Use GIMP as Free Alternative to Photoshop

1.GIMP is an acronym for GNU Image Manipulation Program. The program is free, and it works very similar to Photoshop.

2. Download GIMP - Use the windows installer.

3. GIMP Video Tutorials - Here are a few basic video tutorials to get you started. If you want more, try 25 GIMP Video Tutorials or GIMP Video Tutorial Blog.

GIMP User Interface

Two Core Differences Between ASPNET Development Server and IIS

1. Security Context - In ASPNET Development Server, it is determined by who you login as on your computer. In IIS, it is typically IUSR_MachineName.

2. Accessing Static Pages - In ASPNET Development Server, you can not access static pages in a secure folder if you are not logged in, but in IIS, you can.

For more info, please watch the 7-minute video below or refer to the excellent article: Core Differences Between IIS and ASPNET Development Server

Two Core Differences Between ASPNET Development Server and IIS

Use FireFox Firebug to Edit HTML/CSS in Realtime

The Firebug extension for FireFox browser allows you to edit HTML and CSS in realtime.

This can save you a lot of time if you want to experiment with different fonts, colors, and layouts on the fly.

This is also very helpful when you are trying to analyze how someone else's site has the look and feel that it does.