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Archive for August 2005

WiMAX : The future of broadband Internet access?

Thursday, August 25th, 2005 by Chris Jason

Mega-firms like Nokia and Intel are putting significant resources into the WiMAX technology, and appear confident that it will succeed as a legitimate alternative to cable and DSL hi-speed Internet access. That question will only be answered in time, though, as consumer products and services will likely not be available until 2006.

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What display (screen resolution) should I design my website for?

Sunday, August 21st, 2005 by Chris Jason

A nice web design is worthless if it can’t be seen by, in an ideal world, EVERYONE that accesses your website. A common question often asked by new web designers is, “What dimensions should I make my design?” Currently, the answer is simple: slightly less than 800 x 600 pixels.

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Web design: audience is everything

Thursday, August 11th, 2005 by Chris Jason

British researchers recently found that men and women have distinctly different tastes when it comes to “good web design.” Are any of the study’s results useful to web designers? Maybe. But the study does serve as a good reminder of what constitutes effective web design. Here are a few things to keep in mind when designing your next site.

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