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Articles and Reviews from Voodish

Welcome to our Articles section, we try and update this section at least twice weekly, so check back regularly for the most up to date info. Our sections include Accessibility, Future of Computing, Internet Tools, Tea Break and Web Development.

Jan 28 2010

Is iPad a step back for Open Source software?

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Apple has unfortunately planned to lock down all the capability of the latest iPad, so that no Open Source software can be used.

It will ship with unprecedented levels of DRM security, stifling Open Source projects to create applications for its latest product.

Jan 07 2010

i-cyber, the World’s first Transparent integrated Computer Desk

Introducing the all new i-cyber from i-desk. Not officially unveiled until the BETT 2010 Show on 13 -16 January 2010, the i-cyber is a completely new concept from the Award winning i-desk team.

Dec 05 2009

Remove / Disable / Stop Google fade

Google has recently introduced some JavaScript to their front end that hides the Sign In and Account information; most people dislike this new “feature” (we’re not fans), so here’s how to quickly get rid of it.

Nov 30 2009

Multiple Image uploads in Magento

As standard, Magento will not allow two uploads via the custom options panel of a product, simply returning an error in the cart. Here we explain a simple method of allowing this functionality, with just one line of code.

Nov 12 2009

Set default country in Magento

How to change the default country in Magento. In a standard magento installation the default country is set to the United States, but if you would like to change this, then simply navigate to the following area of your Magento Admin:

Nov 07 2009

Convert Word, Excel and Powerpoint files from old to new formats

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Convert doc, ppt, xls to docx, pptx, xlsx etc.

If your using an early version of Microsoft Office (sub 2007) and need to open a docx, pptx, xlsx file then all you need to do is download Microsoft’s nifty little Compatibility program.
It’s a very simple program to install and you will be all set to open, edit and save files using the newer file format in Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Nov 05 2009

Google showing different search results whilst logged in [FIXED]

Google will filter results based on your search / web history whilst logged in; showing different search results in Google listing for specific keywords. Luckily we have found an easy way of turning these off in your Google admin, so that results are based on genuine search results.