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Changing back to default permissions

When modifying file permissions it is sometimes necessary to go back to the drawing board and set back to the default permissions. The following command can be used via ssh and takes a couple seconds vs trying to do this via ftp file by file (which can take a very long time depending on the [...]

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Basecamp & Highrise Review

As business increases I have recognized the need to use a project management and CRM software solution. Keeping track of 3-4 concurrent projects can be done in your head, but increase that to 12-15 and things start slipping through the cracks! I recently started using the solutions offered by 37signals.com and I am very [...]

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curl & wget in WordPress posts

My last post posed some problems. When attempting to save I received the 403 forbidden error seen here. I found that the reason for this was due to mod_security getting uppity over the word wget in my code examples. You will get the same issue if you ever use the word curl (even in a normal sentence [...]

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Finally, how to set SpamAssasin!

I proudly battle against spam on behalf of my clients! Running PLESK and SpamAssassin, it takes a lot of tweaks to make sure the mystery meat doesn’t get through. I recently came across the following and am currently testing it out. So far, its looking good! Originally posted at www.jaguarpc.com by thisisit3

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‘try’ as a domain name prefix

I have always had issue with the domain name for my web development business (http://www.dynamicdigitalmedia.net). It’s not horrible, but it is a .net and very long. On average, when giving it out on the phone, I find myself repeating it about 3 times. I’ve used this domain for years always keeping an eye out for [...]

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