Category: WordPress and Tech tips
Practical WordPress and phone how-tos, written while running this blog myself: setting up the Wordfence firewall, cutting spam comments down to almost nothing, getting a page removed from Google search quickly, and two free Android tricks for YouTube.
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How to easily watch Youtube without ads on my android for free
Update, September 2026: the Firefox and uBlock Origin steps below still work. Kiwi Browser does not: it was archived in January 2025 and is no longer maintained, so ignore that suggestion. One thing this article should…
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How to watch Youtube with background play on my android for free
Update, September 2026: the add-on below still exists and still works. Kiwi Browser does not: it was archived in January 2025 and is no longer maintained. And to be accurate about what this is: Google lists…
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Wordfence – How to setup the firewall security plugin in WordPress
First of all, do you need Wordfence for your WordPress website? Yes, you do. This post will show you the different options of Wordfence and explain to you what it does. Maybe you have read my…
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How to quickly remove my website from google search
Update, September 2026: two things to know before you follow this. Google’s removals tool now asks one more question first, temporarily remove the URL or clear the snippet, before it gets to the address field. And…
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How to stop spam comments in WordPress/website with a few easy steps!
Update, September 2026: the steps below still match WordPress, but three details have moved. The plugin is now listed as Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection. Its free key is for personal, non-commercial sites only, so a blog…