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Get 50GB of cloud storage free from Box.net & access your files from your desktop.
Box.net has a great promotion going on for iOS users. If you create a new account, or use an existing free account, login via the iPad or iPhone app and you’ll automatically score 50GB of space for life.
The downside with Box.net is that it doesn’t have desktop syncing like DropBox does. However, you can mount your Box.net account on your desktop and manage all your files. It’s not the speediest, but it works.
Facebook’s Like number is more than just people clicking Like.
It seems that every site now has a Facebook Like button on it, but did you know that the number of Likes is made up of more than just people clicking Like?
The number shown on a Like button is the sum of:
- The number of likes for the URL
- The number of shares for the URL – This includes copy/pasting a link back to Facebook.
- The number of likes and comments on stories on Facebook about the URL
- The number of inbox messages containing the URL as an attachment
My parents should be so proud of me because I’m addicted to the internet, not drugs.
Dear Mom and Dad and the D.A.R.E. people,
I listened. I’m not addicted to drugs, instead I’m addicted to the internet.
I’m not wasting all my money on meth and crack and things like that. Though I do spend money on hosting, Flickr Pro, online backup and Amazon. Not to mention all the apps and music I get from iTunes. But that’s not the point, I’m being good.
I don’t go around, stealing things just to get a fix. Wait, that’s not exactly true. I have been known to “borrow” the internet from the library across the street when mine goes out just to send an email. And I do know where to find free internet if I need it. Again, not the point.
Teaching Myself jQuery – Here’s What I’ve Learned So Far
I finally did it. I’ve been wanting to learn jQuery for a while, but haven’t had the chance to sit down and do it. So I took some time over the past week and jumped in.
Turns out, it’s just as cool as everyone says.
Here are a few things I’ve learned so far:
It’s Simple
You don’t have to know anything to add jQuery to your site. Just add a line of code to your files and you’ve got the base for all jQuery scripts. No configuration necessary. Heck, you don’t even need to host it! Let Google do that for you.
Redesigning Toodledo via Custom CSS
Toodledo is one of my favorite to-do applications. It has a great free model, a very nice iPod & iPad app, Twitter & email integration, and widgets for Gmail, Chrome, Firefox, Netvibes and such. However, even with all the nice things, the site design leaves something to be desired. And when the site design is lacking, the product can hurt overall.
Current Design
So I sat down to re-code the CSS and clean up the design. A few hours later, I had Toodeldo Twist. It’s a cleaner theme with light colors and it makes the web app feel much nicer.
Change Your Password Before Someone Else Does
I recently got an email from a friend of mine who was vacationing in London. They were writing to tell me that they were mugged at gunpoint and their wallet, cell phone and all their money was taken. Now they were stuck in London with no way to pay the hotel bill and no way to get home.
I was shocked and felt bad for them. What could I do to help? If they had asked, I’d donate money to get them back home as I knew I’d get paid back.
You might be a web geek if…
I’m a web geek, are you? If you’re not sure, below are some ways to tell.
You might be a web geek if:
- You understand ® ™ ©
- You have to hide the fact that you kinda like using a WYSIWYG editor.
- You can identify any font anywhere.
- You love Google.
- You think it’s funny to put ‘The’ in front of web companies. IE: The Google, The Twitter, The Facebook.
- You hear the phrases “above the fold” or “outside the box” multiple times a day.
- You love Firefox because you live in an illusion where Microsoft isn’t dictating its terms to humanity.
How to code a CSS ninja.
CSS Ninja Code
CSS Ninjas are actually pretty easy to code. Just set them to black, make them hidden, and you’re good to go!
How Do You Create a Facebook Profile Page For Babies?
I recently thought it’d be a fun idea to set up Lily with Facebook so friends and family could “talk” with her. Even though she’s only 9.5 months, I think a lot of people would like it. But it’s not that easy.
The first thing I tried was setting her up with her own profile. Facebook does say “anyone can join” but that’s not true. It turns out that you have to be at least 13 years old.
It’s Time To Take A Social Media Chill Pill
I think it’s time we all started thinking less and just enjoyed social media more. I know I for one have to relax a little myself.
You see, I now have all these Twitter followers; like 700, and I try to impress them all. Some are friends, some are co-workers, some are industry professionals, some are celebrities, some are random other people and I worry about what I tweet.
What if someone doesn’t like it? What if I offend someone? Chances are, no one would even notice. They’ll see my tweet and, if they don’t care, they’ll skim right buy it and get on with their overly busy day.
