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PHP tip: Trimming excess whitespace

Posted Sep 21, 2009 - 09:50 am

The trim() function is usually the first tool a programmer turns to, because it removes any excess spaces from the beginning or end of a string. But what if you want to remove whitespace inside a string?
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- Development, PHP, The Daily Tip
Turn your iPhone into a radio

Posted Sep 18, 2009 - 09:02 am

Your iPhone can't play streaming audio from radio stations until you download and install special radio apps from the App Store. Here are 3 you'll like, plus instructions for getting started.
When to use an artificial field length

Posted Sep 17, 2009 - 08:44 am

Because field lengths and data types generally represent hard-coded information, developing a technique to add flexibility can be essential to prevent viral data. Here's a heuristic that can help determine when it makes sense to use an artificial field length.
Ubuntu help: Finding answers fast

Posted Sep 16, 2009 - 09:00 am

Can't find what you want in the official documentation or the wiki? It is time to harness the power of the Ubuntu community.
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- Open Source, Linux, Ubuntu
Google Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook

Posted Sep 15, 2009 - 09:00 am

Do you like Gmail, but also like Outlook 2003 or 2007? Google Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook helps users who love their Microsoft Outlook e-mail client keep using that client when they switch to Google's Gmail service.
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SMS services to make your standard cell phone smart

Posted Sep 14, 2009 - 08:08 am

Forget expensive mobile data plans. With just a $5 monthly text message plan and some free and seriously useful SMS services in your address book, you'll have the most essential elements of the web at your fingertips.
Xcode shortcuts: 4 favorites and a cheat sheet

Posted Sep 11, 2009 - 08:22 am

Whether you're just getting started with Xcode or have been developing iPhone apps for a while, you're probably looking for ways to do things better and faster. These keyboard shortcuts will help you speed things up.
Managing your online reputation

Posted Sep 10, 2009 - 09:00 am

Never underestimate the power of one voice -- especially when that voice uses YouTube as an amplifier.
Collaborate on PowerPoint Presentations in OneNote

Posted Sep 09, 2009 - 09:02 am

Microsoft OneNote is perhaps the most under-appreciated program in the Office suite, but it's also the best way to get feedback on PointPoint slides -- before you give your presentation.
Make Google Apps look like desktop apps

Posted Sep 08, 2009 - 07:56 am

The Google Apps version IT people don't know about but should is the Team Edition. Admins must prove they manage the domain name the company owns. All workers in the company e-mail domain then have access to the Team Edition features and may share calendars, contacts, and documents with any other co-worker.

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