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Beatmatching Game
Try out your mixing skills with this online beatmatching gamePosted by rob@codebox.net on Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:00:00 GMT
Animated SVG Star Builder
A web-based tool for creating animated SVG starsPosted by rob@codebox.net on Fri, 08 Sep 2023 18:00:00 GMT
Pokémon Go Cellular Automaton
A web-based Pokémon Go Battle Simulator cellular automatonPosted by rob@codebox.net on Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:00:00 GMT
Wordle Solver Shell Script
A bash shell script for solving the Wordle word puzzlePosted by rob@codebox.net on Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:00:00 GMT
Maze Generator
An online maze generator that runs in your browser. Create, play and download mazes of many shapes.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Tue, 28 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT
Process Roulette
A shell script game that randomly kills processes on your computerPosted by rob@codebox.net on Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT
Landscape Generator
A JavaScript Landscape Generator that runs in your web browserPosted by rob@codebox.net on Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:00:00 GMT
HTTPS Certificate Expiry Checker
A Python script for checking when HTTPS certificates will expirePosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 21 Nov 2020 16:00:00 GMT
Old Time Radio
An internet radio station, streaming classic Old Time Radio showsPosted by rob@codebox.net on Mon, 3 Aug 2020 14:00:00 GMT
Gas Giant Infographics
Python-generated infographic posters that visualise data about the outer planets in our solar systemPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 11 Jul 2020 20:00:00 GMT
JavaScript Binary Heap
A JavaScript implementation of a Binary HeapPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 27 Jun 2020 16:00:00 GMT
Generative Pattern Maker
A web-based generative pattern makerPosted by rob@codebox.net on Fri, 12 Jun 2020 16:00:00 GMT
Planetary System Diagrams
A Python script for generating diagrams of Planetary SystemsPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 7 Jun 2020 18:00:00 GMT
Meditation Timer Shell Script
A Meditation Timer shell script for macOS and LinuxPosted by rob@codebox.net on Tue, 19 May 2020 16:00:00 GMT
Playing Connect 4 using Deep Reinforcement Learning
I developed a machine learning system that plays Connect 4 using deep reinforcement learningPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 08 Mar 2020 18:00:00 GMT
Magnetic Pendulum Simulation
Here's an interactive simulation of a Magnetic Pendulum written in JavaScriptPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 11 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMT
Using a Neural Network to Detect Daleks
I trained a neural network to recognise Daleks, and used it to locate them in video footage of old Doctor Who episodesPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 7 Apr 2019 20:00:00 GMT
Stellar Classification Parser
A NodeJS module, and web service, for parsing Morgan-Keenan stellar classification codesPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 30 Mar 2019 20:00:00 GMT
Using a Neural Network to Classify Galaxies
Using Keras and Tensorflow to build a Convolutional Neural Network to classify images of galaxiesPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 17 Mar 2019 20:00:00 GMT
A Simple Top-Down Parser written in JavaScript
A simple top-down parser written in JavaScriptPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 08 Dec 2018 16:00:00 GMT
Star Rise and Set Times Calculator
A browser-based utility for calculating the rising and setting times of starsPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 25 Nov 2018 16:00:00 GMT
SARSA λ in Python
A Python implementation of the SARSA Lambda Reinforcement Learning algorithmPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 17 Nov 2018 16:00:00 GMT
Playing Blackjack with Machine Learning
Using Monte Carlo Reinforcement Learning to play BlackjackPosted by rob@codebox.net on Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:00:00 GMT
Bokeh Animation with JavaScript
Full-Screen Bokeh Animation with JavaScriptPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 14 Jul 2018 14:00:00 GMT
Reinforcement Robots!
