BlackBird: the Black focused Browser Speaks
by Markus Robinson
Blackbird, a custom browser for the African-American community launched today to mixed reviews from mainstream users. We were tipped off about the browser a while ago, but this afternoon we actually had an opportunity to “talk turkey” with Blackbird co-founder and CEO 40A Inc. Ed Young.
“Blackbird was originally the brainchild of Arnold Brown, who wanted [...]
Navicat, the BEST DB Manager
by Fredric Mitchell
If you’re serious about being on the web or any database-driven application, you need the proper professional tool. While anyone can go to Home Depot and, theoretically, renovate their house, hiring the big guns with the best tools, despite the cost, often is the better alternative. While I’ll always be an advocate of free and [...]
Read MoreSearch your server with Grep
by Fredric Mitchell
Grep is a Unix-based utility that does a simple text search on files that you specify. It then returns to the screen where that text is and where it is used. It works just like the search you’re use to in Windows, except for your files on a particular server.
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Skype as your small biz savior
by Fredric Mitchell
With the first public beta release in 2003, 8-year old Skype is a Godsend for anyone who is looking for a low-cost alternative to their home phone. Dubbed as the original mainstream voice-over-ip service, this eBay owned company does more than act as phone. Skype is a window to a suite of tools that we can all use to stay connected through small business.
Read MoreJargon: Firebug
by Fredric Mitchell
If you’re a web developer, this tool is pretty well known…at least….it should be. For those breaking into the industry, this tool is a MUST HAVE. Built as an extension to the very popular Firefox web browser, Firebug allows a user to dive deeper into any page as they browse. From the Mozilla plugin website:
Firebug [...]
