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If you have a PNG and want to know a pixel's alpha channel value, you can use Gimp:
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Upgade to LibreOffice 3.5.3+ or disable hardware accelleration in Tools → Options → LibreOffice → View → Graphic output.
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Capybara has a global option (Capybara.ignore_hidden_elements) that determines whether Capybara sees or ignores hidden elements.
Online tool to test how a site behaves in popular desktop, tablet and phone resolutions.
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