Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Oct 25, 2011, 12:39 pm
In April Apple sued Samsung in a patent dispute alleging the Galaxy tablet and phone lines were rip-offs of the iPad and iPhone. But Samsung has now fought back with its own basket of law suits. A preliminary injunction granted to Apple Inc. by a court in Dusseldorf, Germany, will stop the sales ...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Oct 21, 2011, 6:57 am
Today we mourn the death of a great blogger. Their blog showed so much potential. The blog started of like a bomb. Everyone was excited. Yet here we are, at this sad time. Their potential was not yet realised. Who is this famous blogger that died. Well sad to say that it is you. You as a blogger,...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Oct 20, 2011, 4:23 am
 Whether we like it or not, Social Media is here to stay. With the likes of Facebook, Twitter and Google+ Social media is all around us. Merriam-Webster defines a myth as "a usually traditional story of ostensibly historical events that serves to unfold part of the world view of a people or ...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Oct 19, 2011, 2:53 am
Microsoft has officially closed its acquisition of Skype on Friday for roughly $8.5 Billion. Skype will become a new business unit within Microsoft. The Internet and Skype have changed video calling for millions of people. “Skype is a phenomenal product and brand that is loved by hun...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Oct 17, 2011, 3:17 am
Many SEO Specialists will tell you that Link Building is an integral part of your SEO strategy. However there is a right way and a wrong way to link building. How many of you have ever received emails requesting link swaps? 9 times out of 10 these emails are pre-compiled by some link building...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Oct 11, 2011, 2:37 am
We expect to get the latest and best in knowledge when we sign up at a university or college or some other form of higher education. But what we find out is that the material, processes and software are way out of date. I’ve had the opportunity to tutor and mentor a young man these past few ...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Oct 7, 2011, 3:45 am
Windows Phone 7 has revived the fight for the mobile market. iOS and Android have had the lions share of the market for a while, but that is changing with Windows Phone 7. Here are a few ways in which Windows Phone 7 is the future and is bringing the fight to the market. 1. It’s Interactive ...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Oct 7, 2011, 3:45 am
Windows Phone 7 has revived the fight for the mobile market. iOS and Android have had the lions share of the market for a while, but that is changing with Windows Phone 7. Here are a few ways in which Windows Phone 7 is the future and is bringing the fight to the market. 1. It’s Interactive ...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Oct 7, 2011, 3:45 am
Windows Phone 7 has revived the fight for the mobile market. iOS and Android have had the lions share of the market for a while, but that is changing with Windows Phone 7. Here are a few ways in which Windows Phone 7 is the future and is bringing the fight to the market. 1. It’s Interactive ...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Oct 4, 2011, 4:13 am
Did you know that you can legally install Microsoft Office on two computers? That’s right, a single Microsoft Office license and purchase can be legally installed on two computers. Category: Software
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Sep 30, 2011, 2:35 am
Laughter is the best medicine. Programming is to many, very stressful. Luckily there are people who can see the funny side of programming and give us some laughs. Here are some of the funniest programming quotes I have come across. Enjoy, sit back and have a laugh. “C makes it easy to sho...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Sep 28, 2011, 3:14 am
 Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA)  a new virtual training portal launched by Microsoft that is aimed at IT professionals. The online learning portal is aimed at those who want to learn new skills and enhance existing ones for cloud computing environment.  The Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA)...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Sep 21, 2011, 4:00 am
Google announces in a  blog post on Tuesday that it will now let anyone sign up for Google Plus. Previously Google plus was available only by invitation, but now it is officially wide open to the public. Anyone can join Google Plus. What is Google Plus? Google Plus is Google’s ...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Sep 14, 2011, 4:41 am
Microsoft unveiled its premier soon to be flagship product at the Microsoft BUILD event, Window 8. Microsoft has been revealing a few details about Windows 8 here and there, including a superfast boot time, a user interface optimized for touch and tablets, and an app store. The B...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Sep 7, 2011, 4:42 am
Wow, that’s a lot of money. Microsoft giving away £1,000,000. Is this true? Microsoft have enough money that this would not even make a dent in their small change. Scam But alas, sorry to burst your bubble, this is a scam. I thought I would just let everyone know that th...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Sep 1, 2011, 5:20 am
Like fashion, web design follows a trend. What is popular at the time. Ever since the dawn of the internet we can see trends of best practice being enforced via popular demand.Today it’s not less popular.So what are the trends that most web designers are following this year?It should not be a surp...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Aug 26, 2011, 3:29 pm
Some things seen cannot be unseen. Some things read cannot be un-read.Is this what happens when people read your blog or website?Make sure your site is pleasing to the eyes.Make sure your content is eye catching not eye popping.Post fresh up to date content.Meet the needs of your audience.Use eye ca...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Aug 22, 2011, 4:20 am
Blog comments seem so essential to a blog. It shows the level of reader interaction. It shows that the blog is part of a community. It shows that your post has caused me to voice my opinion. Here are my 5 top reason why I don’t comment on some blogs. 1. I’m too busy – Do you know...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Aug 15, 2011, 2:43 am
This year has been the year of the tablet. Tablets of all different sizes and models have burst onto the scene. Obviously it started with the iPad. But having said that, the iPad was really not the first tablet. Apple just has that knack of making new gadgets and devices seem important. Then ...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Jul 26, 2011, 2:33 am
Do you have web or mobile application ideas but cannot get them off the ground? Are you a developer with a great idea but lack funding and don’t understand the business process? Perhaps you have the business and marketing skills, you have an idea for a great web or mobile application, but y...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Jul 25, 2011, 3:47 am
Do you have a Windows Phone 7 device? Want some tips and tricks? Well read on I have gathered 10 of the best and most useful.