Experiment with Reinforcement Learning using robots!Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 9 Jun 2018 12:00:00 GMT
Python Blockchain
A Minimum Viable Blockchain written in PythonPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 31 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT
Lunar Calendar Generator
A Python utility for generating HTML lunar calendarsPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 3 Mar 2018 20:00:00 GMT
Microtypes in Java
The Benefits and Costs of using Microtypes in JavaPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 1 Oct 2017 08:00:00 GMT
A Java library for testing asynchronous systems
This simple Java library helps you write better tests for asynchronous systems.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 6 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMT
OSX Shell Script to Read a Web Page Aloud
A one-line OSX shell script to read a web page out loudPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 22 Jul 2017 18:00:00 GMT
Draw Star Charts with Python
A Python script for generating SVG star chartsPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 4 Mar 2017 10:00:00 GMT
BitMeterOS fix for macOS Sierra
BitMeter should now be working on the latest version of macOSPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 12 Nov 2016 20:00:00 GMT
Image Augmentation utility
A Python script to perform Image Augmentation, useful for pre-processing machine learning image data setsPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 16 Oct 2016 10:00:00 GMT
Visualising the structure of English words using Python
A Python script to generate Sunburst Charts that visualise the structure of English words.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Mon, 30 May 2016 12:00:00 GMT
Convolutional Neural Network Designer
A web-based utility for designing Convolutional Neural Networks with TensorflowPosted by rob@codebox.net on Mon, 11 Apr 2016 12:00:00 GMT
moment-precise-range plugin published to NPM
The moment.js plugin 'moment-precise-range' has been updated to run on node.js and is published to npmPosted by rob@codebox.net on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:00:00 GMT
Even less surveillance
I've installed an SSL certificate for the site (for free!), thanks to LetsEncrypt - all resources on the site can now be accessed using https: urlsPosted by rob@codebox.net on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:00:00 GMT
Less surveillance!
I'm no longer using any 3rd-party web analytics products on this site, and have removed the old AddThis 'Share' button as well. I've switched to a self-hosted Piwik installation, which lets me see how many people are using the site, but doesn't send this information off to anyone else (so if you spend all day playing that Boggle game from last week, then only you and I will know about it).Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 03 Jan 2016 12:00:00 GMT
Boggle!
An online Boggle solver and Boggle game, also a web service for solving BogglePosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 27 Dec 2015 12:00:00 GMT
Homoglyph Detection
A big list of homoglyphs and some code to detect themPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 07 Nov 2015 18:00:00 GMT
BitMeterOS working on El Capitan
The new 'Rootless' feature in OSX 10.11 El Capitan broke BitMeter OS, it should be working again nowPosted by rob@codebox.net on Thu, 29 Oct 2015 20:00:00 GMT
Gravity Simulation
A 2-D gravity simulation written in JavaScriptPosted by rob@codebox.net on Thu, 29 Oct 2015 18:00:00 GMT
Regular Expression Parser
A Regular Expression Parser implemented in JavaScriptPosted by rob@codebox.net on Fri, 11 Sep 2015 14:00:00 GMT
Neural Network
A Neural Network implemented in PythonPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 30 May 2015 12:00:00 GMT
Gradient Descent
A Python utility for performing Linear/Logistic Regression with Gradient DescentPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 7 Mar 2015 18:00:00 GMT
Moon/Planet Phases in JavaScript
A JavaScript library for drawing somewhat realistic lunar or planetary discs, complete with phase shadowsPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 22 Nov 2014 18:00:00 GMT
Custom Checkstyle Rule Helper
A Java class to simplify writing custom Checkstyle rules that examine class importsPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 11 Oct 2014 18:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS v0.7.6
Various long-overdue bug fixes and minor changesPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 3 Aug 2014 12:00:00 GMT
Photomosaic Image Builder
A Python script to generate photo-mosaics from collections of image filesPosted by rob@codebox.net on Thu, 3 Jul 2014 12:00:00 GMT
BitMeter 2 for Windows 8.1
I've updated BitMeter 2 to target .NET Framework v4.5.1, which means it should now work on Windows 8.1Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 1 Jun 2014 16:00:00 GMT
RateLimit JavaScript library
A JavaScript library for managing access to rate-limited web servicesPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 16 Mar 2014 19:00:00 GMT
realtime.info
I've been working on a new website written using node.js, which I now think is way-cool. You can see the result at http://realtime.info, but basically it's a single-page site showing a continuous stream of real-time information pulled from sources all over the web (it's kind of hypnotic, don't go there if you have stuff you need to do).Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 23 Feb 2014 18:00:00 GMT
A Moment.js date range formatter
A plugin for the moment.js JavaScript library, for formatting date/time rangesPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 22 Feb 2014 16:00:00 GMT
NetMo Network Monitor
A Python implementation of a network monitor with HTML5 user interface.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 2 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT
Markov Text Generator in Python
A Markov Text Generator, which can be used to randomly generate (somewhat) realistic sentences, using words from a source text.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 18 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT
Project Monkeyshine - a collection of slightly evil JavaScript
Vanquish your enemies using the power of JavaScript.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 02 Mar 2013 20:00:00 GMT
Codebox 4.0 Online!
