We have a new look!

The new site www.trippohippo.com was built using (EDIT 1/15) php and MySQL. (EDIT 1/15) The portfolio is a database that will ultimately include an administration interface for ease of use and portability (in case anyone is interested in having a system like this). Ultimately, we would like to build upon this database to the point where it can be used as an invoicing and project tracking system as well. Check back soon!

Rate Increase on Advanced Functionality

We have decided to increase our rate for advanced functionality on web designs as demands for newer and more dynamic technology have greatly increased.

Advanced functionality on web designs
will now be billed at
$90 per hour (in 1 hour increments).

Examples of advanced functionality would be dynamic content or client-updatable content created by Javascript, Advanced CSS, Flash, PHP, MySQL (database), etc.

Don't Pay for Remote PC access!

Want to connect to your PC from any computer? You can buy programs that will do it, but why when you can do it for free?

TightVNC is a program that runs on your computer allowing you to remotely access your desktop. Although there are several similar VNC programs out there, this one worked best for me (on Windows XP Home). If you have Mac or Linux, you may have to try others, but never pay for VNC technology... you can always find it for free.

Here's how it works:
VNC is short for Virtual Network Computing. In every network there is usually a client and a server. The most important part of VNC is the server program which gets installed on your home/work computer (the one you want to control). It creates the remote screen that you will see. The client program gets installed on the "remote control" computer. It is what "sees" the server. If you don't have access to install the client, you can always use your web browser (Internet Explorer, etc.) to access the server. The catch is, you have to know what your IP address is on the computer you want to control. If you have a home/wireless network with a router, there are some updates that need to be made to router for it to work. If you want to know more, contact us and we can offer you tech support or visit the TightVNC web page for more info.

For you Treo users, there is also PalmVNC. Check it out... it's awesome!

Treo 700p Problem

The Problem:
Was using Web app when all of a sudden the Treo did a soft reset. (Not uncommon, I know). When it came back on, " Network Searching... T " was in the upper left corner where "Sprint" should be. I also noticed that "Phone Info" had NO information in it. I did a Hotsync and then did a hard reset. This did not help... still " Network Searching... T ". It was a holiday so Sprint tech support could not be reached. I did some research and found only one forum that mentioned this particular problem.

The Diagnosis:
The next morning, I took the Treo to a Sprint store. They took a look at it and realized right away that there was something wrong. Within 30 minutes, I had a new (refurbished, I'm sure... but it's ok... I trust that Palm installed the latest updates and stuff). Thank goodness for the Sprint Total Equipment Protection ($6 per month). All it cost me was a little time.

The Moral(s):
1. Get the Total Equipment Protection with Sprint. Especially if you have a Treo. These are fantastic phones, but let's gain some perspective... there is a huge amount of technology squeezed into a shell the size of a wallet. Things are bound to go wrong. Love it when it works... insure it for when it doesn't. The price is too high to risk it.

2. Hotsync and backup often!

Important information...

Dear Customers,
We have recently switched hosting companies. Your site may experience a few minutes of down time. If this lasts for more than half an hour, please contact us. Thanks.

Palm Treo 700p Smartphone

The day is soon coming when the laptop will be a thing of the past. The Treo 700p is proof. From its ever improving Palm OS to its impressive web speed and capability, this little gadget takes productivity to a smaller scale... in a big way.

Here's just a taste of how the Treo 700p can make life easier:

1. Read and edit Word and Excell documents in naitive format. Download and read PDF files.

2. Send and get e-mail from your current e-mail accounts.

3. Search the web (real pages, not just mobile formatted) at surprisingly high speed.

4. Take and send pictures and movies instantly.

5. Post to your blog (this post composed and published from a Treo 700p)

Definately a must-have!

Notification of Rate Increase

To all of our valued customers:
As of April 1, we will be increasing our rates as follows:
Web Design (html, css, no advanced functionality) - $60 per hour
Advanced Web Design: (advanced functionality, commerce solutions, flash, etc.) - $70 per hour
Sound Recording - $60 per hour
Technical Support - $60 per hour

Hosting prices not locked in by April 1 will increase. See our sister site www.techhostingpros.com for more details.