Location seems to have become all the buzz around the Internet world for the past few weeks, so I wanted to chime in with some of the interesting tidbits and long-lasting effects that this will have on Internet culture. Basically, I intend to show you all the happening places for happening places. Smart Phones It would be almost impossible for you to not have heard of … [Read more...]
What’s the Harm in McAfee SiteAdvisor?
I'm torn on what stance I want to take on this issue I stumbled across today regarding McAfee SiteAdvisor. The IT security side of me says that any tool that prevents people from stumbling upon bad sites and malicious downloads is a good thing but the webmaster side of me says that any tool that is not moderated well and does not update frequently is bad for websites and thus … [Read more...]
Visualizing Google Search Suggestions
An interesting way of investigating a topic can come from simply following the suggestions Google makes as you begin typing your query. You just start typing a word or phrase relevant to your topic of interest and suggestions will show up for related queries thanks to Google's Query Suggestions. Fortunately, there are some better ways of doing this than just sitting on Google's … [Read more...]
HTML5/CSS3 Browser Compatibility Table
The Browser Wars are in full swing with the new standards of HTML5 and CSS3 making their way into use. Some of the fiercest competitors are lingering old versions of the browsers. If you're wanting to use a cool new feature, this site can help you understand which browsers will support it. The site currently lists compatibility for Firefox 3.5 and Safari 4 on Mac and these … [Read more...]
How to File a CAN-SPAM Complaint with the FTC
After continuing to receive additional spam daily through the same campaign that I posted here a week ago, I decided it was time to escalate things. It became apparent that the Unsubscribe link on these e-mail messages wasn't doing anything. If the FTC enforced the CAN-SPAM Act this would be the proper venue and for now it's about the only action that we can take. You can find … [Read more...]