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Stick to the Plan Reimagines The Cool Maths Games Bloxorz Game!
If you were anything like me in high school then you loved sneaking onto Cool Maths Games under the guise it was educational gaming. To an extent this was true. Stick to the Plan is like a reimagined version of Bloxorz which was an iconic game on Cool Maths back in the day. But enough of that website, as Stick to the Plan originally comes from the indie game central, Itch.io! Stick With Me! Here Are The Game Details Stick to the Plan is very cleverly titled.
Kejora Is The Unofficial Studio Ghibli Game All Ghibli Fans Will Adore!
Kejora is the Ghibli-inspired hand-drawn platformer that’s due to drop soon! Join Kejora and her friends and step up to adventure after discovering a dreadful secret that puts the kids in danger. All whilst being pursued and hunted by terrifying creatures. Play through elaborate puzzles enriched with lore to beat the evil that lurks just beyond the forest line. Kejora And Friends Kejora has come a long way since it’s first official teaser trailer three years ago which can be watched here.
Dungeon Hunter 4
The co-op action RPG Dungeon Hunter 4 is making its way to Windows Phone 8 later this year. That's good because the platform isn't exactly overflowing with games. That's bad because the iOS version drowned in an embarrassing flood of microtransactions.
The Elder Scrolls Online
Elder Scrolls Online: Console Enhanced Arrives on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 Since its initial release in 2014, The Elder Scrolls Online has thrived and outlived numerous competing MMOs. New content drops like the recent 'Blackwood' expansion continue to expand the game, and now the long-awaited 'Console Enhanced' update has arrived on Xbox Series S and X and PlayStation 5. This update adds sw...
X-Men Arcade News Archive
Arcade1Up Announces Preorder Date for X-Men Home Arcade Cabinet Arcade1Up is a company that releases 3/4-scale arcade cabinets for home use. At E3 2021, the company promised a Turtles in Time cabinet for later this year. Today, Arcade1Up also announced a preorder date for a previously announced cabinet: Konami's X-Men. The 4-player arcade cabinet will also include two Avengers games, making it an excit...
Throwback Thursday: That Time Pokémon Inspired a 6-Book Epic Fantasy Series
When you think of high fantasy literature, Pokémon doesn’t exactly spring to mind. Considering the video game/ trading card game / TV / movie / toy franchise celebrates its 20th anniversary this month, however, it’s not exactly surprising that it has seeped through the cracks in our media and pop culture in a myriad of ways—including the multi-volume epic fantasy series. How did that happen? As it turns out, Dresden Files author Jim Butcher was challenged to tackle the inevitability head on.
Where to Start with Michael Moorcock's Sci-Fi and Fantasy Multiverse
Michael Moorcock has been called the architect of new science fiction, the anti-Tolkien, and a bad writer with big ideas. (Ok, that last one came from Moorcock himself, but it still counts!) He started writing in the 1950s, and nearly 60 years later he’s still at it. His latest release, out tomorrow, is The Whispering Swarm, his first original solo novel in nine years.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Koji Igarashi himself has returned from atop his otherworldly spire to bless us, the pitiful gaming rabble, with a brand new "Igavania" title. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has been hotly anticipated since its massive Kickstarter run back in 2015, and while companion title Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon satiated that hunger for a time, it was still considered an (extremely competent) appetizer. It's been a weird road for legendary developer Koji Igarashi.
7 Best WordPress Photo Gallery Plugins: Free and Paid
WordPress is the world’s most popular website builder and content management system. It’s also really old, having been made as early as 2003. Being so ancient, WordPress looks plain and dated with its default settings. Fortunately, the Internet has tens (if not hundreds) of thousands of themes and plugins that can add all kinds of visual elements and features to a WordPress installation. One of the most important additions to a WordPress setup is the image gallery.
How to Block Spam Comments in WordPress with CAPTCHA
Spam is a problem that every Internet user runs into sooner or later. Although it’s most commonly associated with e-mails and inboxes, it’s a big problem for WordPress installations too. If you have any kind of web form that collects information – be it a comment section, order forms, or a “Contact Us” page—you’re going to get some amount of spam no matter what you do. You might assume that spammers target only specific websites and website types. Unfortunately, you’d be wrong.