Over Christmas I got my crayons out and changed the front-end design of the Codebox site.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:00:00 GMT
Naive Bayesian Classifier in Python
A Python implementation of a Naive Bayesian Classifier, which can be used for spam detection or general document classification.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 25th Nov 2012 14:00:00 GMT
Updates to Reading List Mover library
The library now supports the Diigo service, and allows the use of Pinboard authentication tokens instead a password.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 13th Oct 2012 14:00:00 GMT
Scheme Interpreter
An interpreter for a sub-set of the Scheme programming language.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 19th Aug 2012 08:00:00 GMT
Minimalist Twitter Client
A simple Twitter client, contained in a single HTML file.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 29th Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT
Copy bookmarks between Instapaper, Readability, Pocket, Pinboard and Delicious
Some Python code to copy bookmarks between Instapaper, Readability, Pocket, Pinboard and DeliciousPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 21st Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS v0.8.0 Preview Release
Early releases of the new version of BitMeter OS are now available. This version adds the ability to distinguish between Internet and Home Network traffic, which has been the most frequently requested new feature by far. These releases are experimental, and may be a little buggy, but I would greatly appreciate feedback and bug reports.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 4th Mar 2012 18:00:00 GMT
Java Interview Question
A technical interview question for Java Developers.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Fri, 20th Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT
Readable Regular Expression library
A library for Java programmers to help make regular expressions more readable.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Wed, 28th Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS v0.7.5 Beta Release
Important bug fix to prevent crashes on Windows - thanks to HÅkon Dugstad Johnsen for help debugging this! Also improvements to handling of change to/from DST.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 19th Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS - filtering by port and IP address
I'm working on the next major release of BitMeter OS, which will feature port and IP address filtering. This will allow separation of local network traffic from Internet traffic, and allow monitoring of individual applications. The code so far is available in the pcap branch of the GitHub project, early binaries for Windows available on request.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 25th Sep 2011 16:00:00 GMT
HLTracker now open source
The Hotline Tracker application HLTracker is now open source and available on GitHub.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 8th Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS now on GitHub
I've moved the BitMeter OS project from SourceForge over to GitHub.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 25th Sep 2011 16:00:00 GMT
Character Recognition Experiment
I've written a simple Character Recognition algorithm which seems to work reasonably well (for my handwriting at least!)Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 14th Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT
New GitHub Projects
I've put the source code for a few of my projects up onto GitHub, more to follow soonPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 14th Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS v0.7.4 Beta Release
Various bug fixes and optimisations.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 22nd May 2011 12:00:00 GMT
BitMeter II - Hungarian translation
The latest build of BitMeter 2 now includes a Hungarian translation, thanks to Janos.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:00:00 GMT
Video Barcode Generator Shell Script
Generate beautiful barcode-style images from video frames, using the power of shell scriptingPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 2nd Apr 2011 14:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS v0.7.3 Beta Release
Various bug fixes and optimisations.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 13th Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS v0.7.2 Beta Release
Added config option to change interval between disk writes. Bug fixes and minor improvements to UI.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 15th Jan 2011 18:00:00 GMT
Hotline Nostalgia Page
Kids these days have never even heard of Hotline, they're too busy with their 'face books' and their 'bit torrents'. This was how we used to do things, and it never did us any harm. Now get off my lawn.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMT
Programming Videos
A collection of free online video lectures on programming - these have all helped me a great deal.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMT
URL Parsing in Java Servlets
I've never been able to remember which methods you use to extract the various pieces of a URL from within a Java Servlet, so I've written up a summary with examples.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMT
Understanding Closures
I've tried to explain the concept of Closures using short, simple pieces of JavaScriptPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMT
Simple Fractals
Play around with self-similarity - draw your own shapes, or use the samples provided. Uses Web Workers and the Canvas tag.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMT
Starfield Simulation
Fly through space using only the power of JavaScriptPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMT
Two-Letter .COM Domains
I wrote a script to find out where all the two-letter .COM domains have gone, here are the results!Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMT
Mandelbrot Explorer
An experimental Mandelbrot Set browser, using the Canvas tag and Web WorkersPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMT
Codebox 3.0 Online!
