About Me

I write about what I know, and I build tools for Lensmasters at SquidUtils.com. Read more about me on my Lensography, and follow me on twitter.

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

On July 15th, Joss Whedon (the creator of Buffy, Angel and Firefly) released his latest project: Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. This was the first ever superhero musical, featuring an evil villain, his arch-nemesis, a pretty girl, with some sweet ba...

My Favourite CSS Tricks on Squidoo

The basic tools provided by Squidoo will do pretty much everything you need to get your content out to your audience. But sometimes you want to format it a little differently, and this is where inline CSS comes into play. Here I show some of the tric...

My Top Wii Games

The Nintendo Wii is a one of the best family oriented consoles. It's unique motion-sensing control system is intuitive, and easy to use, and it gets you up out of your chair and more active. Accessible by young and old alike, even the Queen of Englan...

Lensmaster Tools and Utilities

SQUIDUtils.com Utilities and Tools for the Expert Lensmaster SquidUtils is the place to find complementry utilities and tools for your Lenses on Squidoo. Here you can see all of your lenses and groups, with shortcuts to some of the most vital fu...

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Book 7

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" is the last book in J.K. Rowling's magical series. In this seventh and final book, Harry Potter discovers what fate truly has in store for him as he makes his way to that final meeting with Voldemort. I...

How To Get Deep Links with RSS Feeds

There are a number of online syndication services that will display an RSS feed as a web page. These will typically contain deep-links to pages on to the originating website, which is a valuable source of backlinks. I originally wrote about this...

Potter Puppet Pals

For those who haven't seen them before, Potter Puppet Pals is a spoof puppet show based on Harry Potter, performed by Neil Cicierega and his sister Emmy. New for 2008: » School is for Losers » The Vortex These are the only original Potter...

How To Add Amazon Product Links

It used to be possible to embed the official Amazon Product Links into a lens (if you were an Amazon Associate). However, since the support for IFrames was withdrawn, this is no longer an option. At SQUIDUtils.com there is a special tool which gener...

Squidoo Guide: Linking Tips

There are many ways that you can add links to your Lens, improving the experience of your readers. How you add those links often depends on what those links are for. This Lens explains the different types of links, and the techniques available to you...

How to Monetize Your Website or Blog

The Internet today provides so many opportunities for ordinary people like you and me to make money from websites and blogs. These opportunities range from contextual advertising to affiliate marketing. New Programs - Recommended Squidoo eBook - Thi...

Cool Photoshop Tips And Tricks

When it comes to entering the graphic design world, creating interesting pieces for a job or sharing artwork with family and friends, there are plenty of cool Photoshop tips and tricks to consider. Whether you are just experimenting with the tools or...

How To Get One-Way Backlinks

When you have just created new website, you will want to attract people to visit it. One of the most important tasks for any webmaster is to build up the number of links to the site from other websites. This can be done manually via reciprocal link e...

Lensography: thefluffanutta

thefluffanutta is a Software Engineer lives in York (England) builds websites as a hobby created a few lenses on Squidoo often posts on the forum on SquidU developed some tools for Lensmasters also some contracting work for Squidoo HQ More places to find th...

Transformers Toys and Figures

Following the Transformers Movie that came out last year, Hasbo has brought out a brand new range of Transformer toys, most of which will transform from their robot form into a vehicle. Read all about the main characters from the movie here, and the...

Amazon RSS Feeds for Your Squidoo Lens

I have this special service for Squidoo Lensmasters whom are also Amazon Associates - RSS Feeds containing products from Amazon. You can put these feeds into your lens to show books, DVD, electronics and more from specific categories. "But Why?&q...

How to Add PayPal Buttons to Your Squidoo Lens

If you're looking for how to add a PayPal button to your Squidoo lens, here's how. Please be aware of the risks involved, as you will have to disable the Encryption feature.

CHUCK (The TV Series)

Chuck is an American action-comedy television program about an "average computer-whiz-next-door" who receives an encoded e-mail from an old college friend now working in the CIA; the message embeds the only remaining copy of the world's greatest spy...

Top 10 Xbox 360 Games for Teens

When the Xbox 360 was first released there were a large number of individuals who waited for hours in hopes of being able to purchase one. In fact, Xbox 360s are so popular that is likely that you have one inside your home right now. No matter how ol...

New Doctor Who TV Series

Doctor Who - the longest running science fiction TV series - is back. Over 26 years we have seen the Time Lord regenerate multiple times, and after a long vacation in the outer reaches of time and space, he's returned for more adventures... The four...

