Auto-resize images proportionately using CSS

Jul 03, 2010. Rather than having to resize images just to fit them into the column neatly, you can use a CSS rule to automatically adjust the image size for you.

Filed under: Tips, CSS

Using Google Reader "Send To" for custom link sharing

May 09, 2010. I recently configured Google Reader to send link information to my own custom website, so I can easily share links using my own system.

Filed under: Google, PHP, Tutorials, Tips

Tips for effective Twitter communication

Mar 05, 2009. When leaving Twitter @ replies, it's important to follow some general "best practices."

Filed under: Twitter, Communication, Tips

Gmail's "Mute" feature explained

Jan 19, 2009. Gmail's "Mute" feature lets you permanently archive new responses unless your email appears in the "To" or "CC" field.

Filed under: Gmail, Features, Tips, Email | 5 comments

Using your Twitter avatar anywhere

Jan 11, 2009. You can manually copy the URL from the site, or dynamically obtain the location through a script.

Filed under: Twitter, Avatars, Programming, Tips | 4 comments

Social networking: say it; don't spray it

Jan 05, 2009. If your social network message is being generated by a machine, the entire concept of being "social" has been defeated.

Filed under: Social Networking, Tips

Skeptical Twitter accounts

Dec 29, 2008. Many Twitter accounts are pure content spam - unsolicited junk that doesn't belong in your Twitter stream.

Filed under: Twitter, Spam, Tips

Twitter API trick: use standard update method for direct messages

Dec 23, 2008. Using the standard "update" API method, you can also send direct messages.

Filed under: Twitter, API, Tips, Development

Forget a new site or CMS, just jump right in and start writing

Sep 24, 2008. These days it's so easy to get your content out there, without having to create brand new sites or content management systems, and spending time making everything "perfect."

Filed under: Writing, Sites, Tips, Services