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The best and most amazing Alexa Hacks you should know about
The best and most amazing Alexa Hacks you should know about Alexa, Amazon's talking Artificial Intelligence contained in the Echo, can entertain you and your family if you know the right words. Alexa is a versatile assistant, but Alexa's fun tricks can be the best form of entertainment at home. From playing…
Category : Operating systems 30-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
How to trim a video without downloading programs
You recently experienced one of the most epic concerts in recent years and now you're in the process of showing the videos you recorded to friends and family who, unfortunately, were unable to attend. However, in reviewing the recorded video, you've noticed that some scenes aren't quite right, so you're…
Category : Software 27-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
How to Use ChatGPT to automatically create Spotify playlists
We will explain, step by step, how you can create Spotify playlists using ChatGPT. The arrival of ChatGPT, the chatbot based on OpenAI's natural language model, has revolutionized the world of technology. Thanks to this powerful tool, any user can access all the functions of this AI from any of their…
Category : Technology 23-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
How to upload files to the server using JavaScript
In this tutorial we are going to see how you can upload files to a server using Node.js using JavaScript, which is very common. For example, you might want to upload an avatar, a thumbnail, a PDF file or any other image or file in various formats. We are going to…
Category : Javascript 14-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
How to record TV programs using VLC
VLC is much more than a simple media player. Behind its simple appearance, there are a lot of features, such as the ability to convert videos to audio format, repair corrupt or damaged MP4 videos, or even stream content from other devices over the local Wi-Fi network. Another useful but little-known…
Category : Software 08-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
Google Play Games on PC: Transforming Your Gaming Experience
Do you want to play your favorite Android games directly on your computer? If your answer is yes, you've come to the right place! In today's guide, I will explain how to install Google Play Games on PC, so you can move your gaming experience from mobile to a larger…
Category : Videogames 06-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
How to Track Flight Status in real-time using the Flight Tracker API
The Flight Tracker API provides developers with the ability to access real-time flight status, which is extremely useful for integrating historical tracking or live queries of air traffic into your website. With this API, you can easily track the status of a flight and access airport schedules. There are several Flight Tracker…
Category : Php 12-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
Top best AI Image Generators: unlocking creativity with Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing not just business and healthcare, but also the creative industries by introducing a new era of AI-generated art. The accessibility of AI technologies and tools has paved the way for a whole new generation of artists. Contrary to the common misconception that AI will replace human…
Category : Technology 05-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
The Payment Request API: Revolutionizing Online Payments (Part 2)
In the first part of this series, we explored the fundamentals of the Payment Request API and how it simplifies the payment experience. Now, let's delve deeper into advanced features and best practices to further optimize the integration of this powerful API. We start by making a modification of supportedMethods by…
Category : Javascript 08-06-2023 by Silvia Mazzetta
The Payment Request API: Revolutionizing Online Payments (Part 1)
The Payment Request API has emerged as the new standard for online payments, transforming the way transactions are conducted on the internet. In this two-part series, we will delve into the intricacies of this powerful API and explore how it simplifies the payment experience for both users and merchants. Part 1:…
Category : Javascript 12-06-2023 by Silvia Mazzetta
The demise of Third-Party Cookies could decrease marketing effectiveness by up to 30%
In recent years, the digital advertising industry has been undergoing significant transformations. One of the most impactful changes is the impending demise of third-party cookies, which could potentially diminish marketing effectiveness by as much as 30%, according to Accenture's analysis. The use of third-party cookies has long been a cornerstone of…
Category : 04-06-2023 by Silvia Mazzetta
Android Hidden Codes: unveiling custom dialer codes and their functionality
In the world of Android smartphones, there exist numerous hidden codes that can unlock a treasure trove of functionalities and features. These codes, known as custom dialer codes, provide access to various settings, diagnostics, and information that are not readily available through regular menus. In this article, we will explore…
