From the Toolbly Blog

Go beyond the basics of JSON. This guide explores the nuances of JSON syntax, data types, parsing strategies, and best practices for using it effectively in modern web APIs and applications, ensuring your data is both lightweight and robust.

Base64 is everywhere, from data URIs in CSS to email attachments. This article explains what Base64 is, why it's not encryption, how it works under the hood by converting binary data into a 64-character subset of ASCII, and when you should (and shouldn't) use it.

PDFs are universal, but managing them can be a pain. This guide dives into the practical techniques for manipulating PDF files. Learn how to split large documents into manageable chapters, merge multiple reports into a single file, and compress PDFs for easy sharing—all using client-side tools that protect your privacy.

An in-depth guide covering everything from keywords and on-page SEO to off-page strategies and the importance of user experience. Learn how to rank higher on Google and drive more organic traffic to your site.

Go beyond the basics of JSON. This guide explores the nuances of JSON syntax, data types, parsing strategies, and best practices for using it effectively in modern web APIs and applications, ensuring your data is both lightweight and robust.

Base64 is everywhere, from data URIs in CSS to email attachments. This article explains what Base64 is, why it's not encryption, how it works under the hood by converting binary data into a 64-character subset of ASCII, and when you should (and shouldn't) use it.

PDFs are universal, but managing them can be a pain. This guide dives into the practical techniques for manipulating PDF files. Learn how to split large documents into manageable chapters, merge multiple reports into a single file, and compress PDFs for easy sharing—all using client-side tools that protect your privacy.

JPG, PNG, GIF, WEBP, AVIF... what's the difference, and which should you use? This definitive guide explores the trade-offs between image quality and file size, explaining the use cases for lossy vs. lossless compression and helping you choose the perfect format for every situation.

Regex looks like Martian poetry, but it's an incredibly powerful tool for pattern matching. This guide demystifies the basic concepts of regular expressions, including character sets, quantifiers, and groups, with simple, practical examples.

For decades, FFmpeg has been the undisputed king of command-line video and audio manipulation. Now, thanks to WebAssembly, its power is available directly in the browser. This article explores FFmpeg.wasm, how it works, and the new class of client-side multimedia tools it enables.

Learn the basics of CRON, the powerful time-based job scheduler used in Unix-like systems. This guide explains the syntax of a cron expression, what each field represents, and provides practical examples for scheduling your own automated scripts and commands.

Flexbox and Grid have revolutionized CSS layouts, but when should you use which? This guide breaks down the core concepts of both layout models, explaining their strengths and providing interactive examples to help you master modern CSS.