15 Best Progressive Web Apps
Progressive Web Apps (PWA) are web pages that can function like an app, and they’re changing the way people interact with the online world. The old computing model kept a hard separation between desktop software, mobile apps, and websites. PWAs blur that line with a solution that blends HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and works seamlessly across platforms. They’re fast, easy to use, and provide an excellent opportunity for increasing engagement with visitors, as well.
Automating WordPress Operations with Kubernetes
Our co-founder & CTO Calin Don has been a guest speaker at WordCamp Bucharest 2018. The current article is an adaptation of Calin’s presentation and observations during the event. The main topic of Calin’s presentation was the Stack, our most complex and ambitious projects in the 8 year history of Presslabs, which aims to define and implement an open standard for WordPress hosting. This idea was first presented at WordCamp Vienna 2018.
How Arrest Records Affect Background Checks, Do They Show?
It’s increasingly common for employers to run background checks during the hiring process. Sometimes this is to verify claims made on a resume, others it’s to see if the applicant has any previous arrests or a criminal history. Either way, companies can get a hold of this information with relative ease, forcing many people to wonder just how arrest records affect background checks. Does even a single arrest mean you won’t get the job?
Google Cloud, the Fast Lane for Kubernetes Infrastructure Development
Product Presslabs is a managed WordPress hosting platform which brings together highly available hosting and WordPress Intelligence for globally reputed publishers, agencies and Enterprise companies. Founded in 2011, Presslabs is one of the top tier WordPress-centric hosting products for Enterprise. Context Until recently, our internal services have been deployed using Ansible on bare metal servers.
15,000 Hours Closer to Democratizing WordPress Hosting
I generally think of retrospection as a healthy exercise; however hurtful it might be for us to deter from the daily, always-on-the-move activities or new initiatives calling for our attention, an analysis is necessary. Thus, we took a short break from the development of the 4th version of our infrastructure to reflect on what we’ve seen on the horizon of WordPress hosting in 2018.
How to Remove the Floating Widget from Fire Stick, Fire TV, Android
Fire TV, Fire Stick, and certain other Android TV users are no doubt familiar with the floating widget icon, especially if they’ve sideloaded content before. The icon is simply a notification from the ES File Explorer app letting you know a file on your device has been updated. The look and feel of the floating widget often varies, but the end result is always the same: an annoying icon that stays on the side of your screen no matter what you do.
How to Watch U.S. Amazon Prime Video from Anywhere by Changing Regions
Amazon Prime revolutionized online subscriptions by including a ton of useful features for users. For starters, anyone ordering from Amazon got free shipping on everything, which could be a massive money saving investment. There’s also Amazon Prime Video, a movie and TV show streaming and rental service that’s similar to Netflix and Hulu. Just like the other big streaming services, however, Amazon Prime Video restricts content availability based on user location.
How to Get Asian IP Address Anywhere in the World
The largest and most densely populated continent on the globe, Asia, is home to nearly two thirds of the Earth’s people. This includes everyone in the Middle East to people living in China, India, Mongolia, Russia, Japan, South Korea, and the numerous islands stretching into the Pacific and Indian Oceans. There’s a lot of technology on this sprawling continent, which means there’s plenty of utility to be had with an Asian IP address.
How to Watch Super Bowl 2019 Live Online
The 2019 Super Bowl takes place on February 3rd in Atlanta, GA, USA, bringing to a close another exciting year of American football. Super Bowl LIII (Super Bowl 53) pits two NFL teams against each other in the ultimate match of the year. Fans around the world are already getting ready for the event, as it promises to be one of the biggest and most exciting football lineups in a long time. Watching the Super Bowl 2019 live online has gotten a lot easier in recent years.