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Jul 20, 2011, 2:47 am
It brings me great pleasure to see a well renowned and famous blog like Mashable is not as famous or as liked as we all would like to think. This might sound kind of cynical, but it will all make sense later, and I believe you will agree with me.
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Jul 15, 2011, 4:04 am
So many people get into blogging to make money. It seems so easy and so simple. Yet in reality it is quite the opposite.I got into blogging for a few main reasons: I wanted to promote my websiteI wanted to share my programming and design knowledge.I wanted to learn more about this new phenomenonI w...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Jul 7, 2011, 2:35 am
Windows Phone 7 is definitely the next big thing this year, and next. The latest Smart phone operating system from the software giant, Microsoft. It really is a great piece of software, yet many people openly admit that what will make Windows Phone 7 really take off is third party applications. ...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Jul 5, 2011, 3:10 am
Blogs and blogging have grown exponentially in the last few years. When something like this happens it is inevitable that some bloggers will usurp their authority.While there is certainly a lot of good advice out there, there is also a lot of bad advice.Here are my top ten blogging myths or bad advi...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Jun 20, 2011, 4:50 am
There was a time when, to developers at least, the mention of Windows Explorer brought on the cold chills. Those days are over. The new Windows Explorer 9 is now something to be proud of.For years Windows Explorer has gotten, and for good reason, the worst of criticism. Especially from developers an...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Jun 14, 2011, 3:14 am
You’re wondering what on earth is this all about. I don’t even know how to spell Diverticulitis let alone know what it means. Well I’ve spent 5 days in hospital in extreme pain with this weird condition. What is Diverticulitis? Well to explain it simply it is small pouches...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Jun 7, 2011, 2:49 am
Microsoft WebMatrix is everything you need to develop websites. Best thing is that it is free. It’s a 15mb download, and will even get the most novice web developer smiling.Start developing professional looking websites using Microsoft WebMatrix with a bunch of available web templates. Perhaps you...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Jun 6, 2011, 4:37 am
I get a lot of junk mail. In them are buried a whole lot of SEO requests and services. Why you ask do I send email that have an SEO subject to junk mail? Well it’s because these stupid so called SEO professionals do not do the job correctly.As an SEO professional, or any other professional for tha...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Jun 3, 2011, 2:45 am
We all want to improve ourselves, no matter what we are doing.  Bloggers want to become better at blogging don’t we? If you don’t want to improve yourself, or your blog then don’t read any further, and don’t post anymore blog posts. Because for sure, I am not going to read any of the...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - May 30, 2011, 5:01 am
  Well Devdays 2011 South Africa has come and gone. As always I’ve come away with some fresh new ideas. But as always I think it could have been better, but then that's probably a personal view point. However I do believe that Microsoft want some positive feedback. So if you ...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - May 25, 2011, 4:55 am
  Much has been written about blog post frequency. How many times you should post an article to your blog a day,week, or month. Does it actually affect your traffic? Is there a definitive answer? In other words if I have a high post frequency, say 7 times a week, will that bring me si...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - May 20, 2011, 2:32 am
  Too many people today in the world of blogging seek to mimic some other famous blogger who seems to have made it in the blogosphere. If you want to be a good blogger, then be yourself. Don’t try and mimic someone else. Be yourself but be different The blogosphere does ...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - May 19, 2011, 2:28 am
Spelling is probably one of the most difficult and frustrating things for me when it comes to writing. Is it the same for you? It could actually be the downfall of your blog. I suffer from dyslexia, so that does not help the situation. But the problem is that readers won’t know that,...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - May 13, 2011, 2:42 am
I’m officially excited. Microsoft’s Devdays 2011 is nearly upon us. Microsoft Developer Days is the premium annual event exclusively delivered for developers and software development managers. As always Devdays will be filled with exciting product development, hands on tutorial ses...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - May 10, 2011, 12:22 pm
