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So, I’ve been trying to figure this out for a while – How to program a non-apple keyboard’s Function Buttons to control the volume, mute, etc. I’ve tried all sorts of things from writing perl scripts to apple scripts, different programs and nothing has quite worked like I wanted it until today! I found this program – Sizzling Keys and it works awesome. If this is something you’ve been trying to figure out, here is your answer!

Do you know about the 80 / 20 rule? Where 80% of your time is spent doing 20% of the workload and vice versa? Well it rings so true with web developers, so much so that we are now cresting a point that we will begin to charge extra to have a website developed for Internet Explorer 6. We have reached a point in web development where it is no longer profitable for us or any web developer out there, to spend 80% of his or her time to develop for a browser that does not function or act properly. This browser has been around for over 8 years, it is outdated and a security risk for most users.

I’ve spoken with several network admins at different companies. There is a reason IE6 is still around and it’s because it lives in the corporate world. There is a bottleneck somewhere, whether with the network admins, the corporations, or Microsoft itself. If it’s the network admins not wanting to do some sort of crazy overhaul to an enormous infrastructure, I can see that would be an intimidating factor and would imagine that Microsoft would have to put out a new license for such an overhaul. If it’s the corporations not wanting to spend money on an update, well, we’re in a recession so I can understand that too. But seriously, I think the problem has got to lie with Microsoft not launching an update to their software that would cause all things to run properly on an updated browser.

All I can say is, if you are able, please update your internet explorer to the latest version of Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.

I woke up at 4:30am and was super productive. I figured I’d reward myself with trying something new, so I hooked up my camera to my macbook and shot a time lapse video out my office window. I think my best work is done on Eastern Standard Time, which is great because some of our favorite clients are on the east coast.

For your enjoyment, here is the view out my office window:

Just ran across this fantastic posting of resources. If you are a graphic or website designer, check this out.

I just received an email from the Prince of a small country in Africa who is going to forward me $41 millionUSD. HA! Just kidding.

I’m just filled with hope and excitement! It’s a good day. I’m doing what I love, designing websites and brand strategies.

If you know me, you know that I love Baseball. I would always prefer playing it over watching it, but I do love the game. Starting this business, Ainsworth Studio, has been what seems a very long time. I am constantly feeling like I’m learning new things, new rhythms, new strategies. It’s been a grueling “game” if you will. But so fun that I never want it to end. I will write more later on about the mistakes that I’ve made up to this point, the things I wish I’d known when I started this business, and the hope and excitement of what running a business in the state of Washington feels like.

If you’re reading this and have recently started a business, contact us to find out how we can help with your graphic and website design needs. We do everything from brand strategy including logos, business cards, letterhead, brochures, stationery packages to websites, Search Engine Optimization and email campaigns.

Oh and if you’re wondering what the Longest Baseball Game Ever Played was, it was on May 8th, 1984 between the Chicago White Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers. Who won? Read this article to find out.

The blog has been here for so long and I’ve never updated it. Ainsworth Studio has been severely busy lately which is always a good thing when you’re a design firm still kind of starting out. We’ve gained a lot of recognition across the web and it seems every time we design a website for a customer, it is placed high on design galleries, which continues to drive traffic to our customers sites as well as ours.

What can we say, we’ve been extremely blessed. But now it’s time. So check back tomorrow.