Alan Coleman
Web Dev & Creative Blog
Welcome to my Web Dev & Creative Blog. I'm a web developer interested in technology, design and photography.
Category Archives: Windows
Critisim from Microsoft
I’m still trying to get my head round Microsoft’s crisitism of our comapny website this week. Yes, Microsoft. The comapny that revolutionised the web with Internet Explorer, the Firebrands that changed the face of search with Bing and bossed development … Continue reading
One click upgrade to WordPress 3.1.1
One of the most attractive aspects for WordPress has to be the method of upgrade. A simple message appears on the dashboard in the manner of desktop software and you’re one click away from all the latest goodies. For me, … Continue reading
ASP.NET for 2008
2008s project at work will be the next step in our re branding exercise, the development of an in house application to manage our content, otherwise known as a CMS. The technology will come courtesy of Microsoft’s .NET framework, that … Continue reading
There are busy times ahead
There are busy times ahead. The company I work for as a web developer is changing its name, brand and identity. It is, to say the least, a task that involves an incredible amount of commitment and organisation from every … Continue reading
What the hell happened to Photoshop Elements?
Photoshop Elements, a fantastic product and a piece of marketing genius. A stripped down version of the fully fledged software install, with all the functionality you’re likely to need unless you work in Hoxton or drink Latte Coffee or wear … Continue reading
Is it the PC that is the true computer of the people?
On Tuesday I wrote an article on BoomaBlog about how Apple Mac computers get on my nerves. It was a little harsh perhaps, but despite my obvious inverted snobbery it did get me thinking about the pros and cons of … Continue reading
The end of the road for Microsoft Windows and myself
The end of the road for Microsoft Windows and myself could be in sight, just. I’ve been banging keyboards for years, swearing and becoming increasingly frustrated by the Windows experience. For despite what the misleading adverts might suggest, the whole … Continue reading