Tutorial: Introduction to SASS

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This article will teach you the basics of using SASS, and why it is so much more efficient than writing regular CSS. Also covered is installation and a graphical alternative to the command line. What is SASS? SASS is a CSS preprocessor. In simple terms this means that you write your CSS using the SASS syntax, and SASS will convert it to regular CSS [...] Continue reading [...]

Tutorial: Fake jQuery select list

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HTML select lists are a pain to style, and while it can be done to some extent, sometimes it's better to just don't use them. In this tutorial I will show you how to make a sweet looking faux html select list that is ideal for contact forms etc. While you can argue semantics (and more) here, this will just be about making an awesome looking fake [...] Continue reading [...]

What is a switch? How does a switch work?

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A switch is used to connect a network of computers together, allowing them to communicate, share an Internet connection etc. In this article I will explain how a switch works, as well as how hubs work, and why you should always choose a switch over a hub. What's the difference between a Hub and Switch? They are designed for meet the same needs, but [...] Continue reading [...]

NetBeans Tutorial: How to sync to ftp

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This tutorial will teach you how to automatically sync a local project with a remote server. Step 1: Create a new project from existing sources This tutorial will assume that you're working with a PHP project. Adapt it to your needs. Step 2: Project Location Select the folder where your project already resides. Step 3: Run Configuration Set [...] Continue reading [...]

Git tutorial – an introduction to Git

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This Git tutorial will teach you everything from installing git, basic commands, working with remote repos and deploying sites. This is Git explained. What is Git? Git was created in 2005 by Linus Torvalds. It's a version control system that allows you to track and store changes to files, easily collaborate with others on projects as well as branch [...] Continue reading [...]

How to build a pixelpost template

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This is a pixelpost template tutorial. When it comes to photoblogging, Pixelpost is regarded by many as a good choice (at least it was back in the day). It’s definitely not suited for anything but images, but if all you’re after is a simple platform upon which to publish your images, a simple commenting system and automatically generated rss [...] Continue reading [...]