QR Code Generator Bookmarklet

If you ever need to generate a QR code for the current webpage, there is a very handy bookmarklet on Google Code.

For me, the main use for this, isn’t to create a QR code to share with others, but for a convenient way for me to open the current page on either my iPhone or iPad — Just scan and it’s done.

View on Google Code.

Google Webmaster tools prompts to update software

Just logged into my Google WebMaster Tools account for the first time in what seems forever, and noticed a very nice touch. It prompts you to update your CMS if there’s an update available (in my case, I’d not updated to WordPress 3.3.1 in 3 weeks!).

This is a seemingly small detail, but it’s often the small details that make a product or service a success or failure.

Web app lock in – Getting your data out

As more and more desktop applications are being replaced with their web counterparts, data ownership is becoming an increasing concern – At least it should be. The problem is, the more you invest into a system, in terms of time and data, the more you tie yourself to it, until one day, you want to leave. The reasons for wanting to leave can vary from cost, a change in your requirements, or simply a better product/service elsewhere. Whenever you need to switch, there is always a cost associated, be it money, time or both. At work (And Digital), we’re currently…