ElasticPress 4.4.0 Adds New Status Report Page and Instant Results Template Customization

10up has released version 4.4.0 of ElasticPress, its enhanced search plugin that speeds up searching while reducing the load on WordPress sites. The plugin is based on Elasticsearch and is used by customers of the ElasticPress.io service (a SaaS solution), as well as those who are hosting their own Elasticsearch instance. This update adds a new “Status Report” page in the dashboard with information that can be helpful for troubleshooting ElasticPress and synced content. The UI uses Gutenberg components for the collapsible sections. Versi . . . [More]

ElasticPress 4.4.0 Adds New Status Report Page and Instant Results Template Customization

10up has released version 4.4.0 of ElasticPress, its enhanced search plugin that speeds up searching while reducing the load on WordPress sites. The plugin is based on Elasticsearch and is used by customers of the ElasticPress.io service (a SaaS solution), as well as those who are hosting their own Elasticsearch instance. This update adds a new “Status Report” page in the dashboard with information that can be helpful for troubleshooting ElasticPress and synced content. The UI uses Gutenberg components for the collapsible sections. Versi . . . [More]

1960 - The CIAs UFO Bigfoot Evidence

In the 1960s, the CIA investigated an alleged simultaneous encounter with Bigfoot and a UFO at Presque Isle State Park in the all too appropriately named city, Erie, Pennsylvania. The ensuing reports were documented as part of the infamous Project Bluebook, during which the government investigated thousands of cases involving UFOs.Presque Isle is a peninsula arching out over Lake Erie to form Presque Isle Bay, one of the state's most visited summer tourist destinations. On the night of July 31, 1966, four tourists from New York found their car . . . [More]

1960 - The CIAs UFO Bigfoot Evidence

In the 1960s, the CIA investigated an alleged simultaneous encounter with Bigfoot and a UFO at Presque Isle State Park in the all too appropriately named city, Erie, Pennsylvania. The ensuing reports were documented as part of the infamous Project Bluebook, during which the government investigated thousands of cases involving UFOs.Presque Isle is a peninsula arching out over Lake Erie to form Presque Isle Bay, one of the state's most visited summer tourist destinations. On the night of July 31, 1966, four tourists from New York found their car . . . [More]

#53 – Matt Medeiros on the State of the WordPress Landscape

Transcript [00:00:00] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case, the thoughts on the past present and future of WordPress. If you’d like to subscribe to the podcast, you can do that by searching for WP Tavern in your podcast, player of choice, or by going to wptavern.com forward slash feed forward slash podcast. And you can copy that URL into most podc . . . [More]

#53 – Matt Medeiros on the State of the WordPress Landscape

Transcript [00:00:00] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case, the thoughts on the past present and future of WordPress. If you’d like to subscribe to the podcast, you can do that by searching for WP Tavern in your podcast, player of choice, or by going to wptavern.com forward slash feed forward slash podcast. And you can copy that URL into most podc . . . [More]

WordPress Versions 3.7-4.0 No Longer Get Security Updates

In September, WordPress’ Security Team announced it would be dropping support for versions 3.7 through 4.0 by December 1, 2022. Yesterday the final releases for these versions (3.7.41, 3.8.41, 3.9.40, and 4.0.38) were made available to the very small percentage of users who are running ancient versions of WordPress. As part of the final releases, the upgrade notification now informs users that they are on a version that is no longer receiving security updates. This affects fewer than 1% of total installs. The vast majority of WordPress si . . . [More]

WordPress Versions 3.7-4.0 No Longer Get Security Updates

In September, WordPress’ Security Team announced it would be dropping support for versions 3.7 through 4.0 by December 1, 2022. Yesterday the final releases for these versions (3.7.41, 3.8.41, 3.9.40, and 4.0.38) were made available to the very small percentage of users who are running ancient versions of WordPress. As part of the final releases, the upgrade notification now informs users that they are on a version that is no longer receiving security updates. This affects fewer than 1% of total installs. The vast majority of WordPress si . . . [More]

Gutenberg 14.6 Adds List View for Editing Navigation Block, Introduces New Automatic Color Palette G

Gutenberg 14.6 was released last week with a long list of small but impactful refinements to core blocks and the full-site editing experience. One of the most practical enhancements included in this update is the new list view for editing the Navigation block. Gutenberg contributor Fabian Kägy published a quick video that helps to visualize the changes: The list view makes it easy for users to reorder navigation items using a drag-and-drop UI. The Navigation block in the content area instantly previews items that are moved in the bl . . . [More]

Gutenberg 14.6 Adds List View for Editing Navigation Block, Introduces New Automatic Color Palette G

Gutenberg 14.6 was released last week with a long list of small but impactful refinements to core blocks and the full-site editing experience. One of the most practical enhancements included in this update is the new list view for editing the Navigation block. Gutenberg contributor Fabian Kägy published a quick video that helps to visualize the changes: The list view makes it easy for users to reorder navigation items using a drag-and-drop UI. The Navigation block in the content area instantly previews items that are moved in the bl . . . [More]

