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08/03/2026

I hope you get the chance to celebrate Women’s Day today. International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year. It commemorates the movement for women’s rights. Tha…

17/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026!

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  Happy Chinese New Year of the Fire Horse!     2026 is the year of the Fire Horse. It is viewed as a year of optimism and opportunity. In Chinese culture, the Horse is known for it…

08/07/2025

Tech Tip: Report fake accounts.

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https://trulyjuly.wordpress.com/2025/07/08/techtip-report-fake-accounts

I’m a big fan of the Africanis dog and also run a page. It’s all about awareness around the Africanis, , Animal Rescue and more, all for a good cause. The more up…

01/07/2025

Tech Tip: How to turn off Ctrl+Click for opening hyperlinks in Outlook.

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https://trulyjuly.wordpress.com/2025/06/03/techtip-how-to-turn-off-ctrlclick-for-opening-hyperlinks-in-outlook/

Having to use Ctrl+Click to open links in an email can be annoying, as it requires two hands. But for some people, having to perform this action can be a serious obstacle, where all unnecessary phy…

29/05/2025

Good Practice Tip: Crack a joke about making an error 404.

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https://trulyjuly.wordpress.com/2025/05/29/goodpractice-tip-crack-a-joke-about-making-an-error-404/

A 404 error means “Page not found” and indicates a broken link. It’s a disruption to the user experience and therefore often considered as “This is awkward”. However, …

28/05/2025

Usability Fail: Cookie Notice only gives option to 'Accept'.

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https://trulyjuly.wordpress.com/2025/05/27/usabilityfail-cookie-notice-only-gives-option-to-accept/

Here I’m presented with no other option but to ‘Accept’ the use of cookies.   The GDPR clearly states that with cookie settings the withdrawal must be as easy as giving conse…

22/05/2025

: LinkedIn disguises gaming ad as notification.

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https://trulyjuly.wordpress.com/2025/05/22/darkpatterns-linkedin-disguises-gaming-ad-as-notification/

I like LinkedIn, because it’s a network of professionals. Accordingly, I expect content that is relevant to professionals.   I’m coming to terms with the decline of quality and the…

20/05/2025

Good Practice Tip: Keep it simple with web cookies.

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https://trulyjuly.wordpress.com/2025/03/04/good-practice-tip-keep-it-simple-with-web-cookies/

    A great example of a simple Cookie Notice: 2 sentence quick explanation why and what happens to collected data. 2 equally designed easy to see and select options to choose from. Just …

18/03/2025

The cost of attachments: Email Video Bandwidth Calculation.
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11/03/2025

Usability Fail: Google doesn't offer support for account recovery.

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https://trulyjuly.wordpress.com/2024/11/26/usabilityfail-google-doesnt-offer-support-for-account-recovery

  Realising you have been hacked is a terrible moment. While your brain is spinning with all the what-ifs, it’s hard to concentrate on the next steps. But it’s important to act qui…

10/03/2025

Happy International Women's Day !

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  The year 2025 is a pivotal moment in the global pursuit of gender equality and women’s empowerment, as it marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Under…