2011

Testing WordPress’s Code Syntax Highlighting

(12/04/11) TEST 1: This example introduces a bit of test code we are calling ‘CODE SNIPPET A’. It uses the ‘sourcecode’ tag and has no language attributes or parameters. Code Snippet A [sourcecode] <form id="form1"> <div> <input id="btnShowMessage" type="button" value="show message" /> <div id="divMessage" style="background-color: yellow;">THIS IS THE MESSAGE</div> </div> </form> [/sourcecode] NOTE: When you […]

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Is DropBox a good alternative for a WordPress CDN (image hosting site)?

Image via CrunchBase Is DropBox a good alternative for a WordPress CDN (image hosting site)? 11/15/11 10:06 PM So, tonight I’m seeking a better FREE solution for hosting my images for blogging purposes.  Up until now I have always used Photobucket, but recently I have experienced some issues with some of my images not showing

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In Praise Of Jeff Duntemann … An Ode To Fun, Easy-To-Read Programming Books

02/19/11 Around 1998 I was working as an Electronics Engineer at a local slaughterhouse called IBP (now owned by Tyson Chicken) and it was there in the meager collection of reference books available that I discovered the book “Assembly Language Step-By-Step“, by Jeff Duntemann.  I was blown away.  Though it has been over 10 years

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Are CNET.com & DOWNLOAD.com Software Reviews Even Credible or Reliable Anymore?

So I have been using Acronis True Image Home 11 since 2009, and have been using other incarnations of the software since 2004.  Acronis has always proven a very reliable (and free) option for backing up and creating hard disk drive images in my own personal experience.  In fact, the only problems I’ve ever had with

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Kristobaldude’s Blog: 2010 Year In review

The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Fresher than ever. Crunchy numbers A helper monkey made this abstract painting, inspired by your stats. A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. This blog

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