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Website Theft and Copyright Protection: My Fight for BlogGood (Part 1)

Website Theft and Copyright Protection: My Fight...

Imagine: your website, your content, your personal photos, and your name suddenly end up in the hands of strangers. This is exactly what happened to me — attackers stole my old domain bloggood.(ru), completely copying articles, images, and photos of me and my wife. I took every possible step to protect my authorship and rights: […]

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132 29.12.2025
How to make any element a link using onClick

How to make any element a link...

In web development, there are several ways to make an element (such as a button or div) a link using the JavaScript onClick event. The choice of method depends on how the page should open: in the same tab or in a new one. 1. Redirect in the same tab The simplest and most popular […]

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131 21.12.2025
HTML5 vs. HTML4: The Evolution That Reshaped the Web

HTML5 vs. HTML4: The Evolution That Reshaped...

In the world of web technologies, the transition from HTML4 to HTML5 was more than just a version update; it was a true paradigm shift. While HTML4 was designed for formatting text documents with images, HTML5 transformed the browser into a powerful operating system. In this article, we will break down the technical differences and […]

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118 17.12.2025
HTML Select: hidden placeholder, highlight, and dynamic urgency indicator

HTML Select: hidden placeholder, highlight, and dynamic...

In HTML forms, <select> is often used to choose the priority or urgency of a request.Usually, at the top, a placeholder option is added: —— Urgency —— However, the default version has a problem: this text appears in the dropdown, which looks messy. We’ll cover: standard <select> improved version with hid...

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157 16.12.2025
HTML From Scratch: How to Validate an HTML Form. Lesson #19

HTML From Scratch: How to Validate an...

When creating a form, it’s important not only to place the fields correctly, but also to ensure that the user enters valid data. HTML provides many built-in validation tools — without JavaScript. In this lesson, we will explore the main ways to validate an HTML form. 1. Required fields — required Prevents form submission when [...

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165 12.12.2025
HTML from Scratch: HTML Forms. Lesson #18

HTML from Scratch: HTML Forms. Lesson #18

HTML forms are one of the most important elements in web development, as they allow for interaction with the user and the collection of data that can then be submitted to the server for processing. Where and How Forms Are Used Forms are used on almost every interactive website: Registration and Authorization: Fields for entering […]

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202 11.12.2025
How to Create a Custom Admin Menu in WordPress: A Simple Guide for Beginners

How to Create a Custom Admin Menu...

WordPress allows you to add your own settings pages directly into the admin dashboard. This is useful when you need custom functionality: managing requests, plugin settings, displaying reports, and much more. In this article, we’ll look at how to create your own menu and submenu items in the WordPress admin panel. You’ll find code ex...

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107 08.12.2025
HTML from Scratch: The HTML div Tag. Lesson #17

HTML from Scratch: The HTML div Tag....

In today’s lesson, we will explore one of the most important elements in HTML — the <div> tag. It is a fundamental tool for creating web page structure and grouping content. Without it, modern website layout is impossible to imagine. Layout Evolution: From Tables to Blocks To understand the greatness of <div>, you need to...

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164 05.12.2025
Customizing the WordPress Login Page: Logo, Colors, Background Image & Custom CSS

Customizing the WordPress Login Page: Logo, Colors,...

The default WordPress login page looks the same on every site. But if you want to give it a branded look — change the logo, colors, or background — you can easily do it with a small PHP script. In this article, we create a custom settings page inside the admin panel that allows you […]

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138 04.12.2025
How to Change or Completely Remove the Text in the WordPress Admin Footer

How to Change or Completely Remove the...

Do you want to give your WordPress website’s admin panel a more professional and personalized look? One simple step is to change the standard text in the admin panel’s lower footer, or completely remove it. This is especially useful for web studios, freelancers, and SEO specialists who want to remove mentions of WordPress, replacing ...

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156 01.12.2025
Riddles for the Mind: “Guess the Riddle”

Riddles for the Mind: “Guess the Riddle”

Hello, puzzle lover and all-around good person! Tired of those generic “match-three” games where you have to move shiny objects with the expression of a sluggish sphinx? We understand. And that’s exactly why we’ve found something that will make your brain work at full capacity and stretch your lips into a satisfied, sligh...

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101 29.11.2025
HTML from Scratch: How to Create Frames (iframe) in HTML. Lesson #16

HTML from Scratch: How to Create Frames...

Frames were once used to divide a page into several parts. But classic frames (<frameset> and <frame>) are no longer used in modern HTML. Instead, the <iframe> element allows you to embed one webpage inside another. This is useful when you need to display a video, map, widget, or load part of an external site […]

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165 26.11.2025
AI List 2025: Personal Notes and Service Collection

AI List 2025: Personal Notes and Service...

