Archives for January 2006

For files transfers and remote file management, I use SecureFX v3.0.4 from Van Dyke. It’s an FTP and SFTP client (SFTP is a secure FTP protocol that protects your credentials when connecting to the server – plan FTP send the credentials unencrypted, which is a security hazard). The SecureFX client application lets you choose between … [Read More »]

I use Xara Webstyle v4 to create most of the headings and graphics on my websites. I’m no graphic designer, so I find it a very useful tool to get me great looking scalable headings, buttons and other essential graphics for my websites. I’ve used Xara WebStyle since about v2 and I love the simplicity … [Read More »]

Mozilla Thunderbird v1.5 has been released. I use Thunderbird for my personal POP email. I currently manage about 15 email addresses through Thunderbird (I have too many webmaster accounts and such !!). Thunderbird makes it all pretty easy to do. New features I like in Thunderbird v1.5 are the much improved message filters management interface … [Read More »]

My preferred browser is Mozilla Firefox, and I recently upgraded to the new v1.5 I’ve had a few stability problems with the new version – but things seem to have settled down now. There are some nifty new features such as better control over tabs, the ability to drag-and-drop tabs around to change the order, … [Read More »]