To programmatically make a checkbox read-only, set up a click event-handler for checkboxes with the readonly attribute set: (function($){ // Block checkbox operation if it's read-only: $('body').delegate("input[type=checkbox][readonly ... (more)
Making a cat tree is fun and easy, as long as you have a few basic DIY skills and tools. The only tools you need are a saw, drill, screwdriver, file and knife. As long as you can use these tools safely then you should get on ok. Why build ... (more)
This is an experiment in removing a photograph's background automatically, as long as the background is reasonably uniform. To create such an image, you may find this guide useful: mediacollege.com - How to Make a Green Screen. Here ... (more)
Here is a PHP class to push Twitter updates from your own web app: (more)
SMA is a German company that makes some of the best solar pv inverters around. These are the bits of kit that are fed the DC electrical output from your solar panels and converts it to AC suitable for exporting to the national grid (through ... (more)
The Mamas and Papas Sport-03 three-wheeler stroller might look the part, and its chunky tyres are handy for negotiating rough ground. However, it also suffers from a fundamental weakness which means that the front wheel can just snap off. ... (more)
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Ask Yourself, "How do I choose a supplier of domestic heating oil?" We've been asking visitors to our website for years for their suggestions, and here is a summary. Price Not surprisingly, most people choose on the basis of cheapest price ... (more)
How Do You Think We Should Produce Electricity? Here are some good (or debatable) suggestions. If you want to add your own, complete the survey on the right! (more)
There are two key measures when calculating how suitable a company stock may be for income: Dividend yield: the % return a company pays out as a dividend to stockholders Projected Earnings Growth (PEG) which measures how much a company's ... (more)
Solar absorption is a critical factor in getting your solar panels working efficiently and producing lots of useful electricity. The last thing they need is to be caked in dirt or dust, but how much cleaning do they really need? The YouGen ... (more)