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Bitcoin custodian Nostr Assets pauses deposits after reaching 'maximum capacity' (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
"Please refrain from deposits at the moment. Inbound at max capacity," wrote one community manager.
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Crypto payments: PayPal’s stablecoin ripple effect on markets (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Earlier this year, PayPal released its own stablecoin. What effect has it had on crypto adoption?
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Expect ‘records broken’ by Bitcoin ETF: Brett Harrison (ex-FTX US), X Hall of Flame (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Brett Harrision (ex-FTX US) dishes the dirt on the “insecure, prideful” SBF and tips a spot Bitcoin ETF will shatter the futures ETF’s records
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How much is Bitcoin worth today? (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Bitcoin is worth around $42,000 today, with BTC price rising 12% over the past week following Jerome Powell's interest rate guidance.
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AI and pension funds: Is AI a safe bet for retirement investment? (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Some pensions funds that experimented with emerging assets like cryptocurrency have lost millions of dollars.
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Swiss city Lugano accepts Bitcoin and Tether for municipal taxes (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Swiss city of Lugano officially announced that it has started accepting Bitcoin and Tether as payment for taxes and all other community fees.
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Italy and South Korea central banks agree on CBDC cooperation (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
The central banks of Italy and South Korea announced a memorandum of understanding in the development and deployment of CBDCs.
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Here’s what happened in crypto today (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
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Kenyan crypto tax bill makes it through parliamentary committee (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
The Capital Markets (Amendment) Bill will now be introduced to the lower chamber of the Kenyan parliament.
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Singapore releases National AI Strategy 2.0, plans for 15,000 AI experts (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Singapore released an updated version of its National AI Strategy, including plans for boosting government competency, building a smart nation and increasing compute capacity.
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Societe Generale issues its first green bond on Ethereum (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
The unsecured bond has a value of 10 million euros and a maturity of three years, with all the proceeds going for eligible green activities investments.
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Bitcoin short-term holder sales near $5B as profit-taking mimics 2021 (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Bitcoin makes Christmas come early for its more speculative investors, with BTC price still facing “early bull market” resistance.
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Taiwan will review global trends before deciding on crypto ETFs (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
The Financial Supervisory Commission considers itself to be “in the exploratory phase” for crypto exchange-traded funds.
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Bitcoin miner Phoenix surges 50% after $371M Abu Dhabi IPO (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Crypto mining firm Phoenix Group has debuted trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, with the stock opening at $0.6.
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BlackRock received $100K seed funds for Bitcoin ETF — SEC filing (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
BlackRock and other financial giants have entered the race to launch the first spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States.
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Web3 firm detects major security flaw in common smart contracts (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
A security vulnerability potentially affecting hundreds of smart contracts that were pre-built using a commonly used open-source library has been reported by Web3 firm Thirdweb.
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Hashdex tips spot Bitcoin ETFs to trade by Q2, followed by Ethereum (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Hashdex’s head of product for the U.S. and Europe says the exact timing for a spot Bitcoin ETF is unclear but predicts it to start by the second quarter of 2024.
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Robinhood crypto trading rises 75% in Nov, CEO tips ‘9 figures’ in revenue (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
The trading platform posted a sharp rise in monthly crypto trading volumes in November, while CEO Vlad Tenev said he hopes to eventually reel in “nine figures” in annual revenue.
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Riot Platforms buys $291M in BTC rigs as miners rake it in from Ordinals (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
It adds to a prior agreement in which Riot bought 33,280 miners from MicroBT. The term sheet was also updated, allowing Riot to buy another 265,000 miners in the future.
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‘Fire in the cauldron’ as Coinbase, Marathon surge over 300% in 2023 (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
The anticipated Bitcoin halving and potential ETF approvals have lit “some serious fire in the cauldron” for crypto, said Zerocap investment chief Jon de Wet.
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Bitcoin the ‘main beneficiary’ as crypto funds notch 10-week streak (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Nearly $1.8 billion flowed into crypto investment products over the last 10 weeks, which hasn’t been seen since Bitcoin futures were launched in October 2021.
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Core Scientific explains its latest bankruptcy plan ahead of court date (Mon, 04 Dec 2023)
If approved, the third version of the plan will go into effect on Jan. 5, 2024, and see the company add 372 MW in capacity by 2027.
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Israeli data privacy and governance startup Mine, which counts Reddit and HelloFresh as clients, raised a $30M Series B led by Battery Ventures and PayPal (Globes Online) (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Globes Online: Israeli data privacy and governance startup Mine, which counts Reddit and HelloFresh as clients, raised a $30M Series B led by Battery Ventures and PayPal  —  Mine, which develops B2B and B2C solutions in the field of data privacy, and governance, has 150 customers including Reddit, HelloFresh SE, Fender, Guesty, Snappy, and Data.ai.
