Ryan Sechrest Freelance Web Designer & Developer

27Jul/100

How to: Use command prompt to connect to Web server via FTP

FTP via Command Prompt

Sometimes, the simpler, the better. In just a few steps you can connect to a Web server via FTP using nothing but good ol' command prompt. Let's start by opening command prompt. Go to [Start], [Run], and then type in "cmd" and press ENTER on your keyboard or click on OK. You will see a black window open up. Time to connect via FTP.

21Jul/100

Top 3 Free Android Apps for Web Developers

Top 3 Android Apps for Web Developers

When you're on the road, especially being a Web developer, we know things can happen. Whether a Web site's content needs to be updated, a module swapped out, or even code debugged, there are three essential tools I rely on to do just that. Keep in mind that these tools are for worst case scenarios. If I had a laptop, netbook, or PC somewhere close by, I'd use one of those any day before resorting to my Android, nevertheless these tools are very usable and reasonable tasks can be accomplished.

18Jul/100

Inception ended before it started

Inception ended before it started

In·cep·tion: The beginning of something, such as an undertaking; a commencement.

I was super excited to go see Inception today at the Wehrenberg Galaxy 14 Cine in St. Louis. I usually always get a drink and then occasionally a medium to large popcorn, but today, for that movie, I decided to get the tub! My preferred seating is usually in the very back, because (1) you can overview the entire theater, and (2) you can be sure that no popcorn hits your head during the showtime. To get a spot like that for a movie that came out yesterday, the rule of thumb is: arrive 30 minutes early -- which I did.

17Jul/100

St. Louis Magazine’s A-List, 2010

St. Louis Magazine's A-List, 2010

Yesterday we were privileged to attend St. Louis Magazine's A-List party at Maryland Plaza in the Central West End. It was absolutely amazing. We were greeted with valet parking and a red carpet. Along the red carpet were four new Mercedes Benz cars. A little further down, was a white tent that housed an ice sculpture that contained refreshments. On top of the tent was a woman dressed in a white, stylish outfit, who was moving very elegantly inviting the visitors with her skillful gestures.

14Jul/100

Predators vs Ninja Assassin

Image of a Predator and the Ninja Assassin movie character

Over the weekend I saw the movie Predators at the Great Escape 14 in St. Louis, which was A rated by the Yahoo users. When I checked Yahoo's Web site a few minutes ago, the rating is now down to a B+ and presumably following the stock market. I have to be honest, not only did the movie not have a story line, but it didn't even make up for that with the expected edge-of-your-seat action. There was a lot of erupting blood though, an ounce of romance, and unfortunately Morpheus got blown up to pieces just a few minutes after his introduction.