You’ve probably heard that WordPress is open source software, and may know that it’s created and run by volunteers. Enthusiasts share many examples of how WordPress has changed people’s lives for the better. In this monthly series, we share some of those lesser-known, amazing stories. Computer science in the […]
Limitations are often my greatest source of creativity. I was recently on a videoconference call where my colleagues used virtual backgrounds to place themselves on beaches, in forests, even floating in space. Me? Sitting in the corner of my office. Bo-ring. Zoom backgrounds provide us with a new design […]
In the midst of the coronavirus crisis, one of the biggest debates is around masks: what type is best, do they work, should you wear them? There doesn’t seem to be a consensus, and new research could further muddle the issue. Last Friday, the Centers for Disease Control recommended […]
Census data can be pretty sensitive—it’s not just how many people live in a neighborhood, a town, a state, or the nation as a whole. Every 10 years, the Census Bureau asks about people’s ages , racial and ethnic backgrounds, personal relationships to others they live with, and more. […]
Layoffs have been happening across all industries as COVID-19 forces business to close and people to isolate at home. Work for freelance creatives, which is inherently tenuous, has dried up too. So with all the new hours to fill in a day, some people are using the time to […]
On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control officially recommended that Americans wear cloth masks when they go outside. So began the great DIY rush of 2020, in which Americans everywhere started crafting masks out of stuff lying around the house, using patterns they found online. One problem: Many of […]
Thanks to shelter in place orders, many of us are spending more time at home than ever—and that’s saying something, because Americans typically spend 90% of our time indoors. It can be difficult to get the air quality in your home consistently comfortable. (I, for one, relied on an […]
Right now, you’re probably doing everything in your power not to touch shared surfaces. But some, like door handles, are virtually impossible to avoid. Here to make your life easier (and more sanitary) is “ hands-free architecture ,” an open platform for downloading and 3D printing designs that can […]
Drew is a director at edgeofmyseat.com, co-founder of Notist and lead developer for small content management system Perch . Prior to this, he was a Web Developer … More about Drew McLellan … In this episode of the Smashing Podcast we’re talking about online privacy. What should web developers […]
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Leggings and joggers are officially the pant MVPs of 2020. They’re perfect for lounging, for conference calls, home workouts, a run (or walk) around the block, infrequent missions to collect groceries, movie watching, takeout pick-ups, and all the other things that our strange days consist of. We’ve rounded up […]
