Articles

  1. Vanza Notepad Serves You without Restrictions

    Are you looking for another useful tool? I am developing a free and open source (FOSS) web app with accessibility and privacy in mind. Here I am telling you all the current great features of Vanza Notepad.

    By Vanza Setia

    notice

  2. Readers Deserve a Better Reading Experience

    Messy websites with lots of links and old-looking design make my reading experience unpleasant. Everyone has their own taste. But I prefer simple, nice, and clean blog designs.

    By Vanza Setia

    mind

  3. Windows 10/11 Does Not Show 'UEFI Firmware Settings'

    You are trying to dual-boot your device, but your device does not support UEFI. What does that mean for you?

    By Vanza Setia

    windows 10

  4. Epstein Files Give Us Nothing

    Epstein files are nothing but photos and documents with lots of duct tape.

    By Vanza Setia

    politic

  5. Manage SSH Keys for Windows Users

    GitHub's official tutorials are not clear enough for managing more than one Secure Shell (SSH) key. This article gives you the exact step-by-step on how to handle more than one SSH key.

    By Vanza Setia

    git

  6. Alternative Text for Informative Images Must Be Clear

    Learn how to write helpful alternative text so your users do not miss your message. Helpful alternative text is for everyone, including users without significant disabilities.

    By Vanza Setia

    a11y

  7. I Choose to Use Different Public DNS Servers for Privacy

    In a world where privacy on the internet has never been guaranteed, I can not trust any companies to handle all my data. Using multiple public DNS servers is one of many ways to protect my internet traffic as best as I can.

    By Vanza Setia

    privacy

  8. Feeling Bored Is Completely Normal

    Many people want to feel excited and great all the time. They share what they have accomplished. They learn new cool stuff. But one day, they have to face the truth: feeling bored.

    By Vanza Setia

    mind

  9. Why Do Web Developers Write Code in an Editor Instead of Directly in a Browser?

    Have you ever thought about such a question? I never did until I saw that question on Stack Overflow. Here are my reasons to use a code editor instead of a browser to write code.

    By Vanza Setia

    StackOverflow

  10. We Pay Taxes so the Government Protects Immigrants, Not Us

    Immigrants live in a nice hotel with free wifi and free food. The government pays those with its citizens' taxes. Yet its citizens can not even afford to have a decent house.

    By Vanza Setia

    politic

  11. How to Be Confident No Matter What Happens

    After watching some YouTube videos about being confident in all situations, I finally understand something important. Now I am sharing that with you with absolute confidence.

    By Vanza Setia

    mind

  12. A Lightweight Website Is Okay

    A lightweight website that is often used by some people may not be the best website in the world. But it can be the best website for people in less fortunate circumstances.

    By Vanza Setia

    design

  13. Passion Is Not Enough to Be Better

    I do not understand how people on the internet can claim that they are successful because they love what they do. Really? I get a feeling that their passion is not the true source of their success.

    By Vanza Setia

    motivation

  14. How Do I Get My Image to Appear on My Webpage?

    Well, I can help you with that. But we need to make things specific to understand your problem.

    By Vanza Setia

    StackOverflow

  15. Some Accessible Links Do Not Need an Underline

    The most annoying part about web development is its flexibility. Rarely are things wrong or bad. In the case of links, some links need underlines, and some don't. All depends on the context.

    By Vanza Setia

    a11y

  16. Use HTML Semantic Markup First, Probably

    You may have heard, 'Use semantic markup first.' I disagree. Use the right markup for the right job, and let me tell you that doing it is not always easy.

    By Vanza Setia

    a11y

  17. Do I Hate Others?

    Do I hate transgender people? Do I hate LGBTQIA+ people? Do I even hate Democrats? You are just a step away from the answer.

    By Vanza Setia

    christianity

  18. Good Gamers Beat AI

    Developers are talking about Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT), the good and the bad things about it. But when I see it from a gamer's perspective, it is interesting.

