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Preloading and the JavaScript Image() object

May 27, 2004 7:05am PDT

Lots of high-res images can really spruce up a Web site. But they can also slow it down-- images are files, files use bandwidth, and bandwidth is directly related to wait times. It's time you get...

29 Latest comment by Tekime

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Parsing XML documents with Perl's XML::Simple

September 17, 2004 7:00am PDT

As more and more Web sites begin using XML for their content, it's increasingly important for Web developers to know how to parse XML data and convert it into different formats. That's where the...

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How to prepare for the demand for tech pros

May 20, 2013 7:20am PDT

The demand for IT pros is on the rise. To be successful, candidates cannot excel in IT skills alone. They need to demonstrate business acumen and a robust skill set that equips them to meet the...

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Convert the local time to another time zone with this JavaScript

January 3, 2006 7:32pm PST

To display the time of day of a different time zone from the local time zone on a Web page it is necessary to perform various temporal calculations and convert local time to destination time.

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Master the Linux bash command line with these 10 shortcuts

August 10, 2005 8:47pm PDT

The unassuming Linux shell program bash hides some powerful tools and shortcuts, 10 of which are outlined in this document.

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Set Internet Explorer to open links in a new window automatically

June 1, 2004 7:00am PDT

This FastAnswer handout will help your users set Internet Explorer to open links in a new window automatically.

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How do I use WinDBG Debugger to troubleshoot a Blue Screen of Death?

December 18, 2009 8:48am PST

Microsoft's WinDBG will help you to debug and diagnose a BSOD problem and then lead you to the root cause so you can fix it.

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What Google I/O 2013 means for Google Apps

May 23, 2013 10:26am PDT

At Google I/O, Google's annual developer conference, the company released myriad application updates, the most notable being an updated Google+.

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Ten things you should know about troubleshooting VPN connections

September 1, 2005 5:24pm PDT

Take a look at some of the most common problems encountered with VPN connections and what you can do about them.

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10 slide design tips for producing powerful and effective presentations

September 19, 2006 7:00am PDT

You can't build a compelling presentation that communicates your message if your slides are cluttered, text-heavy, or ugly. These tips from design pro Garr Reynolds will help you develop...

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Tech Tip: Initiate a continuous Ping operation

December 8, 2003 3:32pm PST

Windows XP's Ping command-line utility helpsverify IP connectivity to another computer or device on a TCP/IPnetwork. When you issue the Ping command, it attempts to connect tothe target device...

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Handling multiple submits in a single form with PHP

June 29, 2004 7:00am PDT

Processing form data in PHP is significantly simpler than most other Web programming languages. This simplicity and ease of use makes it possible to do some fairly complex things with forms,...

15 Latest comment by md2811

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Understanding the pros and cons of the Waterfall Model of software development

September 22, 2006 2:08pm PDT

Waterfall development is a software development model involving a phased progression of activities, marked by feedback loops, leading to the release of a software product. This article provides a...

13 Latest comment by Newtechy

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Checking and repairing MySQL tables

April 20, 2004 7:00am PDT

There's nothing quite like coming to work one morning, and finding that four years of corporate data has just been corrupted. If your database is MySQL, though, there's still hope.

5 Latest comment by johnpark.tech2012

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Five Google Spreadsheet features to help kick your Excel addiction

September 14, 2012 8:38am PDT

Updates and added features have leveled the playing field, giving Google Spreadsheets capabilities that Excel may never have.

4 Latest comment by Atharton_CB

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Learn how to configure Apache

September 29, 2003 5:22pm PDT

If you need to make configuration changes to Apache, here's some information that you won't want to miss.

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17 useful functions for manipulating arrays in PHP

July 18, 2005 3:53pm PDT

This document outlines some of the more useful functions in the PHP array toolkit, and features detailed explanations and usage examples.

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10 ethical issues confronting IT managers

August 15, 2006 7:00am PDT

Should employees be told to what extent their behavior is monitored? How much effort and expense should managers incur in considering questions of data access and privacy? Does the availability of...

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How to examine and kill MySQL client processes

May 21, 2004 7:00am PDT

A useful MySQL command for keeping track of client-server transactions is the SHOW PROCESSLIST command. And you can use the ID's it returns to kill any errant processes.