Archive for October, 2008

Amazing Results – Optimising Image Size Using Smush.it

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

There are dozens of new web based applications being launched every day. Most are moderately useful, but it’s rare that I actually need to use one. After playing with them for a while, I normally abandon them and go back to the core tools I use to get things done.

Well, I found one that’s going right into my toolset: smush.it, the image optimisation web application.

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Centered Fixed Width Layout And Scrollbar Problem

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

I recently ran into a CSS problem with a centered fixed width layout. It’s probably been written about before and experienced web developers may already know this, but it caught me out. I’m reasonably experienced, so I thought it worth mentioning here. (more…)

Notice: WordPress Plugin Category Feeds To Be Removed

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

It’s been a while since I last posted, because I’ve been tied up with some other projects. My focus is now returning to this blog, but before I get into anything of substance, there’s some housekeeping I need to take care of.

If you subscribe to the feed of one of my WordPress plugin categories, please be warned that these feeds will be removed in 7 days time. (more…)

Password Protecting The Wp-admin Folder

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

I recently listened to the WordPress Podcast – Episode 44. Although it’s a couple of months old now, it was quite interesting and one issue really caught my eye ear: the security related question for Matt Mullenweg at around 1:13:30 of the podcast.

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