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A lightly-refreshed archive of posts from the original golod.com — Windows and WordPress how-tos, SEO experiments, security notes, and espresso tasting going back to 2005. Some have been linked to for fifteen-plus years; each carries a short note up top, with the original substance intact.
Secure Email - What You Need to Know 2023
So, you finally figured you should look into securing your email and other communications? Good. There is no encryption scheme that is…
Wordpress Frequently Asked Questions
How do I install WordPress? To install WordPress, you'll need a web hosting account and a domain name. Most web hosts offer one-click…
Keyword Research: Google's "People Also Ask"
Researching keywords is one of the building blocks of Search Engine Optimization or what is commonly referred to as "SEO." While we…
We Celebrate You Mommy Today and Every Day
Mommy Noun Someone who gives every ounce of their being to their family. Never second guessing her commitment . Never seeking a return…
Speeding Up WordPress - Gravatars
After monkeying with OptimizePress a bit and updating some on-page elements to my liking, I decided that I would see how my site was…
WordPress Help - Adding Author & Updated to Posts and Pages
The Microdata Problem Using Google's Webmaster Tools is a great way to find little issues that might be holding your site back from…
La Spaziale Pre-Infusion Taste Test #1
I recently installed La Spaziale's "progressive pre-infusion" chamber on my 2 group New EK . Since installing the setup, I have not…
Adding Pre-Infusion to the La Spaziale New EK
The Goal Pull more consistent shots. Test if there are any discernible differences with and without pre-infusion Hypothesis Most of…
November 11th
Today I cried. As I sat bundled up with my three-year-old daughter on my lap and looked into the eyes of war veterans passing by, I…
Tasting Notes: El Blanco Espresso by Johnson Brothers Coffee
Equipment: Grinder : Rancillio Rocky (set to 2) Espresso Machine: Rancillio Silvia w/ Auber PID Temperature: Auber PID set to 218…
Backlink Ideas - Document Hosting Sites
A quick note: I created a draft of this post weeks before the Penguin Update from Google. While many people are still dealing with the…
How to Add Rich Snippets Authorship for HubPages
Following up on how to get your picture next to your SERP listings, I thought I would show you that you can also get Rich Snippet…
How to Add Google Rich Snippets to Your Web Site
If you are living in a cave or just had a baby, then you are excused. Otherwise, I am sure you are aware of Google's Rich…
Link Building Strategies: Google Image Search
In June of 2011 Google upgraded some of the search functionality of its Image Search . One of the interesting new features was the…
How To: Scan to PDF for Free
Turning an old flatbed scanner into a multi-page PDF machine with iCopy + CutePDF.
How to Run Disk Defragmenter as a Scheduled Task
Command Line Kung Fu I was trying to figure out how to run Disk Defragmenter from the command line on a SBS2003 box as I was not sure…
iPhone and Exchange 2003 Configuration Troubleshooting How-To
Ok, I have to admit, I don't like reading manuals. But, in the case of the new iPhone 2.0 software and Microsoft Exchange 2003, I did…
How to Make the POP3 Connector Check for Email More Frequently
If you are running SBS2003 and Exhange and you are using the built in POP3 connector to check for email on other pop3 boxes, you are…
Enabling Multiple Remote Desktop Sessions in Windows XP
The classic termsrv.dll registry hack for concurrent RDP sessions. Use at your own risk.
Cingular WAP Dial-Up Networking Settings
Tethering a Bluetooth phone as a dial-up internet gateway on Windows XP.