Category : Mobile 02-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
Let's create a Color Picker from scratch with HTML5 Canvas, Javascript and CSS3
HTML5 Canvas is a technology that allows developers to generate real-time graphics and animations using JavaScript. It provides a blank canvas on which graphical elements, such as lines, shapes, images and text, can be drawn and manipulated with great flexibility and control. Here are some key concepts about HTML5 Canvas: 1. Canvas…
Category : Web design 01-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
Marketing Trends in Technology 2023: Spotlight on Inflation
Inflation, the general rise in prices of goods and services, is a significant economic concern that impacts various industries, including technology. As we delve into 2023, marketing professionals in the technology sector are facing unique challenges and opportunities due to the rising inflationary pressures. This article aims to shed light…
Category : Web marketing 01-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
The Importance of Maintaining a Crisis-Ready Social Media Strategy: A Closer Look
Social media has revolutionized the way businesses connect with their audiences, allowing for instant communication and unprecedented reach. However, with great power comes great responsibility. As social media platforms continue to evolve, businesses must recognize the importance of being prepared for potential crises that may arise. In today's interconnected world,…
Category : Social networks 01-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Existential Threat to Humanity: Expert Perspectives
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly prevalent force in our modern world, revolutionizing industries and enhancing numerous aspects of our lives. However, alongside the promises and potential benefits, concerns have emerged about the potential risks associated with advanced AI systems. One of the most alarming worries is the possibility…
Category : Technology 31-05-2023 by Silvia Mazzetta
How to generate an SSH key and add it to GitHub
In this short tutorial we are going to see how you can generate a new SSH key and add it to GitHub, so you can access your private repositories and manage them locally or from your server, running the commands git pull, git push and any other that has restrictions. This…
Category : Programming 22-05-2023 by Janeth Kent
Is AI sexist? A gender perspective in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
In her article, Maria Antonia Huertas Sánchez of the UOC - Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, provides an explanation of why we should incorporate a gender vision in robotics and artificial intelligence by combining the concept of epistemology with the definition of artificial intelligence. Epistemology refers to the "theory of the foundations…
Category : News and events 22-05-2023 by Silvia Mazzetta
Should Your Social Media Strategy Always Be Ready for a Crisis?
Social media can offer modern businesses so many incredible opportunities. It can be used to reach new customers, build reputation, advertise new products, and connect with industry peers and partners. However, for all its benefits, social media can also be a treacherous landscape. There are numerous traps and pitfalls that must…
Category : Social networks 01-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
Hidden Gmail codes to find a lost e-mail
If you have a lot of emails in Gmail, there are a few codes that will help you find what you need faster and more accurately than if you do it by hand. We'll tell you about them right now. To say that Gmail is one of the most important email…
Category : Technology 16-05-2023 by Janeth Kent
How to download an email in PDF format in Gmail for Android
You will see how easy it is to save an email you have received or sent yourself from Gmail in PDF format, all with your Android smartphone. Here's how it's done. Gmail is one of the most used email applications in the world, not only for its good design, good organization…
Category : Technology 16-05-2023 by Janeth Kent
How to download any video from any website
If you have ever seen a video that you really liked and you would have liked to have it on your computer, but you didn't know how, from now on you will know it, since we are going to see which are the tools that allow us to do this…
Category : Technology 16-05-2023 by Janeth Kent
The Impact of Social Media Engagement on SEO Maximising Results with Link Building Agency
Our daily lives now include social media, and businesses have realised its potential for engaging and interacting with the target audiences. Social media not only makes it easier to communicate with clients, but it also has substantial SEO (search engine optimisation) benefits. Businesses can increase their online visibility and rise…
Category : Social networks 16-05-2023 by Janeth Kent
What is Gzip compression and what is it used for?