I've re-styled the site, added content tags, and also added a few new pages - w00t!Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS v0.7.1 Beta Release
Bug fix release, cures nasty Daylight-Saving Time issue.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS Desktop Client
A basic desktop client is now available for BitMeter OS.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS v0.7.0 Beta Release
Added RSS feed, enhanced Preferences Page, important stability fix for Windows users.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 26 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT
BitMeter II - v3.5.10 Released
Includes a bug fix to prevent large spikes in readings when PC wakes up from Sleep/Suspend mode, as well as a Croatian language translation.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS v0.6.0 Beta Release
Several new features including ISP Alerts, Query CSV Export, and a Mobile Interface, also bug fixes and performance improvements.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS 64-bit Support
A 64-bit Linux package is now available for BitMeter OS.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS v0.5.0 Beta Release
Added Stopwatch, Calculator and CSV Export features to web interface, added various new admin features to bmdb.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT
BitMeter II - Brazilian Portuguese translation
The latest build of BitMeter 2 now includes a Brazilian Portuguese translation, thanks to Edgard.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS v0.4.0 Beta Release
Added ability to filter results by host and adapter. Bug fixes, UI changes for Web Interface. bmsync bug fixes.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:00:00 GMT
Accessing JSP values from JavaScript
A technique for providing safe, easy JavaScript access to data held in JSP variables.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:00:00 GMT
Unit Testing JavaBeans
A technique for easily testing these classes using Java reflection.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Tue, 6 Apr 2010 18:00:00 GMT
BitMeter II - Japanese translation
The latest build of BitMeter 2 now includes a Japanese translation, thanks to Nardog.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 4 Apr 2010 18:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS v0.3.3 Beta Release
Minor improvements and bug fixes, more configuration possible via bmdb utility, average speeds added to History page.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 4 Apr 2010 18:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS Demo now online
There's now a demo of the BitMeter OS web interface online, so you can try it out before downloading .Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 28 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS v0.3.2 Beta Release
A number of improvements to the web interface, and a fix for Windows 7/Vista memory leak.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 7 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS v0.3.1 Beta Release
Important bug-fix to resolve high CPU-usage during database compression for some users. Many thanks to Stig from Norway for his generous help getting to the bottom of this!Posted by rob@codebox.net on Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:00:00 GMT
Save/Restore Bookmarklet Updated
The Save/Restore Bookmarklet has been updated again (I keep finding obscure types of form it won't work for)Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT
BitMeter2 Release
Including some new translations and other minor updates.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS v0.3.0 Beta Release
Now includes ability to synchronise BitMeter data between hosts, as well as many bug fixes.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Codebox Software on Twitter
If you want to know what I'm working on at the moment you can check my new Twitter feed!Posted by rob@codebox.net on Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS v0.2.0 Beta Release
Web interface now included, displaying pretty graphs and chartsPosted by rob@codebox.net on Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS v0.1.5 Beta Release
A number of bug fixes, plugged memory leaks.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS v0.1.4 Beta Release
Some portability changes, the default database and log file locations can now be overridden using environment variables. The Windows release now includes a second executable file designed to be run manually (i.e. not as a Windows Service)Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Save/Restore Bookmarklet Updated
The Save/Restore Bookmarklet can now handle multiple sets of form values per site, one for each unique URLPosted by rob@codebox.net on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS v0.1.3 Beta Release
This release includes some bug fixes for the client, updated Help documentation, and the inclusion of man pages in the Linux and OSX builds.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS v0.1.2 Beta Release
The first beta versions of this cross-platform, open source bandwidth meter are now available. Installers are available for Windows, Linux and Mac OSX.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMT
New Domain Name - codebox.net
After 5 years using the free domain name service at www.no-ip.com I've decided its about time I got round to buying a 'proper' domain of my very own, so please update your bookmarks to use codebox.net from now on. The old domain will redirect to the new one (probably forever) since there are now an awful lot of links out on the web pointing my way and the site currently gets over 1GB of traffic per day. For a taste of codebox's humble beginnings, you can see the very first version here courtesy of the Wayback Machine: http://web.archive.org/web/20040228091440/http://codebox.no-ip.net/Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 5 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT
New Bookmarklets added
More cross-browser bookmarklets added, including the super-handy Clipper bookmark that lets you delete parts of a web page by just clicking with your mouse.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 7 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT
