How to work in a branch under Subversion source control
A common cause for headaches when dealing with version control is the process of merging a branch of code back into the trunk. When a developer branches off from the trunk, they are creating a copy of...
View ArticleHow to turn a $50 wireless router into a $500 router
Cheaper routers are often loaded with un-sophisticated firmware that does not allow for the advanced features found in the more expensive models. Open source firmware has been created which unlocks the...
View ArticleVisual Studio 2012 Update 1 out now
Fresh off the heels of the ASP.NET Fall 2012 Update, Microsoft is back at it with yesterday's release of the Visual Studio 2012 Update 1 package. Visual Studio 2012 itself was only launched in...
View ArticleHow to stream your music library anywhere
Music streaming services have been around for some time. With the arrival of Spotify and Google Play Music in the US, the average user is able to listen to a huge amount of music on the go. There is an...
View ArticleHow to Backup Files On Your Computer - Part 1: The Basics
Nobody enjoys backing up their computers, but imagine the pain of losing every picture of your children, every vacation, graduation, birthday, and wedding. It usually takes getting burned once to be...
View ArticleThe best home backup plan options - Part 2: Same machine backup
In part one of this series on creating a home backup plan I talked about the primary backup options you have available and the pros and cons to each. Over the next three parts, I'll detail how to use...
View ArticleThe best home backup plan options - Part 3: External drive backup
This is the third post in a series of posts describing a variety of home backup strategies and options. External drive backup has been the primary method used for proper backups for the past two...
View ArticleThe best home backup plan options - Part 4: Cloud based backup
Cloud based backup is considered by many to be the backup method with the most advantages. As home internet connections have grown in bandwidth, this type of backup has become more accessible than ever...
View ArticleThe best home backup plan options - Part 5: A complete backup strategy
Using the 3 steps described in this post and the other posts in this series, you should be fully equipped to create a solid home backup plan for you and your family.read more
View ArticleOpenX Ad Server Exploits - How to remove one and protect yourself
Unfortunately OpenX has taken some poorly thought out and executed measures to attempt to monetize their open source version of the software which has introduced some major security flaws.read more
View ArticleHow exactly does the yellow line work in football?
It might not seem like much but the science required to produce that visual aid is very complex and really interesting.read more
View ArticleHow to create a session timeout warning for your web application using jQuery
If you've got a web application or SaaS project which requires a user to be logged in, chances are their login will expire at some point.read more
View ArticleHow to process and accept credit cards on your website
There are a lot of misconceptions around how credit cards are processed on the web. The reality is that it is fairly complicated to set up the first time if you have no guidance, and it's probably more...
View Article3 things no one tells you about online credit card processing
Now that you know how to get started with online credit card processing, here are 3 things you should know before you dive in that nobody tells you about.read more
View ArticleHow to use an Apple TV as a presentation device, and why you should
Get ready to ditch the cables in your conference room. The business world has suffered long enough at the hands of the video cable for presentations. No more being tethered to a finicky VGA cord, no...
View ArticleAdding keyboard shortcuts to your web application
Keyboard shortcuts might seem kind of old school since they’re mainly associated with desktop applications, but bringing some basic shortcut functionality into your web application can easily enhance...
View ArticleThe death of the Twitter API or a new beginning?
If you asked me what Twitter’s greatest strength was, I would say it was its ubiquity. Anyone could integrate Twitter into practically anything with minimal effort. With the upcoming retirement of the...
View ArticleAutomatic conversion of web form submissions to AJAX with jQuery
If you’ve got a data heavy web application, chances are you’re doing a lot of form posting. Here is a quick solution to automatically convert all of your full form posts into quick and user friendly...
View ArticleStep by Step photo guide to setting up twitter widget pro for wordpress
You were warned that it was coming and it has come. Blackouts of the Twitter API v1 have begun and sites are starting to be affected. This transition is comparable to airport security pre and post...
View ArticleWhy your internet marketing team needs to move in with your IT team
We have a running joke at the office that our marketing department and IT department are mortal enemies. We imagine that each is a fortified tower waging war on the other through long ranged ballistics...
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