GZIP compression allows you to compress the resources of a web page before they are served to the users' browsers so that the web page loads faster and thus improves your WPO. This type of compression has become very popular in recent times among WPO consultants thanks to tools such as…
Category : Programming 22-12-2022 by Janeth Kent
Callbacks in JavaScript
Callback functions are the same old JavaScript functions. They have no special syntax, as they are simply functions that are passed as an argument to another function. The function that receives the callback as an argument is called a higher-order function. Any function can be used as a callback, since it is…
Category : Javascript 22-05-2023 by Janeth Kent
How to Grow Your App's Active User Base
META: Read on to find out the best ways to get people engaged – and most importantly, staying – on your app. IMAGE: https://unsplash.com/photos/ZVhbwDfLtYU (Unsplash) A mobile app is nothing without users. There are a lot of ways you can push this number up and up but the approach of “build it…
Category : Web marketing 19-12-2022 by Janeth Kent
Benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility to Business
Corporate social responsibility or CSR is a company's conscious effort and commitment to positively impact various aspects of society, including the environment and community. There are different types of social responsibility, and you can commit to only some or all of them. So, let's go through each of them. Ethical responsibility. This…
Category : Web marketing 06-12-2022 by Janeth Kent
How to create PDF with JavaScript and jsPDF
Creating dynamic PDF files directly in the browser is possible thanks to the jsPDF JavaScript library. In the last part of this article we have prepared a practical tutorial where I show you how to implement the library. Below you can see the completed exercise. The client side is gaining ground over…
Category : Javascript 04-12-2022 by Janeth Kent
How to recognise cyber-violence
Cyber-violence, i.e. the digital dimension of violence that mainly affects women and is closely linked to the violence that occurs in the 'real world', is a growing phenomenon that is often neither recognised nor addressed. While it is true that several institutions have started to deal with it specifically, it is…
Category : News and events 04-12-2022 by Janeth Kent
How artificial intelligence design the world
The image you see above was drawn especially for this article, but did not require any artistic skills or vein from its author. It was created by DALL-E, an artificial intelligence that can be asked to draw anything. To visually illustrate the point, the author of this article's lack of…
Category : Technology 17-05-2023 by Janeth Kent
Sick of Video Games? Here are Some Other Pastimes to Try
Online gaming and video games is one of the most popular ways in which people choose to spend their free time. Given the quality of the recent releases, this isn't something that comes at a surprise either. There are so many different options for people to indulge in. When it…
Category : Technology 29-11-2022 by Janeth Kent
The first videogame tournaments: the origin of eSports
The first video videogame tournaments: the origin of "eSports". Electronic sports or "eSports" are video game competitions that have been increasing in popularity over the years, being a lucrative sector that currently moves hundreds of millions of euros. Its origins date back to the first video game tournaments in history, which were…
Category : Videogames 19-10-2022 by Janeth Kent
AI predicts crimes in the US like Minority Report
As in Spielberg's film based on Philip K. Dick's novel, an AI model was able to predict crimes in some American cities before they happened. However, it also revealed the racism that exists in the police. Once again, a science fiction bestseller has (almost) anticipated the future: in 1956, Philp K.…
Category : Technology 19-09-2022 by Janeth Kent
Does Google's artificial intelligence have feelings?
A Google employee claims that one of the company's artificial intelligence systems is conscious, and the news bounces around the world's media. Is he crazy or enlightened? It was last month's news: Blake Lemoine, an engineer working for Google's "AI Responsible" department, claims that one of the artificial intelligence (AI) systems…
Category : Technology 04-08-2022 by Janeth Kent
China dives into deep learning
China plans to diversify the application areas of deep learning. Moreover, this system, which allows computers to be trained to perform tasks like those performed by humans, such as speech recognition, image identification or the formulation of predictions, will be driven by open-source platforms. Similarly, the forecast is that, in…
Category : News and events 18-07-2022 by Janeth Kent
Misinformation also attacks Wikipedia
Wikipedia contains over 55 million articles in more than 300 languages spoken worldwide. In just 21 years, Wikipedia has become a global phenomenon, a reference point on all human knowledge, with 18 billion hits per month and the fourth most visited site on the planet. It is therefore not surprising that…
Category : News and events 13-07-2022 by Janeth Kent
How to make your own custom cursor for your website
