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If you’ve ever been told “that’s your private IP, not your public one” — or gotten mysteriously blocked from a site or app — your IP address is likely the culprit.
In this episode, Charly breaks down what IP addresses are, the different types, and why they still matter (even if you never mess with them yourself).
📌 In this episode:
✅ What IP addresses do and how they route your data
✅ IPv4 vs IPv6 — and why we’re running out of the old ones
✅ The real difference between public and private IPs
✅ Dynamic vs static IPs — and why it matters for whitelisting
🛡️ How IPs affect blocking, access, and network security
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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.
Ever updated your website only to find your changes don’t show up? That’s caching in action — and it can speed up your site or totally wreck your user experience if you don’t manage it right.
In this episode, Charly explains caching from the ground up, covering browser, server, CDN, and even ISP-level caching. Learn how it works, where it can go wrong, and what you need to do to avoid the biggest pitfalls.
📌 In this episode:
✅ What caching actually is — and why it matters
✅ Different types: browser, server, CDN, ISP
✅ Why outdated cache can break sites and confuse users
✅ When caching improves speed and when it makes things worse
🛡️ Why “more caching” isn’t always better — and how to reset everything
🔗 Tip: Use a VPN to test for ISP caching if you suspect a stuck version
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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.
Ever changed a domain setting and wondered why your emails vanished or your website stopped showing the right version? This episode breaks down the real reasons behind DNS propagation delays and what you can do to avoid disaster.
📌 In this episode, Charly explains:
✅ What DNS propagation really is (hint: it's not instant)
✅ Why your changes take time to spread across the internet
✅ What TTL (Time to Live) means and how it affects your updates
✅ Best practices before migrating websites or email servers
✅ Tools like “What's My DNS” and “MXToolbox” to track changes
✅ Why caching (browsers and ISPs) can trip you up
🛡️ Avoid lost emails, broken sites, and confusion by understanding the pull nature of DNS updates and planning ahead.
🔗 Tool Mentioned: https://www.whatsmydns.net
🔗 Tool Mentioned: https://mxtoolbox.com/supertool.aspx
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