PHP, MySQL, JavaScript & HTML5 All in One For Dummies (Free Sample)

As we explain programming for the web to you, it’s helpful for all of us to speak the same language, at least when it comes to the subject at hand. Knowing how the web works, at least at a high level, will pay dividends when you start creating sites that will work on it. Granted, you don’t need to know how a car works before driving, but knowing how the steering wheel, throttle, and brakes all relate to make the vehicle move is especially important to keep you from hitting things. So consider what you’re about to read as driver’s education for web programming. The difference is that at the end you don’t have to buy insurance!

10 Hidden Microsoft Word Features That Will Make Your Life Easier

Everyone knows Clippy. But are you friends with Pilcrow?

Stop there if you know what I am talking about. You know more about Microsoft Word than I do.

Okay. Let me test you a bit more by asking about “widow lines”. If you still got that, then do stop. If you didn’t, then welcome to this side of the line where we think we are proficient on Microsoft Word – but honestly aren’t.

You are fine as long as you fire up a document and just type. But billions of Redmond dollars went into making this the office Swiss knife it is today. Many of those greenbacks helped create the hidden productive features that we rarely use. Here are ten MS Word 2013 features that make your work easier.

Characteristics & Qualities of a great leader

I want to thank you for taking the time to download and read this eBook. When I have featured a blog post with only quotes on danblackonleadership.com that pertained to different leadership topics, those posts had some of the highest viewings. After seeing the positive impact these quotes have made in both my life and others, I wanted to share a collection of quotes that will greatly impact your life of leadership as they have done for me.

My desire is for each of you to excel in your personal life and as a leader by reading these truths and gaining the wisdom these quotes provide. I believe as you read them they will inspire, motivate, and energize you to grow in your potential and reach your dreams.

I encourage you to read, memorize, file, and keep these quotes close by.

Reflecting on them will:

»» Motivate you to keep moving forward
»» Lift you up when you’re feeling down
»» Spark creativity to provoke new ideas
»» Bring about positive change in your life
»» Help inspire and add value to others
»» Be a resource to enhance your leadership skills, writing, or
public speaking

The words of Benjamin Disraeli paint accurately the importance of quotes, “The wisdom of the wise and experience of ages may be preserved by quotations.”

I hope you enjoy these quotes as much as I do and glean all the wisdom and truth they offer.

Thanks,
Dan

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HTML5 iPhone Web Application Development

Web applications have come a long way since the 90s, where static HTML pages were delivered to the client. In those days, web pages had a strict client-server model, where much of the processing was done on the server and the client only presented the information with little to no interaction. Such information was only accessible through desktop computers on very slow networks.

Those days have passed, and we are now connected in ways that were impossible before. From cellphones that can still make calls on the subway, to tablets presenting the latest article from your favorite newspaper 30,000 feet in the air; we are now in a digital age where information is easily accessible through innovative technologies. Yet, we still struggle to create a seamless interaction between technology and the physical world.

Your Guide to iOS 7

iOS 7 is Apple’s latest update to the operating system that powers mobile devices including the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. iOS is also used on the Apple TV, but this guide is specifically designed with users of mobile devices in mind.

The operating system started life as “iPhone OS” back in 2007 when the iPhone was originally unveiled. Since then it has been through six prior iterations, and September 2013 marks the seventh version in what is usually a yearly update cycle. iOS updates usually go hand-in-hand with new hardware, particularly the iPhone which usually sees a refresh at around the same time new versions of iOS are released.

iOS 7 was initially announced in June 2013 at Apple’s WWDC developer summit. The operating system was released to developers at this time for beta testing purposes, to ensure users can download updates to existing apps in order to minimise problems faced by consumers.

The new version of iOS marks a notable improvement over the last in terms of aesthetics and features, and this guide should get you up to speed with the changes and additions to what Apple calls the world’s most powerful mobile OS.

The biggest change in iOS 7 is a cosmetic one. Gone are the faux-shadows, glossy icons and skeuomorphic design elements designed to imitate real-life textures and surfaces. Instead the user interface (UI) has taken on a lighter, brighter translucent look with a redesigned colour palette and brand new set of icons. The new look embraces “flat” design principles, and through the use of subtle transparency allows UI elements to bleed through menus, overlays and notification boxes.