When I started browsing different and original websites to learn from them, one of the first things that caught my attention was that some of them had their own cursors, so I investigated how to incorporate it into my website. Today I bring you a simple version of a custom cursor…
Category : Web design 08-06-2022 by Nadal Vicens
8 benefits of having a website for your business
At this moment, the Internet is a phenomenon that is sweeping the world. It has been able to interconnect millions of users all over the planet. People have made the Internet an indispensable part of their lives. If they want to find out where to eat, they look on their…
Category : Web marketing 03-06-2022 by Nadal Vicens
Open source web design tools alternatives
There are many prototyping tools, user interface design tools or vector graphics applications. But most of them are paid or closed source. So here I will show you several open source options for you to try and use the one you like the most. Penpot Penpot is the first open source design…
Category : Web design 03-06-2022 by Nadal Vicens
How to create a .onion domain for your website
The dark web, a hidden network accessed through the Tor browser, offers enhanced privacy and anonymity for websites. To establish a presence on the dark web, you can create a .onion domain for your website. A .onion domain is an address that can only be accessed through the Tor network.…
Category : Networking 06-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
How to Start a Web Design Agency in 2022
If the last two years have shown us anything, it’s that a good online presence is paramount to success in the modern world of business. Once they have a robust web-based reputation in place, companies have the capacity to disrupt their sectors in an engaging, intuitive, and ultimately profitable fashion.…
Category : Web marketing 25-01-2022 by Janeth Kent
Node.js and npm: introductory tutorial
In this tutorial we will see how to install and use both Node.js and the npm package manager. In addition, we will also create a small sample application. If you have ever used or thought about using a JavaScript-based development tool, you have probably noticed that you need to install…
Category : Javascript 05-11-2021 by Silvia Mazzetta
How to connect to MySQL with Node.js
Let's see how you can connect to a MySQL database using Node.js, the popular JavaScript runtime environment. Before we start, it is important to note that you must have Node.js installed on your system. Likewise, you must create a MySQL database. Create a MySQL database If you haven't already done so, you can…
Category : Javascript 04-11-2021 by Silvia Mazzetta
JavaScript Programming Styles: Best Practices
When programming with JavaScript there are certain conventions that you should apply, especially when working in a team environment. In fact, it is common to have meetings to discuss standards to follow. The reason is that code is much more readable when certain standards are followed. We have already seen…
Category : Javascript 28-10-2021 by Janeth Kent
How to set up your own free web server with XAMPP
Nowadays anyone can create their own website easily and free of charge. Whether through a CMS (such as WordPress) or by hand with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, in a few minutes we can have a more or less functional website up and running. However, in order to test that everything…
Category : Servers 25-10-2021 by Silvia Mazzetta
Secret iPhone codes to unlock hidden features
We love that our devices have hidden features. It's fun to learn something new about the technology we use every day, to discover those little features that aren't advertised by the manufacturer. And unless you spend a lot of time playing around in the Phone app, you probably don't know, until…
Category : Security 22-10-2021 by Silvia Mazzetta
Difference between arrow and normal functions in JavaScript
In this tutorial we are going to see how arrow functions differ from normal JavaScript functions. We will also see when you should use one and when you should use the other. Normal functions JavaScript's standard functions, those we call normal or standard functions, have been included in JavaScript since its inception.…
Category : Javascript 30-08-2021 by Janeth Kent
JavaScript Arrow functions: What they are and how to use them
In this article we are going to see what they are and how to use JavaScript Arrow Functions, a new feature introduced with the ES6 standard (ECMAScript 6). What are Arrow Functions Arrow Functions are a new syntax for defining anonymous functions in JavaScript in a more concise way. Being an abbreviated…
Category : Javascript 30-08-2021 by Janeth Kent
How synchronize the scroll of two divs with JavaScript
In case you have two divs of different sizes you may sometimes want to scroll both at the same time but at different speeds depending on their size. For example, you could have text in one and images in the other and want to scroll both at the same time.…
Category : Javascript 26-05-2023 by Silvia Mazzetta
Nesting: future proofing CSS
Although not currently supported by browsers, there is a proposal for CSS nesting to support a feature that would provide better readability to native CSS, so in the future it is very likely that it will be supported and can be used directly. The idea behind the CSS Nesting concept is…
Category : Css 11-08-2021 by Silvia Mazzetta
What is a Full Stack Developer?
