Still alive

Quick blog to let you know I'm still alive.  :)

Was surprised today when I noticed that this blog actually gets some traffic! (well not much averaging 10 visitors a day).  This has given me some motivation to write more in the near future.

Where is my Opacity IE-8?

Was not expecting to hit this issue with IE-8 - Couldn't work out how to make sure my div is transparent. 
Here is the CSS I found from the IE Team blog:

    -moz-opacity:.50;
    -ms-filter: "progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=50)";
    filter: progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Alpha(Opacity=50);
    opacity:.50;

Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN and 802.11N Connections

I just upgraded my wireless router from a humble 802.11g 54Mbps Belkin to a shiny new Netgear WNR2000.

After a little issue with the connection speed on my laptop being stuck at 54Mbps, i'm now sailing at very nice 130Mbps.

The issue related to the security settings and my Intel Wireless Wifi Link 4965AGN card.  This is from intel:

"Operating in 802.11n Mode

Intel recommends using security with your wireless network. The Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN adapter can only achieve transfer rates greater than 54 Mbps on 802.11n connections when using AES security, or no security. You should only use no security when setting up or troubleshooting the network."

So how do you get faster than 54 Mbps? either don't use security OR make sure you are using AES Security mode.