Code tidier, cleaner and beautifier for Komodo

The quick and easy way to download the Zend Framework Documentation.

I thought I’d just mention my “Single Most Useful Piece of Software”. I was thinking about how this single little program has done more for me, more reliably than any other program I run. Sure, it only has a couple of settings, and can only be used in certain circumstances, but the sheer usefulness of [...]

This script installs the metapackage, copies our standard settings to /etc, and installs software not available in repositories.

We’ve been developing a visually complex Flex app in the last couple of weeks or so. Its not complex from an ‘enterprisy’ type view, but it does have to achieve a few things visually which have been a challenge. I’ve really enjoyed developing in Flex so far, but have found a few issues which I [...]

Recently, my primary workstation collapsed in a heap. When power was applied, no lights or whirring sounds. I diagnosed a dead motherboard (power supply was fine). Time for ‘The New Machine’.
Putting together a new workstation, and in particular one on which you do a bit of gaming, has to be considered carefully. You want the [...]

Today I have been exploring the world of Flex/Flash development. The first question that usually gets asked is “what is the difference between Flash and Flex…” Well, interestingly, the difference is primarily in the development paradigm. Essentially the end result is the same, usually a ‘.swf’ file playing in a browser or running using Adobe [...]

winmail.dat is a package of e-mail attachments meant for Microsoft Exchange clients. Here is how to open it if you are using an Internet mail client.

If you need some inspiration or how about a really useful mockup tool, look no further. I am about to reveal to you both, rolled into one.
As a small business, our company really needs all the great tools it can get to give us some leverage. We’re small and smart enough to be able to [...]