Bookmarklets page added
Save these bookmarklets in your browsers Favourites menu, and click them to perform emergency surgery on any web pagePosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 17 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Scrabble Word Checker script updated
The Scrabble Word Checker Greasemonkey script has been updated to work with LexulousPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 17 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Hybrid Analogue/Digital Clock
All digital clocks should do this....Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Box World - Canvas Demo
Another demonstration of the Flash-like animation effects that can be achieved using the HTML 5 canvas element, this time producing 3D wire-frame graphics.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT
How to unit-test JavaScript
Description of a method for unit-testing browser-based JavaScript codePosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT
UltraEdit Scripts
Two scripts that add new capabilities to the UltraEdit text editor - namely language-sensitive code commenting, and XML/HTML tag completion.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT
BitMeter in Dutch
BitMeter now includes a Dutch translationPosted by rob@codebox.net on Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Disc World - Canvas Demo
A demonstration of the Flash-like animation effects that can be achieved using the HTML 5 canvas element.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT
New Quiz Website
The quizzes which used to appear in the Miscellaneous section have now moved to their very own website! Check out http://www.quizicon.com for dozens of great ways to waste a few minutes.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMT
BitMeter in Swedish/Czech
BitMeter now includes a Swedish translation, and updates to the previous Czech translationPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMT
BitMeter 3.5.8
A minor bug fix for issues with spurious readings generated while PC is in sleep/hibernation mode. A bunch of translations.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:00:00 GMT
BitMeter in Arabic and Chinese
BitMeter now includes Arabic and Simplified Chinese translations in the latest version.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 11 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT
BitMeter in 2 more languages
BitMeter now includes Italian and Czech translations, bringing the languages total up to 9. If you want to see BitMeter in your language, why not volunteer as a translator?Posted by rob@codebox.net on Wed, 3 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT
IP Network Address Calculator
An online utility for performing various network address related calculations, you give it an IP address and then drag the Netmask Size slider to the appropriate size - the displayed network details are updated dynamically.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 17 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT
JavaScript Object Printer
A handy piece of JavaScript for displaying the contents of an objectPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT
LogMonitor updates
Some bug fixes and an update so it works in Firefox 3Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT
BitMeter in 4 more languages
BitMeter now includes German, Danish, Spanish and Russian translations. If you want to see BitMeter in your language, why not volunteer as a translator?Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:00:00 GMT
BitMeter 3.5.7
Includes the first 'proper' new feature for a while - there was huge demand for a way of excluding local network traffic from the monthly totals maintained by BitMeter, packet inspection would be tricky to implement so I've gone for the easy option: Surge Protection; this allows you to set a speed limit beyond which the traffic will not be added to the stats/totals held by BitMeter.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Fri, 09 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT
Quizzes!
A number of geek-oriented quizzes, running along the lines of 'how many of ... can you name in 5 minutes'.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:00:00 GMT
User Tracking Software
Use this sophisticated piece of user-tracking software to monitor the activity of visitors to your site without the use of cookies.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT
BitMeter in Portuguese
BitMeter now includes a Portuguese translation - hopefully this will be the first of many. If you want to see BitMeter in your language, why not volunteer as a translator?Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT
TableSorter Greasemonkey Script added
A Greasemonkey script that allows you to sort the data in any table displayed in a web pagePosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT
Scrabble Word Checker Greasemonkey Script added
A Greasemonkey script to add a handy dictionary lookup box into your browser for games of Scrabble/ScrabulousPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:00:00 GMT
The Codebox Forum is online
The best place to discuss the software on this site - make suggestions, and get your questions answeredPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT
Run as System user script
A Windows batch file that can be used to execute any command as the System userPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT
BitMeter II version 3.5.6 released
A minor release, mostly to get things working better on Vista, and resolve some permissions-related errors that have been cropping up. The config files have been moved out of the install directory into the 'Application data' folders, there are also some improvements to the installer such as better error messages, and a link for Windows Scripting Runtime download if it is required by the user.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT
Backup Script Added
A shell script for performing offsite system backupsPosted by rob@codebox.net on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:00:00 GMT
HttpBuilder Utility Added
A graphical utility for constructing custom HTTP requestsPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:00:00 GMT
