Category: Technology

Fix for cPanel DNS Error: The DNS zone file is invalid. (Line 55: : CNAME and other data)

When trying to add a “base” (meaning just the subdomain) CNAME record to a newly added subdomain in cPanel, I received this error: Error:Β The DNS zone file is invalid. (Line 55: <subdomain name>: CNAME and other data) Claude Opus 4.6 (at the time of this writing) suggested the following:This is […]

Make ChatGPT Sound Human: Proven Prompts and Tips for Authentic Writing

The writer shares a prompt that has improved their document creation process. They emphasize using simple language, avoiding specific phrases and punctuation, and maintaining a natural, direct tone. The focus is on clarity and authenticity, steering clear of marketing language and unnecessary embellishments for effective communication.

Hey You – Update Your Passwords and Start Using a Password Tool (it’s way easier than writing them down!)

I’ve known friends and family who have had their email account, social media account, bank account, online identity and numerous other things hacked because of a terrible password or a poorly timed “click here” link on social media. Or I’ve been helping friends and family with their technology and when […]

Adding a Static DNS Entry into the Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro

JUNE 2023 UPDATE: You can now enter static DNS entries under the “Client” settings in UniFi OS v3.0.20 (or above). Leaving Original Post Below for Reference: Something I ran into today on my home network, with the Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro, is that you can’t add a static DNS […]

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