Why Your Browser Password Manager Is a Security Risk
Browser Password Manager: How to Securely Manage Your Passwords TL;DR: A browser password manager securely stores, generates and autofills your passwords, reducing risk of breaches and saving time on logins. Table of Contents 1. What Is a Browser Password Manager? 2. How Browser Password Managers Work 3. Benefits of Using a Browser Password Manager 4. […]
NEW: Microsoft Outlook Authentication Requirements [2025]: Everything You Need to Know
TL;DR: Microsoft Outlook authentication is changing, and they are implementing similar spam policies as Google/Yahoo did in in Jan 2024. There are no shortcuts, unfortunately. Yet another post in line with our series on the more technical aspects of running websites & domains; FAQ Schema with Yoast, Skype uninstallation, How many days to Christmas, Professional […]
DIY Website vs Professional Web Design: When to Hire an Expert
TL;DR: A DIY website builder is the right call when you need a cheap, simple presence quickly and your site does not have to win business. The moment your website becomes a real source of leads, sales, or credibility, professional design starts to pay for itself, usually faster than people expect. This guide walks through […]
Business Websites: Sustainable digital tools
TL;DR: A business website is still the one digital asset you actually own, and a well-built one builds credibility, generates leads and gives you a first impression you control. Sustainable web design is not a trade-off against results. A lean, fast, low-carbon site tends to load quicker, convert better and rank more strongly. At QED […]
FAQ schema in Elementor and Yoast
TL;DR: FAQ in Elementor with Yoast SEO plugin doesn’t work well together. Here’s the easy solution, including the Script code, so that Googlebots from GSC will love it. Table of Contents 1.Why fixing FAQ schema in Elementor with Yoast matters 2. Method: Fixing FAQ Schema in Elementor 3. The FAQ schema code to implement 4. […]
The Online Safety Act UK – And how we’ve got it so wrong
TL;DR: People making the laws are either too stupid or fail to understand that the Internet and, its users, don’t recognise borders. This is why The Online Safety Act will fail. Monday 17th March sees the ‘Illegal Harms Codes of Practice‘ coming into force as part of the Online Safety Act (OSA). A piece of […]
UPDATED: WP Engine & Matt Mullenweg – The WP drama
TL;DR: Matt Mullenweg needs to make up his mind which side of the fence he’s sitting on, because at the moment he wants his cake & to eat it. WP Engine aren’t blameless, but Mullenweg is making the WP drama worse. So what’s it all about? Well, it’s quite simple really, or it was, & […]
How to remove Skype & stop it reinstalling after Windows updates
TL;DR: How to remove Skype permanently using three different methods, inc powershell method. In a departure from our usual WP/Elementor code & sustainable website post, we’ve done something of a personal indulgence / bugbear. In the latest Windows updates, much to my annoyance, Skype has been reinstalling itself. But what made it even worse was, I’d […]
Who in the Totnes/South Devon constituency has the best green website?
TL;DR: Candidates for the Totnes / South Devon constituency via for eco-centric seat. None of the major political parties are making enough of an effort to make their websites eco-friendly. In the run-up to a General Election in the Totnes / South Devon constituency, candidates will make all kinds of promises, pledges & statements. This […]
How to protect content from AI crawlers and bad bots with robots.txt file.
TL;DR: Protect content from AI crawlers by combining robots.txt rules, server-level controls, HTTP headers, and realistic expectations about what can and cannot be blocked. As of 2025, no single method fully prevents AI scraping, but layered controls significantly reduce unauthorised reuse and resource drain. This guide explains what actually works in the UK context, where […]