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Install Node.js on a Vyatta server (or a Debian install)

Are you trying to install NodeJS on a Vyatta server - there are quite a few hurdles you must hop over to complete this seemingly elusive task, and I just did it - so I will share my lessons learned.

HOW TO: Increase productivity with some simple scripts using PHP include, require, include_once, and require_once

Find out how PHP can streamline website maintenance and building dramatically, as well as get your feet wet with some dynamic website building.

Eleven reasons why you should date a web developer

Here are eleven great reasons why you should consider dating a web developer professional.

How to get started with WordPress theming

Here is a brief run-through of all the things you might need to create the next great WordPress theme.

Unity is making more moves: PS3/Vita/PS4 optimized compatibility, and streamlined Facebook games with a new SDK!

Unity announces partnerships and collaboration with Facebook and Sony.

How To: Install node and the handlebars precompiler

Check out our brief walkthrough to help get you started with Node and the Handlebars precompiler.

Adobe acquires Behance in an effort to improve community in Creative Cloud

With this acquisition, Adobe's strengthens their goal to integrate Behance's site into Creative Cloud.

HTML5, WebGL, CSS3, and assorted JavaScript tech demos

Here are some great prototypes and samples demonstrating the cutting edge of the web!

Responsive design with YouTube videos: Firefox can't do it. Why the iframe resize issue needs to be fixed!

Trying to redesign your blog or website and use responsive design? Take a look here and find out the "gotchas" that come with Firefox.

HOW TO: Prevent hotlinking in WordPress, redirect to an attachment page for the image, or send 404 response

Hate losing bandwidth to hotlinkers? Do you become troubled when there are people using your sites' images, logos, or other picture assets for purposes such as forum avatars, content theft, or laziness? Here is a setup that will prevent hotlinkers from using your images at all!

How to get better SEO with five useful WordPress plugins

Here are five great and utterly simple plugins that you can use with WordPress to dramatically improve your SEO for little effort!

How to improve you SEO in five easy steps (hint: content is still king)

Here are some quick tips that will help you keep search engine optimization in your mind when working on your website.

What makes a good web design? And how did we start?

Ever wonder how web design came to be? We take a look back from the beginning, and also preach about standards and guidelines.

URL validation: Use PHP to format and validate a URL with these functions!

Here is a set of functions that you can use to format, validate, and "clean up" URLs that come from user input, databases, or even variables.

Four quick and easy ways to make your site load faster

Forget getting a bleeding edge server, or limiting content or effects to cater to a higher level of broadband or high-speed internet users. Here are some quick tips to make any site load faster, with very little effort - straight from a pro!

How to combine your separate CSS files into one using PHP and then compress the CSS with GZIP

Take a look at our handy dandy PHP script here and solve your overwhelming CSS file inclusions or file download times by combining them with PHP and compressing them with GZIP! Plus there is an option for browser specific CSS!

How to make a CSS border with two different colors

We have a very straightforward method to produce a standards compliant border with two unique colors.

A cool PHP tip to make your programs more efficient: Associative Array Logic

Here is a quick and dirty PHP tip that you might be able to use within one of your next projects.

How to know when to upgrade your web server

If you have a website, a portfolio, a blog, a business, a Facebook app, or some kind of community forum, chances are you have a web server. While you could used shared services like Blogger.com, Tumblr, GeoCities (remember GeoCities?) or WordPress.com, when you want that custom experience, that unique vibe, you gotta use your own server.

jQuery Style Sheet Switcher with preview

This jQuery plugin gives you very simple way to change your stylesheet theme. Brought to us by immortalwolf.com, this easily configurable addon to the already easy to use jQuery is a cinch. Even cooler, this plugin is tested for IE6+, Firefox, Safari, Chrome, Opera, and even Android and iPhones!