Do you create web applications based on PHP or ASP.NET and do you need to test and modify them on your local computer before you launch them in the web environment? There are several solutions; one of the easiest ones is to use the Microsoft Web Platform Installer application. Don't be afraid, it does not offer solely MS technologies.

Anyone who operates a Web site will sooner or later meet with one of the most current head aches – spam in comments. However, there are many ways to prevent it and some solutions allow a fairly simple solution in the form of protection directly on the form to send comments, while other special services are using spam revealing comments.

My favorite CMS Drupal lacks the automatic modules or themes installation support. When you use WordPress you can update the system using one click method. Drupal is version to version better, but the automatic updates are missing. However the semi-automatic solution is here.

If you would like to build a professional web, you need a content management system. I hope that many of Maxiorel.com readers know CMS Drupal. But do you know useful time saving modules for Drupal?

As you probably know, the new Internet Explorer 8 will support new web parts called Web Slices. These can be added to the toolbar and work as an alternative to RSS feeds on your website.