Have you ever been curious to find out when a web page was updated? There’s a little trick that you can use to determine the date and time that a specific page was updated. Simply type the following into your address bar, and then hit “Enter” on your keyboard:
javascript:alert(document.lastModified)
This only works on some pages, and your browser must be javascript-enabled for it to work. If you want to automate this with a bookmark, WorldStart.Com has some instructions, which basically involves placing the above code in the address line of a bookmark.
In my experience, this isn’t foolproof. A site needs to have date information contained in its code, either because the developer placed it there manually, or because the system upon which the site runs did it automatically. When it works, though, it is a handy trick.
When Was It Updated? [WordStart.Com]
It never ceases to amaze me what you can learn online. From the interesting psychology reflected by the average user to the most basic of instructions for the tiniest task that may simply have eluded you, the worldwide web is that bit of tech that just keeps on giving. There are several places you can go on the web to get to the heart of it all (for you) and learn useful things (how-to’s, the best software — or cupcake — for your money, how to get things done that need doing and do it on the cheap, etc.), not the least of which are Google and YouTube, but for me, one place stands out as the go-to spot for most things I might need: 
In the quest to develop my personal brand and portfolio, to and simply create a place where all of my writing efforts across the interweb can have a single home, I came across a neat little plugin for 
With the holidays just around the corner, the time has come to start scrambling for gift ideas. If you have a tech geek on your shopping list, you actually have it easier than most shoppers, for there are many gifts out there that will make a tech geek’s eyes light up. To help you find something at different price points, here are 11 gift ideas, ranging in price from under $3 to just under $400 at the time of this writing. How about we make this a collaborative post? I’m always searching for gift ideas, so when you’re done checking out the list, give us your gift suggestions in the comments. That way, we can all help one another during this holiday season.
How to Navigate a Geek Marriage
So, how does one foster a strong marriage, while still indulging tech interests? Really, the same tips apply to a geek marriage that apply to any marriage involving a spouse who is passionate about a hobby. Ever know an avid golfer? He or she probably faces some of the same challenges. With that in mind, here are some tips from someone who is probably completely unqualified to give them. Read more