Example Runkeeper Post

Posted by on Aug 22, 2012 in Misc | No Comments

This is an example post to show how the Runkeeper WordPress Plugin can be used to insert a preview of your activity in to any post. Here is a cycle ride around Ecuup Reservoir. [runkeeper url=”http://runkeeper.com/user/peterasmith/activity/25780715″]   The new version of the plugin supports shortcodes and allows the frame size and position to be controlled.

Post Snippits WordPress Plugin

Posted by on Aug 22, 2012 in WordPress | No Comments
Post Snippits WordPress Plugin

This plugin for WordPress allows you to define custom snippits of code or text which you might want to appear in several posts or pages. This makes it easier if you need to update common pieces of text or code as they can all be found in one place. You may find this useful for […]

Netbook review: Acer Aspire One

Posted by on Aug 20, 2012 in Review | No Comments
Netbook review: Acer Aspire One

I recently spent a year cycle touring abroad and one piece of kit seemed like a bit of a luxury before setting off, but proved to be incredibly useful and great value for money. The Acer Aspire One is a small, lightweight netbook with all the features I’d need in a laptop but at only […]

Target _blank is out the window

Posted by on Aug 15, 2012 in Code Chat, JavaScript | No Comments

Clients will often ask me to target external site links to open in a new window. Of course the correct answer is “No, it’s not up to a site to determine how a link should work, the user can decide that when browsing.” Not only is it bad practice but the target=”_blank” tag has been […]