Author Archives: Eric
WordPress 2.9.1 HTTP error
After upgrading to WordPress 2.9.1, I encountered a problem when using the media file uploader. Any attempts to upload an image would return an HTTP error: There are many solutions out there, but unfortunately none of the ones listed worked for me. I did find a very simple fix however. HTTP error fix The answer [...]
Prevent Blogger from resizing images
Images that are uploaded in Blogger are stored at Google’s Picasa Web Albums at its original file size and dimensions. If you login to Picasa with your Blogger account, then lo and behold, you shall see your original images! Interestingly enough, the image code that Blogger inserts into your blog post are modified. Instead of [...]
Browsing a single website with multiple logins
Ever wanted to browse a website with multiple logins simultaneously? Perhaps you have two Gmail accounts whose inboxes you’d like to monitor at the same time. Or maybe you want to surf several Facebook accounts without having to log off one before being able to sign in another. Here’s a simple 2-step tutorial on how [...]
Blog updates and et cetera
Time to make this blog more personal so I’ll talk and empty my mind here a bit for is this not where random lies?!
OnLive's cloud gaming service
OnLive was just announced a few days ago and is already taking the gaming industry by storm. The game service has been in development for 7 years before this announcement, and silently too which is remarkable considering its potential. OnLive basically takes advantage of cloud gaming technology so that gamers can play high-end games such [...]
‘Link’ feature in media players
Most media players like Windows Media Player and Winamp allow you to assemble a custom playlist. In WMP, you can quickly compile a list by right-clicking a bunch of song names and selecting Add to Now Playing. I frequently turn on the Shuffle option when listening to playlists. But sometimes I don’t want it totally [...]
Improving web usability: Page numbering systems
Many websites today fail at providing a simple way for users to find information quickly and easily on their websites. A user will typically leave in frustration if it is difficult for them to find that specific article they read a week ago or maybe even last night if the website is updated frequently. This [...]
phpBB and Google AdSense
I’ve been using the brand-new phpBB forum software for the past few days now and I must admit I am very impressed. But that’s a post for another time! For now, I’ll discuss the optimal placement of Google ads within phpBB’s templates, the easiest method to do so, and most importantly, how to achieve all [...]
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Eric
Minor blog updates