August 2009

How to Fix Annoying YouTube Jumpiness in Firefox

August 22, 2009 Category: Tips and Tricks

Ever notice an annoying, persistent lag every ten seconds or so when you’re watching a YouTube (or other) video in Firefox? Reader Bernard Sandberg has, and he’s written in with a smart about:config that solves the problem for him.

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Megan Hurley: From Barista to Blogger

August 21, 2009 Category: Getting Started

At some point in his or her life, almost everyone will land a minimum wage job. This is especially common for young adults who are looking for something to supplement their busy school schedules.

Run Windows 7 for 120 Days Without Activation

August 20, 2009 Category: Tips and Tricks

If you are a fan of “try before you buy” lifehacker.com is reporting that Windows 7 can be run without an activation key for up to 120 days.

Zero 2 Hero Blog Tips – Check Every Broswer

August 20, 2009 Category: Pro Blogging

As a part of your regular blog maintenance routine remember to always check out your pages in multiple browsers. Often times everything will appear to be normal in one or most of the browsers however in another it looks completely defunct.

Review of “The Four Hour Work Week” by Tim Ferris

August 19, 2009 Category: Reviews

Timothy Ferriss, nominated as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People of 2007,” is an angel investor and author of the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and BusinessWeek bestseller. This is the book that inspired me to stop working overtime and become a blogger.

Zero 2 Hero App Reviews – Firebug and SenSEO

August 17, 2009 Category: Reviews

Lets take a look at Firebug a powerful web development app for Mozilla Firefox. Also SenSEO is an add-on for Firebug that grades your pages SEO and give you tips on how to improve.

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Productivity Tips: Cleaning Your Keyboard

August 17, 2009 Category: Productivity

Over time dirt and “sticky” build up in your keyboard. The longer you go without cleaning your keyboard and mouse the more icky it gets.

The Japanese “The Office”

August 12, 2009 Category: Art Music and Entertainment

Check out this video clip of “The Japanese Office”

Five Things That Will Kill Your Site

August 12, 2009 Category: Pro Blogging

A high availability website: It’s all about expensive redundant hardware with top of the line load balancers and an enterprise class SAN, right? Well, not necessarily.

DIY Cymatics – Speakers + Goo = Animals

August 09, 2009 Category: Art Music and Entertainment

The simple process of vibrating a dish of liquid can make for some pretty interesting results – mixing in a bit of cornstarch can be downright freaky.