Category: Tools
Live HTTP Headers plugin for Firefox
Have you ever had the need to watch and inspect HTTP headers in real time while pages are being downloaded from the Internet? If you develop web applications or sites, I’m sure you have. If so, check out the Live HTTP Headers plugin for Firefox. Not only will it capture what’s currently being downloaded, but…
Phish-safe Firefox
Phishing is serious business, so a while back I looked around for safeguards to assist me while browsing. In computing, phishing is a criminal activity using social engineering techniques.[1] Phishers attempt to fraudulently acquire sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords and credit card details, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. eBay…
Where’s the disk monitoring?
I was doing research on a development project I’m currently working on and encountered this error on a developer-resource website (anonymous to prevent any legal action): Fig. 1.1 – ASP.NET 2.0 Error: Not enough disk space Googling for “disk monitoring tools” came up with a TON of results. The lesson to learn from this: Monitor…
IE Tab for Firefox
If you’re security-conscious, you always try use Firefox for anything browser-related, right? There are times, however, when you need to test something you’re building, e.g., web application, in Internet Explorer. Well, thanks to the Mozilla Developers community, specifically to PCMan (Hong Jen Yee), you can use IE Tab and avoid the need to launch IE.…
Essential OS X tools
Since my conversion to Mac OS X at home, I’ve been coming across and using some essential or must-have tools to get the most out of my Mac. Here’s my list in no particular order: Firefox – Best browser by far! StuffIt Expander – Like WinRAR/WinZip in Windows. coconutBattery – Gives you definitive information about…
Microsoft did right with Windows Live Writer (Beta)
My blog/site has been running for 17 days and it’s been quite a ride so far. And throughout my writing and posting, I’ve been using Microsoft’s beta version of Windows Live Writer. I must say, it’s very easy to use and has a plugin feature like Firefox and WordPress. Here’s a screenshot: There are, of…