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How to Tell If Your Computer is a 32-bit or 64-bit

26. September 2011

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How to Tell If Your Computer is a 32-bit or 64-bit

Until the early 2000′s, all personal computer were 32-bit. The term 32-bit or 64-bit describes a type of computer architecture, explaining in a simple way the amount of data the computer’s central processing unit (CPU) handles data simultaneously. Think of 32-bit and 64-bit as a juggler juggling balls. A 32-bit juggler can handle 4 balls [...]

The Sticky Post: What, Why, and How To for WordPress

2. September 2011

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The Sticky Post: What, Why, and How To for WordPress

A reader once asked me about the concept behind the “sticky post.” A sticky post is an article, forum thread, or blog post that remains at the top of the website even after it has been outdated by new and fresh content. Like a sticky note on top of your computer monitor or corkboard, a [...]

What Is a “Feed” and How Do I Find It?

3. May 2010

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A “feed” is, at it’s most basic, syndicated web content. The most common type of feed is the RSS (Really Simple Syndication). Atom is another format of feed. The RSS feed symbol is commonly displayed as a little orange boxed icon with white stripes. Graphic artists have become very creative with the symbol, and have [...]

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