In Feburary 2016 30,
For a fun, ongoing scavenger hunt that people can do all day, have an ABC scavenger hunt. If you work in an office this works well because you do not have to go outside the office to do it. Everyone simply finds things that start with the letters A through Z. For example, a person might find an apple, a box, a copy machine, and so on until a person reaches something that begins with Z.
Staff Information
Create a list of information about your employees like who has been there the longest, who is the youngest, and who was recently in the local newspaper. This helps everyone get to know each other a little better and highlights positive things about each person. Do this type of scavenger hunt at the beginning of the year or after a group of people have been hired to help coworkers learn about each other.
Out and About
If you work somewhere that is in a neighborhood or a city, take a few hours and let people go in teams and find things on a scavenger hunt list. They must take pictures with each thing. Some examples are a dog, bus stop bench, thrift shop, and a fast food place. This is a fun way to break up the day and let people get to know each other a bit better.
Riddles
Create riddles and split the group into teams so they can work together trying to figure out what each riddle means. Have each riddle lead to another one until all of the clues are solved. Have a prize at the end like a free lunch for the winning team, or a lunch for everyone, but dessert for the winners.
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Tuesday, 1 March 2016
Monday, 29 February 2016
How to Keep Filezilla From Changing OwnersIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Launch the Control Panel, or cPanel, of your hosting server. You can access the cPanel from the homepage of most Web hosting providers, including GoDaddy.com, Bluehost.com and HostGator.com.
Double-click the “FTP Accounts” option from the main menu of the Control Panel.
Create a login and password for the FTP account.
Type the folder(s) you want the user to have access to in the Directory field.
Click “Create Account” or similar to create the FTP account.
Supply the person(s) with the FTP account with restricted access. The next time they access the website files via the FileZilla client, they will only have access to the files and directories you specified and won’t be able to change owners.
In Feburary 2016 29,
Launch the Control Panel, or cPanel, of your hosting server. You can access the cPanel from the homepage of most Web hosting providers, including GoDaddy.com, Bluehost.com and HostGator.com.
Double-click the “FTP Accounts” option from the main menu of the Control Panel.
Create a login and password for the FTP account.
Type the folder(s) you want the user to have access to in the Directory field.
Click “Create Account” or similar to create the FTP account.
Supply the person(s) with the FTP account with restricted access. The next time they access the website files via the FileZilla client, they will only have access to the files and directories you specified and won’t be able to change owners.
In Feburary 2016 29,
How to Add Users to Avaya CMSIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Select 'Tools' from inside the CMS program then click on 'User Permissions.'
Select 'ACD' or 'ACD Group' from the 'ACD' field depending on which type of user you need to create according to the company's IT policy.
Click on 'User Data' in the 'Operations' list, and then click 'OK.'
Fill in the user information for the user you are creating. Including user ID, user name, room number, telephone number, default printer, login type, maximum user count, maximum refresh rate and login ACD. Fields other than user ID and user name are optional. You enter the information that applies according to your company's IT policy for new accounts.
Select 'Actions' from the menu bar, and click on 'Add.' The user is added and can now log in to Avaya CMS.
In Feburary 2016 29,
Select 'Tools' from inside the CMS program then click on 'User Permissions.'
Select 'ACD' or 'ACD Group' from the 'ACD' field depending on which type of user you need to create according to the company's IT policy.
Click on 'User Data' in the 'Operations' list, and then click 'OK.'
Fill in the user information for the user you are creating. Including user ID, user name, room number, telephone number, default printer, login type, maximum user count, maximum refresh rate and login ACD. Fields other than user ID and user name are optional. You enter the information that applies according to your company's IT policy for new accounts.
Select 'Actions' from the menu bar, and click on 'Add.' The user is added and can now log in to Avaya CMS.
In Feburary 2016 29,
How to Upload Files to an FTP Site With FirefoxIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Visit the Firefox site listed in Resources. This is the download page for the FireFTP add-on for Firefox.
Click 'Add to Firefox.' When the Software Installation window opens, click 'Install Now' and Firefox will install the add-on. After installation, click 'Restart Firefox' to restart the browser.
Once Firefox restarts, click 'Tools' and select 'FireFTP' to open the FireFTP graphical interface.
Click 'Create an Account' to open the Account Manager window. In this window you create a connection to your FTP server by entering information in the text boxes.
