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Google is urging website owners to “lock down” their Google Maps API keys to prevent unauthorized use — and unexpected charges. If your key is open, anyone who gets hold of it could run up usage on your account, pushing you past the free tier and into billable territory.
📌 In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ What the Google Maps API is and how it works with your site or app
✅ Why unrestricted API keys can lead to abuse and unexpected bills
✅ Step-by-step instructions to restrict a key by domain, subdomain, or app
✅ How to manage multiple API keys for different websites or purposes
🛡️ Protecting your API key is now more important than ever as Google monetizes more services. A few minutes spent adding restrictions can save you big headaches later.
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Life is busy and there's just so many things to remember. What tools do you use to help you keep on top of ALL the things?
It's easy to react or respond quickly to messages and the like. It's better to do that mindfully. That's why I try to Practice The Pause.
Think incognito mode makes you invisible online? Not quite. In this episode, Charly clears up the myths and realities about private browsing, showing what it actually does — and what it can’t do.
📌 In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ What incognito/private browsing really does
✅ Common myths (and why they’re wrong)
✅ When to use incognito for security and testing
✅ How it can help with multiple logins and unbiased searches
🛡️ Learn why it’s great for testing websites, checking search results without bias, and keeping logins private on shared computers — but also why it won’t hide your identity from your ISP, employer, or a website.
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Come and join me in playing the Gratitude Game.
Share in the comments below, one thing EACH DAY, that you're grateful for.
It can be as simple as "I'm grateful for being able to move my body" or "I'm grateful to have food to eat".
The idea is to remind ourselves, that no matter how difficult business (or life) gets, we have something to look forward to. I'll start
I'm grateful to have people around me who support me.
Google reCAPTCHA is moving from its old system into Google Cloud, which means you’ll need a billing account — and possibly start paying for something that’s been free for years. But is that really unfair? In this episode, Charly explores the “free vs. paid” debate and the hidden costs behind free tools.
📌 In this episode, Charly covers:
✅ What reCAPTCHA is and how it protects against bots
✅ Why Google may be justified in charging for the service
✅ How privacy laws impact Google’s revenue model
✅ Questions to ask before paying for any tool or service
🛡️ You’ll also learn about alternatives to reCAPTCHA and how to decide if paying makes sense for you or your business.
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