Snag Color and Dimensions from Any Web Page
There are two really slick FireFox add-ons guaranteed to save you time with site layout and configuration.
Colorzilla - Just click-on the eye-dropper and hover over any area of a web page to get the read-out of its color in either RGB or Hex color. This is most excellent for quick reference for your own site […]
Two Blogs for the Price of One
A month ago I posed the question “One Blog Becomes Two?” in which I spoke of dividing Thoughtsparks.net into two blogs, one for reflections and thoughts, and one for straight tech-oriented information. The resounding response I got back was “leave thoughtsparks.net alone”. I heard you and continue to publish thoughtsparks.net as I have with a […]
The Roots of Persistence Run Deep
The small bur oak you see pictured to the right has taught me much about persistence. Several years ago, in an impetuous move, I chopped-down the young tree to the ground to make way for a trampoline. The tree grew-up under it and once again I cut it to the ground. A third time […]
Handy WordPress Hacks
With a few tweaks in WordPress you can unlock the constraints of the categories and extend them in virtually any direction you want to go. Additionally you can structure your site to have short user-friendly URLs.
Create category based sections. By editing the tabs in your main navigation you can create tabs that index specific […]
TechFires.com Ignites
TechFires.com is now officially kicked-off. This site will be a rapid fire location for the latest and greatest tech-related reviews. TechFires.com will serve as a complimentary blog to Thoughtsparks.net with screen shots and very brief reviews. For all of you thoughtsparks.net readers, no worries, thoughtsparks.net will carry-on with Web Helps, Productivity tips, extensive Reviews and […]
Enhancing a Message Through Video
I have the privilege of giving a sermon at CedarRidge Church, our home fellowship, on the 30th of September. The message is simply titled "Shine" and focuses on letting God’s light shine through us. To enhance the message I developed this short music video and posted it to GodTube which is a Christian version of […]
FireFox Hack Opens Favorite Sites in Sidebar
Browser plug-ins present some fantastic efficiencies. Any regular reader of this site knows my affinity for the browser, specifically Firefox and the amazing power of adding the right extensions. One must use constraint however to know the right plug-ins as each one requires more resources which can slow launching the browser and CPU utilization.
One nifty […]
Night Out for Dad, Austin Style
There are two things I really enjoy, good food and live music. Living in the Austin area affords me access to both in abundance. Last night, I stopped-off at Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q (Their sauce really is the boss) for some lip smacking good grub and a tasty Shiner Bock before heading on down […]
Font Treatment - CSS Video Tutorial #3
Today’s post features the third Cascading Style Sheet(CSS) Video Tutorial on font usage. The video is just over 4 minutes in length.
One important aspect of web publishing is effectively applying font treatments to make text more readable. With a few adjustments to fonts, the readership of a site will find it easier to assimilate the […]
The Day the World Changed
No one asks, "Do you remember" that fateful day. I bet you remember the moment, the instant it happened. I was driving down Interstate 35 in my dad’s old pick-up truck. The morning sun was shining in casting a glare on my view. I had the windows down and enjoying the morning sun, enjoying my […]
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