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Archive for January 2006

Fix the Windows XP NVIDIA nv4_disp problem

Monday, January 23rd, 2006 by Chris Jason

Here’s an annoyance that found me today—the sinister “nv4_disp” problem. Hopefully my fix will allow you to bypass any aggravation, unnecessary purchases, technician costs, or therapy.

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What’s the difference between <span> and <div> tags?

Sunday, January 15th, 2006 by Chris Jason

<span> and <div> tags both allow a Web designer to style text and add other formatting attributes to their Web page. They are not interchangeable tags, though. <div> tags are block-level elements, whereas <span> tags are not. This article explains this, and other differences, between <span> and <div> tags.

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What’s a web hosting company?

Monday, January 9th, 2006 by Chris Jason

If you’re a small business owner or have any plans of bringing your business online, one phrase you’ll need to become familiar with is “Web host.” A Web host is simply a company that allows you to make your website available to the public 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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