Web Observatory

ommon problem that is often last checked when troubleshooting a website is the browser cache. What ever your browser is, it uses a cache to store temporary data of sites you frequently visit or had just visited and uses it to display those pages in your browser much quickly.

The problem however is that sometimes, the browser isn’t quick enough to reflect changes on your site. And one of the more common problems when you are a webmaster and you update your site frequently via ftp is that the url doesn’t reflect the current state of the site quickly. For example you uploaded a new stylesheet and you go to the page with that style at www.pagewithstyle.com, sometimes the style change isn’t applied immediately, but when you check pagewithstyle.com without the “www”, it reflects the changes you made.

So one more tip for your book, always clear your browser cache every time you make changes on your online pages and do it first before troubleshooting anything, it will save you a lot of headaches in the future. Instructions on how to clear your cache the quick way after the jump.
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wo concerns for privacy is present, one is the Big Brother effect (Government Intrusions) and one against online marketers, the webs version of the loathed telemarketers, using our personal information for commercial purposes.

September 11 was used by the Government to Lobby for ways for them to get their hands on our personal information and data to allegedly protect us from the terrorists. However, I feel the next law to pass congress is for consumer protection & rights against online marketers. Several Corporations are already targeted for the misuse of their gathered information.

It’s been hard for consumers to claim damages from the loss of private information because of the need to show losses on monetary aspects. The CFAA (Computer Fraud & Abuse Act) already have successes in protecting plaintiffs, but on most privacy cases, this is difficult to show.

A solution that comes to mind is through initiatives done by the web industry. Privacy Rules & Standards should be formulated by Trade Associations. However bleak the prospects for privacy protection online, some already exploits this privacy. It goes both ways, but thats a whole different story.

t is a known fact that webmasters, coders, developers and designers often forget the first rule of thumb for doing anything. The KISS principle (Keep it Simple Stupid). To get you on the way, you need to learn by observation and reading a lot. When time comes, your knowledge and experience will help you succeed.

I have gathered some Links to Articles on my Couple-friends site Liam and Megan, and selected those important things you should know, so instead of repeating it, I’ll just link to these well-written articles and give my opinions.

What are the Differences Between the Internet and the World Wide Web?
Do you know the difference? Many already use the words to describe a singular connotation, “the net”, “the web”. Here in this article you’ll know the difference and perhaps use the words differently now.

7 Simple Rules for Formatting Text on the Web
Everybody knows how important design is for your websites, but remember the phrase “Content is King”? Then don’t forget why it is important to (more…)

here are several types of this little sound sources, and this is the first thing you should do after buying a PMP, mp3 Player or any Mobile device that has an earphone jack.

Lets get the basics sorted

Where to Start

There are actually two main types, In-ear and On-ear (or over-ear). Some even classify them either as Earphone or Headphone, the latter being held to your head. There are varying comfort factors in every type, but the points (more…)

ow do you make cool reflections? Well I could advise you to search in google for a bunch of photoshop tutorials or whatever tutorials you can get your hands on.

If you’re reading this as a designer, or as an experienced “web person” (person who almost spends half his days in the net), then you would probably dismiss this as a “toy” or simply ignore it…

But for beginners, and those that want to use this nifty reflection effects that has become overused now, you can visit this site to get your own reflections in place…