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If you’ve ever run a website or web app, you know the pain of things suddenly slowing to a crawl. Pages won’t load. Users panic. And you’re left staring at server metrics, wondering what went wrong. This is the curious story of how a hosting provider’s PHP-FPM configuration nearly crashed a site—and how a few small tweaks saved the day. Read more
When managing websites, ensuring security is paramount, and malware detection tools have become indispensable. However, even the best of these tools can sometimes make mistakes—and when they do, the consequences can be staggering. This article recounts the real-world experience of a site owner who faced a nightmare scenario: MalCare falsely flagged benign core files as malware, prompting their web host to suspend the entire site. What followed was a tense journey through diagnosis, technical proof, relentless email threads, and finally, reinstatement.
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Running a WooCommerce store requires continual vigilance over performance, especially as customer experience directly influences conversion rates and revenue. So you can imagine my shock when, seemingly overnight, my store started loading painfully slowly—right as traffic began to increase. After some digging, I discovered that my hosting provider had silently integrated Cloudflare CDN services into my site. While the intention may have been to enhance speed and security, the abrupt deployment—without informing me—led to unforeseen issues tied to caching, ultimately hurting my store’s performance. Read more
It’s pretty annoying when you load an MKV file into Shotcut and only hear the audio. The screen stays black, or the track shows nothing on the timeline. Don’t worry. This guide explains why this happens and how you can fix it fast. Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of retail and personalized shopping, Stitch Fix stands out as a pioneer in blending data science with human creativity. The company has crafted a unique model that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) with professional stylists to deliver a truly personalized experience to customers. It’s a compelling example of how machines and humans can work in tandem to revolutionize traditional services in the fashion industry. Read more
In recent months, a significant data breach involving Google’s Gmail platform has sent shockwaves through the tech industry and cybersecurity circles alike. The breach, which reportedly compromised millions of Gmail accounts, is now proving to be more than just a temporary security incident. It has set the stage for far-reaching consequences, the most alarming of which is a dramatic surge in sophisticated phishing attacks worldwide. Read more
If you’re a fan of the Battlefield series, there’s arguably nothing more frustrating than encountering a game-breaking error just when you’re ready for an epic multiplayer session. One of the most frequently reported issues by players of Battlefield 6 is the dreaded “DirectX Function Error”. This error often causes the game to crash, sometimes with cryptic messages that are hard to decipher. Fortunately, you’re not alone — and even better, you’re in the right place to fix it. Read more