Tips and Tricks
I was reading the SCORM 1.2 reference docs today. I wanted to copy a passage for my notes, but the PDF is password-protected and prevents anyone from copying text. (REALLY irritating, considering the ADL is a quasi-government organization and the docs should be open to all.) What to do?
AppleScript
I recently changed jobs (Hello, FireEye!) and was issued a new MacBook Air. I spend a lot of time looking at the screen and was getting bored with the supplied desktop pictures. I also start work very early most days (7am-ish), and thought it would be nice to have a
ramblings
Update: Steve Jobs Responds! Well, not to my letter directly, but it hits on the major points and is a well-written explanation of Apple’s position. Dear Apple and Adobe I’m a long-time customer and have spent more money on your products than I have on just about any
accessibility
There are a great set links for free development tools (validation services, browser toolbars and plugins) posted on the Web Access Centre Blog today: Looking for alternatives to Bobby and WebXact? Try these! Anyone familiar with accessibility should already know about Cynthia Says and a few of the web-based validation
Tips and Tricks
Update April 7, 2008: I’ve written a new AS3 class named LegacyCaptivateLoader that uses ExternalInterface to bridge the AS3 SWF and the Captivate SWF. Check it out. I guess I’m late to the party, but I only recently realized that although a Flash Player 9 SWF can load
technology
I’ve noticed many people use programs like TechSmith SnagIt to get screenshots. While SnagIt is a fine program, I think in many cases it’s overkill. Here’s a really simple way to get screenshots without needing any special software. 1. Grab screenshot using Print Screen. 2. Paste screenshot
ramblings
A computer is born, and another computer dies (“I’m not quite dead!” he says in his best Eric Idle imitation). (Mac) Hi, I’m a Mac. (PC) And I’m a PC. I’m sure all of you know this commercial by now. As with many other geeks around
ramblings
I had an interesting conference call the other day regarding a learning management system’s browser support. We’re trying to implement a new LMS, and it needs to be accessible for Mac users. The vendor promised us Mac support before the contract was signed and — surprise! — it doesn’t
Tips and Tricks
Just thought I’d pass this link on: ~~http://www.assistiveware.com/videos.php~~ (short write-up here — thanks to Roger Johansson for the link.) Update: The original link is now broken, but http://www.assistiveware.com still hosts great videos. These are video profiles of people with mild to severe
Tools
You might be looking at the title of this entry and say “Well, DUH! JavaScript’s prompt() is already cross-browser!” While working on a project earlier today, I discovered a nasty little problem… Internet Explorer v7 (IE7) disables prompt() by default! This means you can’t rely on prompt() being