The demand for the Full Stack Developer is growing exponentially in recent years. Disruptive technology companies and startups are increasingly requesting this type of multipurpose profile that knows multiple programming languages and can assume all kinds of functions within the company. Throughout this article we will tell you what a full stack…
Category : News and events 06-08-2021 by Janeth Kent
Dates in local format with Javascript
In the articles we have about dates in JavaScript we were missing one about how to create dates in local format with JavaScript. That is to say, being able to internationalise (i18n) the date before printing it. Many of you may be saying, "we have already seen this using the…
Category : Javascript 10-06-2021 by Janeth Kent
Why E-Commerce Businesses Should be Using Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is the on-demand delivery of computer system resources via the internet. The resources offered in a cloud computing solution include data storage applications, servers, databases, software, and networking tools. Cloud computing seems like it’s been created specifically for businesses like e-commerce stores, as it offers increased flexibility and…
Category : Web marketing 01-06-2021 by Silvia Mazzetta
Relative dates in JavaScript
One of the interesting things about the internationalisation library represented in the Int object is the handling of relative dates in Javascript. This handling allows us to represent a date according to relative elements, that is to say, to be able to specify which was yesterday, or the day before…
Category : Javascript 25-05-2021 by Janeth Kent
Are you being floCed by Google?
No panic! Don't be alarmed, because it may sound worse than it is. But since Google doesn't seem to have any intention of communicating it properly, it's up to the rest of us to do so. We're talking about the new secure tracking system with which the Internet giant wants…
Category : News and events 21-05-2021 by Janeth Kent
How to access webcam and grab an image using HTML5 and Javascript
We often use webcams to broadcast video in real time via our computer. This broadcast can be viewed, saved and even shared via the Internet. As a rule, we need software to access the webcam and stream video. But you can also stream video on websites without using third-party software. The…
Category : Javascript 20-05-2021 by Janeth Kent
Advanced Android tutorial: discover all your phone's secrets
It is highly probable that you are not taking advantage of even half of the potential that your Android device has to offer. These small pocket computers, which we call smartphones, have increasingly advanced and powerful hardware that, together with the possibilities offered by an operating system as flexible as…
Category : Mobile 06-05-2021 by Janeth Kent
Top Javascript Libraries and Frameworks Part 2
What are JavaScript frameworks? JavaScript frameworks are application frameworks that allow developers to manipulate code to meet their particular needs. Web application development is like building a house. You have the option of creating everything from scratch with construction materials. But it will take a long time and can incur high costs. But…
Category : Javascript 06-05-2021 by Janeth Kent
How to Send Email from an HTML Contact Form
In today’s article we will write about how to make a working form that upon hitting that submit button will be functional and send the email (to you as a web creator and to the user or customer as well). If you’re a PHP developer, there's a high probability that you…
Category : Programming 10-05-2021 by
Top JavaScript libraries and frameworks part 1
JavaScript libraries and frameworks make it easy to develop websites and applications with a wide variety of features and functionality, all with dynamic, flexible and engaging features. According to a 2020 StackOverflow survey, JavaScript remains the most widely used programming language (for the eighth year), with 67.7% of respondents using it. Its…
Category : Javascript 06-05-2021 by Janeth Kent
Network attacks and how to avoid them
Nowadays it is impossible to list all the different types of attacks that can be carried out on a network, as in the world of security this varies continuously. We bring you the most common ones according to the network attack databases, so that we can keep up to date…
Category : Security 03-05-2021 by Silvia Mazzetta
Use the SRCSET attribute to improve your SEO
There is a new standard HTML attribute that can be used in conjunction with IMG called SRCSET. It is new and important as it allows webmasters to display different images based on the size of the device, and without using javascript or other special code. This means we can serve…
Category : Web design 30-04-2021 by Silvia Mazzetta
JavaScript Formatting Date Tips
Something that seems simple as the treatment of dates can become complex if we don't take into account how to treat them when presenting them to the user. That is why here we are going to see how we can format dates in JavaScript. To do this we are going to…
Category : Javascript 30-04-2021 by Janeth Kent
How to set up your Android phone: learn how to get your new phone up and running