Enter the URL of your FTP server in the 'Host' text box. Enter your login and password information in the appropriate text boxes.
Click 'OK.' The Account Manager window will close and return you to the program's main interface.
Click 'Connect.' Firefox will connect to the FTP server. You will see your local files and folders on the left side of the window and the FTP server's files and folders on the right side of the window.
Drag one of your local files to one of the folders on the FTP server. Firefox will transfer the file to the server. Drag additional files as needed.
Click 'Disconnect' to disconnect the FTP session when you are finished.
In Feburary 2016 29,
Visit the Firefox site listed in Resources. This is the download page for the FireFTP add-on for Firefox.
Click 'Add to Firefox.' When the Software Installation window opens, click 'Install Now' and Firefox will install the add-on. After installation, click 'Restart Firefox' to restart the browser.
Once Firefox restarts, click 'Tools' and select 'FireFTP' to open the FireFTP graphical interface.
Click 'Create an Account' to open the Account Manager window. In this window you create a connection to your FTP server by entering information in the text boxes.
Enter the URL of your FTP server in the 'Host' text box. Enter your login and password information in the appropriate text boxes.
Click 'OK.' The Account Manager window will close and return you to the program's main interface.
Click 'Connect.' Firefox will connect to the FTP server. You will see your local files and folders on the left side of the window and the FTP server's files and folders on the right side of the window.
Drag one of your local files to one of the folders on the FTP server. Firefox will transfer the file to the server. Drag additional files as needed.
Click 'Disconnect' to disconnect the FTP session when you are finished.
In Feburary 2016 29,
Saturday, 27 February 2016
Tutorial for Crystal ReportsIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
After you choose Crystal Reports from the Start menu, it opens to the Start Page with three drop-down menus across the top: File, View and Help. In the body of the page, it gives you choices to either start a new report or open recent reports. If you choose to start a new report, you have several options. You can either design your own report from scratch using a blank report or you can use one of several wizards. It will be easiest to start with the report wizard.
Designing and Building Your First Report
Before you start up the wizard, think about what information you need and who needs your report. You'll get a much clearer report if you limit it as closely as possible to only the information your audience needs.When you select report wizard, a window opens up that helps you connect to your database. If your database is not listed under existing connections, you'll have to create a new connection to it. You'll need to tell it what kind of database you're connecting to. Your simplest starting point is to select an Access/DAO database. A window will open that asks for the database name. If you don't know the name, click the ellipsis [...] next to 'database name', to browse. The wizard will walk you through selecting your tables and fields. Make your first report without using grouping.When you get to the record selection window, you can narrow down your data, adding fields into the filter fields section, then using the drop-downs below to specify what data you do and don't want.
Your Report's Appearance
When you finish filtering and click Finish, Crystal Reports will select your data and display it to you on the Preview tab. Click the Design tab. You can add headers and footers here, change their appearance and change the size and name of columns. You have three tool bars at the top of your window. In the lowest one down, the leftmost section is the one that lets you insert text objects, images, charts and such. Experiment. If you're familiar with MS Office or its competitors, the choices will be pretty intuitive.
Publishing Your Report
Under the File menu, you can print your report or export it to other applications such as Word and Excel or as a PDF. You can make it editable or read only. You can export your data into a flat file if that's what you need. Using the print option, you can send your report out as a fax. Export options also let you send your report directly to one of several email applications.
In Feburary 2016 27,
After you choose Crystal Reports from the Start menu, it opens to the Start Page with three drop-down menus across the top: File, View and Help. In the body of the page, it gives you choices to either start a new report or open recent reports. If you choose to start a new report, you have several options. You can either design your own report from scratch using a blank report or you can use one of several wizards. It will be easiest to start with the report wizard.
Designing and Building Your First Report
Before you start up the wizard, think about what information you need and who needs your report. You'll get a much clearer report if you limit it as closely as possible to only the information your audience needs.When you select report wizard, a window opens up that helps you connect to your database. If your database is not listed under existing connections, you'll have to create a new connection to it. You'll need to tell it what kind of database you're connecting to. Your simplest starting point is to select an Access/DAO database. A window will open that asks for the database name. If you don't know the name, click the ellipsis [...] next to 'database name', to browse. The wizard will walk you through selecting your tables and fields. Make your first report without using grouping.When you get to the record selection window, you can narrow down your data, adding fields into the filter fields section, then using the drop-downs below to specify what data you do and don't want.
