May 2009
2 posts
Introduction to Wolfram|Alpha Computational... →
Imagine this, all the worlds knowledge/data available to everyone. I’m wishing this guy wasn’t called Wolfram though, reminds me of Angel TV series, Yikes! I also wonder if we have all the data or just the data we are allowed to see by the powers that be.
Wolfram|Alpha →
Today’s Wolfram|Alpha is the first step in an ambitious, long-term project to make all systematic knowledge immediately computable by anyone. You enter your question or calculation, and Wolfram|Alpha uses its built-in algorithms and growing collection of data to compute the answer. Based on a new kind of knowledge-based computing
April 2009
4 posts
How to choose the best Linux distro for you |... →
This is going to prove very useful I think. The time has come to start the change.
64 Things Every Geek Should Know - LaptopLogic.com →
For the inner geek in me!
Open Source PHP →
Got to be some good stuff in here
Perfect multi-column CSS liquid layouts - iPhone... →
I like this, as I share the ethos that hacks are unnecessary. Good Work Matthew
March 2009
4 posts
Hide email address in source code →
plenty of options for this
70 Excellent Logo Design Tutorials and Resources →
Logo inspiration, could come in handy
13 Great WordPress Speed Tips & Tricks for MAX... →
Could be useful and a good skill to have in the arsenal.
Exploring Cufón, a sIFR alternative for font... →
An alternative to sIFR, until such times as browsers support @ fontface across the board. probabaly not anytime soon.
February 2009
3 posts
Miro HD Video Player | Free internet tv and video... →
This is exactly the kinda software you want on your puter. A fabulous alterntive to VLC with added features. Its kinda a bit like songbird but for video rather than music
Trackle - Your Personal Tracker on the Web →
Track everything and anything. Sahme it seems to be a bit USA specific, but I will watch to see if it goes global
Zopa - Loans from people not banks →
Obviously being the cynical suspicious type (and hows that working out for ya Dave?) this will have to be checked out, but on both ethical and financial grounds its looks better than saving in a bank!
January 2009
7 posts
Measurement Lab →
Measurement Lab (M-Lab) is an open platform for researchers to deploy Internet measurement tools. By enhancing Internet transparency, we aim to help sustain a healthy, innovative Internet. So basically check if you ISP is stroking you, yes you BT we’re on to you now!
12 tips for managing your information footprint →
I’m not being paranoid but I am going to look into this. I think to a certain extent developments in OAuth, OpenID and other APIs of this nature may help future generations guard more of their information but for us lot I think it may be too late
Offbeat Guides →
Great concept, shame there is a price tag. I doubt the coverage is complete enough and it doesn’t have the same feeling of objectivity that travel guides convey..
A Beginner's Guide on How to Install Linux... →
Wish I had known this when I first started messing around with linux. Armed with this knowhow linux is looming even better as an option now
The 10 most important skills you need to be a... →
I had meant to write something along these lines myself, ut alas Ben beat me to it! perhaps I will write my own list soon, but for now I agree with Ben
The 25 Must Read Articles For Web Designers →
A nice collection of articles. Still a few I haven’t read, but judging by the ones i have read these are all worthwhile, so set aside an evening…
December 2008
2 posts
34 Essential Tutorials To Get Started With Digital... →
I can see me refering to this over and over again
November 2008
5 posts
LIFE photo archive hosted by Google →
For the keen photo enthusiasts. Something for everyone
NoseRub - The home of decentralized, social... →
All under one roof
25 reasons not to use Ebay ; (it sucks!) Auction... →
I suppose it’s fine on small scale if you are careful, but I think the old adage about absolute power holds true here.
October 2008
5 posts
The DO Lectures | 4th - 8th September 2008 →
The Do lectures are all about getting a handful of speakers together in one place, in the hope that they may inspire you to go Do something. To give you the tools and the desire to change the things you care about.
The UK's ancient woodland is being lost at a rate... →
This really sickens my stomach. Is this the price of progress or the result of developer greed and apathy towards anything but the £££? It reminds me of the issue closer to home, that of the river path at Grange Road to Tullygarley Bridge and the plight of the badgers, otters and bats (all protected species) that are going to have their habitat effected becuase a developer wantss more £millions...
20 Websites to Help You Master User Interface... →
As web technologies progress, websites and web applications are becoming more responsive, providing us with more ways and techniques to interact with the users. Form, more than ever, has been superseded by function.
17 Beautiful Websites Creating Poverty Awareness -... →
Better late than never. Tried to add these earlier, but site was playing up.
Blog Action Day 08 →
Don’t forget, join in with this movement next week all you bloggers out there. A couple of things you can do, micro finance a project at http://www.kiva.org/, donate your days earnings to The Global Fund http://www.change.org/nonprofits/projects/index/171480
September 2008
6 posts
Project 10 to the 100th →
Anyone got any good ideas?
The Anatomy of a .htaccess File - Hints and Tips →
This will be invaluable if I ever get a linux server up and running online
AJAX and Google Integrated Search | ProgTuts →
Nice way to implement a search , but maybe a bit of overkill, a dumbed down version would be preferable
XBMC Media Center →
The way to go for home entertainment, but which operating system to choose?
Wanderlust: GOOD traces the most famous trips in... →
Nice compilation of famous journeysdown in flash
Personal Robotics Program →
Willow garage, hardware and software platform for Personal Robotics – robots that do tasks for humans in human environments. The Personal Robotics program is a collaboration between Willow Garage, Stanford University, and other academics institutions to create an open-source codebase and freely available hardware platform for mobile manipulation.
August 2008
7 posts
liquid-repellent coating →
Would love to see this widely available at an attainable price. Shame it will be used to increase the price of things. Oh well I guess that is capitalism.
Introducing Ubiquity →
experiment into connecting the Web with language in an attempt to find new user interfaces that could make it possible for everyone to do common Web tasks more quickly and easily.
Open Source M2 project →
Ma.gnolia evolves it social bookmarking service. How exciting , oh I do so love it when things go Open Source! Watch out delicious!
Blog Action Day 08 →
Ok everyone get yourself joined up, you know who you are
Shortwave ~ an extensible quick-search and... →
Clever little quick search and shortcut system. Will it catch on, or more importantly will I find it useful. I think I would prefer to invoke it with a keystroke shortcut rather than a bookmark mouse click!
WatchAurora - new concept exploring future user experiences for the web. Bit of a learning curve involved and the requirement to buy new hardware, but aside from that looks progressive and pretty good (via Vimeo)
July 2008
2 posts
Set Up OpenDNS →
Security researcher Dan Kaminsky recently discovered critical a vulnerability in some DNS servers. Despite trying to keep the information under wraps until a patch could be released, the attack leaked out and venders scrambled to patch their servers. So if you haven’t already ( I did about 18months ago) switched to openDNS, now might be a good time to do so. Loads of other benefits available...
Flickr Leech →
While away the hours. Another good use of flickr API
June 2008
4 posts
kuler →
colour schemes from one colour or from a photo, either uploaded or from a flickr account. A fine offering from adobe.
feedly: a more social and magazine-like start page →
Start page for Firefox 3. Might try this but first I have to get Firefox 2 and Firefox 3 running at the same time.
How to get Cross Browser Compatibility Every Time →
An excellent list of tips to ensure cross browser compatibility from the getgo