World of Warcraft and video games can be a positive influence

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:10:40 +0100

Playing World of Warcraft can teach a gamer how to be good follower, a good leader and develop positive relationships because of the social interaction available in today's gaming world.

Video games have long been thought of as distractions to work and education rather than aids.

But there is a growing school of thought that says video game playing in moderation and in your free time can make you more productive and successful in your career.

SSH login without a password

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:49:31 +0100

Tired of always typing your password when logging in to your server? Here are steps on how to you can eliminate the typing of your password and making it more secure when connecting to your server.

Sometimes simpler is just better

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:59:21 +0100

There is a story that goes something like this:

In the time of the race for space exploration, the US government funded research to create a pen that could write in outer space. As there is no gravity in space, the ink wouldn't flow.

They wasted years and millions of dollars for the research to get that perfect pen. Russia solved the problem in a couple of seconds... with the use of a No.2 Pencil.

Google Analytics: This page has encountered an error that may prevent it from working correctly

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:31:59 +0100

Have you ever received an error message at the top of your Google Anaytics page saying "This page has encountered an error that may prevent it from working correctly"?

Steve Jobs on Flash - what is he missing?

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:11:38 +0100

Steve Jobs' misconceptions about Flash and the ActionScript environment are confusing.

Apple had a long-standing relationship with Adobe. In fact, they met Adobe’s founders when they were in their proverbial garage. Apple was Adobe's first big customer, adopting their Postscript language for their new Laserwriter printer. Apple invested in Adobe and owned around 20% of the company for many years.

The two companies worked closely together to pioneer desktop publishing and there were many good times.

Since that golden era, the companies have grown apart.

Apple went through its near death experience, and Adobe was drawn to the corporate market with their Acrobat products. Today, the two companies still work together to serve their joint creative customers – Mac users buy around half of Adobe’s Creative Suite products – but beyond that there are few joint interests.

More web design trends for 2010

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:06:59 +0100

In my past blog about Web design trends for 2010 I have covered the strong influence of print design techniques, keypress navigation, horizontal layouts, rich typography and aesthetically pleasing designs. Web design today is developing rapidly, breaking the limitations of conventional approaches and exploring the possibilites of upcoming technologies.

KAYWEB Waiting for World Cup kick-off Tip #4: Fark

Fri, 28 May 2010 03:34:26 +0100

So I am the fourth cab off the rank from the KAYWEB programming team - or Geek Brigade - providing those who need to be entertained while waiting for their next World Cup match to kick off with online options.

So far, Ian has recommended StumbleUpon, Ponso recommended some Games and Shows, while Rowell is a freak for World of Warcraft.

My recommendation is most similar to Ian's - the website I recommend you surf next month is Fark.com.

KAYWEB Waiting for World Cup kick-off Tip #3: StumbleUpon

Thu, 27 May 2010 07:14:00 +0100

Trying to stay up between World Cup games later this month?

Look no further than StumbleUpon.com for a website that will entertain you while wasting plenty of time.

KAYWEB Waiting for World Cup kick-off Tip #2: Games and Shows

Wed, 26 May 2010 06:46:00 +0100

Like most programmers, my out of work time is still spent online - surfing, searching, learning and entertaining myself and others.

With the 2010 FIFA World Cup around the corner, KAYWEB staff are blogging our favourite time-consuming websites which will hopefully help keep Aussies awake while they sit around between matches and burn the midnight oil.

KAYWEB Waiting for World Cup kick-off Tip #1: World of Warcraft

Wed, 26 May 2010 01:46:18 +0100

At KAYWEB, we programmers are considered the geeks of the operation. We are the ones who finish our day's work focussed in front of a computer. Then we go home and again turn on our computers, this time for enjoyment.

With the 2010 FIFA World Cup around the corner, Australia and Asia will have many interested observers who will need to be up at untimely hours waiting for their desired match to kick-off. Some, like our boss Haig Kayserian, will stay up the whole way through.

Regardless of where you fit in, World Cup watchers will require some things to keep you up and occupied during the waiting.

I recommend you start playing popular online game, the World of Warcraft. Here are some websites that will help get you started and addicted.