Archive for October, 2010

Multiple File Uploads with XHR and PHP

Monday, October 25th, 2010

So the jQuery / Flash multiple file uploader has not really been working when it comes to heavy duty stuff “Flash player has crashed” is a common scenario after some six < 2MB pictures, problem is, it needs to be able to handle up to 50 of them. Therefore I decided to check out the HTML5 alternatives and eventually found a really good one. I did have to make some modifications however, to make the solution fit with my own scenario and I detail them below.... Read More

Vertical dual screen setup with XRandR and Compiz

Sunday, October 3rd, 2010
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I recently bought a Samsung Syncmaster. As opposed to the last time I tried to setup my second screen in a vertical position it worked this time. The Samsung screen has the same viewing angle and picture quality when positioned vertically as it has when positioned default horizontally.... Read More

jQuery Flash Banner rotator

Sunday, October 3rd, 2010

jquery_flash_banner_rotator.png... Read More

Hierarchical data with PHP and jQuery

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010
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Demo here (go ahead and submit the form as much as you like, it will keep pre-populating with the data you submit).... Read More

Custom LightWindow with jQuery – from scratch

Friday, October 1st, 2010
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There are basically only a few things involved in the successful creation of a lightwindow:... Read More