XML: How to get the benefits without the heartache, part 2

Sean McGrath, ITworld.com

From bitter experience, I have learned that the only way to approach document-centric XML applications is from the content creation and modification side of the application functionality spectrum. There is little point in having a wonderful back-end system for content management and exploitation if there is no author-friendly way of creating and modifying that content. ...continue reading 'XML: How to get the benefits without the heartache, part 2'

XML: How to get the benefits without the heartache, part 1

Sean McGrath, ITworld.com

Much has been written and continues to be written about the "angle bracket tax". Now let us start by calling a spade a spade. XML is not a silver bullet and if you unilaterally spray it over your application space you can get into trouble. ...continue reading 'XML: How to get the benefits without the heartache, part 1'

Five Mac maintenance myths

Dan Frakes, Macworld

You know you need to change the oil in your car every 3,000 miles, clean your house's gutters every fall, and brush your teeth at least twice a day -- but do you know what's necessary to keep your Mac in good shape? Despite what you may read in online forums or on email mailing lists there are some things you just don't need to do. Here are 5 such Mac maintenance myths. ...continue reading 'Five Mac maintenance myths'

Making a USB flash drive letter persistent

Mitch Tulloch, ITworld.com

If you're like me, you've accumulated an astounding number of flash drives. And, if you're like me, you've found that when you plug two flash drives your workstation, you don't know which window belongs to which drive. Wouldn't it be great if you could assign a flash drive a persistent drive letter? Well, you're in luck. ...continue reading 'Making a USB flash drive letter persistent'