Your Report's Appearance
When you finish filtering and click Finish, Crystal Reports will select your data and display it to you on the Preview tab. Click the Design tab. You can add headers and footers here, change their appearance and change the size and name of columns. You have three tool bars at the top of your window. In the lowest one down, the leftmost section is the one that lets you insert text objects, images, charts and such. Experiment. If you're familiar with MS Office or its competitors, the choices will be pretty intuitive.
Publishing Your Report
Under the File menu, you can print your report or export it to other applications such as Word and Excel or as a PDF. You can make it editable or read only. You can export your data into a flat file if that's what you need. Using the print option, you can send your report out as a fax. Export options also let you send your report directly to one of several email applications.
In Feburary 2016 27,
How to Convert Xls to QifIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
Visit the XL2QIF website (see Resources) and download the XL2QIF Excel Add-In Version 1.1. Unzip the files using an unzipping program and install the program. The program acts as an add-in to Microsoft Excel and it will create a new menu item labeled 'XL2QIF.' Open Microsoft Excel and click on the menu. Scroll down to 'Save to QIF' to save your current file as a QIF file. Select an output folder and an output file name and click 'Convert.'
Open Microsoft Excel. Click 'File' and 'Save As.' Choose CSV (Comma-Separated Values) as the file type and click 'Save.'
Visit the CSV to QIF Free Online Converter page (see Reources). Click on the 'Choose...' button under CSV Import to choose your recently converted CSV file. Click on the button marked 'Save as QIF.' Choose a name for your QIF file and click 'Ok.' A download box will open up and you can click 'Save' to download the QIF file.
Repeat step 2 to change your XLS document into a CSV file. Visit the LC Bell site (see Resources) and download the QIF to CSV converter. Use the unzipping program to unzip the file and double-click on 'QIF-CSV Converter' to install the program. Once installed open the CSV file by clicking 'File' and then 'Open.' Click 'File' and then 'Save As.' Click on the drop-down menu and change the file type to 'QIF' and click 'Save.' Your file will then be converted to a QIF document.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Visit the XL2QIF website (see Resources) and download the XL2QIF Excel Add-In Version 1.1. Unzip the files using an unzipping program and install the program. The program acts as an add-in to Microsoft Excel and it will create a new menu item labeled 'XL2QIF.' Open Microsoft Excel and click on the menu. Scroll down to 'Save to QIF' to save your current file as a QIF file. Select an output folder and an output file name and click 'Convert.'
Open Microsoft Excel. Click 'File' and 'Save As.' Choose CSV (Comma-Separated Values) as the file type and click 'Save.'
Visit the CSV to QIF Free Online Converter page (see Reources). Click on the 'Choose...' button under CSV Import to choose your recently converted CSV file. Click on the button marked 'Save as QIF.' Choose a name for your QIF file and click 'Ok.' A download box will open up and you can click 'Save' to download the QIF file.
Repeat step 2 to change your XLS document into a CSV file. Visit the LC Bell site (see Resources) and download the QIF to CSV converter. Use the unzipping program to unzip the file and double-click on 'QIF-CSV Converter' to install the program. Once installed open the CSV file by clicking 'File' and then 'Open.' Click 'File' and then 'Save As.' Click on the drop-down menu and change the file type to 'QIF' and click 'Save.' Your file will then be converted to a QIF document.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Wednesday, 24 February 2016
How to Attach an SQL Database to a Web PageIn Feburary 2016 24,
In Feburary 2016 24,
Determine what website functionality you wish to use the database for. Whether it be an order detail page or a product catalogue page, by determining the functionality, you know where to insert the database connection code and how to code your page to show information.
Create your database. Based on the website functionality you need, build the structure needed for your database. Refer to the 'Resources' section below for instructions on how to create a database.
Open the web page that you wish to attach a database to using your HTML editor.
Insert the database connection code in this page. The database connection code is dependent on what kind of programming code you are using for your website. Database connection codes to popular programming codes like ASP.net and PHP are listed in the 'Resources' section.
Test your database connection. Save the page that you edited and open it in your browser. If you do not see any errors posted on the page, and the information from your database is displayed, you have successfully attached a database to your web page.
In Feburary 2016 24,
Determine what website functionality you wish to use the database for. Whether it be an order detail page or a product catalogue page, by determining the functionality, you know where to insert the database connection code and how to code your page to show information.