How to Access Blocked Sites on Linux with a VPN
Having trouble opening a certain website on Linux? Chances are you’re being blocked by a censorship filter or other firewall put in place by an ISP. Don’t worry, you’re not powerless to fight back. There are several useful tools you can deploy on Linux to access blocked sites. These include proxies and traffic encryption software, as well as the most powerful unblocking tool of them all, virtual private networks.
How to Access Sites Blocked by ISPs via Wi-Fi
Having trouble accessing your favorite websites? The issue could be related to your internet service provider (ISP) blocking content on your Wi-Fi connection. ISPs around the world run firewalls to filter a variety of websites and services from local users. This prevents people from using Skype, getting on Facebook, visiting certain news or information sites, and even searching on Google.
Google Analytics + Facebook Pixel
When you’re running an eCommerce store, data is essential. You know what they say – knowledge is power. And when it comes to WooCommerce analytics, data gives you the knowledge to figure out what’s working and what’s stopping people from making a purchase. But getting that data isn’t always easy, in part because WooCommerce doesn’t ship with an especially detailed report/analytics system in the first place. To help, we’ve created this in-depth WooCommerce analytics guide.
WordPress HTTP Error When Uploading Images
Few things are more damaging to your workflow than encountering a big error. WordPress does a great job keeping things smooth and secure, but when you’re uploading a group of files and suddenly see an HTTP error or a broken image icon, get ready to kiss your productivity goodbye. The good news is that the WordPress HTTP error that occurs when uploading images or videos doesn’t have to spell the end of your workday.
10 Things You Might Not Know About Dune by Frank Herbert
Dune may be one of the best-known, most-read science fiction novels of all time, but it was hardly an overnight success. Publishers rejected it, critics misunderstood it, and fans question it even to this day. In the spirit of “Dune is awesome” (and in honor of the new Dune movie trailer), here are a few things you might not know about Frank Herbert’s masterpiece, and its long journey to the sci-fi hall of fame.
Social Media and Facebook Images Size Guide for 2019
Promoting content on social media is one of the most effective ways of boosting site views and increasing SEO rank. After all, there are billions of accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media outlets, and they’re filled with hundreds of millions of people eager to like, comment, and share your content. Businesses both large and small are finally taking advantage of this largely untapped source of traffic.
How to Watch American Netflix on Android TV Box (Even Outside US)
If you’ve ever tried to watch Netflix from another country, you’ve no doubt encountered the soul-crushing Netflix proxy error. Millions of people see the “whoops, something went wrong…” screen when trying to watch Netflix with a VPN. It’s frustrating no matter which device you encounter it on, but if you’re on Android TV, which is capable of streaming HD movies straight to your television, it can be especially annoying.
What Makes a Good Writer?
The core of any publication’s content is always the writing. It’s cheaper to produce than videos, contains more detail than images or slideshows, and is both fast and accessible on every internet-connected device in the world. It’s also the foundation of a solid SEO strategy, making it arguably the most important part of your online business. Knowing how to write words and actually being a good writer are two completely separate things, however.
Your Multilingual WordPress Guide: 6 Best Translation Plugins
Are you looking for the best way to create a multilingual WordPress site? As you’ve probably figured out already, WordPress doesn’t offer any built-in functionality to create a multilingual website as some other content management systems do. Don’t worry, though! You still have plenty of options to create a multilingual site. All you’ll need is a WordPress translation plugin to help you get the job done. Next question: how do you choose a translation plugin for your site?
How to Optimize Page Titles for SEO: Make Content Stand Out in Search
Page titles represent arguably the most important element of good SEO writing. They’re the first thing people see in search engine results, and the first piece of information they get from your site. Constructing short, catchy, and informative titles can help optimize your click-through rate so the rest of your SEO strategy has a chance to shine. What’s a page title? In the world of content creation and website SEO, page titles are different from page headings.
5 Authors Who Only Wrote One Novel
It’s easy to write something bad and then never look at it again. Thousands of people did it just last month—it’s called NaNoWriMo. But to write an acclaimed, world-changing novel and then put down your pen forever? That takes a special kind of writer. The 5 authors below became famous after publishing a single novel.
