Software Update Guess Codes / Mastermind

This is just an update on my prototype software release, Guess Codes / Mastermind.
I have found out that the way HTML5/Canvas handles mouse/click positions can vary with each browser and so the results were unpredictable. It works fine with IE 11, Windows 7, with a certain screen size, but when you use Ipad, or Firefox, there are compatibility problems, and when you use Chrome, the cursor positioning is off.

Everything else seems to work fine, but I have to try to create more generic code that will work across all browsers if I am to use the new Canvas features of HTML5 in this type of way. Here I used virtual buttons based on position and different browsers handle position in different ways.

Thanks to everyone for the feedback and I will let everyone know when I have a more generic version available. I am sure that my code solutions will be of value to those folks who would like to use JavaScript with HTML5, and Canvas.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Phil Gennuso

Guess Codes / Mastermind Prototype Is Ready !!!

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Board Games, Guess Codes, Mastermind, Phil Gennuso, Software

help screen by phil gennuso click for full size

Well it finally has happened! I have completed a prototype of the Guess Codes board game, based on Mastermind, and have it ready on a web site: http://pgtestsoftcom.cv.siteprotect.net/
(choose Guess Codes or Help For Guess Codes Link)

Basically the help screen has some of the instructions but the purpose of the game is to match a master code of four colors, in terms of color and position. So if the master code is Red, Blue, Yellow, Black, to match you must draw Red, Blue, Yellow, Black in those positions. When the game starts, the master code is randomly selected but you can set your own master code at the beginning of the game, if you like.

For more details just check the web.

You can email me at philgennuso@gmail.com with any questions.

I appreciate any comments and/or suggestions.

Pin It… Pin It Good: Making the Most of Pinterest

A post from WP I thought might be valuable to bloggers/general readers-Phil!

The Daily Post

We’ve talked Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. But for many blogs, the biggest source of traffic from a social network isn’t any of those: it’s Pinterest.

If you’ve eschewed Pinterest because you don’t care about ombre cakes or repurposing wooden pallets for home decor use, you might be missing out on a huge audience for your blog (and some delicious cake). Today, we’ll push past the inspirational quotes with beautiful typography, turn left at the green smoothies, and explore whether Pinterest is a good match for your blog.

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PODCASTS ON WORDPRESS.COM, ON THE CHEAP!

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Google Drive, Podcasting

PODCASTS ON WORDPRESS.COM, ON THE CHEAP!

This is just a brief blog on how to run audio podcasts from your free WordPress.com account. If you are going to do serious, regular podcasts, then I would recommend the audio/space upgrade, but when you are just starting out, in particular, and just getting your feet wet, this method can give you a taste for podcasting.

First off you will need another web site to upload you audio files to. I recommend Google Drive, though there are others. Google Drive is solid, it is a well known company, and it is free, unless you need major amounts of space. It is relatively easy to sign up for a free account, and you also will gain access to other great apps you can use on WordPress like YouTube which can be used to store and then link your videos to WordPress.

Today we will concentrate on audio. First you need to get your Google account. Log on and go over to Google Drive. Then just upload your file. The default setting is private so you need to right click the file and go to share. Once in share you can either set the permissions to public, or set them to link. I recommend link. Copy this link and then just paste it into your text space on your post or page.

If you want to use the text widget, you will have to include some html:

<A HREF=”YOUR GOOGLE HTTP LINK”>YOUR WIDGET TITLE</A>

Then just instruct your users to click the link (YOUR WIDGET TITLE). The link will take you to the Google Drive page which will display your file with a download button. Click the download button. Google Drive will ask you do you want to open, save, cancel? To play on your media player, just click open. To download click save.

It is that easy.

It you want the page to open on a separate tab just add target=”_blank” or:

<A HREF=”YOUR GOOGLE HTTP LINK” target=”_blank”>YOUR WIDGET TITLE</A>

I will try to add some screen shots.

Please feel free to comment or ask any questions!

Good luck with your podcasts!

WordPress Menus

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WordPress Menu

CREATING A MENU WITH MULTIPLE BLOGS ON WORDPRESS.COM

If you are new to WordPress, and are starting out with wordpress.com, you may run into a situation where you want to create multiple blogs and multiple static pages for a single blog/site.

This is exactly the situation I found myself in. I wanted a blog/site that encompassed all of the things I do and enjoy, and am involved in. That would involve books, software, politics, art, music, and entertainment.

(This post is in progress. Just click any image to get a larger view)

SOFTWARE !!!

2014-01-02.

This is my first software post.

On this page I hope to discuss software issues and offer trial versions of software, primarily board games. My first board game will be MasterMind!

I knew you could create a menu with static pages and one blog page, but could you go about creating a site with multiple static pages and multiple blogs.

Of course, physically you can’t. But from the viewer’s perspective, by creating a menu, using categories, you can create the feel of multiple blog/static pages in wordpress.com.