W3C has a good summary of XML technology in 10 simple points, XML in 10 points.
1. XML is for structuring data
2. XML looks a bit like HTML
3. XML is text, but isn’t meant to be read
4. XML is verbose by design
5. XML is a family of technologies
6. XML is new, but not that new
7. XML leads HTML to XHTML
8. XML is modular
9. XML is the basis for RDF and the Semantic Web
10. XML is license-free, platform-independent and well-supported
From PC Magazine,
We’re going back to the basics: Our 2008 collection of utility software is all about tweaking, manipulating, and totally dominating the looks and functionality of Windows XP and Vista. These 91 tools provide all the help you need to control Windows. All the products work with XP and Vista unless indicated.
Technology Bites has a list of useful Firefox extensions. Some of those may be found useful by the pros and laymen alike.
Free Email Address Verifier from verify-email.org. Just enter email address, click “Verify” and the script will display the status of that email address.
This post offers 40 useful tips on optimizing your PHP code, which is then followed by a link to an informative article describing various issues when dealing with code optimization…
Some of these tips are pretty obvious, and some are worth checking out and following. Overall, it’s a good list of things to keep in mind if/when you’re dealing with wireless networks…
1. Position your wireless router (or wireless access point) in a central location.
2. Move the router off the floor and away from walls and metal objects (such as metal file cabinets).
3. Replace your router’s antenna.
4. Replace your computer’s wireless network adapter.
5. Add a wireless repeater.
6. Change your wireless channel.
7. Reduce wireless interference.
8. Update your firmware or your network adapter driver.
9. Pick equipment from a single vendor.
10. Upgrade 802.11b devices to 802.11g.
An excellent collection of links to and information about various software packages/tools from the Smashing Magazine…
CSS-Techniques
References, Tutorials
Desktop-Tools
Plugins, Extensions
Web Tools
CSS Tools and Services
Ajax, Javascript
Web-Typography
Articles and Publications
Colors, Color Palettes
Design-Galleries, Showcases, Inspiration
Icons, Fonts, Templates
Mind tools posted some tips on file management. Most of the information is pretty general, but there are a couple of detailed tips that I found useful and will consider implementing in my own file management system (Organize files by dates, Use “Tickler” files).
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University of California Berkeley got their presence on youtube, and as of 10/05/07 201 video lectures are available for free viewing…
People at softestclub compiled a list of 40 most recent major IT failures caused by software bugs. Who said Software QA was not important?
Mashable came up with yet another list of tools. This time it’s “The PHP Toolbox: 20+ PHP Resources“.
This collection of CSS-related links should be a good start - from basic tutorials to advanced tools, it’s all here. CSS Toolbox
5 Steps to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck from The Motley Fool
1. Evaluate your illness.
2. Attack the illness.
3. Cure your denial.
4. Take some preventive medicine.
5. Relax.
On the last one I would say, don’t relax too much lest you fall back to were you were…
freevideolectures.com acts as a filter , providing us a way to connect to the best material that is being offered by World Class institutions, saving a lot of OUR TIME and giving US the BEST Material that is offered.
This description says it all, check out the webdesign and the programming sections for example…