Best SEO Tools for Bloggers Looking to Increase Traffic
Running a blog is serious business. Gone are the days when you can log in and write about whatever topic tickles your fancy. These days, deep analysis and ongoing strategy refinements are necessary to stay ahead of your competition. Fortunately, you’re not alone. There are countless tools you could use to research keywords, perform site audits, analyze the competition, and more. Any of the tools below can help you reclaim a lost rank or climb on top of the search engine results page.
What’s Thin Content and Why You Should Keep Away From It
After spending hours researching keyword phrases and diligently refining your SEO strategy, you’re finally ready to pull the trigger on content creation. Once the first articles are released, though, your rank doesn’t budge. Is there something wrong with your keyword selection, or could it be the content itself? Most site owners are surprised to hear that the quality of the articles on their publication can be at fault for failing to rank for keywords.
9 Proven Ways to Stay Productive When Running a Business
Staying productive while running a business requires a careful balancing of time, energy, and personal resources. The stakes are high when you’re running all the things by yourself, which means the pressure to perform and to stay productive never really goes away. But how can you survive the day to day while keeping an eye on the future? We believe that putting productivity front and center might be a solution. Productivity is the art (and science!) of getting things done.
How to Install the Nefarious Kodi Build
Part of what makes the open-source media center Kodi so appealing is how many customizable features it puts at your disposal. Want to add extensions? Tweak the look and feel? Overhaul the entire interface with a custom Kodi build? No problem! Just download the right software and you’re good to go. It’s free, safe, and surprisingly easy to do. Builds and skins are total conversions that give Kodi users a quick and convenient method of installing collections of add-ons from a single resource.
How to set up WordPress redirects for better SEO
Broken links are an instant killer for your site’s SEO ranking. Few things turn Google against you more quickly than 404 error pages, especially when they come in large numbers. A variety of issues can cause 404 “page not found” errors, including everything from mistyped URLs to deleted content and incorrectly copy-pasted links.
5 Overlooked Masterpieces by Frank Herbert
This week, Brian Herbert released a collection of his late father Frank’s unpublished short stories. It’s an odd, genre-spanning assemblage from creator of Dune, filled not only with science fiction tales, but mysteries, thrillers, “men’s adventure stories,” and more.
Watch Khabib vs McGregor on Kodi: Live Streams for UFC 229 Khabib vs McGregor
Conor McGregor is ready to make his triumphant return, this time taking on the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov in UFC 229. UFC president Dana White has called this match “the biggest in UFC history”, so you can be sure it’s one you won’t want to miss! The Khabib vs McGregor bout is scheduled for October 6, 2018 at 10 p.m. ET (3 a.m. GMT+1). The preliminary fights include nearly a dozen added fights, as well, making it a full evening of entertainment.
Wordpress Security – In-depth Guide for a Safe Website | Presslabs
If you’re like most WordPress users, getting your WordPress site hacked ranks pretty high up there on your list of “nightmare scenarios”. You might’ve seen those scary posts about hundreds of thousands of WordPress sites getting hacked and…yeesh – is that going to happen to your site? No! At least not if you take a little time to implement the basics of WordPress security. WordPress security isn’t some developer-only thing, either.
Dangers of Using a VPN
Most of what you hear about VPNs is positive: they provide encryption, online privacy, device security, etc. While virtual private networks do come with a ton of benefits, they’re not always perfect at what they do. There are, in fact, some dangers of using a virtual private network. Below we discuss these issues and give tips on how to stay safe both with and without a VPN. VPNs provide online privacy and digital anonymity, making them ideally suited for staying safe online.
Best VPN for ABC Go and Freeform Go in 2018: Unblock the Service from Anywhere
TV has become an increasingly online business in the last decade. Networks that used to confine their content to broadcast channels have branched out to embrace the digital world, putting up both old and new shows for users to stream live on the internet. Regularly browsing massive on-demand movie catalogues and binge-watching entire TV series have become common occurrences, and networks like ABC are eager to cash in on the movement.
