Two Six Code http://twosixcode.com/notes en alex@twosixcode.com Copyright 2013 2013-03-22T16:35:00+00:00 Items to Consider when Preparing a PSD for Handoff to a Developer http://twosixcode.com/notes/view/items-to-consider-when-preparing-a-psd-for-handoff-to-a-web-developer http://twosixcode.com/notes/view/items-to-consider-when-preparing-a-psd-for-handoff-to-a-web-developer#58 Items to Consider when Preparing a PSD for Handoff to a Developer Here is my list of details to remember, common pitfalls to avoid, and tools to use when preparing a PSD file for handoff to a web developer. This list is based on my experiences doing CMS builds for designers and their clients — your mileage may vary! ]]> 2013-03-22T16:35:44+00:00 Handling Gypsy Fields in an EE1 to EE2 Upgrade http://twosixcode.com/notes/view/handling-gypsy-fields-in-an-ee1-to-ee2-upgrade2 http://twosixcode.com/notes/view/handling-gypsy-fields-in-an-ee1-to-ee2-upgrade2#57 Handling Gypsy Fields in an EE1 to EE2 Upgrade One of the bigger hassles in updating an ExpressionEngine 1.x site to ExpressionEngine 2.x can be dealing with a site that has a lot of Gypsy fields. There is no denying that Gypsy was a huge time (and tedium) saver. But with no EE2 upgrade path, one is stuck paying double for all that convenience. ]]> 2012-09-05T03:49:34+00:00 The New Two Six Code http://twosixcode.com/notes/view/the-new-two-six-code http://twosixcode.com/notes/view/the-new-two-six-code#48 The New Two Six Code

Today I am proud to launch the new Two Six Code site. I’ve been building ExpressionEngine sites with designers and their clients for nearly four years now. It’s what I do and I love it. One of the goals of the new site is to communicate that more clearly.

]]> 2012-07-11T06:00:34+00:00 A Few More Time Savers http://twosixcode.com/notes/view/a-few-more-time-savers http://twosixcode.com/notes/view/a-few-more-time-savers#51 A Few More Time Savers

A while ago I posted some of my favorite time-saving applications for web workers. This list adds a few more that can be handy for those of us that work on websites.

]]> 2012-03-01T21:21:59+00:00 How to Use Photoshop Layer Comps http://twosixcode.com/notes/view/how-to-use-photoshop-layer-comps http://twosixcode.com/notes/view/how-to-use-photoshop-layer-comps#39 How to Use Photoshop Layer Comps

There have been some great articles on preparing Photoshop files (PSDs) for web development. But what surprises me is that none of them mention Layer Comps. This simple, easy-to-use feature of Photoshop can save the designer and developer lots of time and make the communication and hand-off process much clearer.

]]> 2011-03-01T04:15:34+00:00 Simple Cache Busting for CSS and JS http://twosixcode.com/notes/view/simple-cache-busting-for-css-and-js http://twosixcode.com/notes/view/simple-cache-busting-for-css-and-js#40 Simple Cache Busting for CSS and JS

If you update your site’s CSS or JS it is a good idea to force browsers to download the latest version. If you don’t then your visitor’s browser may well load a cached version of the CSS or JS which can result in broken pages. One simple way I like to do this by appending a query string to the link.

]]> 2010-11-10T14:26:45+00:00 A Few Time Savers http://twosixcode.com/notes/view/a-few-time-savers http://twosixcode.com/notes/view/a-few-time-savers#41 A Few Time Savers

These well-designed and fun-to-use apps will quickly begin to feel like essentials by gracefully automating repetitive tasks. A few of these are especially good if you are a web-worker or often work with text.

]]> 2010-07-17T14:28:46+00:00 Custom Keyboard Shortcuts http://twosixcode.com/notes/view/custom-keyboard-shortcuts http://twosixcode.com/notes/view/custom-keyboard-shortcuts#42 Custom Keyboard Shortcuts

If you find yourself accessing the same menu items again and again with your mouse you can save time and mousing by assigning it a keyboard shortcut. This Mac feature is also useful if you find that an existing keyboard shortcut inconvenient or if it interferes with a global keyboard shortcut.

]]> 2010-04-19T15:54:13+00:00 Sync Applications with Dropbox http://twosixcode.com/notes/view/sync-applications-with-dropbox http://twosixcode.com/notes/view/sync-applications-with-dropbox#43 Sync Applications with Dropbox

There are many uses for the very handy (and free) Dropbox. You can share, sync, back-up, and version. But one of the neatest tricks is syncing applications across two or more Macs — no MobileMe required! Some applications, such as TextExpander are now offering built in Dropbox sync. Either way, it is just a few simple steps to stay in sync.

]]> 2010-04-15T17:04:57+00:00 Annotate Screenshots Natively in Mac OS X http://twosixcode.com/notes/view/annotate-screenshots-natively-in-mac-os-x http://twosixcode.com/notes/view/annotate-screenshots-natively-in-mac-os-x#44 Annotate Screenshots Natively in Mac OS X

Screenshots can be handy things. Before I made the switch to Mac I used to use Greenshot or Fireshot. But in Mac OS X its as easy as ⌘⇧4. However, sometimes a screenshot isn’t enough and you need a clarifying arrow or label to really convey your message. There are some 3rd party applications that can help, but you can do it quickly, simply, and for free using Preview.

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