Hello! I want to share a list of AI tools — mainly for myself, but it might also be useful to you.Just a handy note to have everything at hand: which AI does what, where it’s free, where it’s paid, and when it works best. Access Types 1. Presentations 1) Gamma — structured presentations Type: […]

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128 20.11.2025
HTML from Scratch: How to Create an Image Map in HTML (Navigation Map). Lesson #15

HTML from Scratch: How to Create an...

An image map is a method that allows you to make specific areas on an image clickable. Each area can lead to its own link, as if the image is split into several interactive zones. This is useful when you need to create: an interactive country map; a floor plan with clickable rooms; navigation based […]

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184 19.11.2025
How to Add a Department Choice for Users in WordPress and Display It on the Site

How to Add a Department Choice for...

In this article, we will show how to add a custom “Department” column in the WordPress user list, allow the administrator to change a user’s department via a dropdown, and display the selected department on the frontend for logged-in users. 1. Add a “Department” column in the admin First, add a new column in the [&h...

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124 18.11.2025
How to Add an Image to WordPress Categories and Display It on Your Site

How to Add an Image to WordPress...

By default, WordPress categories do not have images. But sometimes it’s needed:✔ for product catalogs,✔ for news sections,✔ for a beautiful category grid,✔ for a blog with previews. In this guide, we’ll show you how to add an image upload option for each category, save it, and display it on your site.No pl...

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143 14.11.2025

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Run Little One: Alien Dash – The Most Addictive Arcade of 2026

Let’s be real: we’ve all felt like that tiny alien at some point—standing on the edge of a busy street on a Friday night, wondering if we’ll ever make it to the other side. In Run Little One: Alien Dash, the stakes are just a bit higher. It’s not just about getting home; it’s about […]

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69 15.04.2026
Maze Monster Game Review: Thrilling Mazes on Android

Maze Monster Game Review: Thrilling Mazes on Android

If you love Android games that make you think and react quickly, then Maze Monster is exactly what you need. This exciting game for smartphones will immerse you in a world of intricate 2D mazes filled with dangerous enemies, tricky traps, and plenty of adventure. Conquer the Mazes and Escape the Enemies In Maze Monster, […]

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67 23.02.2026
How to Write Proper Prompts for AI or why “Write an article” means nothing

How to Write Proper Prompts for AI or why “Write an article” means nothing

Short version: you’re not asking AI — you’re giving it a task.Long version: let’s break it down. After 2 years of working with AI (back when it was much dumber and answered like a drunk Stack Overflow), I learned one simple rule: Output quality = input quality AI is not a mind reader. It doesn’t […]

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99 23.01.2026
AI Artist, AI Coder: Who Is Threatened by “Layoffs” from a Giant Neural Network?

AI Artist, AI Coder: Who Is Threatened by “Layoffs” from a Giant Neural Network?

Hi, friends! Let’s talk about a topic that makes everyone who earns with ideas a little nervous. You look at neural networks — and your heart skips a beat. You type a prompt — and here’s an image in the style of the Mona Lisa holding an avocado. You write “create code for a one-page […]

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81 22.01.2026

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HTML from Scratch: Anchor Links in HTML. Lesson #7

HTML from Scratch: Anchor Links in HTML. Lesson...

Let’s continue diving into the fundamentals of HTML. Today, we’ll discuss how to work with anchors in HTML. Don’t worry, we’re not talking about maritime adventures! In this lesson, you’ll learn what HTML anchors are, how to create links to them on a single page, and how to navigate to anchors on other pages. 🚀 […]

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3330 07.01.2025
HTML from Scratch: How to Create a Horizontal Line in HTML. Lesson #10

HTML from Scratch: How to Create a Horizontal...

We continue studying the basics of HTML. In this lesson, I will tell you how to create a horizontal line in HTML and where it can be effectively used. A horizontal line helps visually separate content, making a page more structured and appealing. It is great for highlighting headings, menus, or simply dividing information blocks. […]

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1238 08.02.2025
HTML from Scratch: How to Add Links in HTML. Lesson #6

HTML from Scratch: How to Add Links in...

Let’s continue exploring the basics of HTML for beginners. In this lesson, I’ll explain what a link is, how to add one to an HTML document, turn an image into a link, and create links to another site, email, or file. Let’s dive into the details. What is a Link in HTML? A link in […]

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613 24.12.2024
HTML from Scratch: Basics for Beginners. Lesson #1

HTML from Scratch: Basics for Beginners. Lesson #1

Welcome to my blog overcod.net! If you are thinking about creating websites or web pages, learning the basics of HTML is a great starting point. It’s a smart decision to begin by understanding HTML for beginners, as it forms the foundation for future growth in web development. Why are my lessons right for you? First, […]

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610 17.10.2024