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Google Wave’s Goodbye

Google is scrapping their Wave system after less than a year following disappointing adoption rates. Craig looks at the reasons why it failed. Related PostsSurf on Google Wave from SeptemberWill You Surf on Google’s Wave?Will Palm Wave Goodbye?
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Craig Buckler
tags: news & trends google wave
Aug 06 2010 01:22 AM
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Two Must-Have Tools for a More Readable Web

Here's how most folks use the Web. You get a link in email, Twitter, Facebook, IM, whatever and you open it in a new tab. Then, at some point in your copious free time, and possibly while reading other more pressing things, you'll read these 43 tabs,
Scott Hanselman's Computer Zen
 
Scott Hanselman
tags: tools
Aug 28 2010 02:38 PM
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SQLAuthority News – Fathers and Daughters

Today I am very happy as my daughter is one year old. I have no words to explain how lucky I am to be father of daughter. She is everything to me and my wife have (sweet) complain that I stopped paying attention to her since our daughter has arrived.
Journey to SQL Authority with Pinal Dave
 
pinaldave
tags: about me sql sql authority sql query
Sep 01 2010 05:04 PM
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Should You Enforce Password Restrictions?

Should you ensure all user passwords adhere with strict rules? Craig dislikes the practice and gives reasons why it could backfire. Related PostsPronounceable Password GeneratorPassword HashesHow To Create Friendlier Random Passwords
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Craig Buckler
tags: web tech password security
Aug 12 2010 12:20 PM
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How to Post Code To Your Blog and other Religious Arguments

If you've got a programming blog, chances are you'll want to post some code snippets. Posting code sounds easy but it's surprisingly tricky if you consider all the ways that people will be reading your blog. There's a number of ways. Here's a few and
Scott Hanselman's Computer Zen
 
Scott Hanselman
tags: asp.net blogging open source
Aug 10 2010 04:01 PM
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Today (8/31) is last day to enter 2010 Community Coding Contest for chance to win an MSDN Ultimate Subscription!

Today is the last day to enter the 2010 Community Coding Contest for a chance to win an MSDN Ultimate Subscription plus a total of approximately $20,719 worth of prizes!! All you need to do is write some source code to do something, and enter it into the
Chris Pietschmann
 
tags: general
Sep 01 2010 09:49 AM
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The Programmer's Body

I am broken, my friends. I've blogged before on: The Computer Back - Pain and the Programmer in 2004 The Programmer's Hands also in 2004 Today I'm wearing a neck brace. Yes, I'm one of the "looks like they are suing someone" people. I hate
Scott Hanselman's Computer Zen
 
Scott Hanselman
tags: musings
Aug 28 2010 12:56 AM
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IE9 Beta Release – September 15, 2010

The first public beta version of Internet Explorer 9.0 will be released within the next month. There are many reasons to be excited, but Craig discusses why you should be prepared before the installation arrives. Related PostsMicrosoft Reveal IE9 Google
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Craig Buckler
tags: web tech ie ie9
Aug 19 2010 05:20 AM
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Java Interview Question: Synchronized

I’ve written already about Java Interview Questions here, here and here. Another question I sometimes ask is about Javas synchronized keyword. Can you tell me in which different ways one can use synchronized in Java and which are the pros and cons?
Code Monkeyism
 
stephan
tags: java
Aug 05 2010 06:49 AM
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How I Feel About The .NET World Lately

Just a little heads-up to those reading this: this post is filed in the ‘Rants’ category. I’m gonna rant about some stuff that i don’t like, so if you don’t like reading these kinds of posts, do both of us a favor and skip
The Inquisitive Coder - Davy Brion's Blog
 
Davy Brion
tags: rants
Aug 11 2010 01:33 PM
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PHP Tutorials: Creating a Guestbook (Part 1)

Create your own guestbook using PHP and a MySQL database. Video Rating: 4 / 5
PHP Tutorials
 
Andy
tags: php creating guestbook part
Aug 06 2010 11:52 AM
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Slim Down And Improve Your Computer With 3 New Free Tools From SlimWare Utilities

Community based applications – applications in which combined user experiences are used to drive the functionality of the application, are gaining popularity. As well they should. What could be better, and more useful, than to use the experiences
Bill Mullins' Weblog - Tech Thoughts
 
Bill Mullins
tags: beta software computer maintenance diagnostic software freeware
Aug 13 2010 09:05 AM
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First Impressions Of The Ruby Community

It’s been about 3 weeks since i’ve started my Ruby journey. Obviously, i still have a lot to learn. And in order to keep learning, i’m subscribing to more Ruby-related blogs and i’m starting to follow more Ruby-related folks on
The Inquisitive Coder - Davy Brion's Blog
 
Davy Brion
tags: opinions ruby
Sep 01 2010 12:58 PM
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Hunting the StackOverflow Badge named Unsung Hero

Find the StackOverflow questions best suited for you to get the Unsung Hero badge Recently I’ve been hearing lots regarding the new-ish StackOverflow badge “Unsung Hero”. Its formal description is: Zero score accepted answers: more than 10 and 25% of
DevTxt - Phil Campbell
 
Aug 20 2010 09:15 PM
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How to Upload Large Files in PHP

Craig discusses the options for increasing PHP's file upload limits when you're faced with users wanting to submit multi-megabyte images. Related PostsHow to Override PHP Configuration OptionsPHP Gotchas: Part 1file uploads and MM documentation
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Craig Buckler
tags: php configuration file limits
Aug 17 2010 10:35 PM
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Can I Install And Use More Than One Antimalware Application?

