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Security Headers for WordPress: HSTS, CSP and Friends
A practical, non-breaking rollout order for HSTS, CSP, and the other browser-enforced security headers, plus how to verify each one actually took effect.
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DOE Draft Study: AI Data Centers Now Driving America’s Transmission Buildout
A draft Department of Energy report finds AI data centers have become the top driver of new US electricity transmission investment, reshaping where and how the grid expands.
Putting a WAF in Front of WordPress: What It Stops and What It Misses
A web application firewall filters out a lot of junk before it ever reaches PHP, but it is not a substitute for patching, strong credentials, or a real backup plan. Here is what it actually buys you.
ScreenWall Turns Old Phones and Tablets into No-Install Smart Displays
A German developer's web platform, ScreenWall, lets you repurpose old phones, tablets, and monitors as clocks, status boards, or photo frames by simply scanning a QR code, no app install required.
Backups That Survive Real Disasters: The 3-2-1 Rule for WordPress
A backup you have never restored is a theory, not a backup. Here is how to build an off-site, versioned, encrypted scheme for WordPress and how to actually test it before you need it at 3 a.m.
Fujitsu Sells Five Australian Datacenters to Private Equity Firm Next Capital
Fujitsu is exiting datacenter ownership in Australia to focus on AI, cyber resilience, and quantum computing services, offloading five facilities to private equity firm Next Capital for a reported AUD$200 million.
User Roles and Least Privilege in WordPress
Most WordPress breaches spread further than they should because too many accounts have Administrator access. Here is how to map people to the right built-in roles and audit stale accounts before someone else finds them.
Electromagnetic Interference: The Hidden Risk to Data Center Uptime
As wireless density and 5G infrastructure raise ambient radio-frequency levels, data center operators face a growing, often overlooked threat to uptime: electromagnetic interference.
Choosing and Updating Plugins Without Getting Owned
Most WordPress compromises start with a plugin, not core. Here is how to vet what you install, update on a schedule that catches problems early, and avoid the shortcut that causes the most damage.
How to Lock Down WordPress Spam Protection: A Practical Guide
WPBeginner's latest tutorial breaks down free, built-in WordPress settings and layered techniques site owners can use to stop comment, form, and registration spam without expensive tools.