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Category: Rants

Images disappear in IE6

March 11th, 2008

Yes, I, like most of you, still put up with ie6 and its plethora of CSS bugs. I tend to forget the easiest fix can sometimes just be

position:relative;.

I just fixed a problem I had regarding an image floating to the left of some text. The problem was that the image just wouldn’t show up in ie6. I tried the clear float solution, but to no avail. Then I remembered another solution concerning images, floats and ie6 :

img {position: relative;}

Works like a charm.

PC to iMac networked printer

February 12th, 2008

On your PC, and need use a networked printer that is installed on your iMac? I found the easiest way is to install Apple’s Bonjour for Windows. After installing, use the Bonjour Printer Wizard, it’s simple and easy! It found my Epson, which I was having trouble with, right off and connected in seconds.

Best of April Fools

April 1st, 2007

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Google TiSP - Google TiSP (BETA) is a fully functional, end-to-end system that provides in-home wireless access by connecting your commode-based TiSP wireless router to one of thousands of TiSP Access Nodes via fiber-optic cable strung through your local municipal sewage lines.

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Vilcus Plug Dactyloadapter - The Vilcus Plug Dactyloadapter allows anyone to quickly and easily test the working condition of any wall socket. Simply insert the Vilcus into the socket in question… insert two fingers and the use becomes apparent instantly.

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TechCrunch Has Acquired F’dCompany.com - Tomorrow we will announce that we have acquired Philip “Pud” Kaplan’s F’dCompany.com in a stock for assets transaction.

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Blizzard Introduces the Tinfoil Hat - Every engineer knows that in order to achieve true greatness, it is imperative to always keep a clear, unclouded mind and to protect one’s secrets from those who would seek to steal or plagiarize the radical new designs of a hard-working genius. The Tinfoil Hat is the logical result of this profound insight, combining tinfoil’s powerful mental shielding properties with the excellent counter-hexing effect of troll tears and the outstanding mind-focus powers of one of Azeroth’s most precious gems.

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Webkit Shutting Down - IE has often been criticized for its lack of standards compliance and long gaps in development. But Microsoft says they will do way better in the future, and we see no reason not to trust them with the future of the web.
It’s been a great ride these past five years. Please join me in giving a fond farewell to WebKit, and a hearty welcome to our new Microsoft overlords.

These are just some of the April Fools going on. What are your favorites from this year?