So you’ve put together a killer email sequence. The copy is perfect. The timing is spot on. The subject lines deserve a round of applause. 💌 But nothing’s going out… because your automation is stuck in *draft mode*. 😩 TL;DR: This error usually happens when part of your automation hasn’t been fully configured. That might […]
Jetpack Backup Not Handling Multilingual Sites Correctly and the WPML-Compatible Restore Workflow That Fixed Errors
For many WordPress website owners, running a multilingual site offers expanded reach and a chance to engage users globally. However, ensuring robust and reliable backups for such complex configurations can be a technical minefield. This is particularly true if you’re relying on popular tools like Jetpack Backup that may not be fully optimized for multilingual […]
Alexa Announcements Playing at Maximum Volume and the Per-Device Volume Priority Override That Balanced Levels
Imagine this: You’re enjoying a peaceful evening, maybe sipping a cup of tea or diving into a good book. Then out of nowhere, your Alexa blasts an announcement at full volume, like it’s declaring an alien invasion. Not cool, right? TL;DR Alexa used to play announcements at the maximum volume across all devices, often startling […]
Google Assistant Refusing Offline Commands and the Model Cache Regeneration That Enabled Standalone Processing
For years, Google Assistant has been a staple in the realm of smart home automation and personal productivity. From setting timers to dimming smart lights, its always-on capability has made everyday tasks smoother and more efficient. But users have frequently hit a roadblock when there’s no internet connection. A simple command like “Turn on the […]
Bixby Not Responding to “Hi, Bixby” After System Update and the Wake-Word Engine Rebuild That Restored Recognition
If you’ve recently updated your Samsung device only to discover that Bixby no longer responds to the familiar “Hi, Bixby” wake command, you’re not alone. For many users, a recent system update created an unexpected hiccup in their smart assistant experience. The powerful AI assistant that once instantly reacted to voice prompts seemed to have […]
How VPN-based load balancing gave my multisite network inconsistent session IDs and the session affinity change that made logins stable again
Everything was working fine—until we scaled up. What started as a simple multisite network turned into a swirling vortex of support tickets, confused users, and mysterious logouts. We were using VPN-based load balancing to distribute traffic across sites. And that’s where everything got weird. TLDR: Our VPN-based load balancing setup randomly distributed user sessions to […]