Microsoft Corp. is buying Internet communications company Skype Global for a stunning $8.5 billion. This is Mycroft's largest acquisition to date. Skype is owned by an investment group led by Silver Lake which bought it from eBay in 2009 for a skimpy $2 billion. In 2005, eBay bought Sk...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - May 10, 2011, 2:44 am
Apple, makers of the ever popular iPod, iPhone, and iPad has knocked Google off the top spot as the most valued brand in a recent survey by Milward Brown of advertising company WPP. Apples current value is worth $153.3bn, up 84% from last year. Google's worth dropped by 2%,  to $111.5bn to d...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - May 9, 2011, 12:17 pm
Sunday was Mother’s day. Here in South Africa Mother’s day is the second Sunday in may. As I suspect it might be the same in many other parts of the world History of Mother’s day Mother’s day is a day set aside specifically to honour mothers all around the world. It is not an official s...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - May 6, 2011, 3:07 am
Much has been written about SEO. What you need to do. How you need to do it. But I’m telling you now you don’t need SEO. Well at least your readers don’t need SEO. SEO is not for humans The truth of the matter is that your readers do not give two hoots about SEO. SEO has no bearing on y...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - May 3, 2011, 2:26 am
Much has been written about Facebook. About it’s apparent good or evil usage. Many have asked the question: Is Facebook evil? Well I can’t say that Facebook is evil, as Facebook alone has no morality. It’s just a computer program. Facebook and alcohol What would make Facebook either evil...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Apr 28, 2011, 1:05 pm
Yes, Facebook is big. Facebook is used by over 550 million people. But to many it is considered a huge waste of time. Here are ten things I consider to be the stupid things people do on Facebook. You might disagree, you might not. Post updates while getting married – Come on people, I know th...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Apr 27, 2011, 5:10 am
I’m sure we have all been affected by spam. Spam emails being the most common. Then there is the rising practice of spam commenting. But did you know that there is also SEO spam. What is SEO spam? In the search engine world, spam is defined as the manipulation of a web page to give it an artif...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Apr 20, 2011, 2:27 am
In today's busy world people don't have time to read long posts. That is why short blog posts do so well. Keep it short Don’t waffle, keep your post to the point and simple. Make use of short sentences. Make use of short paragraphs. Use different structure mechanisms Make good use of bulle...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Apr 18, 2011, 3:17 am
Microsoft has a great program designed to help professional Web developers and designers. It is called WebsiteSpark, and it offers Web developers and web designers Free Software to aid in the success of their business. WebsiteSpark enables you to get software, support and business reso...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Apr 14, 2011, 2:42 am
SEO, the dark art of Web design and development. Yet is should not be. So many people get confused with SEO. They think that it is so hard. They also spend a huge amount of time on things that really do not matter anymore Some of these tactics might have been valid 20 years ago, but not anymore. ...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Apr 12, 2011, 2:25 am
If you’ve got no morals or ethics as a blogger I doubt that you will find many followers. Bloggers need to be ethical and have much credibility. The big question is where do you draw the line. I will relate to you my story then you tell me what you think. Perhaps you can relat...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Apr 11, 2011, 2:36 am
A very difficult question to ask because I never can tell what answers to expect? Never the less I am going to ask it. Am I good or am I bad? More specifically it’s about my blog, my writing style site design etc. Any good leader needs to often look to himself to see if he is ...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Apr 7, 2011, 3:52 am
Many criticise Microsoft and their products and make it their personal goal to go out their way to to do so. Yet, many of those same people would work for Microsoft given the smallest opportunity. In fact I would not mind working for Microsoft myself. A very big name to drop and have o...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Apr 6, 2011, 2:57 am
Don’t you wish you could speed up your computer? Remember the days when your computer used to be lightening fast. But now has become slow and sluggish. The reason why our computers get slow and sluggish over time is because of all the junk we load on to it. Because of viruses and unwanted spyw...
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Robert B. posted an article on The Brave Programmer - Apr 5, 2011, 2:50 am
Many new Twitter users struggle to grow their twitter following in the beginning. Unless you’re famous or  some kind of celebrity, getting new useful followers can be hard. When you look at some people on Twitter they have 20 000, 50 000, some have 100’s of thousands of twitter followers...
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