Archive for May, 2010

Secure your Search — Use Encrypted Google Web Search

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Encrypted Google Web Search Beta

Google uses SSL.

A beta version for Encrypted Google Web Search, which uses SSL technology, has been launched. This allows you to search over Google without other people intercepting what you’re searching for – secured search.

What’s SSL?

Have you noticed web addresses starting with “https” or those with a browser lock icon? These sites use a technology that is called Secure Sockets Layer or simply SSL. SSL connections are used to encrypt information that travels between your computer and a website.

Try it Now!

Head over to https://www.google.com (don’t forget the S) and search more securely with encrypted Google web search.

WordCamp Philippines 2010

Monday, May 24th, 2010

wordcamp logo

The 3rd WordCamp Philippines 2010 is about to unfold! And it will be happening on October 2, 2010 at the College of St. Benilde along Taft Avenue, Manila.

WordCamp is a conference that focuses on everything WordPress.

WordCamps are informal, community-organized events that are put together by WordPress users like you. Everyone from casual users to core developers participate, share ideas, and get to know each other. WordCamps are open to WordPress.com and WordPress.org users alike.

WordCamp Philippines has been one of the most anticipated blogging events in the Philippine blogosphere. This year’s event is sure to be bigger and better than the previous ones. WordPress developer and Automattic founder Matt Mullenweg will grace the event with his presence. So be sure not to miss this one out!

What You Can Do, Today

The event is still in the planning stages and I will be posting for more updates as soon as they are available. For now, here are a couple of things I encourage you to do.

  • Share Your Thoughts.
    Check out the WordCamp Philippines website, post comments and suggestions. Your thoughts and ideas can greatly contribute to the success of this event.
  • Answer the Survey.
    Participate in the WordCamp Philippines 2010 survey. Help the organizing team serve us better during the event. They are asking for infos like the amount you’re willing to shed for this event and the topics you’d like to be included in the program. You must have a blog though in order to participate in the survey.
  • Spread the Word.
    Help spread the word about WordCamp Philippines 2010 by telling your friends, co-workers, classmates and the whole neighborhood or you can also blog, tweet or write on walls about it.

I am so excited about this event. I do hope that this year’s WordCamp Philippines will be free of charge so that more participants will be encouraged to join, especially those very interested people coming from the far regions. This will be a big help considering they will have to pay for their fare and accommodation.

WordCamp Philippines 2010 is being organized by Avatar Media.

If you’re interested to see the WordCamp schedules around the world, visit the WordCampCentral website.

Becoming a Web Designer & Developer

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

On the 6th day of May, I publicly proclaimed (via Facebook) my interest in becoming a professional web designer & developer. One of the paralyzing questions I asked my self was, “Where do I start?”

“Start at the beginning”, said the voice inside me.

The answer might not be very helpful, but sometimes we just manage to lead our way to something that might be helpful to get us where we want to be.

Lance suggested that I read the Opera Web Standards Curriculum, a tutorial course made for those who want to have a solid knowledge on standards-based web design. And so, I’m giving it a try.

I believe when you are focused and definitely serious about what you’re trying to achieve, you’ll find that anything you encounter is something valuable. And by making most out of it, you get to build your own path towards your goal.

If you’re interested in the tutorial course I mentioned, just visit the Opera Web Standards Curriculum website. By the way, the course is free!

Once you’re there, you can follow the curriculum from start to finish or simply read articles that interest you. You can also visit the Opera Developer Community website for other interesting readings.

Since I’m not a newbie when it comes to web design and development, I believe I’ll finish the course in no time. This is just a matter of persistence and sustaining interest which, is something I have to constantly remind my self.