Archive for February, 2008

Flickr Client for Mac OS X

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on February 28, 2008
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Barton Springs Software is now offering a Flickr client for Mac OS X. From first glance, this looks great to help manage photos, contacts, etc. You can download a free demo, and full version for $20. Both basic and pro accounts are compatible with the software.

Check out their web page for more info.

Easy Password Protect

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on February 10, 2008
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Every wanted to password protect files or directories without having to code a custom login script? It’s easier than you think. Follow the steps below.

1. Create a .htaccess file with the following:

AuthUserFile /full/path/to/.htpasswd
AuthType Basic
AuthName "My Secret Page"

<Files "mypage.html">
Require valid-user
</Files></code>

<code><Files "myotherpage.html">
Require valid-user
</Files>

2. Create a .htpasswd file with a list of usernames and passwords:
fred:p29cmnwl4a0et
linda:vwp45xakfh89

One thing to note, passwords in the .htpasswd file are encrypted. Don’t worry google, ‘htpasswd generator’ and you’ll find plenty of tools for encrypting.

Custom iPhone Icon

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on February 6, 2008
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If you’ve started to build web applications for the iPhone, why not create your very own icon? Since the iPhone now allows web sites to be bookmarked from the home page, it’s easier than you think.

1. Make sure you are running the latest release iPhone firmware (version 1.1.3).

2. Create the icon at 158 X 158 for maximum crispness.

3. Upload to your root directory.

4. In your HTML header code add:
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="/apple-touch-icon.png" type="image/png" />