Dilbert Comic Strip

Dilbert is an American comic strip written and drawn by Scott Adams. Dilbert is known for its satirical humor about a white-collar, micromanaged office, featuring the engineer Dilbert as the title character. It originally revolved around the engineer...

A Guide to Groups for Lensmasters

Groups are collections of Lens, usually focused on a particular theme or interest. Groups are run by Groupmasters, to maintain and promote them. The are a large number of Groups on Squidoo now, so deciding which ones to join can be a difficult task,...

The Sims 2 - Game and Expansion Packs

Sim City and other Sims games in the series are among the most popular computer games on all time. They are enjoyed by millions around the globe and for good reason. The games are fun and have the unique twist that the fate of the little Sims charact...

New Doctor Who Toys (UK)

The new Doctor Who series on British TV has spawned a brand new collection of toys and toy figures, ideal gifts to buy for the younger fans this Christmas. Here are just some of the Doctor Who toys you can buy now... UK fans can find more great action...

Top Science Fiction Movies

This is one genre of films that I really enjoy watching, so this lens is devoted to the Sci-Fi films that I like. This lens features the Plexo module to create Your Favourite Science Fiction Movies. This is your opportunity to contribute with the mo...

Top Gift Ideas for 2008

Many people struggle to think of gifts to buy for their family for birthdays or at Christmas time - I can't even figure out what I want, never mind anyone else. So, I've put together this list of what I think will be the Top Gifts for 2008. Some of t...

Learn How To Take Better Digital Photographs

Learn about digital cameras, and get the most out of the photographs that you take. Weekly published advice and information on the advantages of digital cameras, how to find the best camera and tips on how to improve your pictures.

David Tennant

David Tennant is a familiar face to any Doctor Who or Harry Potter fans, having played the 10th Doctor in the TV series of the former, and Barty Crouch in the movie Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The ladies may also remember him from when he pl...

Xbox 360 Mod Chip

As a serious gamer myself, I love to see games before they hit our shores here in North America. But more than that, I am always looking for the hottest and most unique games I can get my hands on. Unfortunately, many of those games just don't come t...

How To Find Lenses and Groups on Squidoo

Searching for Squidoo lenses on a search engine can be a real pain sometimes, as the results are very often filled with non-content pages like tags. Finding the best groups for your lens to join can also be very tricky. Here I provide two custom sea...

Top 100 Rated Lensmasters

Here are the Top Rated Lensmasters, based on how many stars their lenses have received from fellow Lensmasters, across all of their lenses. This is calculated from the data collected for the Advanced Dashboard on SQUIDUtils.com (see Lensmaster T...

The Best Wii Games Ever

If you own a Nintendo Wii, then there's a good chance that you'll be looking for the best games to buy for it. Here is are just a few of them, compiled by some keen gamers. I have put together my own list of favorite games too » My Top Wii Gam...

Tables for Squidoo Lenses

The <table> and associated tags are not permitted on Squidoo, and if you attempt to put these into your lens, they will get stripped out. The Table Generator will convert CSV data or a HTML table into code that is compatible, and looks just as...

A Guide to Yahoo Pipes

Yahoo Pipes is a powerful composition tool to aggregate, manipulate, and mashup content from around the web. Simple commands can be combined together to create output that meets your needs. For example, you can combine many RSS feeds into one, then so...

Digital LCD TVs - A Buyers Guide

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Televisions generally use TFT technology, because this allows for reduced size, especially depth reduction. Benefits also include lower weight and reduced energy consumpton when compared to other display types. LCD techn...

Harry Potter Books - Complete Set

Since J. K. Rowling has finished writing the Harry Potter series, the complete collection of 7 books is now available as a boxed set. Follow Harry from his first days at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, through his many adventures with H...

Which Digital Photography Book Should I Buy?

There are so many competitors on the shelves at the moment, we'd even go as far as to say the market is flooded with books full of hints, tips and techniques. But which ones should you actually trust? After all it's your hard earned cash you'll be pa...

Underwater Digital Cameras

An underwater digital camera is not just used to capture underwater memories; some professional marine photographers also use them in their business. Even marine biologists and scientists use underwater cameras to capture marine life and thus be able...

About the Xbox 360 Games Console

Learn about the Xbox 360, and get the most out of the games you play. Each week there will be new articles posted here that will provide tips and advice for gamers.

