Firefox 3.5 released, and the townfolk rejoiced!

Firefox, firefox 3.5, web browsers

Joel:

Today, Mozilla released Firefox 3.5. And, while there is an outdated plug in with the same name, maybe it should have been called "Faster"fox 3.5.

Posted 06/30/2009 - 18:00 // 2 comments

Random web tools that you might find useful

mac, technology, tools, twitter, web 2.0

Joel:

In my infinite quest for knowledge on everything 'web' I've come across a slew of tools that you might find useful. Some are old, some are new, but hopefully you'll find at least one you didn't know about, that you can use.

Posted 06/15/2009 - 23:33

We're not so different...or are we?

international technology

Joel:

A recent trip to China and Japan left me with some interesting observations on how different cultures have evolved differently, in terms of technology.

Posted 04/03/2009 - 16:08

One year-in-review list worth reading

2008 summaries, ground breaking web technologies, web 2.0, year-in-review

Joel:

Amidst the slew of year-in-review lists that get published around this time of year, there are a few that end up being a worthwhile read.

Posted 12/30/2008 - 13:39

How new technology has changed my election experience

election, technology, twitter, twittervotereport.com

Joel:

As technology changes, so do important life events – like an election. For me, things like twitter, flickr, and twittervotereport.com have significantly impacted my election year experience.

Posted 11/06/2008 - 16:30 // 3 comments

Chrome: maybe not all shiny

Chrome, client testing, clients, google, user experience

Joel:

For those in the web services industry, Google’s entrance into the browser space is nerve-wracking. Here’s why.

Posted 09/04/2008 - 16:33 // 2 comments

More semantic web applications

google maps, google news, semantic web, web 3.0

Joel:

More than just a passing fad, the ‘semantic web’ is referenced more and more. Today I stumbled across a site that employs some interesting semantic techniques to provide free access to global health information in a widely recognized visual format: Google maps!

Posted 07/12/2008 - 12:00

2008 web design trends (and why you should care)

design trends, web 2.0, web design

Joel:

Design may seem frivolous to a developer, but hot design trends can be more predictive of future development efforts than you think.

Posted 07/03/2008 - 16:19

Content reigns supreme, but forced blog entries never end well...

blogging, content, web 2.0

Joel:

In a web based world that values fresh, meaningful content (sometimes over substance or relevance) it can actually be detrimental to “force” people to contribute to your site.

Posted 05/30/2008 - 14:27

Great design often requires inspiration

design inspiration, web design, web trends

Joel:

A great design is usually a nonsensical blend of talent, inspiration and sleep deprivation. Here are some sites that I draw inspiration from:

Posted 04/18/2008 - 16:02