http://www.53tech.com/blogTransformation of Dapp into RSSinfo@dapper.netSun, 14 Mar 2010 02:51:13 +0000Monday, 07 December 2009 15:05QR codes are two dimensional bar codes that can be easily read by a mobile device with the proper software. What makes QR codes really interesting is that they can store a lot of information and trigger an "on read" action based on the type of information encoded.  This can be a URL, phone number, SMS, or plain text., Scanning the QR code on this page with Optiscan on your iPhone automatically opens Safari and loads the WikiPedia page for QR codes. Cool!, Imagine you're walking down the street and see a poster announcing an upcoming concert for your favorite band. How cool would it be buy tickets to the show just by scanning a QR code on the poster?, QR codes have been around for a while and are widely used in Japan.  VentureBeat recently reported that Google is sending out QR codes to 100,000 small businesses to place in their windows making it possible to Google a business curb-side., Try it out with this web based QR code generator from Kaywa.Saturday, 10 October 2009 18:34So what the heck is "lifestream"? According to lifestream blogFriday, 02 October 2009 15:06I've been asked to speak to my daughter's 7th grade computer class about using social networking web sites like FaceBook and MySpace.  Following is a brief outline of topics to frame my 30 minute time with the kids.  My goal is to discuss some of the bigger issues relating to privacy, online behavior, and data shadows.  Please let me know if there are other topics that should be addressed or better ways to say these things to 7th graders.Thursday, 17 September 2009 13:09Three weeks ago Mark Shiffman from Nomad Communications asked me to build a web site to support local organizations participating in an episode of ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition.  Cool, but what's the catch?  First, the site had to be ready in time for a press conference on September 15. Second, the requirements were vague and scope creep was a sure bet. Third, this is a charity project so no money.  A challenge for sure.Thursday, 03 September 2009 17:21@johnrogers founder and CEO of Local-Motors.com tweeted for help in pulling together a talk he's giving on social media for an upcoming executive education program at Harvard Business School.  I don't personally know Jay.  We were both at an Ultra Light Startups event on crowd sourcing in Boston last May and follow each other on Twitter.  At #ULS Boston Jay told a good story about Local-motors.com and I immediately became a fan.  Cool cars built in small local factories!Wednesday, 12 August 2009 18:33I've been spending some time trying to choose a domain name for a new web service.  Turns out this is a lot easier said than done.  James Simonoff has written a comprehensive article "How to buy domain names like a pro" with a lot of great information and resources.  Here are some tips I've picked up along the way.Monday, 18 May 2009 13:44Wolfram|Alpha Computational Knowledge Engine launched over the weekend.  Rather than attempting to be another Google like search engine trying to help us find information on the web, Wolfram|Alpha tries to answer our questions with precision.   Want to know "how many physicians are in the united states?"  730,801 (2000 estimate).  Cool!Thursday, 14 May 2009 16:50For the past couple of months I've been using the "real time" search engine OneRiot.  Real time search sounds cool, but what the heck is it? And more importantly, what can I get from OneRiot that I can't already get from Google?Friday, 10 April 2009 19:46In a nutshell, if you accept payment with credit cards or transmit or store any cardholder data, then the PCI requirements apply to you.  PCI requirements apply to ANY credit card transaction - online, telephone, or in person.  So who doesn't take credit cards for payment?  PCI Compliance applies to just about everyone doing business today.  While PCI compliance is not a federal law today, Fritz Young of CISSP says "there are state laws that are already in effect (and some that may go into effect) to force components of the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) into law".Monday, 06 April 2009 13:25Using a CMS like WordPress, Joomla!, or Drupal for your web site is a good idea.  A primary function of any CMS is the separation of content and presentation (look & feel) from each other and from the underlying CMS application. To get the most benefit from your CMS it's important to understand that the CMS has constraints and standards that that allow it for function properly.  Following is a list of things to keep in mind when using a CMS.  My list is far from authoritative, so please make suggestions and comments.