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  5 Easy Steps to Change Your WordPress Login URL for Free Every WordPress website has this login URLs by default: yourwebsite.com/wp-login.php And all hackers, bots, and malicious attackers know this. Once they reach your login page, they only need to guess your password to get in. By changing your login URL, you make it harder for someone to break into your website. I strongly recommend that every owner of a WordPress website change their login URL by using a WordPress plugin. How to Create a Custom WP Login URL With a Plugin You don’t need to worry about meddling with your site’s code or backend files. Instead, you can install, activate, and configure the right plugin to change the login URL for you. You can find both paid and free WordPress security plugins for this feature, but I’d recommend going for a free option since there many good ones available. Here are some of the plugins you should consider installing to change your WordPress login URL: iThemes Security Pro WPS Hide ...

What To Focus on at Microsoft Ignite This Year: Avoiding AI Catastrophes Microsoft Ignite is on this week. It’s the company’s massive event focused on IT professionals. While you can attend this event remotely, you should consider attending in person this year because I still see far more AI failures than successes. When AI is deployed successfully, it has a significant positive impact on productivity, yet quality appears to be going in the wrong direction. But not for everyone. Shows like Microsoft Ignite are full of information on products and services. The event is attended by many IT professionals in different industries, with varying levels of AI deployment and very different paths to success. With the intense focus on all things AI, and Microsoft Copilot being one of the most widely spread AI tools, being able to talk to the people who have been successful with this tool, which vendors they worked with to deploy it successfully, and what practices helped their success become ...

  The DOJ Wants Google To Sell Chrome: When Might It Happen? To break up Google’s illegal monopoly over search,  the US Department of Justice has demanded that the search engine sell its Chrome browser.  If the DOJ is able to move forward with the proposal, Google will need to divest Chrome within six months to even out the playing field for its competitors. The DOJ’s demands, however, won’t take immediate effect. As the government goes through a transitional stage post-election, there’s still a long way to go before Google’s fate is confirmed. That said, I’ll explore  what exactly the DOJ has proposed in more detail, while exploring the next steps for the DOJ and Google in the coming months.  What Else Has the DOJ Proposed? Google being forced to divest Chrome could be one punishment out of many.  In its 23-page document, the DOJ also presented other potential remedies that could make Google: Divest from Android  – If Google doesn’t change i...

NordVPN Review: An In-Depth Analysis From a Long-Time User Hey Reddit. I've spent around 6 years trialing everything from freebies to premium VPN offerings. In this journey, I've used services like ExpressVPN, which I dropped following the acquisition by Kape Technologies, and ProtonVPN (I’ll share a review on this one later, there’s much to say). Yet for the past three years, my go-to has been NordVPN. So here's my honest NordVPN review - a deep dive into my experience, moving beyond the surface-level praise. NordVPN Review: Cost Overview Before we dive into the pricing details, it's important to note that NordVPN frequently offers discounts and promotions. So, instead of buying it for full price, be sure to use a coupon code like redditoffer (this one is taken from the Best VPN List on this subreddit) for additional savings. Overall, NordVPN's pricing structure is straightforward, featuring three primary plans: Standard, Plus, and Ultimate. Costs vary based on the...