If one is good, then two should be better, right? If your counting dollars, then the answer is pretty obvious. But, if your counting installed security applications – then the answer may not be that obvious. We get a lot of questions here on Tech
Bill Mullins' Weblog - Tech Thoughts
 
Bill Mullins
tags: anti-malware tools free anti-malware software free security programs freeware
Aug 08 2010 07:20 AM
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Flashloaded Component Giveaways

Flashloaded offers Flash components that help you to build cool Flash stuffs without having to code any Actionscript. The components are very easy to use and customize. Just drop the component on the stage, customize it via the parameter palette, and you
Web Designer Wall - Design Trends and Tutorials
 
Nick La
tags: general stuffs freebies
Aug 21 2010 08:56 AM
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Optimize Windows Services with A Free Services Optimizer

Windows is a terrific operating system – no doubt about it (some will argue otherwise). Windows meets all my computing needs, as it does yours, I expect. The chances of my computing needs and your computing needs being the same however, are remote. But,
Bill Mullins' Weblog - Tech Thoughts
 
Bill Mullins
tags: 64 bit software freeware open source slow computer
Aug 12 2010 08:13 AM
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Once Again: Comments In Code Aren’t Necessarily Bad

I happened to come across some blog posts and tweets that once again mentioned how evil it is to use comments in code. Some people still like to advocate the “if you need comments, your code sucks!” sentiment. As is often the case with this
The Inquisitive Coder - Davy Brion's Blog
 
Davy Brion
tags: code quality opinions
Aug 19 2010 11:32 AM
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CSS3 Media Queries

CSS2 allows you to specify stylesheet for specific media type such as screen or print. Now CSS3 makes it even more efficient by adding media queries. You can add expressions to media type to check for certain conditions and apply different stylesheets.
Web Designer Wall - Design Trends and Tutorials
 
Nick La
tags: tutorials css
Aug 19 2010 06:48 AM
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Free Ticket to Frontend 2010 Norway

I will be speaking at Frontend 2010 conference along with a big list of famous designers. The event will take place in Oslo, Norway on September 1st & 2nd, 2010. I have a last minute free ticket to give away. Enter a comment in this post before Aug
Web Designer Wall - Design Trends and Tutorials
 
Nick La
tags: general stuffs event freebies
Aug 19 2010 06:28 AM
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Take The Emotion Out Of Your Emails With Free ToneCheck Beta

When we communicate with others, it’s obviously important that we create an environment that allows the message to be heard – the right message. Sounds pretty simple, but it’s easy to forget that every communication gets translated by the recipient, not
Bill Mullins' Weblog - Tech Thoughts
 
Bill Mullins
tags: beta software communication email freeware
Aug 06 2010 05:34 AM
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Themify Launched

You may probably notice that I haven’t been updating Web Designer Wall for a while. I’ve been working very hard on a new project called Themify, a premium WordPress theme shop. It is a collaboration with Darcy Clarke, who is an amazing
Web Designer Wall - Design Trends and Tutorials
 
Nick La
tags: general stuffs wordpress
Aug 12 2010 08:48 AM
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Better Configuration Files

Over the years I have seen many configuration files. Most of them were unusable. There are many reasons for unusable configuration files. What I’ve learned from looking at large configurations are those main points: 1. Values Often configuration
Code Monkeyism
 
stephan
tags: java
Sep 02 2010 06:07 AM
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Install “Search Engine Security” Firefox Add-on – Get Protection Against Fake Search Engine Results

Cyber crooks are undoubtedly masters at seizing opportunity, and, they know when they’ve latched onto a good thing. Poisoned search engine results have proven to be a gold mine for the bad guys who, naturally, continue to be unrelenting in their chase to
Bill Mullins' Weblog - Tech Thoughts
 
Bill Mullins
tags: anti-malware tools browser add-ons don't get hacked firefox add-ons
Aug 25 2010 07:36 AM
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Can An Object Grow?

As you probably know, i’m currently learning Ruby. And as you may or may not know, Ruby is a very dynamic language. And one of the things that i found immensely interesting about it is the ability to add methods to existing classes or to existing
The Inquisitive Coder - Davy Brion's Blog
 
Davy Brion
tags: code quality
Aug 18 2010 11:57 AM
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Free PDF to Word Converter Is A Scam!

