The Perfect Cup
Over the holiday weekend, we found ourselves in an interesting debate: how do you brew coffee the right way?
Essentially, the argument broke down to two sides: those that thought that not much coffee was needed, and those that thought that a good portion was needed. Anything else that could have been considered was put aside, such as the quality of coffee or method of brewing, since we were focusing on the actual ratio of water-to-coffee.
Farewell Floats: The Future of CSS Layout
An interesting look on where web-layout is at, where it's going, and where it came from: Farewell Floats: The Future of CSS Layout | Design Shack. I still remember when tables were the cool way to go; glad those days are over…
Git Cheat Sheet
Another excellent post from fournova, the makers of Tower; they've put together a cheat sheet for git users. Perfect if you're new to the world of git, and an excellent companion even if you use a GUI-based git client.
Mac OS X 10.6.8 Adds TRIM Support
Apparently, the recent Mac OS X update added TRIM support (at least for stock Apple SSDs in older machines). Very nice and about time!
Version Control Best Practices
This is an excellent article from the makers of Tower[ref]Tower is an excellent app for managing git repositories; a bit pricey, but there is a 30-day free trial. Check it out.[/ref]. It's written assuming you're using git, but there are a lot of great points if you're using any source code management solution:
- Commit Related Changes
Fix an Authorization Error with Audible and iTunes
If you are receiving this error from iTunes when trying to authorize and play an Audible book, Could not authorize this computer because either your user name or password are invalid, even when you know that you are entering your credentials 100% correctly, it may be a problem with your password.
1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1-1+1+1+1+1+1+1x0=?
I keep seeing this on Facebook, and for whatever reason, everyone is getting a different answer. Let's take a look at this problem, and figure out the correct answer.
A Year of Career
Hard to believe, but it's been a year since I started my full-time job with Independent Printing. They're an excellent company, and have been very, very good to me.
This morning, I was surprised by a package from UPS:
Yes, I Can Read You
This post doesn't mean to offend anyone, it's more of a curiosity/pet-peeve of mine. Why is it that some people feel the need to type status messages, wall posts, or what-have-you, in all-caps?
A few points about writing in all-caps:
Properly Watermarking a Photo
I see a lot of people who are trying their hand at photography (heck, I'm one of them). There are a lot of talented people out there, and they produce some excellent photos. However, one thing that has bothered me is how they've been watermarking their images. Here are some of the common "mistakes" I've seen.