    By Vanza Setia

    mind

  19. Do Not Limit Your Body

    Of course, I am talking about the HTML body element.

    By Vanza Setia

    a11y

  20. Alternative Text for Decorative Images Must Be Empty

    At first, you may feel tempted to fill the alt attribute with some text. But you have to change that before it becomes a bad habit.

    By Vanza Setia

    a11y

  21. Learn Web Development in a Better Way

    There are many ways for you to go to Rome. That is true. But some ways are better than others. I will tell you some of the better ways to learn web development.

    By Vanza Setia

    mind

  22. The Ultimate Guide to Using CSS Custom Properties Easily

    Using the power of CSS custom properties does not need to be complicated. You can start now by doing the easy and simple things with them. Let me tell you how.

    By Vanza Setia

    css

  23. The Feeling of "You Need to Know Everything" Is a Lie

    Impostor syndrome may come to you when you do not understand something. Feeling not good enough, you start believing that you do not deserve to be where you are now. Hold on! I am here to tell you the truth.

    By Vanza Setia

    mind

  24. Progressive Enhancement Is Normal

    Your learning progress on web development is already mimicking the progressive enhancement concept. Do you realize that?

    By Vanza Setia

    mind

  25. Improve Your Site's Accessibility Easily

    You can make your website accessible easily now. Don't wait.

    By Vanza Setia

    a11y

  26. Personal Websites Should Not Be about Suicidal Thoughts and Transgender Madness

    As a Christian, I want to share my view on this phenomenon and help those people.

    By Vanza Setia

    mind

  27. Stock Images Destroy Your Content

    Using stock images does not make your website great. Stock images are overused and useless. Here is why you should probably stop using them.

    By Vanza Setia

    mind

  28. Background Image Vs HTML Image? Which One Should I Use?

    Beginners often get confused about when to show an image as a background image or as an actual HTML image. This short article gives you a direct answer.

    By Vanza Setia

    a11y

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    a11y

  30. CSS Text-Decoration Is Deceiving

    What will happen when we think an underline on every link is just a decoration? I bet you never think about this.

    By Vanza Setia

    a11y

  31. Underestimating HTML Is Bad

    Do not underestimate HTML. Many web developers write bad HTML markup, and there is a website documenting that.

    By Vanza Setia

    mind

  32. Learn Web Accessibility

    Developing an accessible website is not just a duty. I will tell you more in this article.

    By Vanza Setia

    a11y

  33. The HTML Paragraph Element Is Not Always for a Paragraph

    What is the right semantic HTML for a chat bubble? Should I wrap the text "Hi" with an HTML paragraph element? If yes, is "Hi" a paragraph?

    By Vanza Setia

    html

  34. Empty Links Do Not Mean Empty Brain

    I understand that we can make mistakes. I want to campaign adding an accessible name to every link should be like wearing clothes every time we go out. We can not go naked outside. We can not forget about it.

    By Vanza Setia

    a11y

  35. The HTML Heading One Is Essential

    I have a few words about it so that you can be a good front-end web developer at using the element without any confusion.

    By Vanza Setia

    html

  36. Heading Rank Is Not about the Level of Importance of Your Content

    Heading rank refers to a hierarchy of headings, starting with heading one as the most important and heading six as the least important. But the concept of heading ranks is wrong and stupid.

    By Vanza Setia

    html

  37. Is There a Maximum Number for Media Queries?

    This is a simple question you may ask, and the answer can be simple. But we will dive in and discuss this question to understand it and to hopefully get a solution.

    By Vanza Setia

    css

  38. Confused People Expose Themselves

    Atheist people, some of them, expose their stupidity. They try to convince people that they are animals. Do not worry. I am convinced.

    By Vanza Setia

    mind

  39. Go Again

    Here we go. Now is the time to start writing again.