When is free, not free? How about if you have to answer this question: 881 – (221 – (329 – 146) x 559)= ? or this question (274 – 332) – (34 x 504 – 813) = ? or……………. every time (after the fifth time, or so), you want
Bill Mullins' Weblog - Tech Thoughts
 
Bill Mullins
tags: bill's rants don't get scammed don't get hacked freeware
Aug 14 2010 05:52 AM
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Visual basic mysql login

As requested many times this is a Mysql login tutorial, Links: Mysql driver: dev.mysql.com Mysql admin: dev.mysql.com Code: deadcore.co.uk A continuation of the coffee cup form builder tutorial showing how to create a mysql database for a form. Making a
PHP Tutorials
 
Andy
tags: 10 basic login mysql
Aug 27 2010 11:41 AM
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Giveaway: iPhone Stickers

First, I would like to thank everybody for reading Web Designer Wall and following me (@nickla) on Twitter. Today, I have iPhone stickers to give out to my followers only. I will be giving out 20 iPhone stickers (sponsored by Sticker Mule) with my
Web Designer Wall - Design Trends and Tutorials
 
Nick La
tags: general stuffs freebies
Aug 27 2010 04:58 AM
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Discussion with a Java switcher

discussion with an ex-java developer about why the Ruby community is not as he wish it was and why code is not focusing on what he thinks is important.
Merbist
 
Matt Aimonetti
tags: misc rails ruby
Aug 23 2010 06:54 PM
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SQLAuthority News – Spicejet Complain – Do Not Fly with Spicejet

Years ago I had written about the subject SQLAuthority News – Airline Review – Paramount, Kingfisher, Go Air, Indigo, Jet Airways, Indian Airlines, Spicejet; today this blog post confirms that there is no change in my ranking. There is one change I would
Journey to SQL Authority with Pinal Dave
 
pinaldave
tags: about me pinal dave sql sql authority
Aug 27 2010 05:54 PM
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WordPress: Taking the Word By Storm

Our new book "Build Your Own Wicked WordPress Themes" will not only show you how to build premium WordPress themes, but also how to sell them. Related PostsBuild Your Own WordPress Themes the Easy WayRedirecting Old URLs in WordPressHow to Split
SitePoint
 
Meli
tags: web tech thematic wordpress wordpress themes
Aug 10 2010 11:04 PM
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What’s Stopping You?

Is there an area of your life or business where you just can't seem to get a grip? I was thinking about this recently over something that's been frustrating me for quite some time -- not consistently sticking with an exercise routine.
WebWorkerDaily
 
Amber Singleton Riviere
tags: lifestyle productivity business success
Aug 20 2010 12:27 PM
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Don’t let jQuery’s $(document).ready() slow you down

A couple examples of situations where jQuery's $(document).ready() may be unnecessarily slowing you down. You've been reading Don’t let jQuery’s $(document).ready() slow you down, originally posted at Encosia. I hope you enjoyed it, and
Encosia
 
Dave Ward
tags: performance ui jquery
Aug 19 2010 08:25 PM
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Forums Downtime

Quick public service announcement: The CSS-Tricks forums will be unavailable starting now as the undergo awesomeness upgrades. I’ll update this post when they are back!
CSS-Tricks
 
Chris Coyier
Aug 22 2010 07:50 AM
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Google Alarm – Alerts You When Google Is Watching!

In a recent Wall Street Journal interview, Google CEO Eric Schmidt made the following comment which frankly, I find not only offensive, but very disturbing. “We (Google) know roughly who you are, roughly what you care about, roughly who your
Bill Mullins' Weblog - Tech Thoughts
 
Bill Mullins
tags: browser add-ons browsers chrome firefox
Aug 21 2010 09:08 AM
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Looking ahead: Panorama and Pivot controls for Windows Phone developers

Here's a preview of what to expect with the Panorama and Pivot controls that will be built into the Windows Phone Developer Tools.
Jeff Wilcox
 
Jeff Wilcox
tags: silverlight windows phone
Aug 11 2010 08:32 PM
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SQL SERVER – SHRINKDATABASE For Every Database in the SQL Server

I was recently called to attend the Query Tuning Project. I had a very interesting experience in this event. I would like to share to you what actually happened. Note: If you are just going to say that shrinking database is bad, I agree with you and that
Journey to SQL Authority with Pinal Dave
 
pinaldave
tags: dba pinal dave sql sql authority
Aug 12 2010 12:19 PM
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Using generalized type constraints - How to remove code with Scala 2.8

I love removing code. More I remove lesser is the surface area for bugs to bite. Just now I removed a bunch of classes, made unnecessary by Scala 2.8.0 type system.Consider this set of abstractions, elided for demonstration purposes
Ruminations of a Programmer
 
Debasish
Aug 10 2010 11:04 PM
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Java File Copy Benchmarks Update

I’ve made an update of my benchmark about file copy methods in Java. I’ve been asked for new informations about this benchmark and for new test, so I’ve included more results and informations. This new version include two new complete
@Blog("Baptiste Wicht")
 
Baptiste Wicht
tags: java benchmarks i/o performances
Aug 05 2010 06:49 AM