Category Archives: Development

A working iPod on a web page: a tribute to Steve Jobs – and a great HTML 5 example too!

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Stefano

Inventika Solutions, a small Web development company, created this astounding HTML 5+CSS3+jQuery project that works exactly as the original iPod – as a tribute to Steve Jobs. The Mumbai-based company achieved great reviews because of this work – and they … Continue reading →

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Cloud computing for business: a well thought-out presentation

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Stefano

If you’re somehow wondering how this crazy little/big thing called Cloud will change your life – and your business, anytime soon, check this Slideshare presentation by Ramkumar Lakshminarayanan. Discovering the value of the cloud for the business View more presentations … Continue reading →

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Mac User UK cover: Supercharge your CV

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Stefano

Sign of the times? Mac User UK cover: Supercharge your CV A cover that’s not (only) about iPad, iPhone & Macs: it’s about people growing their skills using these technologies. A headline I really love: “Build on your skills to … Continue reading →

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A $25 computer? Meet the Rasperry Pi: that little device that could be the one!

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Stefano

It’s tiny, slow and cost $25 – yet it still runs Linux. No, it’s not you grandfather ‘486 you’re so eager to revive with some fancy distro of Linux. It’s the Raspberry Pi: the first – ever – attempt to … Continue reading →

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Look mom, I developed an iOS app (and I’m still a kid)

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Stefano

This one goes for two categories of people: those who tell you “iPhone development it’s just for grown-ups” those who sell you iPhone development tools that even a kid can leverage… Meet Thomas Suarez (6th grader) at TED talk…

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Google+ Pages: what’s next for companies/brands and… us?

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Stefano

Ok, Google has finally released Google Pages (for most businesses) and I’ve been building the Google+ Page for this web site and – yes! I’d like you to include it in your Circles! Right now, I’m fighting exploring all new … Continue reading →

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How programmers and users see each others

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Stefano

I guess there’s more truth in this pic than most programmers (and users) will ever admit! My clue: I’m not green… 😉

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Google Gravity: a JQuery great falling experience with Google – and your browser too!

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Stefano

MrDoob – a spanish guy that calls himself a “non-creative award-losing junior developer” has created a pretty good HTML5 + JQuery page that may look like Google’s home page but… Google Gravity is one project among several others that show … Continue reading →

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Web content is king? Social media rules? Online testing rocks!

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Stefano

Kissmetrics has released on their blog an interesting infographic that summarize the golden rules of testing, optimizing, testing again and… getting results! It’s that simple, check these five steps: test your landing pages – how many Adwords advertisers don’t? test … Continue reading →

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Need some business or legal docs? Check the Startup Document Center

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Stefano

You may need a Business Plan Template Executive Summary or a sample Financial Model. Look no further than Business Insider! Give your new business a jump start with Business Insider‘s selection of business and legal documents.   True indeed, you’ll … Continue reading →

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