If you've just bought a great new Android phone, you'll want to start using it as soon as possible. You'll see that it's not hard to get the initial set-up and configuration to get it ready to use, and we'll guide you every step of the way. From connecting your Google account,…
Category : Mobile 28-04-2021 by Janeth Kent
5 Terrific iOS-Friendly Canva Alternatives to Upgrade Your Marketing Visuals
Sometimes you want to use your iPhone to create compelling, engaging marketing visuals, and as awesome as Canva is, many of us are interested in seeing what other options are out there. As all marketers know, consistent branding is a must for any company (or even individual) who wants to stand…
Category : Web marketing 05-05-2021 by Janeth Kent
How to improve customer experience through speech recognition
Voice of the Customer (VoC) is essential to a successful customer experience (CX) programme. However, VoC data is often disparate, making it difficult to use. Service organisations looking to make more informed decisions about customer experience (CX) investments and improvements should implement a consistent voice of the user (VoC) strategy,…
Category : Technology 27-04-2021 by Janeth Kent
eSports streaming market breaks all records
If it was already very successful globally before, in the wake of the pandemic the online game streaming industry has managed to grow to totally unexpected levels. Its expansion is unstoppable and experts predict that its value will grow by 70% in the next four years and could reach some…
Category : Videogames 27-04-2021 by Janeth Kent
Parental controls on Android: how to make mobiles and tablets child-friendly
Despite all the good things about them, mobile devices can expose your children to content that they're better off not seeing. The good news is that your Android phone or tablet comes with built-in tools that can help you ensure your kids can only access age-appropriate content and, as we'll…
Category : Security 26-04-2021 by Janeth Kent
How To Use Varnish As A Highly Available Load Balancer On Ubuntu 20.04 With SSL
Load balancing with high availability can be tough to set up. Fortunately, Varnish HTTP Cache server provides a dead simple highly available load balancer that will also work as a caching server. The modern use of SSL/TLS for all traffic has made this a little harder as Vanish has to handle…
Category : Servers 25-04-2021 by Janeth Kent
Top tools for UX design and research
This article is a compilation of the "ux tools" I have tested in recent years. I've separated the tools by categories, although I recommend you to take a look at all of them, you might find some you didn't know. - Conceptualisation and project management tools - UX testing and research tools - Analytics…
Category : Ui/ux design 23-04-2021 by Silvia Mazzetta
How to make a multilingual website without redirect
Today, we're going to talk about how to implement a simple language selector on the basic static website, without the need of any backend or database calls or redirection to another page. We will be using only JavaScript, no PHP or other programming languages. Serving HTML content in multiple languages is…
Category : Javascript 31-05-2023 by
The best free tools to Transcribe audio to text
With this article we bring you a list of the best tools for transcribing audio to text, offering you some that simply do it with dictated audio, but also others capable of loading audio files. The collection is varied, and we have mobile applications, web pages, and computer programs capable…
Category : Software 15-04-2021 by Janeth Kent
6 Best Alternative Privacy Focused Browsers in 2021
In today's article we take a look at free private browsers which are relevant in 2021. We will compare their advantages and disadvantages, specs, etc. Let's get into it. What are alternative browsers? Alternative browsers are mostly trying to increase browser security, by various methods, such as browser hardening, sandboxing, encryption forcing, etc. When…
Category : Software 22-04-2021 by
Starting with Bootstrap-Vue step by step
Today we will show you how to use BootstrapVue, describe the installation process and show basic functionality. The project’s based on the world's most popular CSS framework - Bootstrap, for building responsive mobile-first landing page and combines it with Vue.js. Bootstrap-Vue does not yet support Vue 3. So if you want to…
Category : Javascript 13-04-2021 by
How to hide the you are typing text in a WhatsApp group
With WhatsApp groups there is usually no middle ground: either you like them or you hate them from the first moment you are put -sometimes 'dragged' reflects better- into one. And with the current pandemic situation we live in, groups have exploded in use in the work and family environment. Does…
Category : Social networks 25-03-2021 by Janeth Kent
SEO: How to choose the best Anchor Text
Anchor Text are the words used to insert a link within a piece of content. This text can be anything from "click here" to the name of a brand or even a series of keywords or phrases. When choosing the best anchor text, always put the user experience first. Since the launch…
Category : Seo & sem 15-03-2021 by Janeth Kent
Bootstrap 5 beta2. What offers?
