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SPF Over the 10-Lookup Limit: Find It and Fix It

Too many includes push SPF past 10 DNS lookups and the check returns permerror. Learn to count your lookups by hand, trim the record and publish it safely.

November 11, 202618 min read

Which PHP Version for 2027? 8.3, 8.4 or 8.5

PHP 8.3, 8.4 or 8.5 for your WordPress site in 2027? What support windows mean, what WordPress supports, and a 4 question way to pick and switch safely.

November 11, 202613 min read

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WordPress 7.2 Adds a /random/ URL: Check It, Turn It Off

WordPress 7.2 sends /random/ visitors to a random post, on by default. Learn how to check your site and switch it off with one small mu-plugin file.

November 10, 202617 min read

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