One thing Apple hasn’t done too much of is move around settings and other core features. Despite the new look, most of the features and options users have gotten used to over the years are still in the same place. There are new features to be had, which this guide will describe in detail, but these do not necessarily interfere with the way the iPhone and iPad have functioned in the past.

In addition to a redesigned UI and colour scheme, many of Apple’s core apps have also been updated. Some have been completely overhauled, whereas others have been updated to fit in with the new design. Most notable is the light, white background that now adorns apps like Safari and the App Store, which remain largely unchanged despite a few tweaks and a fresh look.

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8 PC-Saving Windows Tools You Must Not Overlook

These hidden Windows tools can prolong your PC’s life and save you if disaster strikes. We tend to take it for granted that our PCs “just work”. It’s easy to forget that (like any piece of technology) they need regular maintenance and fine tuning to prolong their life and keep them working smoothly. A number of often overlooked Windows applications can help you keep your computer up to speed. Some of the tools mentioned will rectify a problem. Others have features that are worth using immediately because they’re good preventive measures to ensure you’re protecting your PC, in case disaster is nigh.

Domain flipping treasure map

Buying and selling domain names can be an exceptionally lucrative venture to get into, however if you are starting off with very little cash flow, it's always best to purchase lower cost domains and generate small profits as you work your way up to larger flips. I have sold hundreds of domain names that I secured from marketplaces like Ebay and resold on marketplaces like NamePros.com, Flippa.com or DNForum.com.

While the marketplaces where domain sales are most lucrative are different from that of website flipping, the flip process remains the same with your focus being on locating and purchasing low cost domains and selling them for a higher price. One of the great aspects of domain flipping is that the work required is minimal. Unlike website flipping, you aren't forced into updating websites, tweak or split test sales copy or outsource tasks to freelancers. You can start, run and manage your domain flipping business entirely on your own with minimal start up costs involved.

Everything You Need to Know About Home Networking

Setting up a home network is not as hard as you think it is. In fact, if your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you a router when you signed up for their services, you probably already have a home network. In this guide, we’re going to explain the fundamentals of home networking; look at expanding your network to handle more devices; consider the different types of Internet connections; and guide you through some exciting scenarios.

The Big Picture – What Can You Do With a Home Network? 

Before we get into the technical details of setting up a home network, let’s look at the big picture. A home network is a private collection of devices – computers, mobile phones, gaming consoles – which are all connected to a router or switch. This is also called a local network. Every device on your home network can “talk” to every other device, which opens up possibilities for media streaming, network backup, multiplayer gaming – and so much more. Here’s an example of a home network – mine, in fact.

10 Crucial Features to Use in Your Wireless Router Setup at Home

A wireless router is a simple device that shares Internet access to your home without the need for cables. For the most part, it just works. Once you’ve turned it on, you don’t really need to touch it ever again.

But if you do that, you’re likely missing out on a lot of extra features — ones that could make your network perform more smoothly, improve your gaming experience, and enable you to control who is on your network and when.

In this guide, we’ll take a look at ten extra features your router may offer to see what makes them useful and how you could benefit by using them.

25+ Outlook Keyboard Shortcuts to Make You More Productive

Outlook is one of the most popular desktop email clients in use today, and if you’re one of those many Outlook users, the following keyboard shortcuts are sure to save you lots of time. Without a doubt, there are way too many Outlook keyboard shortcuts to detail in one single article. You can find all of those listed at the Office Support site. What we’re going to look at today are the Outlook keyboard shortcuts that can help you cut down on mouse clicks, thus saving you the most time.

Best python programming book : Python for Informatics

Python for Informatics: Remixing an Open Book

It is quite natural for academics who are continuously told to “publish or perish” to want to always create something from scratch that is their own fresh creation. This book is an experiment in not starting from scratch, but instead “remixing” the book titled Think Python: How to Think Like a Computer Scientist written by

Allen B. Downey, Jeff Elkner, and others.

In December of 2009, I was preparing to teach SI502 - networked Programming at the University ofMichigan for the fifth semester in a row and decided it was time to write a Python textbook that focused on exploring data instead of understanding algorithms and abstractions. My goal in SI502 is to teach people lifelong data handling skills using Python. Few of my students were planning to be professional computer programmers. Instead, they planned to be librarians, managers, lawyers, biologists, economists, etc., who happened to want to skillfully use technology in
their chosen field.