Author Archives: Scott O'Connor

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How to kill windows taskbar using VB.net

If you are looking to kill the taskbar in windows, or explorer.exe, the snippet of code below, when compiled, will kill the Windows explorer.exe process. This willremove your TaskBar. You can set this compiled exe file up in the windows … Continue reading

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Creating objects in Javascript, a quick example

Background In JavaScript, object classes can be created using functions, and calling the function using “new”. You must label all attributes and methods within the function as “this”. These function references will be used by the object constructed. The reference … Continue reading

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How to start building a WordPress website.

WordPress is a CMS that is mainly focused around Blogging, so if you are planning to develop a powerful web application, this is probably not the best option you have. WordPress has the ability to use custom templates and themes … Continue reading

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The three W’s of WWW: Web Designers, Web Developers, and Web Masters

So you are looking for help, design, or development for your existing or future web product. If you are not current with the lingo you may be confused as to what you are looking for. First of all: What is … Continue reading

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Memcached and its applications for mobile web application use

This is not a how to, there will be no code examples here, there are plenty of great links at the end. This is an overview of the software, paradigm, and concepts. What is it? Memcached is a general-purpose distributed … Continue reading

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Parsing JSON with interior array in Android

Here is a quick way for parsing over JSON that contains an interior array while using Android..   Traditionally you will first get the JSON string and create a JSON object with it: JSONObject jsonResponse = new JSONObject(jsonString);   Secondly … Continue reading

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Custom view * is not using the 2- or 3-argument View constructors; XML attributes will not work

Today I was extending an element such as Button in an Android project and I ran across this error in the GUI editor error logs. Custom view * is not using the 2- or 3-argument View constructors; XML attributes will … Continue reading

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Coping with large requirements by scaling down project scope

Most important questions when taking on a client include What is your estimated budget for this project? What is your estimated time frame for this project? These questions are partnered with the overall specification of work or request for proposal … Continue reading

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Limiting the budget when starting an online business

Limiting the budget. Keeping the budget down, and providing funds only where necessary is the key to success or failure. For a small time online business you want to figure out if you are a web service, physical service, or … Continue reading

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Starting a web based business

Are you thinking about starting a business that operates fully online or partially online? Finding the right resources for getting you started can be a make or break situation for some inexperienced persons. If you are new to the game, … Continue reading

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