Create your database. Based on the website functionality you need, build the structure needed for your database. Refer to the 'Resources' section below for instructions on how to create a database.
Open the web page that you wish to attach a database to using your HTML editor.
Insert the database connection code in this page. The database connection code is dependent on what kind of programming code you are using for your website. Database connection codes to popular programming codes like ASP.net and PHP are listed in the 'Resources' section.
Test your database connection. Save the page that you edited and open it in your browser. If you do not see any errors posted on the page, and the information from your database is displayed, you have successfully attached a database to your web page.
In Feburary 2016 24,
I Could Not Connect to the Server in FileZilla 1and1In Feburary 2016 24,
In Feburary 2016 24,
Users often confuse hosting accounts with FTP accounts. You enter the username and password for your hosting account to access the website control panel on 1and1. This username and password is not even relevant to FileZilla. Instead, you need to retrieve the details for your FTP account to use FileZilla. You get an FTP username and password in the welcome email when you join. If you no longer have access to this email, get your FTP username from inside the panel and set up a new password.
Account Management
Access your admin control panel by logging into your hosting account. If you have more than one domain, choose which one you want to administer. Select 'FTP Accounts' in the 'Webspace' menu to see your username -- this is the username that you enter into FileZilla to upload files to your website. However, because the password is hidden even in your own account for security reasons, you need to create a new password if you do not know it. Click 'Edit' to see the option to create a new password. Write this and the username down on a piece of paper to make sure you are using the correct account details in FileZilla. You can also click 'New User' to set up additional usernames and passwords for FTP purposes.
Establishing a Connection
Now that you are sure you have the correct username and password for your FTP account, you need to enter the correct information in FileZilla. Open the software, then click the 'Site Manager' icon, which has an image of two computers, near the top. In the window that pops up, select 'New Site' and enter any name for this site, then enter your website address; however, do not enter the 'http' and 'www' portions of the address -- for example, enter 'MySite.com,' not 'www.MySite.com.' Leave the port as '21' and the server type as 'FTP,' but change the 'Logontype' option to 'Normal.' Enter the FTP username and password that you've retrieved from the 'FTP Accounts' section in your 1and1 hosting account. Click 'Save and Exit.' To establish a connection, click the 'Site Manager' icon again, select your website and click 'Connect.'
Other Troubleshooting
If you are still experiencing connection problems, you may have an issue with the FileZilla FTP utility. Because this is free software, download another copy from FileZilla's website. If you still cannot connect with a new copy, 1and1 may be having a server issue; call 866-991-2631 to check the server's status. Another option is to try another free FTP client to isolate whether the problem is FileZilla or 1and1. Examples include Core FTP and Go FTP.
In Feburary 2016 24,
Users often confuse hosting accounts with FTP accounts. You enter the username and password for your hosting account to access the website control panel on 1and1. This username and password is not even relevant to FileZilla. Instead, you need to retrieve the details for your FTP account to use FileZilla. You get an FTP username and password in the welcome email when you join. If you no longer have access to this email, get your FTP username from inside the panel and set up a new password.
Account Management
Access your admin control panel by logging into your hosting account. If you have more than one domain, choose which one you want to administer. Select 'FTP Accounts' in the 'Webspace' menu to see your username -- this is the username that you enter into FileZilla to upload files to your website. However, because the password is hidden even in your own account for security reasons, you need to create a new password if you do not know it. Click 'Edit' to see the option to create a new password. Write this and the username down on a piece of paper to make sure you are using the correct account details in FileZilla. You can also click 'New User' to set up additional usernames and passwords for FTP purposes.
Establishing a Connection
Now that you are sure you have the correct username and password for your FTP account, you need to enter the correct information in FileZilla. Open the software, then click the 'Site Manager' icon, which has an image of two computers, near the top. In the window that pops up, select 'New Site' and enter any name for this site, then enter your website address; however, do not enter the 'http' and 'www' portions of the address -- for example, enter 'MySite.com,' not 'www.MySite.com.' Leave the port as '21' and the server type as 'FTP,' but change the 'Logontype' option to 'Normal.' Enter the FTP username and password that you've retrieved from the 'FTP Accounts' section in your 1and1 hosting account. Click 'Save and Exit.' To establish a connection, click the 'Site Manager' icon again, select your website and click 'Connect.'
