https://webguy.io/blogWeb and TechnologyThu, 22 May 2025 22:32:02 +0000en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1https://webguy.io/blog/most-annoying-4-word-sequence-in-the-entire-english-language-but-the-computer-says/Sat, 08 Feb 2014 03:38:45 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=3475This article is years in the making and I guarantee I’m not the only one that has been frustrated to anger by this brain-cell-killing issue. Here’s the scenario: you call up customer support for say an unpaid bill notice that you know for certain, you damn-well paid. The conversation may go something like this: Customer ... Most Annoying 4-Word Sequence in the Entire English Language: “But, the computer says…”

The post Most Annoying 4-Word Sequence in the Entire English Language: “But, the computer says…” first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/the-coding-brain/Sun, 13 Jan 2013 04:03:55 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=2989Learning a coding language, in my opinion, is very similar to learning a spoken language. You need to learn how to read and write it well (perhaps not fluently, but well) in order for yourself, as well as others, to understand what you’re communicating. The way a server or browser might not be able to ... The Coding Brain

The post The Coding Brain first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/free-vs-free-in-software/Sat, 30 Jun 2012 23:53:02 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=2589Lately, I’ve been researching different content and software licenses and the philosophies behind them. I was a bit surprised by my findings. First, I’ll explain the two different “frees”. Free Free Software — as in $0.00, costs nothing to download. This is the most common use. I’ll refer to as $free from here on out. ... Free vs Free in Software

The post Free vs Free in Software first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/ie-what-is-it-good-for-absolutely-nothing/Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:59:12 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=2470What’s wrong with Internet Explorer? A better question, with a much shorter answer, would be: what’s right about it? Nothing. It’s proprietary Microsoft software, meaning there’s very little movement in innovation and usability. It’s as secure as Windows is (need I say more). Cross-browser-compatibility becomes a nightmare and a half. IE’s never even tried to ... IE: What is it Good For? Absolutely Nothing.

The post IE: What is it Good For? Absolutely Nothing. first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/avg-vs-norton/Sat, 08 Oct 2011 07:38:29 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=1876I’ve known the answer to that question for a long time. AVG is clearly the better anti-virus software. However, at the end of this article will be a chance for everyone to chime in. A friend of mine once said that Norton itself is a virus, couldn’t agree more. I’ve cleaned all the crapware off ... AVG vs Norton

The post AVG vs Norton first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/windows-vs-mac/Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:12:12 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=1870The age-old battle of Microsoft Windows versus Apple Macintosh hardware and operating systems. Windows The common arguments for Windows is that it has far more users, meaning more support, more apps, and better compatibility with people you might network with because most people and offices use Windows. The common arguments against Windows being viruses, a ... Windows vs Mac

The post Windows vs Mac first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/battle-of-the-all-in-one-im-services/Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:11:10 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=1858Instant messaging being innovative is a thing of the past. And all-in-one services are hardly innovative, but important to productivity and convenience. Combine Skype, Google Talk, AIM, Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger, ICQ, Jabber, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpaceIM, and more all into one easy to manage tool. Why would someone need an all-in-one? Well, if you’re ... Battle of the All-In-One IM Services

The post Battle of the All-In-One IM Services first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/5-tools-to-take-control-over-your-web-browsing/Sun, 10 Jul 2011 01:23:59 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=1611Here are 5 tools I use to completely take control of my web browsing experience in: speed, security, productivity, convenience, and even creativity. This list is great for designers, developers, and casual browsers alike. 1. Firefox (Web Browser) Get it Now Firefox is the king of all browsers. I will accept the use of Chrome ... 5 Tools to Take Control of Your Web Browsing

The post 5 Tools to Take Control of Your Web Browsing first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/vbulletin-vs-phpbb-vs-bbpress-vs-vanilla/Mon, 06 Jun 2011 23:49:44 +0000https://bryanhadaway.com/?p=1348First, I’d like to say as far as the blog/website/CMS software war is concerned, that is: WordPress vs Joomla vs Drupal I’ve already chosen WordPress as the best and that will have an impact on my choice of the best free and open source forum software. Also, SEO-friendliness will take priority as this is what ... Best Open Source Forum Software: vBulletin vs phpBB vs bbPress vs Vanilla

The post Best Open Source Forum Software: vBulletin vs phpBB vs bbPress vs Vanilla first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/screen-calipers-web-designers-best-friend/Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:48:04 +0000http://www.bryanhadaway.com/?p=997Like a carpenter’s measuring tape, it’s right there on your tool belt to assist you when you need it. We’re not measuring inches or feet, however, but on-screen pixels. Measure widths and heights, gutters, make sure something is perfectly center, you name it. Also helps out in graphic design projects. A good designer is pixel ... Screen Calipers: Web Designer’s Best Friend

The post Screen Calipers: Web Designer’s Best Friend first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/getting-started-with-your-very-first-website/Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:03:48 +0000http://www.bryanhadaway.com/?p=796Many people these days need a website for business or just want one for personal use. Whether you have no idea how or where to start or you have some vague idea about where to start, this article is for you. Possibly, you’ve heard from word-of-mouth about how GoDaddy is the way to go, this ... Getting Started with Your Very First Website

The post Getting Started with Your Very First Website first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/best-and-worst-list-of-software-services/Fri, 22 Oct 2010 01:38:34 +0000http://www.bryanhadaway.com/?p=766Keep in mind I’m referring to well-known, popular products. Obviously, there are far worse products out there that are relatively unknown, so not really notable. Web / Internet Browser Best Mozilla Firefox Worst Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) Ant-virus Software Best AVG Free Anti-virus Worst Symantec Norton Anti-virus (AKA McAfee Ant-virus) Firewall Software Best ZoneAlarm Free ... Best and Worst List of Software / Services

The post Best and Worst List of Software / Services first appeared on Web Guy.]]>https://webguy.io/blog/some-serious-star-trek-fan-nerd-food/Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:28:14 +0000http://www.bryanhadaway.com/?p=236The following article is in reply to this post along with pictures found here. Here’s some serious nerd food for you: I didn’t actually go to the school in question, but I went to a school near there during my elementary years. We went on a field trip to their school to play this Star ... Some Serious Star Trek Fan Nerd Food

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