    By Vanza Setia

    notice

  40. Video Games Make People Turn into Monkeys

    If you think monkeys do not play video games, you are wrong. I will prove that to you.

    By Vanza Setia

    mind

  41. Vampire Generation Dominates the World

    Help me! There are vampires around me. They hate lights.

    By Vanza Setia

    diary

  42. Tutorial Hell

    Hell is fake teachers.

    By Vanza Setia

    mind

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    mind

  44. Stoicism Shocks Me

    I have studied stoicism, and I want to share my opinions about it. You can agree or disagree. For stoics who are atheists, I guarantee you love this article.

    By Vanza Setia

    philosophy

  45. Christian Love Is Different

    Do you think Christians are weak? If you think so, you are wrong and know nothing about Christianity.

    By Vanza Setia

    christianity

  46. Reject Abortion

    Stop killing babies!

    By Vanza Setia

    christianity

  47. Never Say "Oh No, I Forgot!"

    Do you often realize that you forget something in the middle of your trip? I know a trick that can prevent you from having such a bad experience.

    By Vanza Setia

    travel

  48. Logic without Knowledge Results in Stupid Conclusions

    All animals do not feel guilty after killing each other. Humans are animals. Thus, humans do not feel guilty after killing each other?!

    By Vanza Setia

    mind

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    git

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    git

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    git

  52. Read This before You Go Crazy

    Warning: Reader discretion is advised. This article contains disturbing content.

    By Vanza Setia

    stupidity

  53. Introducing Smart Website

    I am going to publish a course so that personal websites become better than ever.

    By Vanza Setia

    notice

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    christianity

  55. Be Aware of False Experts

    Should we follow their suggestions? What if they do not do what they tell others to do? Should we follow their actions or their words?

    By Vanza Setia

    christianity

  56. The Div, the Section, and the Article

    The div element has a bad reputation in web accessibility because some developers see it as "meaningless." Is meaningless equal to bad?

    By Vanza Setia

    html

  57. Dangerous CSS Ideas

    Do you like to play with fire? I hope you do not.

    By Vanza Setia

    css

  58. The Ultimate Guide to HTML Image Elements

    Many people do not know that writing an image element is more than just using an alt attribute and a src attribute. There are other attributes that enhance the images progressively.

    By Vanza Setia

    guide

  59. Clean Plate

    Do you love wasting your food?

    By Vanza Setia

    mind

  60. Pope Francis Is Not a Christian

    Pope Francis is not a holy person. In fact, he has done many evil works. Let us see his fruits together.

    By Vanza Setia

    christianity

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    politic

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    mind

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    mind

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    christianity

  65. The Ultimate Guide to HTML Headings

    This is an easy guide to follow to prevent you from making horrible mistakes.

    By Vanza Setia

    guide

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    christianity

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    mind

  68. On Choosing "Free Software" Or "Open Source Software"

    Which one do you think is better "free software" or "open source software"? Let us discuss both terms.

    By Vanza Setia

    language

  69. Labubu

    Lisa has given an order to millions of stupid people to buy garbage.

    By Vanza Setia

    stupidity

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    politic

  71. What You Feel Now May Not Matter in the Future

    Ask a simple question to reduce your negative emotions and face challenges with a realistic view.

    By Vanza Setia

    mind

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    politic

  73. Christians May Not Be Around

    Where are Christians? Can I find them?

    By Vanza Setia

    christianity

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    diary

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    notice

  76. One Action

    One action is better than two actions. The more actions your users are required to do, the more code you need to write too—think about that.

    By Vanza Setia

    a11y

  77. Common Sense

    President Trump signs No Men in Women's Sports executive order into law. Is this normal? Here is my opinion.

    By Vanza Setia

    mind

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    notice

  79. Washing Your Body

    Can you wash your body today? Can you do it yourself?

    By Vanza Setia

    mind

  80. Eating

    If you can eat today, you should be grateful. Do you know that there are lots of people who can not eat today?

