file for WordPress installations.
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WordPress Hardening – Part 2: Securing the Uploads Directory
This article walks through how to test your uploads directory, understand the risks, and lock it down safely.
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WordPress Hardening – Part 1: Why Hardening Matters
A practical introduction to securing your WordPress site.
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Switching Hosting Accounts
Detailing my experience of switching The Loop Log from a managed hosting account to a shared hosting account, and explaining why I made this decision.
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System Upgrade – Bash Script
Learn how to write a Bash script in Ubuntu to automate updates, upgrades, and cleanup with apt commands.
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Windows 11 – Privacy Settings
A guide to configuring Windows 11 privacy settings, including disabling telemetry, presence sensing, and other features.