Article archive - page 7
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Why industries can still be revolutionised on the web
Too many industries still ship broken, confusing websites, which means basic design and information architecture can still be disruptive. The web still has plenty of room to be rebuilt.
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The state of Oz technology
From mobile data to broadband and open-source adoption, Australia's tech scene feels stuck compared to Europe. Why progress is stalled and it needs a reset.
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The warm glow of site launch
A site launch brings equal parts exhaustion, relief and adrenaline, and it's a feeling shared across all engineering disciplines. Reflections on teams, pride and shipping real work into the world.
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Potent messages of impotent industries
The TorrentSpy case is another skirmish in the MPAA's war on file sharing, but the lawsuits only spur new tools. The real fix is better distribution and pricing, not courtroom victories.
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My top 5 jQuery seasonal wishes
jQuery is a joy to use, but a few missing pieces still hurt productivity. Festive wishes includes better docs, a wait function, fadeToggle, display-state helpers, and easy DOM access.
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SMS Bamboozlement...
A client nearly derailed a simple SMS donation idea after being dazzled by more advanced services. Focus on building what solves the problem first, then add sophistication later.
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.NET / XSLT and how to import an external XML document
Loading external XML in XSLT on .NET is harder than it should be. This note explains the resolver you need and the document() approach that returns a proper nodeset instead of just text.
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PCI DSS will wreak havoc on SMEs
PCI DSS compliance makes sense in theory, but for small merchants it becomes an expensive, confusing audit industry. In its current form, it fails to address real-world fraud while pushing SMEs toward costly consultants.
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Adding Cron Jobs to a QNAP server
QNAP NAS boxes are Linux-based but reboot to a clean state, so custom cron jobs disappear. This guide shows how to hook into the startup process and persist your own scheduled tasks.
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Why was data being passed on a disc and what was EDS' advice?
The HMRC data loss scandal shows how weak government data practices and contractor incentives can be. Basic safeguards like encryption, least-privilege data extracts, and real accountability are needed.