Since the release of the Bootstrap 4 is three years, in this article we will present what is new in the world’s most popular framework for building responsive, mobile-first sites. If you want to know what are the significant changes that come with the next version 5 which is in…
Category : Css 05-04-2021 by
Top Graphic Design e-Books & How to Get them on Your iDevice
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Category : Ui/ux design 03-03-2021 by Luigi Nori
htaccess Rules to Help Protect from SQL Injections and XSS
This list of rules by no means is a sure bet to secure your web services, but it will help in preventing script-kiddings from doing some basic browsing around. MySQL injection attempts are one of the most common hacking attacks against PHP websites. If your website is hosted on a dedicated…
Category : Security 01-03-2021 by Janeth Kent
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Why It Is So Important
The internet has made it very easy for people all across the world to stay connected with one another. Access to information, services, and people is possible for pretty much anyone with an internet connection today. But while this has brought many positive changes to how people live and connect,…
Category : Security 26-02-2021 by Janeth Kent
Top 7 Potential Tools for Automation Testing
Today's digital economy has significantly changed how organizations deliver products and services. Many organizations are gravitating towards smart methodologies and automated tools to spark customer interest in their products and increase revenue to ensure quality and speedy deliveries. These testing tools help organizations to determine the expected and actual product delivery…
Category : Web marketing 12-02-2021 by Janeth Kent
Interesting and Helpful Google Search Features You’ll Want to Start Using
Google – THE search engine for many internet users. It has been with us since its launch back in 1998 and thanks to its simplicity of use and genius algorithms, it grew so popular, that most of us cannot imagine our day-to-day life without it. Many petty arguments between friends…
Category : Software 31-01-2021 by Iveta Karailievova
Graphic design and its impact on Web Development
In today's article we will explain the concept of graphic design, its fundamentals and what it brings into web development. Graphic design is applied to everything visual, believe or not, it can aid in selling a product or idea, it's applied company identity as logos, colors, typography of the company…
Category : Web design 05-04-2021 by
Creating simple CSS spinner-loader
In today's article we will show you how to animate a basic loader that spins when some predefined action is defined, such as loading an image. That can be used on a website for example when there is a request running and the result is not yet retrieved. What are they? Loading…
Category : Css 05-04-2021 by
Deepfakes Detection – An Emerging Technological Challenge
It is highly probable that while browsing the Internet, everyone of us has at some point stumbled upon a deepfake video. Deepfakes usually depict well-known people doing really improbable things – like the queen of England dancing on her table or Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreations starring as every…
Category : Technology 27-01-2021 by Iveta Karailievova
Top Whatsapp alternatives in 2021
From the communication platform WhatsApp leaves more and more users for different reasons. If you're one of them, there are a lot of possibilities on how to replace it with something better. We will show you what are the 5 free alternatives to WhatsApp to have a text or audio-video conversation…
Category : Software 26-01-2021 by
How to have two WhatsApp accounts on your Dual SIM phone
Having two WhatsApp accounts on the same Android or iOS cell phone is possible. To do this, your terminal must be a phone with Dual SIM compatibility, that is, by allowing you to have two numbers on it, you could have two WhatsApp accounts on it. For example, this is useful…
Category : Software 25-01-2021 by Luigi Nori
Google Maps updates and now shows gas prices at gas stations
Any help, no matter how small, that can make our daily life easier is welcome; for example, Google Maps has allowed us to move from one corner to another is practically a piece of cake and, currently, it is the map application par excellence. And if we tell you that…
Category : Software 21-01-2021 by Luigi Nori
Cumulative Layout Shift, what is and How to optimize CLS
