Sep 24, 2014Web and Internet
Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and Outlook (a.k.a. Hotmail or Live Mail) are the three most popular web email platforms. Here is a compilation of the available problem report data to help figure out which one is the most reliable.
Sep 22, 2014ProgrammingComments (1)
This JavaScript minifier removes all line breaks, tabs, comments, trailing semi-colons, and any unnecessary spaces. It performs no sorting or compressing, so it won't have any impact on how your JavaScript executes.
Sep 17, 2014Web and Internet
When entering a URL, web address, or link into Yahoo Mail, you will notice that it auto-generates a large box showing the content of your link, similar to how Facebook does for link posts.
Sep 10, 2014Web and Internet
A QR code is a two-dimensional barcode that contains square shapes of varying sizes and orientations. It can contain significantly more data than traditional one-dimensional barcodes (with the parallel lines) like you'd find on items at a store. QR stands for "quick response" and you will often see it abbreviated as QRC as well.
Sep 2, 2014Computer Hardware
Here is a comparison of the two Alienware Windows gaming PCs (X51 and Aurora) to custom-built gaming PCs to see how the prices stack up. This will help give an idea on the kind of markup Alienware (Dell) adds to their computers. Afterwards, you may find that building your own gaming PC is an attractive option. I will not be comparing the Alienware Alpha, which runs Steam OS.
Aug 27, 2014Web and InternetComments (3)
Here are the ideal cover photo dimensions for each of these social networks. You can use any size, but these sizes will result in having the best aspect ratio and least loss in quality.
Aug 27, 2014Windows
Adobe Reader X and newer versions have become somewhat bloated with features and content. This can slow down older computers and be a nuisance even on new computers. To fix this you can downgrade to Reader 9.5, which fires up nearly instantly on a modern PC and consumes very little memory.
Aug 27, 2014Web and Internet
eBay can remove negative or neutral feedback on your seller account under certain circumstances. They may do this automatically depending on what their system detects, but often you will have to specifically request removal.
Aug 26, 2014Web and InternetComments (16)
There are two ways to link to the full-screen version of a YouTube video. The first is using the popup player (now called the embed player), and the second is using YouTube's new TV-optimized website.
Aug 20, 2014WindowsComments (5)
Here is one way that you can record the screen, including audio, and upload it to YouTube for free. This is useful for recording game footage, creating a presentation, or showing how to perform some task on the computer.
Aug 19, 2014Web and InternetComments (13)
Facebook, Reddit, and other content sharing sites look for the og:image meta tag when deciding what thumbnail to use. Here's how you should use it effectively and also what size you should make it.
Aug 16, 2014Programming
If you've ever tried to include an XML file using the PHP include statement, you may have ran into a compile error or it may simply not work. This is very likely because the XML file starts with the characters <? and the include statement is trying to parse it as PHP.
Aug 13, 2014MobileComments (15)
There are three ways to get the Field Of Dreams level for the game Bad Piggies. This guide was written primarily for Android but is applicable to the computer and iOS as well.
Aug 12, 2014Web DevelopmentComments (143)
The key to creating a responsive YouTube embed is with padding and a container element, which allows you to give it a fixed aspect ratio. You can also use this technique with most other iframe-based embeds, such as slideshows.