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Algorithm Options Explained for HashCash

Extension Page: Captcha - HashCash

HashCash CAPTCHA for Joomla: Algorithm Options Explained for Site Owners

The Captcha - HashCash plugin (v5.4.1+) for Joomla provides five hashing algorithms to power its invisible proof-of-work (PoW) system. This privacy-focused tool blocks bots and spam on forms such as contact pages, registrations, and comments. It avoids visible puzzles or third-party trackers. The plugin runs computations in the user's browser using JavaScript and the Web Crypto API. Humans experience smooth interactions. Automated attacks face high costs.

Tracking Spam Bots Like a Pro with GA and HashCash

Tracking Bots Like a Pro with GA and HashCash

Forget bots vanishing after a failed attack. With Captcha - HashCash’s latest feature, every stumble turns into a clue you can track and outsmart. This isn’t just a CAPTCHA—it’s a bot-hunting machine that transforms your Joomla forms into a security goldmine. Imagine knowing who’s attacking, how they’re doing it, and where they’re hitting—all without bothering your users. That’s Detection Profiling, and it’s your key to staying ahead.

Where is the ASIN or ISBN?

Extension Page: Content - Amazon Product Advertising API

If you're using the RicheyWeb Content - Amazon Product Advertising API plugin, you'll know that it REQUIRES one key piece of information to be present in EVERY tag. That information defines which product you want to display and can be either the ASIN (Amazon Standard Identification Number) or the ISBN (mainly used for books/print publications).

Add Custom Scripts or Stylesheets to a Joomla Article

If you've ever tried to add custom scripts or stylesheets to a single article in Joomla, you know the frustration. You spend time crafting the perfect JavaScript or CSS, only to have it stripped out the moment you hit save. It's a common pain point for many in website development, especially when working within a content management system like Joomla. In fact, this issue is one of the most frequently asked questions among users.