If you're looking to get a grasp on the basics of computer security concerns and a heads-up on what you should keep your eyes open for, the US government has provided some documents for just that reason. Written for the non-technical user, the terms are kept simple and presented in a non-intimidating manner. Read up on cyber security tips at the United States Computer … [Read more...]
Instacalc – Shareable, reusable formulaic online calculators
If you find yourself ever having a particularly nerdy conversation discussing formulas or other calculations, you might be able to make use of the Instacalc website. It's also useful for formulas that you are frequently using but changing the input. Calculations can involve just about anything. Variables are really easy to use to simplify equations. From converting units … [Read more...]
I’ll take the PDF, hold the Adobe.
I think I've made my dislike of Adobe known previously, but there are plenty of reasons to look for alternatives to Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader: Price, bloat, load time, and interface. Make anything a PDF: There are a lot of programs that use the same approach of a printer sub-system. I've listed a few of them and my notes below. Essentially where you would normally save a … [Read more...]
Zamzar – Web-based file conversion site
Convert a file without using any software in 7 easy steps! 1. Upload a file or submit a URL to a video 2. Specify what format you want the file back in 3. Type in your e-mail address 4. Click Convert 5. Receive e-mail with download link for new file. 6. Download file 7. Enjoy! You can submit a URL like a YouTube link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzO1mCAVyMw) and … [Read more...]
Creating Firefox Extensions
I found this tutorial to be really helpful in understanding how to go about creating an extension for Firefox and Thunderbird: http://roachfiend.com/archives/2004/12/08/how-to-create-firefox-extensions/ It takes a little bit of the magic out of .XPIs. … [Read more...]