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How to switch to Microsoft Security Essentials Anti-Virus
Most of my clients and friends want an Anti-Virus solution that’s simple and cheap, and I have found myself installing Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) on more and more Windows systems. It has a small footprint, doesn’t drain a lot of resources, and automatically updates. It’s also free ;’) Please note: MSE will not install unless [...]
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Recent changes here at samdevol.com
I have been meaning to post a note about some of the recent changes here, but have been busier then a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs (been dying to use that phrase for some time ;’)… I’ve adopted a new theme called nobus, designed by Dezzain Studio. The UI is not [...]
missunderstood theme — Big update
Just released the new version (0.94) of the missunderstood theme. Some major changes, lots of clean-up, added functionality: Built-in Optimal Title (for SEO) Built-in slimbox (faster, lighter Lightbox effect) Separate lists for comments and trackbacks Fancier blockquotes Built-in pullquotes Prettier search box Code-block style with numbers and zebra striping A lot of generous people have [...]
Quick look at WordPress issues in July:
WordPress 2.0.4 was released on the 29th. With over 60 bugs squashed since 2.0.3 (including what little substantive portion there was of Dr. Doom’s(sic) “OMG-The-Sky-Is-Falling” reference) this is the most secure, stable release or WordPress. Upgrade now. Shh. Zip it! Just do it. In addition, Mark Jaquith has posted a 2.0.3 > 2.0.4 changed/diff list [...]
Quick look at WordPress issues in June:
Shortstat: There's an issue with shortstat 1.3 and WordPress 2.0.x. Try this fix: I was having the same trouble with logging not occurring. is_admin_page()* was returning true for non-admin pages. I just commented that line out, and it’s working for me on WP 2.0.2 – I don’t know what other effects doing this will have. [...]
Quick look at WordPress issues in May:
WordPress 2.0.3 was released June 1 (I know, I know, it's not May but I'm including it anyway). If you get it, make sure you read about the "Are you sure?" tuneup Mark released. On May 24th, a new version of Akismet appeared! Basically it just cleans up the formatting of the spam page a [...]
