Sunday, March 30, 2025: 10:37 PM: I started migrating to a new VPS server on March 15th and completed the major work by March 24th. The old server will soon spin off into the sunset, along with any accounts that did not transition, all parties involved having been notified ahead of time as to what was happening.

This upgrade was done to acquire better performance, reliability, and room for growth, and is also a significant leap forward in supporting WordPress. I like updated software, “Don’t you?”

With the jump from WHM and cPanel 110 to WHM and cPanel 124, the new server offers improved compatibility and tools for managing WordPress sites in a stable environment. Updated Features like MultiPHP Manager and MySQL make it easier than ever to tailor site configurations. It’s a powerful platform that aligns perfectly with my commitment to delivering a seamless experience for WordPress users.

While things are running smoothly already, I’m still fine-tuning imported sites from the old server. This behind-the-scenes cleanup won’t affect your experience, it all being part of making sure everything stays in top form.

I’m thrilled about what this means for us all moving forward. If you have any questions, feedback, or just want to chat about the changes, feel free to reach out. Thanks for sticking with me through this transition, your patience and support is greatly appreciated. While we’ll all have to do things a little differently as we acclimate to our new server environment, in the end I’m sure you’ll agree that in this particular instance, “Change really is good!”

March 10, 2025: 1:49 PM: Logitech software is highly inaccessible for screen reader users on Windows OS. In my opinion, the hardware is good but their software lacks screen reader compatibility and should be avoided at all costs.

I’ve found that Windows 11 has sufficient built-in functionality to recognize the K380 keyboard and Blue Yeti Classic desktop microphone I personally use without the need for additional Logitech software. This is rather convenient from my point of view.

Saturday, February 15, 2025: 12:20 PM: I’ve recently taken a crash course on how to Use Verizon Wireless's Call Block Feature on iPhone. While it’s not the cure-all to receiving unwanted calls and texts, it can be an effective tool when warranted. Verizon Wireless offers this rather robust call block feature for free with certain plans, which is easily configured on your iPhone to block both calls and texts. Here’s what I did to set it up and what you’ll hear if you’ve been blocked by a Verizon Wireless customer like me.

• To start: I opened the My Verizon App on my iPhone, which came preinstalled on my Verizon Wireless purchased device.
• Logging in: Signing in with my Verizon account credentials was naturally part of the process.
• Navigating to Call Blocking: Going to the "Blocks" section within the Verizon app was a bit of a pain in the ass using VoiceOver for this blind guy but I managed it anyway. Verizon Wireless needs to do a better job with their app’s accessibility for the blind.

I then added the numbers I wished to block and saved the settings. You can block up to 5 numbers for free.

I then turned off “iMessage” by opening “Settings” on my iPhone, going to “Apps” and then accessing the settings for the Message app.

They say at Verizon that for more comprehensive call blocking you might want to consider subscribing to Verizon’s Call Filter service for $2.99/month, which offers additional spam detection and blocking features. I do believe this too comes for free as a part of certain calling plans.

What Happens When You’re Blocked? If you’re blocked by a Verizon Wireless customer like me, you’ll hear a message along the lines of, “Welcome to Verizon Wireless. We’re sorry, the number you have dialed has calling restrictions that prevented the completion of your call.” This message indicates that your call has been blocked.

General Reasons for Blocking: There are several reasons why someone might block your number.

• Conflict Resolution: To distance oneself from a contentious relationship.
• Privacy and Safety: To protect against harassment or abuse.
• Spam Prevention: To block spam calls and texts.

Given all the features Apple has built into their iPhones to help with focus, this version of call blocking offered by Verizon Wireless is, in my mind, the nuclear option and to be used sparingly. However, sometimes it is necessary to go this route when it is pretty clear confronting a party about their behavior will not change a damn thing with regard to their attitude towards you or anyone else. I’ve personally found that in these situations, “Silence is often the best policy.”

Posting that's a little off the trolley at times... Brian is a single Newtonian Gardens Apartments resident, Self-Publishing Author, cPanel WordPress Web Host and Windows 11 powered computer tech. He’s a musician, sailor, hiker, cycler and some women would say, “Magical, too!”