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Q&A: How can I speed up my WordPress blog?

Posted on November 24, 2023

Question from Sam: Hello Rick. I need some advice if you don’t mind.

I ran some page speed tests on my blog and found out that it takes almost 8 seconds for my home page to finish loading.

I know I need to make my pages load faster but I don’t know what else to try.

I’ve already removed all but the most important images from my posts and cut the number of WordPress plugins from 37 down to 24.

I’ve noticed that your Rick’s Daily Tips blog loads lightning fast. What did you do to get the pages to load so quickly?

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Webopedia – The online encyclopedia for computer and Internet terms

Posted on November 24, 2023

Every industry has a certain amount of jargon that only people involved with that industry understand, but the computer world has way more than its fair share of it.

I’ve been using computers since the early 1980s and I still encounter technical terms and phrases on on occasion that I have never heard before.

Luckily, there is a fantastic website called Webopedia that we can turn to whenever we need to find out what a new computer term means or how a certain tidbit of technology works.

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How a plagiarism checker can protect your blog’s reputation

Posted on November 24, 2023

Plagiarism is a direct form of stealing someone’s intellectual property, and that is why it is considered a grave violation.

As a blog owner, you may face multiple consequences from search engines as well as the audience; however, losing respect tops them all.

If your blogs are found to be plagiarized, they’ll instantly create a negative impression, and readers will lose interest in it. Everyone, including search engines, will consider your website as a dishonest source of information.

To reinforce your credibility and authenticity, you have to build trust among your audience by publishing original and plagiarism-free blogs. If you are wondering how you can authenticate your content and ensure it is 100% unique, read on… [Read more…]

How to save an extra 5% on every Amazon purchase

Posted on November 23, 2023

Note: The links in this post are affiliate links.

It’s no secret that Amazon provides one of the best shopping experiences you’ll ever find if you shop online.

Well, there are plenty of little-known tricks that can make your shopping experience at Amazon even better, and I’m going to tell you about one of them right now.

Did you know there’s an easy way to get 5% cash back on everything you buy on Amazon? And this is in addition to the already low prices you’ll pay for your items in the first place!

Well, it’s true, and it couldn’t be easier. All you have to do is pay for your Amazon purchases with the free Amazon Prime Visa Card.

But the savings don’t stop with the 5% cash back you’ll earn while shopping at Amazon! [Read more…]

Playing Blu-ray on Windows 10: 3 best ways to make sure of it

Posted on November 23, 2023

Did you know that even if your computer has a Blu-ray drive, you still won’t be able to play Blu-ray movies on Windows 10?

The reason for this is that Blu-ray discs are protected by certain region codes to prevent unauthorized copying, distribution, and video playback. This requires specific decoding technology that a professional Blu-ray player provides.

Therefore, this post has come up with 3 ways that can help you play Blu-ray movies on Windows 10. Choose one that works best for you, and begin your cinematic journey! [Read more…]