How to Discover Where a Shortened Link Will Send You

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When I read about a free webinar on small business cyber safety, I wanted to learn more about it.

I’ve attended several of the organization’s webinars in the past, so I knew I would walk away with actionable security tips.

But when I selected the shortened link from the organization, something unexpected happened. Continue reading How to Discover Where a Shortened Link Will Send You

Shop Smart: Learn About Privacy of Products That Connect to the Internet

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When our Metro Detroit WordPress group was looking at video conference applications for our virtual meetups, we had dozens of options to choose from. Two deciding factors for us: Finding a free service that worked across desktop and mobile operating systems Finding a service that prioritized privacy. Limiting the search to free services reduced the… Continue reading Shop Smart: Learn About Privacy of Products That Connect to the Internet

Takeaways from The Internet is Unusable: The Disabled View

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At the April 2022 WordPress Accessibility Meetup, independent consultant Nicolas Steenhout discussed web accessibility and the diverse groups of people who benefit from accessibility, highlighting some of the less well-known aspects of accessibility.

Using findings from usability studies as well as his own A11yRules accessibility podcast episodes, Steenhout’s talk captured my attention with its conversational tone and interactions with attendees.

Continue reading Takeaways from The Internet is Unusable: The Disabled View