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Tutorials and tips covering HTML, CSS, jQuery and PHP for web designers and developers. Discussion of the latest Internet technology and search engine optimisation news.



Browser Backwards Compatability

Aug
2
2007

When creating a website a designer sits down and codes their website, which looks fresh and shiny in IE6… job done! No it’s never that simple is it.

To be a good web designer means creating a website that is accessible and usable in a wide variety of browsers. An absolute minimum for me would be IE6, IE7 and FireFox. In fact, i tend to try and have a look in IE5, IE6, IE7, FireFox, Opera and Safari, as well as exclude css for Netscape 4. Read the rest of this entry »


Google vs Yahoo vs MSN

Jun
28
2007

I thought I would compare the three major search engines for mapping a route I need to take tomorrow. I found the results quite interesting. The first thing I noticed was the different ways of inputting the information.

Google was easy. Below the top search box, I clicked Get Directions and put the start and finish address. Pretty easy. Read the rest of this entry »


Copy Music from iPod to Hard Disk

Feb
28
2007

Getting your music off your iPod back onto a hard disk has proved to be a real headache for some time. With the DRM built-into iTunes and iPods, you aren’t supposed to be able to get the music off your iPod once it’s been placed there. It seems a bit crazy, especially if your collection is legitimately bought on iTunes or your own CD collection. Read the rest of this entry »