Cumulative Layout Shift, one of the new Core Web Vitals metrics, is the first metric that focuses on user experience beyond performance. Unexpected movement of web page content is a major source of irritation for users on the web. The new cumulative design change metric helps developers understand the impact of…
Category : Seo & sem 14-01-2021 by Luigi Nori
Understanding LCP, CLS, FID. All about Core Web Vitals in Google Search Console
A few months ago we talked about certain Google metrics that were displayed in Search Console. The reason for writing another post on this topic is that Google has changed this again, giving priority to other metrics. Interestingly, we thought in that previous study that the FCP and FID were not…
Category : Seo & sem 14-01-2021 by Laura Celis Ballesta
7 Astonishing New Uses of Machine Learning
Recently a strange video published on YouTube caused a controversy – it was a funny take on Queen Elizabeth’s traditional Christmas message created by Channel 4, a British public-service television broadcaster. They used AI to produce a fake video of the Queen making it look very realistic and if the message itself…
Category : Technology 31-12-2020 by Iveta Karailievova
Validating HTML forms using BULMA and vanilla JavaScript
Today we are going to write about contact forms and how to validate them using JavaScript. The contact form seems to be one of the top features of every basic home page. It is a great way to encourage your visitors to make contact with you, by adding a form which…
Category : Javascript 31-12-2020 by
The State of PHP 8: new features and changes
PHP 8.0 has been released last November 26: let's discover together the main innovations that the new version introduces in this language. PHP is one of the most popular programming languages in the world. Precisely its wide diffusion, has led many programmers to use it, especially for the development of server-side…
Category : Php 29-12-2020 by Janeth Kent
A FULFILLED PROMISE - Using the FETCH API to make AJAX calls
In this article we talked about what AJAX calls are and how to use them in a traditional way, by using the XMLHttpRequest (XHR) object. In short, thanks to AJAX calls a web page can be partially updated without having to reload the whole content. This leads to better loading…
Category : Javascript 26-12-2020 by Iveta Karailievova
How to use Parallax.js effect on your website
Today, we're going to write about the parallax effect, similar to parallax scrolling, and how to implement it to improve your landing page. In webdev, they say mobile first - well, this engine will react to the movement of a smart device, offsetting layers depending on their depth within a…
Category : Javascript 26-12-2020 by
Read comics online: best websites and apps to download and read digital comics
Comic book lovers (like us), today we're going to give you a special tribute: a small collection of websites and applications to download and read digital comics, both on your computer and on your mobile devices. You'll be able to access a wide collection of free and paid digital comics, and…
Category : News and events 26-05-2023 by Silvia Mazzetta
What is Django and what is it used for
When we talk about Django, we refer to that framework that is used for any totally free and open source web application which is written in Python. Basically, it's a group of elements that will help you create web pages much more easily and quickly. At the moment you are going…
Category : Programming 26-12-2020 by Janeth Kent
How to use your browser as a file browser, in Chrome or Microsoft Edge
We're going to explain how to use the Chrome browser as a file browser, both on Android and on your computer. This is a hidden feature of Chromium that will allow you to browse through the internal folders of your PC or mobile phone without needing any specific application to…
Category : Technology 26-12-2020 by Janeth Kent
Django vs. Laravel: Market Share Comparison
There are two leading frameworks in the web development segment: Django and Laravel. In this article, we prepared a Django and Laravel comparison focusing on their market share so that you can figure out which framework is better for your project. Selecting the appropriate framework is crucial for coping with…
Category : Programming 23-12-2020 by Janeth Kent
SEO: How to find and remove artificial links
At Ma-no we are aware of the importance of a good linkbuilding strategy in order to achieve success with a website. Links are key to placing a website among the top positions in Google search results, and therefore increasing the number of visits and conversions. But in today's post we are not…
Category : Seo & sem 23-12-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
