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Learn Ukrainian Online
I have just completed my A1.1-level Ukrainian online course with the Ukrainian Institute London.
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Advanced Headers Module in Astra Pro
This post addresses the issue of menu settings in Astra Pro Advanced Headers not aligning with those in the Customizer for pages and posts. To resolve this issue, I implemented custom CSS that targets the Astra Pro Advanced Header module. The shared solution effectively aligns the menu appearance across various headers, though individual WordPress setups may vary in effectiveness.
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I Purchased 8 Striking Pieces of Beautiful Crockery From Javelin Barracks
I scored some gorgeous crockery from Javelin Barracks during our visit to the Royal Signals Museum. The crockery has a cool, minimal design and a neat backstory.
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T15 Telex Connection With ChatGPT AI at Amberley Museum
The Amberley Museum in the UK has connected an old-school T15 Telex terminal to ChatGPT. You can ask questions and get answers, which is pretty wild! However, there’s some confusion about how it works, especially since the telex network has been discontinued. The setup blends vintage tech with modern AI.
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Disable Page Title in Astra Page Header Tutorial – Advanced Headers
Correctly disable the page title when using the Astra Page Header in Astra Pro. Easy to do with two blocks of code. Plus bonus tips for better page headers.
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Round-up post about Telex
This round-up post is for all newsletter subscribers who have shown interest in my recent post about Telex in the UK. The high number of comments and views shows that this topic resonates with many of you.
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WordPress Cover Block Less Height on Mobile
The WordPress cover block takes up excessive space on mobile devices. Here is how I solved the issue. Additionally, a fix is available for when the cover block image appears blurry on mobile devices.
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Darken Image on Hover – Simple With 2 Blocks of CSS – No Plugin Required
I was looking for a simple solution to darken images on hover. Using the various sources I found, I condensed the CSS to just two blocks of code. By adding a class to the images I wanted to darken on hover, I achieved my goal.
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WordPress Gallery Block Images With Captions Are Blurry
Recently, I noticed a problem with the captions on the images in my WordPress gallery block. My problem was that, when captions were added, the area around them was blurry. Updated 24 April 2025.
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Teletex System of Document Transfer Abandoned in The 1990s
This post is about the obsolete teletex system, not to be confused with teletext or telex. Teletex was in operation from the early 1980s to the mid-1990s.
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Adding Extra links in Bio on X (Twitter)
This post is about X’s one-link policy and how you can get around this by adding extra links in Bio on X and on other social media platforms.
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