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Make WordPress More Secure

4:00AM August 22, 2011 | David Galloway

If you want to keep your WordPress blog safe from intrusion, two ways to eliminate basic attacks are to move your wp-config.php file up one directory to a non-public area and to delete the admin user account. Neither of these will stop a determined and skillful malefactor, but like using a bike lock, they will keep the basic thugs out. More »


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WordPress Makes Blogging From Your iPhone Snazzy

10:20AM May 19, 2011 | Adam Pash

iOS: The iPhone app for blogging platform WordPress just updated with serious improvements and some fun new features. More »


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Ask LH: Which Blogging Platform Should I Use?

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9:30AM May 5, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Dear Lifehacker, A simple but challenging question: With sites like Blogger, WordPress, Tumblr, Posterous, which one’s a guy to choose? Thanks, Beginning Blogger More »


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Add QR Codes To Your WordPress Blog

10:00AM March 6, 2011 | Dave Drager

QR codes, or “Quick Response” 2D bar codes created to be scanned in with your mobile device, have been popping up in mainstream locations for a while now. These codes can be attached to anything from a movie poster to a drink can, and using this trick you can now easily addone to your WordPress (or any other) blog. More »


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Be Cautious When Searching For Free WordPress Themes

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8:30AM January 25, 2011 | Angus Kidman

One of the best things about WordPress is the huge array of themes (both free and paid) that have been built by the community. However, if you simply go searching for free themes on Google, you’re likely to run into security problems. More »


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Exercise Caution When Migrating Blogs

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8:30AM December 10, 2010 | Angus Kidman

Automated tools for blog migration can be really handy if you switch publishing platforms, but they remove your ability to control the process. Pocket Mojo’s guide to how it migrated from B2Evolution to WordPress serves as a reminder that sometimes it’s best to get down and dirty with your database server.

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WordPress Blogging Platform Updates With A Brand New Look, Bulk Updates

4:35AM June 18, 2010 | Erica Ho

Blogging platform WordPress just released their 3.0 “Thelonious” update, debuting, among other things, an attractive and modern-looking default theme and a bulk plug-in, theme and installation updater. The release also includes over 1000 bug fixes and enhancements. More »


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WordPress for Android Writes and Edits Posts on the Go

2:00AM February 4, 2010 | Kevin Purdy

Android: Got a blog? Got an Android-powered phone? Now you can write, edit, moderate comments, and preview your posts and pages with WordPress’ own Android application. More »


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Manage WordPress Comments From Windows Live Writer

1:00AM October 21, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

Windows Live Writer stands out among Microsoft’s Live Essentials pack for being a convenient multi-platform blogging tool. The Live Writer team made it even handier for WordPress users by adding comment moderation powers to their desktop app with a plug-in. More »


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The Beginner’s Guide To Tricking Out Your WordPress Blog

2:00AM September 24, 2009 | Gina Trapani

You took the leap and installed WordPress to host your own blog because you want complete control over how it looks and works. Now, it’s time to power it up, lock it down and make your blog completely yours. More »