DirView Utility Added
A small utility for producing HTML reports from file/directory structuresPosted by rob@codebox.net on Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:00:00 GMT
AutoSuggest Script Added
A script for adding an AutoSuggest list to text fields on a web pagePosted by rob@codebox.net on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:00:00 GMT
MD5 Hashes
An auto-generated page displaying MD5 hash values for all Codebox downloadsPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 23 Sep 2007 10:30:00 GMT
Miscellanea
Added a JavaScript implementation of Conways Game of Life, and a useless bouncy message scriptPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 23 Sep 2007 10:30:00 GMT
Rounded Corner Image Maker
Use this utility for creating the graphics and HTML necessary to produce rounded boxes for web pages.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 23 Sep 2007 10:30:00 GMT
Gradient Image Maker tool added
This utility generates 1-pixel wide images that fade from one colour into another, useful for web-developers creating a 'fading background' or gradient effect.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 9 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT
JavaScript code for Rotating Text Messages
The whole web should be made of these...Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 26 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMT
Syntax Highlighter updated
Added Python, Visual Basic 6, C and C++ languages, also made an offline version which is available for downloadPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 26 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMT
BitMeter OS
Project to produce an open-source version of BitMeterPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT
LinkQuery Script added
A GreaseMonkey script for obtaining information about links on a web page.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 24 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT
DOMClipper Script updated
Added new feature to view a single page element, removing all other content from the screenPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 26 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT
StayFresh Script added
A Greasemonkey script for automatically refreshing web pages.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 20 May 2007 10:00:00 GMT
DOMClipper Script added
A Greasemonkey script for removing unwanted content from web pages as you surf..Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 6 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT
Code Syntax Highlighter improvements
Added support for JavaScript and C#, as well as GUI improvements, improvements to parsing algorithm, and bug fixes.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 22 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT
Virus found in BitMeter! ... not
AVG Anti-Spyware is being somewhat over-enthusiastic, and currently classifies the latest BitMeter installer as a Trojan horse.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 19:00:00 GMT
BitMeter on Vista article added
Describes the issues with running BitMeter on Windows Vista, and why changes were needed for the 3.5.3 releasePosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:00:00 GMT
BitMeter 3.5.3 Released
No new features, just some changes to correct inaccurate readings in Windows VistaPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:00:00 GMT
Code Syntax Highlighter added to Online Utils
A JavaScript utility to apply syntax highlighting to Java code, the resulting HTML source can be used when including code in web pages or other documents. More languages supported soon.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:00:00 GMT
LogMonitor 0.3.2 Released
Error reporting and recovery added/enhanced, date-based file names now supported, bug fixes.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Fri, 6 Apr 2007 17:00:00 GMT
FTP Script Added
A Windows batch file for automating the transfer of files via FTP.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 1 Apr 2007 13:00:00 GMT
LogMonitor 0.3.0 Released
Another new version of LogMonitor is now available, this release has XML-based server-side configuration, server-side (as well as client-side) filtering, and a number of bug fixes.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 1 Apr 2007 9:00:00 GMT
HTML Conditional Comments Article
A useful technique for separating Internet Explorer CSS rules from those intended for less 'special' browsers.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 25 Mar 2007 15:00:00 GMT
LogMonitor 0.2.0 Released
A new version of LogMonitor is now available for download, it behaves much better in IE and now has a working client-side filter. The JavaScript source code is also much improved.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 24 Mar 2007 17:00:00 GMT
New Server!
Codebox is now running on Ubuntu Server Edition and everything seems to be stable. Hooray for Ubuntu!Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 18 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT
Online Utilities page added
A couple of Javascript utilities, may be useful to web developers or anyone working with markup languagesPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sun, 14 Jan 2007 17:00:00 GMT
Script Gallery now online
A selection of Windows batch files and UNIX/Linux shell scriptsPosted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 13 Jan 2007 17:00:00 GMT
LogMonitor page finished
The LogMonitor project is taking up most of my time at the moment, and now its got its own page, which includes an online demo, full of chunky AJAX goodness.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 13 Jan 2007 17:00:00 GMT
Articles section added
The plan is to keep adding small code samples, technical articles, and news about current projects - we'll see if I manage it.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Sat, 6 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT
Codebox 2.0 goes online!
The new version of the codebox website is now live! This is not all that exciting for anyone except me, but at least it's news.Posted by rob@codebox.net on Wed, 27 Dec 2006 18:00:00 GMT