Category Archives: open source
Twitter Takes TextSecure, Texting App for Dissidents, Open Source
A technology that helped start a global movement is now being put into the hands of the people. TextSecure, an Android app that encrypts text me… Continue reading
HP: WebOS Is Now an Open Source Project
WebOS may be more tenacious that we thought. The Linux-based OS with a rocky history has officially risen from the ashes of HP’s TouchPad… Continue reading
HP: WebOS is Now an Open Source Project
WebOS may be more tenacious that we thought. The Linux-based OS with a rocky history has officially risen from the ashes of HP’s TouchPad… Continue reading
How Open Source Development Is Becoming More Social
Most people do not think of software developers as being high on the “social” scale. In fact, the (misinformed) stereotype for a typical de… Continue reading
Banishing Browser Address Bars — a UI Step Too Far?
Google and Mozilla may remove the address bar from Chrome and Firefox. Craig discusses the reasons for the proposal and the risks it poses. Continue reading
How to Make WordPress Easier for Clients By Removing Unnecessary Menu Options
In Craig’s latest WordPress tutorial he explains how to write a custom plugin which removes items from the main administration menu. Continue reading
Internet Archive Now Supports HTML5 for a Half Million Videos
The Internet Archive’s entire stash of digital videos — that’s more than 500,000 assets — now supports HTML5 as well as… Continue reading
How to Make WordPress Easier By Removing Widgets, Meta Boxes and Options
In Craig’s latest WordPress tutorial he explains how to write a custom plugin which disables update notifications and removes unnecessary dashboard widgets, page and post meta boxes. Continue reading
Mozilla Release Firefox 5
Firefox 5 has arrived three months after version 4 was released. Craig looks at the new features and discusses Mozilla’s rapid update schedule. Continue reading
How to Write Your Own Easy-Administration WordPress Plugin
Craig provides a simple tutorial which explains how to write a plugin which makes the WordPress administration panels easier for your clients with custom branding and support messages. Continue reading