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QAWeb – Using Django via SSH for QA Stats

Today, I finished the basic version of a web tool on which i was working the past few months, named QAWeb. This tool is meant to simplify the presentation of QA statistics. I prepared a demo of the tool, I included a detailed howto and I released the source code under the MIT license for anyone that wants to try it. It was based on an older version of django framework by now (1.4) and it used a number of other open source django modules/apps, so it will need some tuning to get it up and running. However there is adequate documentation and detailed steps included for accomplishing that, as long as you are familiar with the basics of django. Source code and documentation, below:

“QAWeb – “Using Django via SSH for QA Statistics”
portal.tar.gz

QAWeb Statistics

QAWeb Search

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Customizing Firefox UI

There are more than one ways to hide User Interface (UI) components from Firefox. The most straight forward is via the userChrome.css file that firefox respects, by default. It is sufficient under the firefox profile directory to create a directory named “chrome” (if it’s not already there) and then write your own userChrome.css file. This file will allow firefox to apply all the modifications you specified and therefore, change the interface according to your needs.

An example file here: userChrome.css (Sample File)

Drawbacks: The userChrome.css file could contain ids, class names, labels, etc…. Inconsistency on these item names between different firefox versions will result to non-fully-functional customizations.

Advantage: You do not have to install any separate firefox add-on (e.g. MenuEditor).

Tools: Build your userChrome.css with DOM Inspector.

Opening the following line with DOM Inspector:

chrome://browser/content/browser.xul

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Diamond BVU195 – The 2 monitor setup Rocks!

The last week I was looking for a device that will allow me to connect a second monitor at my macbook. After a bit of investigation I ordered the Diamond BVU195, which is a usb adapter that outputs the desired DVI connection. After downloading and installing the required drivers, my 2 monitor setup was ready.

2 Monitor Setup

Tiger, Leopard & Snow are supported from a stable version and there is a beta one for Lion, which I did not test yet. Overall, I would recommend the BVU195, as a relatively cheap solution. However, keep always in mind that you will be left only with one usb port available (but worth the pain, all the way…).

Diamond BVU195

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Customized “see through” Desktop

I always wanted to build a customized desktop that would have a fancy “see through” look. Below are some photos from the final build.

The CPU capabilities, powered by Intel i7.

Top CPU

The final Box, Day & Night pics!

Desktop at Night

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