Just a quick tip for anyone here that uses Java Apps, and finds them a bit sluggish. Have you installed the latest Java 1.5 update ? Or as Sun calls it Java 5.0. It really makes them snappier!
If haven’t ...
I’m going to give a very brief article about improving the PHP setup that comes with Tiger. This is a two step operation:
- Install Marc Liyanage’s PHP
- Install Eaccelerator
I will do some basic benchmarking using phpMyadmin and ab.
Default Setup
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If like me, you are still in the throes of playing with the possibilites of your bluetooth phone, you may be interested in controlling your Mac in new ways.
There are a number of tools out there for ...
With Mac OS X Tiger 10.4 now in hand, you may want to consider making a personal backup copy. This is an excellent way to ensure you are protected should your original install DVD become damaged ...
We’d like to wish you Merry Xmas with a do it yourself CreativeBits Christmas card. Just click the card above to download the pdf file. Print it on any paper (the thicker the better). Put ...
If your system is running low on hard disk space and don’t feel like upgrading it yet, here are some things you can do to free up quite a bit of space.
Remove all the system and application ...
To follow up on THIS TIP about drag & drop with InDesign – You can copy an Adobe Illustrator object from AI and paste it right into ...
I was talking with our intern and I was surprised she did not know a few old hat tricks for Photoshop. After a short discussion I was able to put together the top 10 tips that all designers need to ...
Did you know that you can drag any file ID can place normally right from an application, or the finder?
If you have a folder full of images and text, select them all and drag them to an open ID window. ...
Sometimes our job in advertising and design is really tough. Apparently advertising is the second most stressful profession, right after stock broker. On top of that there is a strong culture for ...