Other Troubleshooting
If you are still experiencing connection problems, you may have an issue with the FileZilla FTP utility. Because this is free software, download another copy from FileZilla's website. If you still cannot connect with a new copy, 1and1 may be having a server issue; call 866-991-2631 to check the server's status. Another option is to try another free FTP client to isolate whether the problem is FileZilla or 1and1. Examples include Core FTP and Go FTP.
In Feburary 2016 24,
How to Create a Website for a Retail BusinessIn Feburary 2016 24,
In Feburary 2016 24,
Purchase a domain name from a Web registrar or website hosting company such as GoDaddy, JustHost.com or HostGator. Make your domain name similar to your store name if you already have a traditional brick-and-mortar retail shop. Alternatively, try to think of a brandable domain name---one that is short so that customers will remember it.
Purchase a website hosting subscription from a hosting company. Look for a Web hosting service that o contains a one-click system for installing scripts and includes free eCommerce shopping carts, such as Fantastico. For Web hosting plans, most retail businesses need to invest $10 to $20 for a monthly subscription plan (as of 2010).
Decide on an eCommerce shopping cart program. Both free and paid versions of website shopping carts exist. Free programs include Zen Cart and osCommerce, while paid ones include BigCommerce and X-Cart Pro.
Log in to your Web hosting control panel. Upload and install the eCommerce shopping cart program to your website. Create a username and password for the program's administration side.
Shopping Cart Setup
Log in to the administration side of your retail shopping cart website. Familiarize yourself with the user control panel, inventory control system, catalog and product manager as well as the different checkout features like online discounts and coupons.
Edit the layout design of your shopping cart program, and customize your retail store's appearance through the shopping cart administration panel. Most shopping cart software comes with several layout templates you can choose from, which will show featured items and/or allow you to rearrange the main sections and sidebars of your site. These website design capabilities should also provide you with the ability to upload an image of your store logo and your website header.
Create product categories and organize your product listings. Organize and name your categories using main and sub-categories. For example, an apparel retail business may have main product categories such as Men's Clothing, Women's Clothing and Children's Clothing.
Create product listings for each category. Give each product a name and an accurate description, explaining each in terms of size, color and other important features. Also set prices, quantities available and other relevant details such as product weight for shipping purposes.
Edit the shipping module section. Set either a flat-rate shipping price for all orders or make shipping rates order- and weight-dependent. Add shipping vendors that you'll use to fulfill orders such as United States Postal Service, United Parcel Service and FedEx.
Customize the payment section of your site to integrate payment gateways. Add your PayPal credentials or insert your Google Checkout Merchant number and key if you want to offer these checkout methods.
Log out of your shopping cart program's administration panel. Test your retail business website by making a test purchase and navigating your entire site from the customer's side.
In Feburary 2016 24,
Purchase a domain name from a Web registrar or website hosting company such as GoDaddy, JustHost.com or HostGator. Make your domain name similar to your store name if you already have a traditional brick-and-mortar retail shop. Alternatively, try to think of a brandable domain name---one that is short so that customers will remember it.
Purchase a website hosting subscription from a hosting company. Look for a Web hosting service that o contains a one-click system for installing scripts and includes free eCommerce shopping carts, such as Fantastico. For Web hosting plans, most retail businesses need to invest $10 to $20 for a monthly subscription plan (as of 2010).
Decide on an eCommerce shopping cart program. Both free and paid versions of website shopping carts exist. Free programs include Zen Cart and osCommerce, while paid ones include BigCommerce and X-Cart Pro.
Log in to your Web hosting control panel. Upload and install the eCommerce shopping cart program to your website. Create a username and password for the program's administration side.
Shopping Cart Setup
Log in to the administration side of your retail shopping cart website. Familiarize yourself with the user control panel, inventory control system, catalog and product manager as well as the different checkout features like online discounts and coupons.
Edit the layout design of your shopping cart program, and customize your retail store's appearance through the shopping cart administration panel. Most shopping cart software comes with several layout templates you can choose from, which will show featured items and/or allow you to rearrange the main sections and sidebars of your site. These website design capabilities should also provide you with the ability to upload an image of your store logo and your website header.
Create product categories and organize your product listings. Organize and name your categories using main and sub-categories. For example, an apparel retail business may have main product categories such as Men's Clothing, Women's Clothing and Children's Clothing.
Create product listings for each category. Give each product a name and an accurate description, explaining each in terms of size, color and other important features. Also set prices, quantities available and other relevant details such as product weight for shipping purposes.
