Blogs Archive
October 2006 Weblog
Celebrating Success Event
Wednesday 8th November is time to celebrate. 123-communicate are holding our Celebrating Success event in the Bloomfield Centre in Narberth from 10am-4pm.
The event includes success stories from around Pembrokeshire, keynote speakers, a 123-communicate project review, games and quizzes.
Internet Explorer 7 vs Mozilla Firefox 2.0
This week has seen the release of two major updates in the internet browsing world. Both Microsoft and Mozilla have released new versions of their existing browsers. Click here to see the difference in the two!
Sam 26.10.2006
Is your website accessible?
There is a great tool that anyone who runs a website can use to see how accessible their site really is.
Previously known as Bobby but now called WebXACT you simple put in the address of a web page and the software checks it against web accessibility guidelines. Very useful tool! http://webxact.watchfire.com/
Patrick 24.10.2006
Developing your community online
Here is a useful article on "How to be a great host" of an online community or forum. It discusses many of the issues facing amateur web developers and gives several practical solutions to help widen participation.
http://alistapart.com/articles/greathost
Patrick 24.10.2006
Access to the web for all
The BBC's Click Online programme have looked at some innovative and useful tools that can be used to make things easier for users.
Patrick 23.10.2006
Maritime Heritage
Celtic Maritime Connections have made some major changes to their website including adding a discussion forum for topics relating to the rich maritime heritage of Wales. www.celticmaritimeconnections.org
Patrick 18.10.2006
Contribute 4
A new version of the popular software tool is now available.
Patrick 17.10.2006
Paul Sartori Foundation
In 1985 the hospice home Care Service was started with 6 carers. As the years progressed the Foundation expanded the team to include registered nurses. They now employ a home care team of around 40 nurses and carers around Pembrokeshire. Their new website at PaulSartori.Wales.org has just been launched and contains information about all their services and how to contact them.
Sue 13 October 2006
Are you and your computer safe when you're online?
A government survey suggests that people fear Internet crime more than being mugged or having their car stolen.
If you're wondering about your PC's safety then visit the Get Safe Online campaign website. They have an easy to follow process for making your computer as safe as it can be. www.getsafeonline.org
Patrick 08 October 2006
Haverfordwest Civic Society
Haverfordwest is the historic town at the heart of beautiful Pembrokeshire. And the civic society have posted their re-vamped website online at www.haverfordwestcivicsociety.org.uk.
Patrick 04 October 2006
Pembrokeshire Bridleways
The good people of Pembrokeshire Byways and Bridleways Association have a new website online at www.pembrokeshirebridleways.org.uk. The site has information about where to ride as well as where to stay if you're coming on a riding holiday in Pembrokeshire.
Patrick 04 October 2006
Jargon and geekspeak confuses us
According to research from Nielsen/NetRatings, people are buying cutting-edge technology but often don't understand the terms that describe what their device actually does. Read this article on the BBC technology website.
Patrick 04 October 2006
Video online
Thank you to those who took part in the video workshop on 27th September. See the finished video "Help I need a cake break" (Windows Media Player 2.2mb). Find out more about 123-communicate's video workshops.
Patrick 02 October 2006