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OnePlus launches the OnePlus 12 in China, offering up to 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, 100W wired charging, for ~$606, ahead of an "early 2024" global launch (Jon Porter/The Verge) (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Jon Porter / The Verge: OnePlus launches the OnePlus 12 in China, offering up to 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, 100W wired charging, for ~$606, ahead of an “early 2024” global launch  —  OnePlus has officially launched the OnePlus 12 in China, and its highest-specced model comes with more RAM …
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Interviews with 80+ sources describe how OpenAI releasing ChatGPT a year ago triggered a scramble by Google, Meta, and the rest of Silicon Valley to catch up (New York Times) (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
New York Times: Interviews with 80+ sources describe how OpenAI releasing ChatGPT a year ago triggered a scramble by Google, Meta, and the rest of Silicon Valley to catch up  —  ChatGPT's release a year ago triggered a desperate scramble among tech companies and alarm from some of the people who helped invent it.
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OpenSecrets: crypto companies spent $18.96M on US lobbying in Q1 2023 to Q3 2023, up from $16.1M during the same period in 2022; Coinbase spent $2.16M, the most (Hannah Lang/Reuters) (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Hannah Lang / Reuters: OpenSecrets: crypto companies spent $18.96M on US lobbying in Q1 2023 to Q3 2023, up from $16.1M during the same period in 2022; Coinbase spent $2.16M, the most  —  The cryptocurrency industry was on track to hit a new record for federal lobbying spending, after a year in which firms scrambled …
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Tesla whistleblower Łukasz Krupski says Autopilot is not safe to use on public roads due to its hardware and software not being "ready" (BBC) (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
BBC: Tesla whistleblower Łukasz Krupski says Autopilot is not safe to use on public roads due to its hardware and software not being “ready”  —  A former Tesla employee has told the BBC he believes the technology powering the firm's self-driving vehicles is not safe enough to be used on public roads.
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Crypto mining hardware retailer Phoenix Group jumps 50%+ after raising $371M in an Abu Dhabi IPO; Abu Dhabi's largest conglomerate bought a 10% share in October (Julia Fioretti/Bloomberg) (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Julia Fioretti / Bloomberg: Crypto mining hardware retailer Phoenix Group jumps 50%+ after raising $371M in an Abu Dhabi IPO; Abu Dhabi's largest conglomerate bought a 10% share in October  —  - The IPO drew orders worth $12 billion, 33 times oversubscribed  — Abu Dhabi's IHC bought a 10% stake in Phoenix in October
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Amazon fails to renew its live English Premier League rights deal, as part of Sky and TNT's new £6.7B TV rights deal for four soccer seasons from 2025/2026 (Jake Kanter/Deadline) (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Jake Kanter / Deadline: Amazon fails to renew its live English Premier League rights deal, as part of Sky and TNT's new £6.7B TV rights deal for four soccer seasons from 2025/2026  —  - BBC Names Royals Accused In Omid Scobie Book Of Commenting On Skin Color Of Harry & Meghan's Son
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Documents: Apple warns India that its EU-style charger rules will hit local production targets and asks to exempt existing iPhone models from the rules (Reuters) (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Reuters: Documents: Apple warns India that its EU-style charger rules will hit local production targets and asks to exempt existing iPhone models from the rules  —  Apple (AAPL.O) has told India its local production targets will be hit if New Delhi follows the European Union and requires existing iPhones …
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Web3 developer platform thirdweb discloses a major vulnerability in its open-source library affecting many NFT collections; Thirdweb became aware on November 20 (Vishal Chawla/The Block) (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Vishal Chawla / The Block: Web3 developer platform thirdweb discloses a major vulnerability in its open-source library affecting many NFT collections; Thirdweb became aware on November 20  —  - Thirdweb, a web3 developer platform, disclosed a security vulnerability in its open-source library.
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The European Commission approves up to €1.2B of state aid for a European cloud computing project, the IPCEI CIS, matched with €1.4B in private investments (Sudip Kar-Gupta/Reuters) (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Sudip Kar-Gupta / Reuters: The European Commission approves up to €1.2B of state aid for a European cloud computing project, the IPCEI CIS, matched with €1.4B in private investments  —  The European Commission approved on Tuesday up to 1.2 billion euros ($1.30 billion) of state aid for a European cloud computing project …
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SoftBank acquires a 51% stake in Dublin-based Cubic Telecom, which offers software-based networking for 17M+ vehicles, for €473M, valuing Cubic at €927M (Ingrid Lunden/TechCrunch) (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch: SoftBank acquires a 51% stake in Dublin-based Cubic Telecom, which offers software-based networking for 17M+ vehicles, for €473M, valuing Cubic at €927M  —  Automakers and technology companies are building ever-more sophisticated digital platforms into the future generations of cars and other vehicles.
