Year: 2020

What Is a PAGES File?

A file with the PAGES file extension is a Pages Document file created by the Apple Pages word processor program. It might be a simple text document or more complex and include several pages with pictures, tables, charts, or more. PAGES files are actually just ZIP files that include not only the document information necessary for Pages but also a JPG file and an optional PDF file that can be used...
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Upgrade macOS to access new Microsoft 365 for Mac updates

Alex Swabey October 06, 2020 0 Comments
As of the Microsoft 365 for Mac, November 2020 update, macOS 10.14 Mojave or later is required to receive updates to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. If you continue with an older version of macOS, your Office apps will continue to work but you will no longer receive any updates including security updates. If your organisation is not using macOS then you can disregard this change,...
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Adding, removing, or editing DNS records on an domain name with O’Brien Media

If we manage your domain name, either because it was registered by us, moved to us, or because we manage the DNS settings you can request any DNS record changes by emailing us the changes you need made, we'll then complete the changes or let you know if there are any next steps that need to be followed to enable us to make the change for you. We don't have a DNS control panel or domain name...
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Why am I seeing a PHP Upgrade Message in WordPress?

The cause of this notice is that our firewall doesn't allow connections to 3rd party servers unless absolutely necessary. WordPress tries to make an outgoing connection to send information about your website and our servers to WordPress servers and this is something our firewall prevents. Because of this WordPress "detects" a PHP version of "0" and shows the message. If you wish, we can add some...
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WordPress 5.5.1. Speed. Search. Security.

Alex Swabey September 19, 2020 0 Comments
In WordPress 5.5.1, your site gets new power in three major areas: speed, search, and security. Speed Posts and pages feel faster, thanks to lazy-loaded images. Images give your story a lot of impact, but they can sometimes make your site seem slow. In WordPress 5.5, images wait to load until they’re just about to scroll into view. The technical term is ‘lazy loading’. On mobile, lazy...
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