Edit the shipping module section. Set either a flat-rate shipping price for all orders or make shipping rates order- and weight-dependent. Add shipping vendors that you'll use to fulfill orders such as United States Postal Service, United Parcel Service and FedEx.
Customize the payment section of your site to integrate payment gateways. Add your PayPal credentials or insert your Google Checkout Merchant number and key if you want to offer these checkout methods.
Log out of your shopping cart program's administration panel. Test your retail business website by making a test purchase and navigating your entire site from the customer's side.
In Feburary 2016 24,
Tuesday, 23 February 2016
How to Host a Server on 'GMod' With HamachiIn Feburary 2016 23,
In Feburary 2016 23,
Download Hamachi to your desktop. Double-click the downloaded file to install it. Upon completion, the program automatically opens.
Click 'Power On,' and wait several minutes for first-time setup to complete.
Click 'Network,' followed by 'Create a new network.' A dialog box appears, asking you to select a network name and password. Fill in these fields, and press 'OK.'
Load 'Garry's Mod' to the main menu, and select 'Multiplayer.' Check the 'LAN' box as you set your desired options onscreen.
Press the grave/tilde key (` / ~) and type 'sv_lan 0' without the quotes. Press 'Enter.'
Have your friend open Hamachi and join your network. Have him click 'Network,' followed by 'Join an existing network' on the program. Using your network name and password, he joins your network.
Have your friend open 'Garry's Mod,' and select 'Join' under 'Multiplayer.' Give him your LAN IP address, found on the Hamachi program under the power button. Have him type this in the 'Server Address' box, and he can join your game.
In Feburary 2016 23,
Download Hamachi to your desktop. Double-click the downloaded file to install it. Upon completion, the program automatically opens.
Click 'Power On,' and wait several minutes for first-time setup to complete.
Click 'Network,' followed by 'Create a new network.' A dialog box appears, asking you to select a network name and password. Fill in these fields, and press 'OK.'
Load 'Garry's Mod' to the main menu, and select 'Multiplayer.' Check the 'LAN' box as you set your desired options onscreen.
Press the grave/tilde key (` / ~) and type 'sv_lan 0' without the quotes. Press 'Enter.'
Have your friend open Hamachi and join your network. Have him click 'Network,' followed by 'Join an existing network' on the program. Using your network name and password, he joins your network.
Have your friend open 'Garry's Mod,' and select 'Join' under 'Multiplayer.' Give him your LAN IP address, found on the Hamachi program under the power button. Have him type this in the 'Server Address' box, and he can join your game.
In Feburary 2016 23,
How to Create a Website on HeliohostIn Feburary 2016 23,
In Feburary 2016 23,
Visit the website at http://www.heliohost.org and click on the Sign up tab. Due to the nature of this website the webmasters may occasionally disable the ability to sign up to address hosting issues.
Complete the sign up form. Review the terms and conditions of the site and available options. Create a user name and password along with your website address.
Use the built-in file manager available on your HelioHost main page to build your website. Use the scripting language you are the most comfortable with or practice a new scripting language.
Supported scripting languages include:
PHP
ASP.NET
Ruby on Rails
Python
Java Server Pages (JSP)
Perl
MySQL
PostgreSQL
cPanelCoding can be done in offered frameworks built in to the file manager on HelioHost.
Save editing and work before logging out. Direct questions to HelioHost's team of support staff.
Launch your custom built website.
In Feburary 2016 23,
Visit the website at http://www.heliohost.org and click on the Sign up tab. Due to the nature of this website the webmasters may occasionally disable the ability to sign up to address hosting issues.
Complete the sign up form. Review the terms and conditions of the site and available options. Create a user name and password along with your website address.
Use the built-in file manager available on your HelioHost main page to build your website. Use the scripting language you are the most comfortable with or practice a new scripting language.
Supported scripting languages include:
PHP
ASP.NET
Ruby on Rails
Python
Java Server Pages (JSP)
Perl
MySQL
PostgreSQL
cPanelCoding can be done in offered frameworks built in to the file manager on HelioHost.
Save editing and work before logging out. Direct questions to HelioHost's team of support staff.
Launch your custom built website.
In Feburary 2016 23,
Sunday, 21 February 2016
How to Open an Online Store With Free HostingIn Feburary 2016 21,
In Feburary 2016 21,
Sign up for a free website host and sub-domain with a website that allows you to enter your own codes for your site. The host must accept HTML and JavaScript. Examples of sites that allow these codes and provide free hosting and sub-domains are Bravenet and Webs.
