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MACDONALD: A Brave Browser Fix & Daily ‘Grok Newsletter Update [Update]

February 2, 2026January 30, 2026 Steve MacDonald

After we switched hosting companies, the newsletter got hung up for a few days. I started to receive it again, but not everyone did. I’m not yet clear on why that is. It’s always something, right? If you were receiving it and no longer are, please check your spam folder to ensure it’s not there. … Read more

The Daily Newsletter is Back! [Update]

November 11, 2024November 9, 2024 Steve MacDonald

Update: What got fixed was the old configuration. We are about to move to our new email vendor so that might interrupt or screw up delivery. I suspect it will. We will endeavor to get the settings updated, if necessary, as soon as possible. Original A recent test run of the “Hot on The ‘Grok” … Read more

Yes! The Newsletter is Down!

October 31, 2024 Steve MacDonald

Two days ago, the Hot on The Grok ‘Daily’ newsletter took an unauthorized vacation. According to the backend, it was still generating and delivering (at least) but not delivering. I wasn’t getting it either, so it is not just the Gmail issue as it was in the past. I am working on it. We needed … Read more

Real Quick: Newsletter Changes, Your Podcasts on ‘Grok, and Other Updates

April 2, 2024 Steve MacDonald

As a heads-up, we are going back to one newsletter per day instead of breaking it up into two installments. The Daily Grok will publish in the afternoon – through the evening like it used to do.

Email Newsletter Update: Google/Gmail is at 100% Compliance

March 10, 2024March 10, 2024 Steve MacDonald

Several Gmail users have emailed me to say they got the newsletter this morning. I checked, and we are in 100% compliance with Gmail’s requirements for now, so if you use Gmail and don’t see it today, it is in your spam folder (mine was).

Housekeeping: Daily Grok Newsletter Update and Other Business …

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Steve MacDonald

Just a heads up regarding the newsletter. We have seen some small improvements in email delivery as a result of the ongoing tinkering with the SPF and DKIM, but nowhere near where we need ot be. Gmail is still a problem, so we’ll keep at it.

A “Gmail-Blocking-Our-Newsletter” Update, and Other Minor Housekeeping …

February 1, 2024 Steve MacDonald

Gmail users and others who have similar issues might have a surprise in their inboxes by Monday. After a few misstarts, an issue with the process on the server side, and some clarification in a procedure (how it should really get done), updated instructions have been embedded in the system.

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Four Digital Tools Your Company Should Be Using

January 21, 2022November 25, 2021 Guest Contributor

With the world becoming ever more digitalized, it’s vital that businesses utilize the internet to their advantage in order to survive. It doesn’t matter what industry you operate in or how many employees you have; a strong online presence is important if you want to attract potential customers or clients. So, if you run your … Read more

Giving Voters a Voice by Empowering Elected School District Officials to Reclaim Control over Budgets and Curriculum.

June 24, 2021 Op-Ed

SDGA members should be aware of two extraordinary conflicts that made news in June, both involving school boards and Critical Race Theory instruction.

The NH State Rep Liz McConnell Word of the Day: Intimidation

May 10, 2019May 10, 2019 Skip

To be fair, it was either the word “intimidation” or the word “Silence!” (“be silent”, “silencing”, “shut up and stop talking about me and my NH House voting record.”. Could have even used “Liar.” Why? Because I watched the entire video of the Brentwood Selectmen meeting and determined that it was a PERFECT display of … Read more

Half-Bass’d Mast [Updated]

September 26, 2018February 14, 2011 Steve MacDonald

Well the timer was short. The result? When you copy an image location and someone does not like what you do with it, they snip your little life-line and the image goes away. You are left with a broken link, some alternate text if you added any, and plenty of people asking–huh?