As the web has evolved its unlocked new possibilities in the way software and applications are written. To some this is a bad thing, but to most it marks a turning point in the way we share, develop and innovate our ideas. Continue reading
tutorials on Javascript Date Objects
If you have had any experince of working with the date object in javascript you will know it is particularly bad at this task, however its not so much that its bad, more that there is a lack of resource on the subject. If you were looking for explanations on a language like PHP you can go to php.net which is a definitive guide on the subject, but javascript has nothing like this, and relies on you trawling through forums which tell you everything except what you want to know on the subject. However fear not as I have put together some resources, which may help you do whatever you want to do with dates in javascirpt. Continue reading
FancyBox – A jquery image gallery plugin
There are a lot of javascript image galleries out there which you may want to use on your website. I am an avid fan of jQuery – so when I stumbled upon a Jquery plugin called FancyBox I was instantly taken. Its a pretty simple plugin that uses basic lightbox technology, but its got a really well rounded finnish which will enhance any page it is placed on. Continue reading
SEO Tactics For Improved Search Engine Optimisation
Although no one truely knows the google search algorithm, there are definitely some fundamental improvements you can make to you website to benefit from Search engine Optimization. I have practiced what I will preach so I can vouch that all these tactics will work in improving your google listings. So before you start thinking about going to a third party agency who can promise you everything but tell you nothing, why not try implementing these simple steps. Continue reading
Killer PHP
Stefan Mischook, the founder of Killer PHP has become something of an Idol to me, his tutorials have once again given me hope in the future of the programming and web development community, which has forever been a place for power hungry geeks who choose to write condescending tutorials on pretentious blog sites in the vein hope of raising their profile. Continue reading
Nike+
I am an Avid fan of the Nike +, however I decided to go for a jog yesterday, only to find that the sensor for my Nike Plus kit was dead. After researching this for a while I found I am not the only victim of this flat sensor battery epidemic.
Normally I have nothing but good words for Apple, but the fact that they designed something which could render the whole system to utterly useless leaves me to assume that someone somewhere didn’t think this through. More googling told me that the sensor battery has a life span of 1000 miles, now i have actually evidence thanks to my Nike+ account to show i have only run about 83miles. So why is the battery flat? well a lot of people have been asking that question. Apple have reported faulty batteries which have not been holding their energy, as one possible reason.
Frustratingly you cannot purchase just the replacement sensor on its own. The only alternative is to buy the whole system again including the adapter, for the full RRP. To add insult to injury Apple responded to another support blog saying they offer a replacement sensor if you have had the system less than a year. No good to those outside of the 12 month deadline.
The moral of this story is be aware that although the Nike + system is revolutionary, it ccan be costly over longer durations. So if you do buy one know that your probably gonna have to buy more in the future.