Set up your website with a template, the title of your store, a description, and any other relevant information. Save your website.
Visit the PayPal website. Click 'Sign Up' below the login form. Select a Premier or Business account. Choose the business account only if you are operating under a group name (organization) or business. If you already have a PayPal account, move to step four.
Enter in all of the required information including your email, password, first and last name, birth date, address and phone number. The phone number must be valid. Read the User Agreement and Privacy Policy by clicking on the two links at the bottom of the form. Click 'Agree and Create Account.'
Confirm your email address. Check your email and click on the confirmation link sent by PayPal. If the link is not click-able, copy and paste it into your address bar.
Sign into your PayPal account. Click on the 'Merchant Services' tab and click the 'Add to Cart Button.'
Edit the information required. Under the 'Accept payments for' area, click the drop-down menu and select what you'll be selling. This could include products, services, subscriptions or gift certificates. Decide whether or not your customers will be able to purchase more than one item. If you're only selling a single item, you will only need a 'Buy Now' button. If you're selling multiple items, you will need an 'Add to Cart' button. Select the option that best fits your store.
Enter the name of the item you are selling and enter an item ID if there is one available. Otherwise, leave the ID area blank. Enter the price of the item and select the currency. If the item you're selling may come in different styles, sizes, or colors and there is a separate price for different designs, leave the price area blank and in the Customize Button box, click 'Add drop-down menu with price/option.' Enter the details of each different design or style and enter the prices.
Type in the amount the customer will be required to pay for shipping and select the currency. Enter the tax rate in the next box. Click on 'Secure Merchant Account ID' to keep your email address secure from your customers.
Click the 'Step 2' area under the form. Check the box that asks if you'd like to have a 'Save Button.' This will protect your buttons from fraudulent changes and allow you to create similar buttons and edit the ones you've made. Select the 'Track Inventory' box to get alerts when your inventory is low. Fill out the item ID, the number of items in stock, and the number of items you should have in the inventory before you're alerted.
Select the 'Track Profit and Loss' box if you'd like to see your profit or losses from your customers' transactions. Enter the cost of the item to keep track of the losses or gains. Choose whether you'd like to allow customers to buy an item even if it's sold out. Enter the URL of the page where you'd like your customer to land after they've clicked 'Continue Shopping.'
Click 'Step 3' under the second form. Customize your check-out page. Choose whether your customer can provide you with special instructions about the item they are purchasing. Choose whether you'd like to see your customers' shipping address and enter a URL where customers will land if they cancel their order, and the URL of a page they should see after a successful checkout. Add advanced variables if you are an advanced user.
Click 'Create Button.' Copy and paste the code onto your website. The button should show up on your page. Add images to these buttons in your website code.
Repeat steps 6 through 13 for every item that you would like to add to your store.
Save your website and preview it. Customers should now be able to purchase items from your PayPal store through your website.
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Sign up for a free website host and sub-domain with a website that allows you to enter your own codes for your site. The host must accept HTML and JavaScript. Examples of sites that allow these codes and provide free hosting and sub-domains are Bravenet and Webs.
Set up your website with a template, the title of your store, a description, and any other relevant information. Save your website.
Visit the PayPal website. Click 'Sign Up' below the login form. Select a Premier or Business account. Choose the business account only if you are operating under a group name (organization) or business. If you already have a PayPal account, move to step four.
Enter in all of the required information including your email, password, first and last name, birth date, address and phone number. The phone number must be valid. Read the User Agreement and Privacy Policy by clicking on the two links at the bottom of the form. Click 'Agree and Create Account.'
Confirm your email address. Check your email and click on the confirmation link sent by PayPal. If the link is not click-able, copy and paste it into your address bar.
Sign into your PayPal account. Click on the 'Merchant Services' tab and click the 'Add to Cart Button.'
Edit the information required. Under the 'Accept payments for' area, click the drop-down menu and select what you'll be selling. This could include products, services, subscriptions or gift certificates. Decide whether or not your customers will be able to purchase more than one item. If you're only selling a single item, you will only need a 'Buy Now' button. If you're selling multiple items, you will need an 'Add to Cart' button. Select the option that best fits your store.
