JQuery is one of many open-source JavaScript frameworks available; it so happens to be my favorite and is used in many large websites (for example MSNBC) proving it to be one of the best libraries available. You may have noticed that in the past I reviewed Learning jQuery which was aimed at beginners, but for the advanced user, or someone with prior JavaScript knowledge, this may be a tad too basic; if your looking for a more in depth read perhaps the following book is the one for you…

JQuery in Action is a book i have been reading recently which will help you “get up and running with jQuery quickly and efficiently”; it is aimed at novice to advanced users. Read on for my full review.

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JQuery is a great open-source javascript framework, with a great manual. The “jQuery Reference Guide” builds on that, and is a great companion to the previously reviewed “Learning jQuery” book.

The “jQuery Reference Guide” contains thorough explanation of the jQuery framework’s functionality and features, and is great to use as quick reference when developing scripts with jQuery.

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Want to enhance your JavaScript code, making it more streamlined and efficient, yet easier to code? JQuery could possibly be the answer.

“Learning jQuery: Better Interaction Design and Web Development with Simple JavaScript Techniques” is a great way to get started with the jQuery framework.

The book contains thorough tutorials and code samples on how to get things done in jQuery, and solve real-world problems, such as manipulating tabular data, grabbing information with AJAX, and implementing client side validation.

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So I wanted to treat my fiancee to a new laptop for an early christmas present, I shopped around but was then wowed by an offer on Evesham Technology’s eBay shop. A great spec, far superior to anything else I could get for that price. So me being me, I bought it.

Next day, it arrived. Nice quick delivery. I had a play, when I first got it it had a blue screen, but then seemed fine. Then I tried to play a game… o dear. The system went boiling hot until locking up, every time, whatever game.

It had to go back, it had a 7 day returns policy, it was however Friday night, and no-one was in office until Monday. So i kept my laptop for the weekend, and mailed them just in time for Monday morning. Then the fun really began…

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This is a (paid) review of CreditDemystified.com, a website for providing you with simple answers to complicated credit questions.

Developed in Wordpress by Netconcepts, for Countrywide Home Loans, CreditDemystified.com is a resource for anyone who has questions about credit and debt. In this review I take a look at the site’s design, features and content.

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This is a (paid) review of UrbanFonts.com, a website for free fonts.

A designer can never have too many fonts in my opinion, but finding them is always a problem. A lot of free font sites litter you with advertisements and pop-ups, and are hard to navigate, but UrbanFonts seems to be a breath of fresh air…

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