In today’s environment, its expected that you know at least two or more programming languages. But which ones should you learn? Some languages are easier to use, others more efficient and cleaner, and others give you more control.
Below we highlight three of today’s most popular programming languages: PHP, Python, and Ruby. The infograp [...]
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PHP vs Ruby vs Python
In today’s environment, its expected that you know at least two or more programming languages. But which ones should you learn? Some languages are easier to use, others more efficient and cleaner, and others give you more control.
Below we highlight three of today’s most popular programming languages: PHP, Python, and Ruby. The infograp [...]
I Know What You Torrent
Everyone knows that BitTorrent isn’t anonymous. If you download something you shouldn’t, there’s a chance you’ll get a letter in the mail telling you to stop violating copyright laws or risk going to court.
To highlight this lack of privacy, the website You Have Downloaded gives you a (not so) nice list of what you [...]
Nook Touch Software Update
The Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch has gotten a software update from 1.0.1 to 1.1.0. Highlights are faster page turning, and improved font rendering. I found both to be slightly noticeable, but are well worth the update. The gray fuzz around letters has now largely disappeared, leaving a much crisper text. The page turning is al [...]
300 Windows 8 Features Microsoft hasn...
Thanks to the folks over at winrumors, we have a list of the cool things the software giant is developing. Some of them have already been covered at BUILD, but there’s a whole lot that haven’t.
Battery Life
Time/Battery/Date/Network status
Browser
Protection against app (…)/ malware scan
Apps are certified
Pre-boot reset
OEM A [...]
IFTTT Puts the Internet to Work For Y...
I’m kicking myself for not having broken this news earlier (it’s now all over the internet and I knew about it a few days before!), but it’s still important enough to mention, even if it’s a little late.
IFTTT is the acronym for a website named If This Then That; something which any programmer will recognize at once. [...]
Geosense adds Location Awareness to y...
Most phones now have GPS in them, but laptops are being left behind. Most manufacturers don’t offer a GPS chip, and those that can be bought are expensive. Geosense aims to bring GPS functionality to your PC without the need for any expensive GPS chips or software.
Geosense uses IP and Wi-Fi lookup powered by Google to find your location, so [...]
Site Stats
I’ve been keeping track of the visitors here for a while now, and have noticed some interesting trends. I can see what OS and browser visitor’s use; and it’s been fun to see Firefox and IE’s shares grow according to their new releases, along with that of Windows 7, and the decline of XP.
The majority of visitors here use Firefox 3.6 (33%). A [...]
Reclaim your Vertical Real Estate
Do you have a netbook, or a widescreen monitor? If you do, then you’ve probably run into the problem of tall web pages. These monitors force you to constantly scroll up and down to read what’s on the page. I’ve found that while this affects pretty much everything you do, the biggest source of frustration tends to be while on the internet.
To [...]
Firefox Update to 4.0.1
Firefox has received an update to 4.0.1, promising some generic performance and stability improvements. This is the first update being released for the 4.0 version of Firefox, and slightly changes the way Mozilla is handling updates.
If you’ve kept the default installation settings, then Firefox should update automatically, or at least warn [...]
The First 48 hours of Firefox
Amazing stats about the first 48 hours of Firefox downloads.
See the full size by clicking on the picture, or going here. And catch the real-time downloads here, it’s still going strong!
What’s WHDI?
I put out a call on Sunday for suggestions about what topics I should cover. One of them was WHDI. So what is it? WHDI is short for Wireless Home Digital Interface, and promises to cut the cord clutter that becoming increasingly common for us with tons of gadgets and electronics.
WHDI is a consumer standard for HDTV, and has prominent compan [...]
Firefox 4.0 is out Today!
The latest version of Firefox is out today, so go and download it. For anyone doing a manual download, please try using a site other than the official site, since Mozilla is afraid of the massive amount of requests it’s going to get.
This version promises to be faster, more stable, and offer better extension support, so go on and get started [...]
Losing and Backing up your Email
With the recent news of Google losing people’s email, many are looking for a way to back up their email.
There are a few easy ways to do this, and can help you sleep better at night:
Forward your email – Use a Hotmail account or some other service to keep a copy of your email on their servers.
Use a desktop client – I use Outlook, which kee [...]
Mozilla’s Response to FTC Quest...
“Last week Mozilla submitted comments to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission in response to their request for comment on a proposal describing a new framework for protecting consumer privacy in both online and offline environments. More than 400 comments were submitted from a wide array of interests including individuals, consumer groups, adv [...]
Upgrading through Every Version of Wi...
I’ve always wondered if anyone has ever upgraded through all versions of Windows. On top of that, will anything be lost, and will programs keep working? After all, this is 20 years of upgrades.
The video “Chain of Fools” documents one man’s journey through all versions of Windows, from MS-DOS 5 up to Windows 7.
The complete process was:
MS- [...]
Speed Up Firefox with Pipelining
Firefox is a fantastic browser. It’s infinitely extendable, with add-ons for anything you can think of. It’s stable, and pretty darn fast. But how would you like something faster? Fast is good, and it’s even better when you can do it easily.
How? Enable pipelining.
Enable what-now? We often say that the internet is a series of pipes. Well, t [...]
Wiphishing and Firesheep
How often do you use Wi-Fi? How often do you use a connection you know nothing about? If you’re on the go a lot, you’ve probably connected to hotspots that have no security, or seemed pretty dubious. So why should you care? Because you may find yourself the next victim of wiphishing (also known as an evil twin). This is when a hacker sets up [...]
Man Builds Working ALU in Minecraft
Dedication, you have it. This guy has built a fully functioning ALU in Minecraft. He now plans to move on to making the memory, eventually making his way up to a full 16-bit computer. According to his description:
“This is the first part of a planned 16-bit computer that will run entirely in minecraft. That computer will be “Hack” [...]
Windows 7 SP1 is out Today
The first service pack for Windows 7 is out today for the public. Don’t expect anything new though, it’s just a set of updates intended for security and system stability. I recommend that you install it through Windows Update, and not a manual installation. Why?
On a 32-bit system, you’ll need about 750 MB
64-bit systems require 1050 M [...]
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