I use gimp to edit or create images. Lately I got an email asking: how can I change the background color an images, so it can better blend on any background on my web page? I would change the color to transparent rather than a specific color and here is how I would do it:

If you don’t have Gimp, download it from here. It’s a high quality image manipulation software that you can download under the GNU license.
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Microsoft to fix a 17 year old security bug in it’s next security update coming up this month.

Well, a bug can stay forever unless someone uncovers it, right? In this case a Google researcher discovered a utility that allows users of new versions of windows to run old versions of windows software.

This bug goes back to the days of windows 3.1, and has never been addressed by Microsoft until discovered last month. The good news is that this security issue has not been exploited. To read more about it, click here.

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A study by Performix that cought my attention, shows that the internet will play a major role for Americans to fulfill their New Year’s resolutions. Here is the breakdown of the study:
- 48% indicated they will fulfill their new years resolution using the internet to accomplish their resolution.
- 36% will go online to purchase an item to further their resolution.
- 14% will utilize online help to reach their 2010 goals.
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France followed by the German government lately warned web users against Microsoft’s IE and advised using an alternative web browser. They knew about the vulnerabilities earlier, but announced the warning after the malicious code that was used on Google was published online.
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Have you noticed a little change in your cPanel main page? A new version is now out being labeled as cPanel Accelerated 2.

The new version has memory usage improvements, you will notice faster loading speed. It is also Ajax enabled, and will make it easier for you to organize your main page boxes if you use the rv theme. You will see some other areas like using file uploads using Ajax as well.
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I am spending my holidays this year in New Orleans. With it’s unique and rich cultural background and history, there is a lot to do in this town. It seems to be in a celebratory mode that keeps it alive all the time. The weather here is very pleasant during the winter time and I certainly recommend you to check this place out if you can.

My blog has witnessed more visitors this year, and it has been a rewarding experience for me to be able to help many for hosting or web presence and blog related inquiries.

Best wishes for an exciting 2010!

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WordPress 2.9 is out. In addition to over 500 tickets/bug fixed, it added a couple of nice features that I like.
- Build-in Image editor where you can crop or rotate your image without leaving Wordpress.
- Ability to embed videos from popular sites by just providing the url.
Upgrading now is pretty easy with the wordpress automated upgrade feature. Just remember to backup your site first and make sure to check that at least the important plugins you use are compatible with the new version before you upgrade.
To get more detail about the 2.9 changes, click here.
Regards.

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Some themes come without showing the comment form at the bottom of pages. To display the comment form on one Page of your blog selectively and not on others, is simple to do.
Here is how I would do it:
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Unless you are using a plugin to hide your WordPress version number, you will notice the message in the admin area for upgrading your WordPress installation.
2.8.6 released late last week addresses a couple of issues that can be exploited by users of your site with posting privileges. If you have multiple registered users or plugins that allow others to post to your blog, then upgrading is highly recommended.

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You might overlook simple actions that can bring your online project unexpected rewards.

I came across this report and enjoyed reading it. It has short paragraphs that will make reading it over multiple sessions educational and without wasting a lot of time.

This 23 page report has useful short paragraph information on how to better impress your online visitors and this way create a better experience for them. It 77 tips that will help your site gain more accceptance into the online world.
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