    By Vanza Setia

    mind

  81. Do Not Learn Everything

    Do you need to learn everything? Is it even possible to learn everything in just one subject?

    By Vanza Setia

    mind

  82. Redesigning: Applying the New Web Design

    In this final part of this website redesign series, I tell you my process of updating the existing website with my unique web design.

    By Vanza Setia

    design

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    challenge

  84. Redesigning: Making a Design with HTML and CSS

    This is the third part that shows you how to develop a web design with HTML and CSS without any fancy tools.

    By Vanza Setia

    design

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    politic

  86. Redesigning: Improving the Initial Prototype

    The second part shows you how to develop prototype components and compose them into web pages.

    By Vanza Setia

    design

  87. Redesigning: Proving Redesign Is a Good and Right Decision

    This is the first part of a new article series that gives you a look at the behind-the-scenes of this website redesign process. Be ready. It is a very unusual way to redesign a website.

    By Vanza Setia

    design

  88. Fake Projects

    Beginners love making projects from tutorials. But they do not realize that fake projects, in the end, are fake.

    By Vanza Setia

    mind

  89. Stupid Threat

    Someone sent me an email claiming has gotten access to my computer. Here is my reply.

    By Vanza Setia

    scam

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    a11y

  91. Advanced Web Design in 2003

    This book gives me a glimpse of how a person built an advanced web design in the year around 2003. In a nutshell, it was complicated.

    By Vanza Setia

    history

  92. A Link Hover Effect That Confuses Some Users

    Removing the underline as a hover effect for links can confuse your mobile users.

    By Vanza Setia

    a11y

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    diary

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    motivation

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    politic

  96. Web Resign

    Web design is normal. But "Web Resign" is more normal.

    By Vanza Setia

    a11y

  97. Golan

    Golan was not a genius. But he discovered a special way to go to a hospital. Do you know how he took everybody to the hospital?

    By Vanza Setia

    humor

  98. Do Not Argue with a Donkey

    Do you agree that the grass is blue?

    By Vanza Setia

    mind

  99. Merry Christmas 2024

    I write a bit about what I think today.

    By Vanza Setia

    diary

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    christianity

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    a11y

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    mind

  103. Scroll

    Do you know that you can scroll down? Do you think I should tell you to do that?

    By Vanza Setia

    language

  104. Alien

    Do aliens exist? Alien is a strange being that flies using a mysterious flying object called an unidentified flying object (UFO). I have some theories about aliens.

    By Vanza Setia

    fiction

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    a11y

  106. The Basic Guide to Run Squoosh Locally

    This guide helps you set up Squoosh on Windows 10—a proprietary operating system with lots of malicious functionalities—and remove Google Analytics.

    By Vanza Setia

    guide

  107. Copying

    Do you think stealing is copying?

    By Vanza Setia

    copyright

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    a11y

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    privacy

  110. The Basic Guide to CSS Selector

    "Which is the right CSS selector to use?" This article guides you by giving different criteria to choose the right CSS selector.

    By Vanza Setia

    css

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    mind

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    human rights

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    motivation

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    concept

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    mind

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    a11y

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    copyright

  118. Proudly Inaccessible

    I announce that this website is not accessible to everyone. I expect that I will never try to make it accessible to all people.

    By Vanza Setia

    a11y

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    humor

  120. My Word Choice in English and Indonesian

    English and Indonesian have some unique connections. Some Indonesian terms are the correct terms to use in English. Some English terms are the correct terms to use in Indonesian. Sometimes both are wrong.

    By Vanza Setia

    language

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    notice

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    freedom

  123. No JavaScript

    This notice aims to help both the webmaster and the user to understand the meaning of a website without JavaScript.

    By Vanza Setia

    notice

  124. The Beginner Guide to Develop Websites on Android

    Make your web from scratch without a computer. I tell you everything you need to know to develop websites on your Android device.

    By Vanza Setia

    guide