This will be a repository of interesting links and ideas from the web. Note that "Bobs Rants" is for political opinions.
Friday, November 30, 2012
ChromeBooks Compared
Performance testing the latest Chromebooks: Price matters | Mobile Technology News
Dont own one (yet) but they are intriguing.
Dont own one (yet) but they are intriguing.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Pitfalls of Javascript
http://net.tutsplus.com/tutorials/tools-and-tips/20-all-too-common-coding-pitfalls-for-beginners/
Pitfalls for uses of Javascript.
(Javascript is an integral part of the modern Web, so this is important stuff!)
Pitfalls for uses of Javascript.
(Javascript is an integral part of the modern Web, so this is important stuff!)
Sharing Information Across National Borders
http://shkspr.mobi/blog/2012/11/smuggling-usb-sticks/
People will always find a way to share information.
People will always find a way to share information.
Learn About Economics and Globalization
http://www.econlib.org/library/Essays/rdPncl.html
Learn about economics and globalization. It's probably not what you think.
Oh yes, it's a terrific video, too:
http://ipencilmovie.org/
Learn about economics and globalization. It's probably not what you think.
Oh yes, it's a terrific video, too:
http://ipencilmovie.org/
Thanksgiving Dinner Cheaper This Year (and in Past Years, too)
http://www.aei-ideas.org/2012/11/something-to-be-thankful-for-the-cost-of-a-thanksgiving-dinner-for-ten-this-year-is-1-4-cheaper-than-last-year/
The cost of a Thanksgiving dinner has been dropping for years. We are better off than ever. Ignore the media drumbeat.
Here's another one:
http://mjperry.blogspot.com/2012/07/for-many-items-prices-are-falling-not.html
Cost of food as a share of disposable income is very low compared to the "good old days":
http://mjperry.blogspot.com/2012/07/as-share-of-income-americans-have-most_01.html
The cost of a Thanksgiving dinner has been dropping for years. We are better off than ever. Ignore the media drumbeat.
Here's another one:
http://mjperry.blogspot.com/2012/07/for-many-items-prices-are-falling-not.html
Cost of food as a share of disposable income is very low compared to the "good old days":
http://mjperry.blogspot.com/2012/07/as-share-of-income-americans-have-most_01.html
Useless Webpages
http://www.theuselessweb.com/
In the original days of the web, I grabbed a lot of "useless" links. Most of those died out and expired. Now, someone is keeping up a compendium of uselessness. Great!
In the original days of the web, I grabbed a lot of "useless" links. Most of those died out and expired. Now, someone is keeping up a compendium of uselessness. Great!
Wallpaper Backgrounds
http://www.trendleaks.com/2012/11/simple-minimalist-wallpapers/
Some wallpapers for websites and for your computer, too.
Some wallpapers for websites and for your computer, too.
Readability of Web Sites
http://www.andysowards.com/blog/2012/ways-to-make-your-site-more-readable/
More information for people who work on web pages.
More information for people who work on web pages.
What State Do You Live In?
http://www.forbes.com/sites/baldwin/2012/11/25/do-you-live-in-a-death-spiral-state/
A lot of your lifestyle depends on the state where you live.
A lot of your lifestyle depends on the state where you live.
Remembering Passwords
http://www.macworld.com/article/2014040/how-to-remember-passwords-and-which-ones-you-should.html
Important: remember your passwords!
Important: remember your passwords!
Web Page Design Issues -- Zigzag Viewing
http://webdesign.tutsplus.com/articles/design-theory/understanding-the-split-layout-in-web-design/
Something to think about when you design web pages...
Something to think about when you design web pages...
Security for Your Electronic Devices
http://www.forbes.com/pictures/mhl45lmem/password-protect-your-devices-5/
Only us computer specialists used to worry about these things. Now EVERYONE is a computer manager, and has to be aware of security issues.
Only us computer specialists used to worry about these things. Now EVERYONE is a computer manager, and has to be aware of security issues.
Forbes on Retirement Investment Education
http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertlaura/2012/11/27/five-wall-street-words-every-retiree-needs-to-know/
For all you retirees out there with ANY kind of investment.
For all you retirees out there with ANY kind of investment.
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