Subscribing to RSS with Google Reader

The comment I received just inspired me to write a quick “how to” on how to get the RSS feed into Google Reader. The first step would actually be to log into your Google account. Then, go to http://google.com/reader. Once there, you’ll see a button labeled “Add a subscription”.           Then… Read More »

HTML Checkboxes

Occasionally, you discover something that you have been doing wrong for a long time.  Sometimes it wasn’t something outright wrong but was just stupid.  That is what happened to me. When using an HTML checkbox, it “POSTS” to the form submit page with the value of “on”.  I have always converted that on the page… Read More »

PHP and jQuery – Reduce Long String to Preview Length and Reveal Full Text OnClick

Goal: Reduce long string to specified length for end-user preview.  Reveal entire string when clicked.  Go back to preview when clicked again. Check out the php and jQuery code: https://gitea.rnsworth.com/ben/PublicPosts/src/commit/b4f180878df7edc1b7ab71918d566736d619c87b/PHP%20and%20jQuery%20-%20Reduce%20Long%20String%20to%20Preview%20Length%20and%20Reveal%20Full%20Text%20OnClick.md YHTSZWNS7R6V

Speeding Up Windows XP

I’m running a computer that I purchased around 2002. It has Windows XP with only 1 gig of RAM. It has been running slow, particularly when switching windows or recovering from a long period of “rest”. After deciding to play with the settings, I’m blown away with the improvement simply by making a few changes.… Read More »