Bertazzoni wins the Archiproducts Design Award 2022

The new induction hob with integrated hood P804ICH2M37NT by Bertazzoni received the Archiproducts Design Award 2022. The ADA award aims to reward research and innovation, especially when able to emphasize the emotional and functional power of a project. In particular, the Archiproducts Design Awards reward those products which, by means of new materials, shapes or functions, are able to revolutionize and improve the quality of life today and tomorrow.«Bertazzoni applied its engineering know-how to develop a new induction technology with integr . . . [More]

Bertazzoni wins the Archiproducts Design Award 2022

The new induction hob with integrated hood P804ICH2M37NT by Bertazzoni received the Archiproducts Design Award 2022. The ADA award aims to reward research and innovation, especially when able to emphasize the emotional and functional power of a project. In particular, the Archiproducts Design Awards reward those products which, by means of new materials, shapes or functions, are able to revolutionize and improve the quality of life today and tomorrow.«Bertazzoni applied its engineering know-how to develop a new induction technology with integr . . . [More]

6 Best WordPress Content Protection Plugins to Stop Content Theft

The post 6 Best WordPress Content Protection Plugins to Stop Content Theft is written by Colin Newcomer and appeared first on WPKube. Struggling with people ripping off your WordPress content? These WordPress content protection plugins can help you deal with content thieves and protect your site’s content, whether that’s text, images, and so on. Let’s be honest: Making it 100% impossible for people to take your WordPress site’s content isn’t achievable. If you publish content online, a dedicated person can find a.... Continue Reading . . . [More]

6 Best WordPress Content Protection Plugins to Stop Content Theft

The post 6 Best WordPress Content Protection Plugins to Stop Content Theft is written by Colin Newcomer and appeared first on WPKube. Struggling with people ripping off your WordPress content? These WordPress content protection plugins can help you deal with content thieves and protect your site’s content, whether that’s text, images, and so on. Let’s be honest: Making it 100% impossible for people to take your WordPress site’s content isn’t achievable. If you publish content online, a dedicated person can find a.... Continue Reading . . . [More]

Meetup.com Removes Accessibility Overlay In Response to WordPress Community’s Concerns

Meetup.com has removed its accessibility overlay, a recent addition to the company’s website that raised concerns with the WordPress community and the broader community of accessibility professionals. The overly was powered by EqualWeb, a product which claims to provide automated compliance with accessibility standards but doesn’t address inaccessibility at the root of the problem. WordPress Community Team leaders requested a meeting with the company and were able to persuade them to take the overlay down and focus on direct improvement . . . [More]

Meetup.com Removes Accessibility Overlay In Response to WordPress Community’s Concerns

Meetup.com has removed its accessibility overlay, a recent addition to the company’s website that raised concerns with the WordPress community and the broader community of accessibility professionals. The overly was powered by EqualWeb, a product which claims to provide automated compliance with accessibility standards but doesn’t address inaccessibility at the root of the problem. WordPress Community Team leaders requested a meeting with the company and were able to persuade them to take the overlay down and focus on direct improvement . . . [More]

Miele dryers reach A rating for energy efficiency

The latest generation Miele dryers are equipped with a heat pump overshoot the A+++ rating for energy efficiency by a margin of 10%, whilst conventional condenser and vented dryers only achieve, at best, a B rating. Consequently, a highly efficient heat-pump dryer from Miele cuts energy costs over a 10-year period by more than 1,200 euro � compared with Miele condenser dryers without a heat pump. For this reason, these less efficient versions were entirely removed from the programme range last year.But it is not only energy efficiency which e . . . [More]

Miele dryers reach A rating for energy efficiency

The latest generation Miele dryers are equipped with a heat pump overshoot the A+++ rating for energy efficiency by a margin of 10%, whilst conventional condenser and vented dryers only achieve, at best, a B rating. Consequently, a highly efficient heat-pump dryer from Miele cuts energy costs over a 10-year period by more than 1,200 euro � compared with Miele condenser dryers without a heat pump. For this reason, these less efficient versions were entirely removed from the programme range last year.But it is not only energy efficiency which e . . . [More]

Lowe’s Expands Premium Appliance Lineup With Miele Partnership

Lowe’s has expanded its assortment of premium appliances through a new exclusive home center partnership with Miele, the largest family-owned German premium appliance manufacturer. Lowe’s will offer an assortment of Miele dishwashers and laundry appliances in 149 Lowe’s stores and online at Lowes.com.“Our partnership with Miele reaffirms Lowe’s commitment to ensuring that we have new, high-quality offerings across all price points,” said Bill Boltz, Lowe’s executive vice president of merchandising. “We’re excited to offer . . . [More]

Lowe’s Expands Premium Appliance Lineup With Miele Partnership

Lowe’s has expanded its assortment of premium appliances through a new exclusive home center partnership with Miele, the largest family-owned German premium appliance manufacturer. Lowe’s will offer an assortment of Miele dishwashers and laundry appliances in 149 Lowe’s stores and online at Lowes.com.“Our partnership with Miele reaffirms Lowe’s commitment to ensuring that we have new, high-quality offerings across all price points,” said Bill Boltz, Lowe’s executive vice president of merchandising. “We’re excited to offer . . . [More]