Recently I had to write a Windows application that required the main form to run in full-screen mode. This means no title bar and with the window appearance above everything else, i.e. Start Button, taskbar, system tray and all other apps.

More and more applications these days, both web and Windows, are using XML files as an effective method of storing data. XML files are both easy to manage and simple to implement. However, there are several different ways of opening and reading/navigating through them.

I got sent a link to a really good site that showcases websites designed using impressive CSS.

Ok, I know a thing or two about backups. I’ve been working with them for years using software such as CA Arcserve by Computer Associates and Backup Exec by Symantec (although Backup Exec was originally made by Veritas, since bought out by Symantec).

Yes! I finally beat Annie at Monkey Kick Off - 5630 Monkey Metres! For those of you that haven’t read any of my previous posts about this totally pointless and yet stupidly addictive game, Monkey Kick Off is a flash-based online game in which you try to make an animated monkey [...]

No doubt most of you have heard of del.icio.us by now. It’s one of the most useful online services I’ve found and is basically a very well-designed replacement for using the bookmarks of your favourite web browser on your PC or laptop.

Hmmm. Was looking at a basic console app a few minutes ago that had to reference image files on a file system (local C: in this case).

Put your hand up if you like travelling. Ok, that’s quite a few of you.

While I’m here I might as well post about a couple of other projects I’ve worked on.

I just added 2 links to my Blogroll. Rowan Simpson and Lance Wiggs both currently work at Trade Me with me and have excellent blogs of their own.