🔐 How to Open a Password-Protected PDF in Microsoft Edge

Locate the PDF File: Find the PDF file on your computer. It’ll likely be in your Downloads folder or wherever you've saved it. Open with Microsoft Edge: Right-click the PDF file. Choose “Open with” and select Microsoft Edge from the list of applications. Enter the Password: When the file opens in Edge, a password prompt will appear. Type in the correct password and hit Enter or click...
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Get Ahead This Summer: Now’s the Time to Optimise Your Website

As we move into summer, customer behaviour changes – and so do the types of services people are searching for online. Whether it's booking a weekend getaway, finding summer holiday clubs, refreshing garden spaces, or hiring wedding services, small businesses have a huge opportunity to capture this seasonal demand. At O'Brien Media, we know that preparing your website and SEO strategy early is...
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Free Cloudflare Protection Our Hosting Services – and the Lava Lamp Magic Behind It!

At O'Brien Media, we’re big believers in making life easier – and safer – for our customers. Whether you’re running a one-page site for your local business or managing a fully-fledged online store, we’ve got your back when it comes to website security and performance. That’s why we include free Cloudflare protection with every domain name registration and website hosting package we...
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Swindon Website Design, SEO, & Website Support from O’Brien Media

We are websites design professionals building mobile-friendly websites that are irresistible to your customers We're a friendly local website design, SEO, and digital marketing agency based in Swindon, Wiltshire. We've been designing, building, and providing support for websites that work hard for businesses like yours. With over 155 years of experience, we can help you create a professional...
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WordPress 6.8 “Cecil” Released: What’s New in the Latest Update

On April 15, 2025, WordPress introduced its latest update: WordPress 6.8 “Cecil”, bringing with it a host of new features, performance enhancements, and accessibility improvements aimed at making the web more inclusive and dynamic for everyone. Named in honour of celebrated composer Cecil Taylor, this release is a tribute to creativity and innovation—a fitting theme for a platform that...
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The Future of WordPress Security in 2025 and Beyond

Navigating the Potential Shutdown of the CVE Program In today’s digital-first business landscape, maintaining a secure website is as vital as having a reliable internet connection. For millions of businesses powered by WordPress — the platform that runs over 60% of all websites — security has always relied on a silent hero: the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system. But that...
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Why Having Your Own Website is More Important Than Ever (Even If You’re on Social Media)

It’s 2025, and you’d be hard pressed to find a business that isn’t on social media. Whether it’s Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or LinkedIn, having a social presence is almost expected. But here’s a truth bomb: social media alone just isn’t enough. If you’re running your business purely from your Facebook page or Insta profile, you might be missing out on the chance to really connect,...
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How our costs have increased over the past couple of years (covering 2023 and 2024)

As the 2025/26 financial year kicks in we've been taking a look at how much our costs have increased over the past couple of year, and there were a few surprises we'd like to share with you to help you understand us, and what we do, a little better. Lets take a look at how some of the basics have increased in price over the past couple of years People & Places How much have our costs related...
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Wiltshire Website Design and Development

We are your Wiltshire Website Design & Development Specialists From small business websites to act as an online brochure to ecommerce and interactive websites, we can take care of everything. Talk to us about your project Looking for WordPress services? Great value custom built websites for businesses in Wiltshire When we design a website we create something that is all about your business.We...
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How SEO benefits builders, and gardening businesses

Hello there! Today we're diving into the not-so-mysterious world of SEO and how it boosts businesses like builders and gardening businesses. Have you ever wondered how your competitor is raking in customers while you're waiting for the phone to ring? 📞 Well, I might have the answer, and it's simpler than you think! This article explores the magic wand that is Search Engine Optimization (SEO),...
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