Printing Your Own Digital Photographs

Printing your pictures on to paper is the next important thing in digital photography. You best photographs will not be given justice if you have not used the proper printing equipment for them. A good printer will really make the prints come to life...

Flat Panel TVs and Monitors

Your thin flat panel TV can grace your room by hanging on the wall like a piece of art, or it can sit on a trendy stand, catching everyone's eye when they enter the room, or just rest sedately on a table. But the technologies that go into flat panel...

Xbox 360 Accessories and Addons

If you are an Xbox owner and love playing your games then you probably know that customizing your Xbox can be a fun activity. Not only is it fun but also it makes your Xbox stand out more, giving you more satisfaction from the overall look of your ga...

Tips on Choosing a Flat Screen TV

Having a flat screen television is the ultimate gadget to have in your living room. You get a large picture, but it doesn't take up a whole lot of room. You can even hang it on the wall. For any home cinema fanatic, having a large flat screen for wa...

Review of Canon Digital Cameras

The Canon Corporation has an astounding product line of Canon digital camera devices, and compact photo printers that will fit the most discriminatory shopper. Within the Canon digital camera product line are categories of digital cameras that will fi...

Top Accessories for Xbox 360

Microsoft's Xbox 360 in one of the worlds leading and best gaming device available in the market today. The quality of the Xbox games is really amazing but it is made even better with the accessories that Xbox has brought in as add ons. They make you...

Which Camera Bags Can I Buy?

A camera bag is an essential equipment for photographers as it makes their jobs easier, it allows them to have a place where they can arrange their equipment as well as protect them from the elements. Not only are camera bags more stylish today, they...

Nintendo Wii: The Best Console Ever

Nintendo's Wii video game system (pronounced "we") is designed to attract people, regardless of their age or video game experience, to sit down and play together--whether they're in the same room or on different sides of the globe. The two Wii featur...

Computer Gaming - Guides and Tips

Each week there will be new articles posted here that will provide tips and advice for computer users and gamers.

Top Science Fiction TV Shows

Following on from my popular lens on Top Sci-Fi Movies, I've created this lens on Sci-Fi TV Shows. As before, I've listed my own favourites, and then provided a space for you to add and vote for your favourite shows. There are two Plexo modules for...

Canon Powershot G7 Digital Camera - Review

The newest camera Canon has put out for the advanced users, the Power Shot G7, had many serious photography aficionados snapping their fingers, anxiously awaiting its October 2006 debut. The 10 Megapixel digital camera is more than most casual users...

Top Accessories for Your Digital Camera

The anticipation of buying some digital camera accessories is just about as exciting as buying the camera itself. With so many trimmings to go with it, the digital camera will turn a simple hobby into a pleasurable profession with just a snap of the...

Books on Personality Types and Myers-Briggs Type Indicators

The concept of personality type is about the natural habits of mind we develop as we grow. For example, some may have a preference for noticing concrete reality, others for noticing abstract concepts. Or one has a preference for the external world of...

Simon Pegg

Simon Pegg (born 14 February, 1970) is an English comedian, writer and film and television actor. He has also performed stand-up comedy. He is known for his title roles in Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, and for the British sitcom Spaced. Much of his...

Flat Screen Television

The flat screen TV has become the "must have" piece of electronic equipment that most people want to have in their homes. Who can blame them? The flat screen television has replaced the bulkier televisions of the past. They come in a variety of sizes...

Greasemonkey - Scripting for Firefox

Greasemonkey is a Mozilla Firefox extension that allows users to install scripts that make on-the-fly changes to most HTML-based web pages. As Greasemonkey scripts are persistent, the changes made to the web pages are executed every time the page is...

HD Video Cameras by Panasonic

With several High-Definition Video Cameras on the market today, the question of image quality all depends on the camera and features, along with your television or method of play back. All high definition video cameras are amazing in quality and play...

Lenses For Sale

If you're looking to buy or sell a lens on Squidoo, here is one of the places to look. Ideal if you want to increase your portfolio, or if you have an old lens you don't want any more.

High-Definition Video Cameras

These days, High-Definition Video Cameras are dominating the market. They are relatively new and quickly catching on, giving you so much you can do with your camera. Unlike the past, cameras are now capable of capturing full videos as well, proving t...

Nokia N75 - Cell Phone Review

Providing a complete multimedia experience in a thin and elegant clamshell design, The Nokia N75 brings all the latest cell phone media and calling capabilities to the table while still incorporating Nokia's renowned ease of use. As the first Nokia ph...