Tiffany B. Brown

a mish-mosh of stuff

Posts in: Tools & Resources

Zoho integrates with Google Docs
From the Zoho blog: We have many Google (and Google Apps) users using Zoho applications and integration between Google and Zoho Apps is increasingly becoming one of the most requested features. We previously integrated Zoho and Google at Sign-on level (both Google & Google Apps) and now, we are extending this integration to the application [...] [2 Dec 2009]
Recommended: Git on Snow Leopard
PHP developer Chris Shiflett posted some easier-to-follow instructions for compiling Git from source on Snow Leopard. Git, of course, is the new hotness in version and source control with both command-line and GUI interfaces such as Gitnub, GitX, and SmartGit available. I use SVN, hosted by Springloops with Versions at the day job, but we’re [...] [2 Nov 2009]
3 almost free Android apps you absolutely must take on your next trip
UPDATE: Turns out, I wasn’t wrong. I was just clairvoyant . WorldMate is working on an Android version of its application. Hrm. It appears I was wrong about a WorldMate application for Android. I managed to find an unused download page (by typing “android site:www.worldmate.com” in Google) that listed Android as an option. I assumed [...] [30 Jul 2009]
ies4linux: Now with Mac support!
I’ve mentioned ies4Linux before, as well as a round-about way to get it running on your Mac OS X machine. Well, first Mike Kronenberg cut out a few steps and released ies4osx. Then Sérgio Luís Lopes Júnior added those changes into the latest version of ies4linux. This isn’t yet a one-step operation. You will still [...] [6 Dec 2007]
Tips for using the web to run your business
TwoThree posts on turning your office into a web-based one. The Freelancer’s Toolset: 100 Web Apps for Everything You Will Possibly Need 8 Steps to running your business on (mostly) free apps The Social Enterprise – What Works, and What Doesn’t Somewhat related: Using Amazon S3 for hard drive backups Freebie resources for designers Review: [...] [6 Nov 2007]
Aptana reaches 1.0, announces paid pro edition
Aptana, one of my favorite open source text editors, has reached its 1.0 milestone, re-naming the product Aptana Studio (née Aptana IDE) and adding a supported, professional version for an introductory price of $99 (regular price $199). What do you get in the pro edition that’s not available in the community version? JSON support Support [...] [30 Oct 2007]
Why I ditched Skype for Gizmo Project*
UPDATE: Gizmo users may be interested in Zfone, an encryption plugin for VoIP calls developed by security expert Phil Zimmerman. I’ve been a Skype user for about a year now, in part to save money on my mobile phone bill. Rather than pay more money for a plan with more minutes, I turned to Skype [...] [7 Sep 2007]
GlobalGrind.com: Niche audience start pages?
UPDATE: GlobalGrind.com has received funding from Accel Partners, a venture capital group who has also funded Facebook and BrightCove. Russell Simmons is involved in the project, which is a startup by the folks who brought you 360hiphop.com. [Via Alarm:Clock] Also read: Global Grind is Pageflakes for Hip Hop on Mashable and Global Grind: Startpage For Hip [...] [2 Aug 2007]
Firebug security update
UPDATE: There’s an even better fix for this exploit. Update to version 1.04. If you’re using the Firebug extension for Firefox, upgrade to 1.03 immediately. A zero-day exploit was found in the extension and has been fixed. [5 Apr 2007]
MindMeister: Mind mapping goes online
I’ve become a big fan of mind mapping for organizing my thoughts when writing or creating presentations. Whether on paper, or on a computer, I find that mind mapping really helps me organize my thoughts, and group related concepts. I typically use paper, or FreeMind. Each has its advantages. In paper’s case, it’s portability. In [...] [23 Feb 2007]