Nick Yeoman - Web Developer
HTML5 Tags in IE8
I'm now creating all new websites in HTML5. As always, IE is way behind in technology. This article explains how to get your html5 tags working just like they would in Chrome or Firefox.
Read more...Random numbers
I hold a lot of contests where I select a random winner. Unlike the past I don't print out all of the contestants and draw from the hat, I use a command line PHP script.
Read more...Split Files Into Chunks
Split is a really easy Linux command you can use to split large files into smaller chunks.
Read more...Runaway Process
I find it really annoying when my mysql processes run away. This doesn't happen very often so I can never remember the command.
Read more...Install VMWare Tools Ubuntu Server
I don't often install Ubuntu server on a Virtual Machine (VM) so I've documented the process here. Usually you can just click "install VMWare tools" and VMWare will complete the process automatically.
Read more...Reset MySQL Root Password
Have you forgotten your MySQL root password? I must admit I've been guilty of this a few times. Also helpful if you are working on a project where the previous developer or server admin has vanished. This article tells you how to reset your password.
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