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Secure Downloads in Expression Engine

This tutorial covers using two free plugins for Expression Engine, File Upload & Lock Download, to create a secure area for sharing files with members of your EE site. At the conclusion of this tutorial, you will have created a system whereby administrators can easily upload files to a folder, and members logged into the site will be able to download files without actually being able to see the true URL of the file.

Adding an iPhone Web Clip Icon to your Website

By default, when an iPhone user saves a webclip to the springboard, a screenshot of the current web page is used as the icon. However, you can create your own custom icons yo replace the standard graphics.

This tutorial should take about 5 minutes to complete

Repost: More Cool Uses for Text Messages

Earlier today I published a post on some new and exciting uses for SMS messages on UTFCU-Rocks, the student site for UT Federal Credit Union. The subject is also relevant to this site, so I’ve decided to repost it here as well. Make sure to visit the original post to leave your comments!

UTFCU Tailgate Party

What a busy weekend! In addition to celebrating my wife’s birthday with group of friends in Market Square and helping my mom build the IKEA chair that was her birthday present, UTFCU, the credit union where I work, hosted its first of two tailgate parties.

Gladiator Games 2008

Earlier this summer I assisted the Knoxville Leadership Foundation in planning the social media component for one of their annual fundraising events, the Gladiator Games. Working with Zane Hagy from Z11 Communications, we developed a plan including the use of social media sites such as Flickr, Jing, and YouTube to help get the word out [...]