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The conversational nature of AI chatbots makes them more trustworthy, which could result in problems including "hidden exploitation" and outright fraud (Bruce Schneier/Schneier on Security) (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Bruce Schneier / Schneier on Security: The conversational nature of AI chatbots makes them more trustworthy, which could result in problems including “hidden exploitation” and outright fraud  —  I trusted a lot today.  I trusted my phone to wake me on time.  I trusted Uber to arrange a taxi for me, and the driver to get me to the airport safely.
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Foxconn reports November revenue up 18% YoY to ~$20.6B, the first YoY improvement since January 2023, and forecasts Q4 revenue to be better than expected (Jane Lanhee Lee/Bloomberg) (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Jane Lanhee Lee / Bloomberg: Foxconn reports November revenue up 18% YoY to ~$20.6B, the first YoY improvement since January 2023, and forecasts Q4 revenue to be better than expected  —  It was the first year-on-year improvement in monthly results since January, helped by a comparison to last year's disruptions by Covid Zero lockdowns in China.
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An analysis of 36GB of US school network logs covering January 2022 to August 2023 finds widespread use of filters to censor the internet, including health info (Wired) (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Wired: An analysis of 36GB of US school network logs covering January 2022 to August 2023 finds widespread use of filters to censor the internet, including health info  —  A WIRED investigation into internet censorship in US schools found widespread use of filters to censor health, identity, and other crucial information.
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Meta, IBM, and over 50 other companies and organizations form the AI Alliance, a coalition to work on open source AI, including to share tech and reduce risks (Alexandra Barinka/Bloomberg) (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Alexandra Barinka / Bloomberg: Meta, IBM, and over 50 other companies and organizations form the AI Alliance, a coalition to work on open source AI, including to share tech and reduce risks  —  Meta Platforms Inc. and International Business Machines Corp. are joining more than 40 companies and organizations to create …
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Securitylab.ru

Иранские хакеры похитили 700 тысяч медицинских документов об израильских военнослужащих (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Ziv Medical Center атаковали уже трижды с начала палестино-израильского конфликта.
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Электроды, меняющие жизнь: стэнфордская технология дарит надежду людям с тяжелыми травмами мозга (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Участники клинических испытаний снова могут читать, смотреть фильмы  и общаться. Но все ли так гладко?
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PT ISIM 4.4: обзор новых возможностей (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Вебинар Positive Technologies состоится 7 декабря в 14:00 (мск).
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Красный код для GitHub: 15 000 репозиториев Go на грани компрометации (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
VulnCheck предупреждает о беспрецедентной уязвимости цепочек поставок программного обеспечения.
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Молодые люди готовы платить за то, чтобы TikTok и Instagram больше не существовало (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Возможно, соцсети остаются популярными только из-за «синдрома упущенной выгоды».
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Google должен быть под контролем: СПЧ выдвинул идею создания международного института (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Глава СПЧ Валерий Фадеев выступил с инициативой усилить контроль за ИТ-гигантами.
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Microsoft на страже безопасности: обновление Outlook блокирует хакерам доступ к пользовательским аккаунтам (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
С обновлением лучше не затягивать, если не хотите стать очередной жертвой APT28.
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Прорыв в физике: Новая теория объединяет гравитацию Эйнштейна и квантовую механику (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Насколько близок к реальности новый взгляд на пространство-время?
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Забудьте об облачных хранилищах: Biomemory представляет хранение данных в ДНК (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Это как сохранить всю библиотеку Netflix в одной капле жидкости.
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Qilin против VMware ESXi: новая глава в войне за сохранность данных (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Высокотехнологичный шифровальщик ELF64 бросает новый вызов безопасности виртуальных машин.
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Космический монстр-призрак попал в объектив телескопа Уэбб (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Загадочное исчезновение и появление гигантской галактики поражает умы ученых.
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Эпоха наблюдения ИИ: массовый шпионаж становится повседневностью (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
Люди платят дорогую цену за развитие современного ИИ.
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Взломщики Platypus вышли на свободу после того, как назвались этичными хакерами (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
История о том, как два брата, укравшие миллионы, ушли от ответственности.
