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Designing with grids

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:34:00 GMT

Do grids force rigid designs or unlock hidden creativity? Should designers take advantage of frameworks or build their grids from scratch? Craig Grannell asks the experts for their opinions

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The best Flash sites ever

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:30:00 GMT

When the first version of Flash was launched in 1996, little did we know how it would revolutionise website design over the ensuing decade. The FWA’s Rob Ford counts down the Top 20 Flash sites of all time

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Can you trust Web 2.0?

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:42:00 GMT

If Web 2.0 is typically epitomised by rounded corners and bright colours, think again. Ian Harris uncovers a web of user-generated intrigue and community-driven sleight of hand

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.net Awards winners!

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:19:00 GMT

The 10th annual .net awards are upon us. Who’s won, who’s lost, who’s the hottest property on the internet? Jason Walsh reveals the names behind the net

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Masterclass: the perfect podcast

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:59:00 GMT

Podcasting: everybody’s doing it, but not everybody’s doing it well. Gary Marshall discovers how to make the perfect podcast, and how to make the world pay attention

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Build an eBay empire

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:34:00 GMT

Whether you’re a seasoned trader or a self-starter eager to improve your earnings on the side, sharpening your selling skills can pay handsomely. eBay PowerSeller Mark Buckingham leads the way

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Development 2.0: can the web save the world?

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:48:00 GMT

Children in Third World countries are about to experience wireless networking for the first time, courtesy of the One Laptop Per Child initiative. Scott Carney speaks to the men behind the project, and explores some of its benefits and pitfalls

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Master Google AdWords

Mon, 14 May 2007 09:01:00 GMT

Google AdWords is a phenomenon that’s transformed internet marketing. Advertisers allocate vast sums to it, yet many are daunted by rising keyword costs and click fraud. Does it lead to an advertising goldmine or is it more fool’s gold? Mark Buckingham investigates

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The top 50 Firefox extensions

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 12:33:00 GMT

Firefox is fantastic, but with the right add-ons you can make it bigger, better and faster and more flexible. Gary Marshall shares his list of the 50 esential Firefox extensions

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The top 40 tech podcasts

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 10:10:00 GMT

Are you still travelling the world without an MP3 player? Are you mad? From the practical to the profane, the professional to the puerile, Gary Marshall reveals his top 40 geek-friendly podcasts, guaranteed to improve your in-fl ight entertainment.

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Blogging against the machine

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 10:00:00 GMT

Despite championing free speech for the benefit of foreign investors, the Malaysian government’s track record is, in reality, an embarrassing dossier of censorship and intimidation. Scott Carney uncovers a trail of online oppression

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The MySpace economy

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 10:00:00 GMT

Is the global phenomenon that is MySpace simply a smoke-filled common room for millions of teenagers, or a revenue machine that generates millions of bucks for corporate giants? Ian Harris reveals the truth behind the MySpace economy

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Banish stress forever with lifehacking

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:00:00 GMT

Being in a job that grinds you down is bad enough. But if organising the constant stream of information means you’re drowning in data and seriously stressed at your desk, lifehacking can genuinely help. Gary Marshall examines the theories and explains what it’s all about.

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The business of podcasting

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:00:00 GMT

We catch up with some of the web’s favourite podcasters to see if the results have lived up to the hype, and what to expect tomorrow

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India's tech trash heap

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 11:04:00 GMT

The e-waste scandal. For most people concerns about the safe disposal of computer equipment end at the local dump. Scott Carney reveals the true cost of cutting-edge technology as he examines the shady business of e-waste export.

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Fight the good fight

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 10:41:00 GMT

Tired of being pelted with spam emails, Mike Williams decided to expose the scammers and make them stop. Read this account of one man’s mission to make a difference to the rising tide of spam.

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The real Web 2.0

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 11:14:00 GMT

Think you are so over web 2.0? Well the websites making serious money sure as heck aren’t. But are we forgetting the people who are really powering the social web? Dan Oliver finds out…

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By invitation only

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 23:00:00 GMT

If you could rid the web of spammers, scammers, annoying teens, pointless bloggers and general net riff-raff, wouldn’t it be a great place? From file sharers to fashionistas, a growing number of web users are doing just that. Gary Marshall investigates the invite-only internet

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Del.icio.us: 15 tasty tweaks

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 23:00:00 GMT

Del.icio.us is great, but with some tips, tweaks and plug-ins you can make it even tastier. As Gary Marshall discovers, bookmarks are just the beginning...

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Pills, Thrills and Bellyaches

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 23:00:00 GMT

Health sites might be heaven for hypochondriacs, but online advice and mail-order medicines can be bad, mad or downright dangerous. Gary Marshall examines the facts...

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