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Bitdefender BOX 2

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 17:58:00 CST

A home security hub with award-winning software and machine learning that actively monitors a network and all connected devices, including IoT, for suspicious activity.

Professional Web Designers Code. Don’t They?

Wed, 19 Feb 2014 14:29:00 CST

How effective would you be in your daily life if you lacked basic reading comprehension, or didn’t understand the rules of your native language? Why would it be any different for a professional Web designer with the most fundamental tools of the trade: HTML and CSS?

Softpress Abruptly Shuts Down

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:29:00 CDT

To many Freeway Pro held on long past its “Use by” date. It’s the well-worn shoes you’re reluctant to replace. It was both loved and infuriating, a product from a simpler time.

Freeway Pro, Meet MODX

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:31:00 CDT

A beginner tutorial for integrating the MODX Content Management Framework (CMF) into a Freeway Pro WYSIWYG workflow. It does not cover the specifics of using MODX which is a very broad topic and falls outside the scope of this article.

The Sass Migration

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 00:40:00 CST

In 2019 the Sass feature-freeze was lifted with a major update: Modules. With it comes some fundamental changes that will affect the soon-to-be legacy syntax.

MODX + MailHog

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 19:46:00 CST

Configure the MODX mail settings to use MailHog as a local smtp server, complete with a basic GUI so you can send email from your local development installation. Great for testing and debugging.

Embracing Git

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 17:16:00 CDT

I was both curious and intimidated by Git for quite a while but I finally decided to see why the cool kids are using it. These are my initial impressions.

A Pull Quote for the Web

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 12:53:00 CDT

A simple technique for creating an accessible pull quote without the drawbacks associated with duplicate content and screen readers, or the potential negative impact on SEO.

MODX + MailCatcher

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 19:46:00 CDT

Configure the MODX mail settings to use the MailCatcher Ruby Gem as a local smtp server, complete with a basic GUI so you can send email from your local development installation. Great for testing and debugging your forms and email.

Freeway Pro, Git and Bitbucket

Sun, 23 Aug 2015 15:51:00 CDT

Updated July 6, 2016: Now that Freeway Pro has reached end-of-life this tutorial is moot.

Integrate Freeway Pro, Git and Bitbucket as an alternative but geeky solution to Freeway’s frustrating lack of multiple undos. While it works it’s a bit awkward and was more of a proof-of-concept.