This new WordPress plugin leverages the Wayback Machine to assist you in finding fewer broken links.

      Link Fixer analyzes WordPress posts for faulty links and redirects users to archived pages automatically.

      Automattic has partnered with The Internet Archive to address a significant issue on the web known as “link rot.” They have launched a new WordPress plugin named Link Fixer that automatically redirects broken links to their archived versions, ensuring that readers do not encounter dead pages.

      Link rot occurs when URLs in older posts become nonfunctional due to the linked pages being deleted, relocated, or disappearing entirely over time. Studies indicate that almost 40% of links from just over ten years ago no longer work, resulting in old posts filled with dead links. Link Fixer resolves this by scanning WordPress posts for outbound links and verifying their existence via The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine.

      If a linked page is not archived yet, the plugin creates a snapshot automatically. Should the original page go offline later, users will be redirected to the archived version, allowing them to access the content. This feature ensures that older posts and references remain relevant, even years after their publication.

      Maintaining link functionality with the Wayback Machine

      As reported by TechCrunch, Link Fixer also safeguards the site's content by creating backups in the Wayback Machine. It regularly monitors links and, if a previously broken link becomes operational again, the plugin automatically directs visitors back to the live page. WordPress users can adjust the scanning frequency and other configurations to suit their site’s requirements.

      Automattic asserts that the aim is to enhance the reliability of the web while decreasing the prevalence of dead links that hinder research, journalism, and day-to-day browsing. By linking WordPress sites to the Wayback Machine, Link Fixer aids in content preservation and accessibility. The plugin is available for free and is open source, allowing WordPress users to install it immediately to protect their links and improve their sites' reliability for readers.

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      Canva now allows ChatGPT to generate designs that align with your brand’s design and logo.

      You can now create designs that complement your style without needing to edit manually.

      Although AI-generated visuals can be produced rapidly, they often appear generic and require manual adjustments before sharing. To simplify the process of turning AI-generated concepts into visuals that genuinely represent a brand, Canva is enhancing its integration with ChatGPT. Starting today, ChatGPT users can produce designs that automatically align with their company’s colors, fonts, and logos. When you request ChatGPT to create something visual, such as a pitch deck or a social media post, Canva ensures it matches your brand identity from the outset, eliminating the need for further color adjustments, font corrections, or logo placement later.

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      You might soon notice lesser-known RAM brands in your PC.

      Due to the scarcity of DRAM and rising costs, companies like HP, Dell, Asus, and Acer may shift to sourcing memory from Chinese manufacturers, a strategic adjustment that could impact the entire PC ecosystem.

      In an unusual moment of concern and unrest in the PC industry, well-known manufacturers such as HP, Dell, Acer, and Asus are reportedly considering obtaining Dynamic Random-Access Memory (DRAM) chips from Chinese suppliers. This decision arises amid a global memory shortage that is tightening supply, driving prices up, and compelling companies to reconsider their immediate strategies for acquiring DRAM and NAND flash modules (according to Nikkei Asia).

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      Current top fiber internet deals.

      While fiber internet is not a new concept, it continues to stand out as the benchmark for fast home broadband. Cable providers rely on asymmetrical speeds, and 5G home internet struggles with congestion and fluctuations, but fiber provides what advanced users truly value: consistent performance, low latency, and genuinely symmetrical upload and download speeds.

      The pricing structure for fiber internet has evolved. The best deals now focus less on enticing introductory rates and more on the overall cost of ownership, accounting for mobile bundles, equipment fees (or the absence of them), price guarantees, and cash-back offers. Get these elements right, and fiber becomes surprisingly affordable.

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