Author: dschmidthawk
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Make the Breakup with Internet Explorer 8 — TODAY!
Yes, there is an official site urging you to break up with IE8. Not just to make us developers lives so much easier — and one less browser to test — but because, little one, it’s definitely way past time. They even make it fun! Start the breakup today! From the official site: #BREAKUPWITHIE8 You’ve…
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WordPress Security Vulnerability
Please update your WordPress version to 4.2.1 and any out-of-date plug-ins installed immediately! According to Securi: [su_quote cite=”By Daniel Cid” url=”https://blog.sucuri.net/2015/04/security-advisory-xss-vulnerability-affecting-multiple-wordpress-plugins.html”] Security Advisory: XSS Vulnerability Affecting Multiple WordPress Plugins By Daniel Cid on April 20, 2015 . 61 Comments Multiple WordPress Plugins are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) due to the misuse of theadd_query_arg() and…
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WordPress Users at Risk of ISIS Hacking Spree
According to WCCF Tech, the FBI is warning WordPress users against a possible exploit being used by ISIS that could take control of sites using older versions of WordPress. According to the FBI, ISIS is affecting “Web site operations and the communication platforms of news organizations, commercial entities, religious institutions, federal/state/local governments, foreign governments, and…
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So, What is “Responsive” Web Design and Why Should I Care?
These days you don’t just need a website, you need a responsive website. So what is “responsive” web design? According to Wikipedia: [fac_icon icon=”quote-left”]Responsive web design (RWD) is an approach to web design aimed at crafting sites to provide an optimal viewing experience—easy reading and navigation with a minimum of resizing, panning, and scrolling—across a…
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Social Presence v. Website Presence
A social business or organization presence is a great idea. You can listen to what people say and think and you can get in contact with like-minded groups and/or individuals. This allows you to share your passion, learn from others, and share resources. For many, social media is fun, and not a chore. The main…
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4 Stats to Make You Rethink Your Web Design Plan
By Lindsay Silberman Business on Tapp, 101 [su_quote cite=”By Lindsay Silberman” url=”https://www.tapp.com/101/4-stats-to-make-you-rethink-your-web-design-plan”]And now, for a mouthwatering thought experiment… You’re going out to dinner and deciding between two restaurants. When you visit the restaurant sites, option A takes forever to load, and when it finally does, you can’t find the menu anywhere. Option B is beautifully…
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How the US’ Requests for Linked-In Member Info Measures Up Worldwide
So I just got the notification that Linked-In had changed their privacy and transparency policy so I took a minute to see what the changes were. During my perusal I see a link to their Government Requests Transparency Report. It’s interesting to see how many more requests the US makes of Linked-In than any other…
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The New Calculator Speller: Hex Codes!
An upgrade with a little twist to calculator spelling.
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Reset the Net – Don’t Ask For Your Privacy, Take It Back!
Don’t ask for your privacy. Take it back. Make your Pledge! “On June 5, I will take strong steps to protect my freedom from government mass surveillance. I expect the services I use to do the same.”
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The JAVA Security Risk
Why everyone should be concerned about Java An article by Woody Leonhard, Microsoft Office Expert Woody Leonhard is a Windows Secrets senior editor and a senior contributing editor at InfoWorld. His latest book, the comprehensive 1,080-page Windows 8 All-In-One For Dummies, delves into all the Win8 nooks and crannies. His many writings tell it like…