Field Notes

Redesigned 10MinuteMail to be faster: moved explanatory text off the homepage and replaced clipboard code with pre-selected addresses.

Hudson's February 2009 update fixed one bug but broke ant spawn tasks - upgraded builds stop starting application servers.

Smush.it automatically optimizes your images without Photoshop tweaking - compress files and boost web performance instantly.

DZone's free RichFaces quick reference guide covers installation, core concepts, and every a4j and rich tag with examples.

Neighbors notice when a tree service works nearby - brand visibility through honest, quality work is powerful marketing.

Secure your mail server against spam using SPF, SenderId, Domain Keys, and DKIM - four essential anti-spam authentication standards.

Essential website launch checklist - a visual guide to avoiding critical oversights before go-live.

iPhoto '09 brings face recognition - automatically organize thousands of photos by who's in them.

Historic jail turned luxury hotel - the Liberty in Boston delivered Valentine's romance with quirky charm.

Turning 29 stings harder than expected. Twenties slip away; thirties loom with regrets lingering.

Five tech books for $29.95 with all proceeds funding Australian bushfire relief - skill-building with purpose.

Fireside with your iguana while dinner simmers - add rowing machine gains and clean eating. This is happiness.

Preserve browser history for dynamic web apps - JavaScript-driven pages need URLs too.

Heavy bag + rowing machine + bodyweight circuits = basement transformation into serious workout shrine.

CDNs boost end-user performance 20-25% while slashing server load - geographic distribution wins.

Monster.com breach: user IDs, passwords, emails compromised. Change yours now.

January reflection beats resolutions - annual markers focus effort where daily grind often fails.

Content delivery networks serve static assets faster from servers near users, doubling perceived performance.