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Themeisle Blog

How to Create a WordPress Slideshow That’s Engaging (5 Tips) (Tue, 05 Dec 2023)
A WordPress slideshow is a gallery of images or videos that you can navigate through. It’s a simple design trick or element that lets you include large numbers of media elements in a small space so they don’t distract from the rest of the page. You can see slideshows everywhere on the web, from ecommerce sites to blogs. In this article, we’ll go over five tips to help you design an engaging WordPress slideshow. Let’s get to it! The post How to Create a WordPress Slideshow That’s Engaging (5 Tips) appeared first on Themeisle Blog.
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UpdraftPlus vs Jetpack: Which Backup Plugin Should You Use? (Mon, 04 Dec 2023)
Creating regular copies of your website can help safeguard you against data and content loss in the case of an emergency. But, with so many backup plugins to choose from, you might have a hard time picking one. If you’ve narrowed down your search, you may be considering UpdraftPlus vs Jetpack. In this post, we’ll be discussing the importance of using a WordPress backup plugin. Then, we’ll put UpdraftPlus vs Jetpack in a complete comparison guide. Let’s get to it! The post UpdraftPlus vs Jetpack: Which Backup Plugin Should You Use? appeared first on Themeisle Blog.
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WordPress Block Patterns: What Are They? And How to Use Them (Thu, 30 Nov 2023)
WordPress block patterns enable you to add pre-made designs to your posts and pages. Therefore, they’re a great way to quickly help your site look more professional. Like any unfamiliar feature, however, they may seem challenging to use at first glance. The post WordPress Block Patterns: What Are They? And How to Use Them appeared first on Themeisle Blog.
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How to Enable Downloadable Files in WordPress (In 2 Steps) (Wed, 29 Nov 2023)
PDF guides, templates, webinars, and audio files. What do these have in common? You can add them as downloadable files on your website! Whether you offer them for free or with a price tag, it’s essential to learn how to add downloadable files in WordPress. Fortunately, it’s super easy to add downloadable files in WordPress. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at why you might want to add downloadable files in WordPress. Then, we’ll show you two simple steps to do it. Let’s jump right in! The post How to Enable Downloadable Files in WordPress (In 2 Steps) appeared first on Themeisle Blog.
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12 Social Media Widgets for WordPress (& Best Plugins to Match) (Wed, 29 Nov 2023)
If you want your website to grow, leveraging social media is a smart move. Using social media widgets in WordPress can be an easy way to integrate different platforms with your website. With the right widgets, you’ll be able to add social media content to your site and enable users to share it, too. In this article, we’ll introduce you to 12 types of social media widgets and talk about when to use them. Let’s get to it! The post 12 Social Media Widgets for WordPress (& Best Plugins to Match) appeared first on Themeisle Blog.
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How to Edit a Menu on WordPress (3 Easy Ways) (Tue, 28 Nov 2023)
There are times when it makes sense to edit a menu on WordPress. You might want to create a mega menu to display all your web pages. Or, you can change the menu colors to reflect your branding. However, without coding skills, it can be difficult to achieve. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to edit a menu on WordPress. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at why you might want to edit your WordPress menu. Let’s get started! The post How to Edit a Menu on WordPress (3 Easy Ways) appeared first on Themeisle Blog.
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How to Create a Virtual Gallery (Guide + Top Tools Explained) (Mon, 27 Nov 2023)
A virtual gallery can be a great way to advertise your artwork and educate people in far-reaching places. However, if you’re not familiar with web design, you might not know how to create a virtual gallery. In this post, we’ll discuss the benefits of putting your art gallery online and we’ll show you how to create a virtual gallery in a few simple steps. Let’s dive right in! The post How to Create a Virtual Gallery (Guide + Top Tools Explained) appeared first on Themeisle Blog.
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5 Best WYSIWYG Web Builder Tools & Their Evolution of Features (Thu, 23 Nov 2023)
I remember the days when creating a website felt like trying to decode a secret language. Before a WYSIWYG web builder, the only way to build a site was through the often mysterious world of HTML, CSS, and other coding languages. We’ve evolved to the era of block builders. Join me as I navigate through the top WYSIWYG web builder tools that have made the process of creating a website so simple. The post 5 Best WYSIWYG Web Builder Tools & Their Evolution of Features appeared first on Themeisle Blog.
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What Is Plesk? (Wed, 22 Nov 2023)
If you recently ventured into web hosting, you’ve likely encountered web server management options and asked yourself, what is Plesk? The post What Is Plesk? appeared first on Themeisle Blog.
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What Is a WordPress Theme? (Mon, 20 Nov 2023)
Asking what is a WordPress theme is common for anyone new to the platform and eager to create an engaging online presence. Themes form the visual backbone of your website by defining its look and style. In this post, we will further explore what WordPress themes are, how they function, and why they are vital for building your website. The post What Is a WordPress Theme? appeared first on Themeisle Blog.
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