Best Sports Apps for Fire Stick and Fire TV to Watch Live Sports On Demand
Need a quick, easy, and inexpensive way to get your live sports fix? Amazon’s Fire TV and Fire Stick devices are the perfect solution. They run a huge variety of apps that can transform your daily entertainment, including tons of blockbuster movies, anime, foreign films, boxing, football, and so much more. Whether you’re hunting for on-demand sports or live sports apps for Fire TV, check out our guide below for all the best channels around.
How to Transfer from Coinbase to Binance
Beginner’s Guide: How to Transfer from Coinbase to Binance The easiest way to buy cryptocurrencies is to join an exchange, link a bank account, then make a purchase. Unfortunately, many popular exchanges offering this feature are lacking in other areas. You can buy bitcoin or ethereum with a credit card, but not much else. The best way around this limitation is to buy cryptocurrencies on one exchange, then transfer the funds to another service.
WordPress White Screen Error: Causes and Quick Fix for the Blank White Page
Everyone who has tinkered with their WordPress site has likely encountered the dreaded WordPress white screen “of death”, at some point. It’s frustrating, it can cause a slight sense of panic, and it comes out of nowhere. Fortunately, it’s a fairly easy problem to fix. Read on for our full guide to getting your WordPress site up and running once again. What Is the WordPress White Screen?
How to Install PureVPN on Kodi
The modern internet is vastly different from the world wide web of ten years ago. Privacy is a huge concern these days, and for good reason, too. ISPs can log your data and sell it to third parties without your consent, government agencies can monitor or control your traffic, and threats to net neutrality are attempting to put full control over the web in the hands of the highest bidder. There are some groups out there who still believe in a free and open internet. The Kodi team is one such group.
KuCoin Review: Beginner's Guide to Using KuCoin Exchange
KuCoin exchange is a relative newcomer to the cryptocurrency exchange scene, but it already has a massive following. KuCoin’s founders launched the exchange in 2017 with the goal of making it one of the top 10 exchange platforms by 2019. The plan is simple: focus on attracting new customers, provide an easy to use interface, and reward users for trading. This article provides a complete review of the KuCoin exchange and guides you on how to use it. What makes one exchange better than another?
Hide Your IP Address on iPhone, iPad: How to Stay Private on iOS
Every time you go online, your IP address is visible. Your local service provider can see it, websites you visit can see it, and what’s more, any hacker or surveillance officer can record it. An IP address can be used to track online activity back to your ISP account and easily associate it with both your name and address, instantly destroying your online privacy. Although IP addresses are necessary for the internet to function, they don’t have to be a privacy liability.
Cryptocurrencies in the Top 100 With Working Products That Are In-Use
If you haven’t run into at least a handful of people who are cynical about the state of the blockchain industry and think it’s mostly scams and vaporware, well… you probably haven’t been into crypto for very long. And the truth is, those cynics have a good point. We researched the top 100 cryptocurrencies (by market cap) in an effort to learn how many of them actually had working products that are providing real value.
SONM August Q&A Touched On Adoption Rates, Marketing Plans
The decentralized fog computing platform SONM has set and hit a number of milestones in the first half of 2018. The team launched the testnet in May, followed by the full mainnet just 30 days later. Despite SONM’s development success, the project has encountered delays with adoption and education. Part of this is due to the lagging cryptocurrency market, but it also relates to the team’s focus on building a functioning, viable product.
VPN vs Proxy: Head to Head Comparison, What Should You Use?
The internet isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. Back when “going online” first became a thing, users could connect and surf the web with a surprising amount of safety. The worst thing you were likely to encounter was the dreaded “blink” HTML tag, which was annoying, but not dangerous. The modern interenet is an entirely different beast.
Highlights of the AMA with Brendan Eich, CEO of Brave & Basic Attention Token
Highlights of the AMA with Brendan Eich, CEO of Brave & Basic Attention Token It started with a $1 million Basic Attention Token (BAT) giveaway in January, followed by significant updates to the browser and approval from Apple to bring BAT payments to iOS devices. Most recently, the Brave Software team announced the upcoming ability to tip Twitter and Reddit users via Brave Payments.
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