Enter the name of the item you are selling and enter an item ID if there is one available. Otherwise, leave the ID area blank. Enter the price of the item and select the currency. If the item you're selling may come in different styles, sizes, or colors and there is a separate price for different designs, leave the price area blank and in the Customize Button box, click 'Add drop-down menu with price/option.' Enter the details of each different design or style and enter the prices.
Type in the amount the customer will be required to pay for shipping and select the currency. Enter the tax rate in the next box. Click on 'Secure Merchant Account ID' to keep your email address secure from your customers.
Click the 'Step 2' area under the form. Check the box that asks if you'd like to have a 'Save Button.' This will protect your buttons from fraudulent changes and allow you to create similar buttons and edit the ones you've made. Select the 'Track Inventory' box to get alerts when your inventory is low. Fill out the item ID, the number of items in stock, and the number of items you should have in the inventory before you're alerted.
Select the 'Track Profit and Loss' box if you'd like to see your profit or losses from your customers' transactions. Enter the cost of the item to keep track of the losses or gains. Choose whether you'd like to allow customers to buy an item even if it's sold out. Enter the URL of the page where you'd like your customer to land after they've clicked 'Continue Shopping.'
Click 'Step 3' under the second form. Customize your check-out page. Choose whether your customer can provide you with special instructions about the item they are purchasing. Choose whether you'd like to see your customers' shipping address and enter a URL where customers will land if they cancel their order, and the URL of a page they should see after a successful checkout. Add advanced variables if you are an advanced user.
Click 'Create Button.' Copy and paste the code onto your website. The button should show up on your page. Add images to these buttons in your website code.
Repeat steps 6 through 13 for every item that you would like to add to your store.
Save your website and preview it. Customers should now be able to purchase items from your PayPal store through your website.
In Feburary 2016 21,
How to Play 4th of July Party GamesIn Feburary 2016 21,
In Feburary 2016 21,
Have a Peppermint Jar Guessing Game. Fill a large mason jar with a predetermined number of peppermints and have guests write down guesses as to how many mints are in the jar. Announce the winner at the end of the 4th of July Party and present them with the peppermint jar as a prize.
Have a patriotic art contest. Divide your guests in to groups of four and have each group create a piece of patriotic art out of sidewalk chalk. Give them only red, white and blue chalk to use. Let older members of the family decide on a winner and give the winning team popsicles.
Turn your Independence Day party into a costume contest. Have each guest dress as a patriotic character and have a little parade of costumes. Judge them on creativity, patriotism and trivia about their character. Award the winner with their own ice cream dessert.
In Feburary 2016 21,
Have a Peppermint Jar Guessing Game. Fill a large mason jar with a predetermined number of peppermints and have guests write down guesses as to how many mints are in the jar. Announce the winner at the end of the 4th of July Party and present them with the peppermint jar as a prize.
Have a patriotic art contest. Divide your guests in to groups of four and have each group create a piece of patriotic art out of sidewalk chalk. Give them only red, white and blue chalk to use. Let older members of the family decide on a winner and give the winning team popsicles.
Turn your Independence Day party into a costume contest. Have each guest dress as a patriotic character and have a little parade of costumes. Judge them on creativity, patriotism and trivia about their character. Award the winner with their own ice cream dessert.
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Saturday, 20 February 2016
How to Create a Custom Button in PHPIn Feburary 2016 20,
In Feburary 2016 20,
Right-click the PHP file you want to edit and select 'Open With.' Click the PHP editor you prefer to use and click 'Open' to open the file code.
Create the PHP customized button. You must include the button HTML, button name and the value shown to the user. The following code creates a button named 'php_button' and assigns it to the '$button' variable:$button = '
';
Display the button on the page using the 'echo' command. The following code prints out the button to your Web page:echo $button;
Save the changes and run the new code in your PHP debugger. You must upload the page to your host provider for the changes to take effect on the website.
In Feburary 2016 20,
Right-click the PHP file you want to edit and select 'Open With.' Click the PHP editor you prefer to use and click 'Open' to open the file code.
Create the PHP customized button. You must include the button HTML, button name and the value shown to the user. The following code creates a button named 'php_button' and assigns it to the '$button' variable:$button = '
';
Display the button on the page using the 'echo' command. The following code prints out the button to your Web page:echo $button;
Save the changes and run the new code in your PHP debugger. You must upload the page to your host provider for the changes to take effect on the website.
In Feburary 2016 20,
How to Transfer My Domain to GoogleIn Feburary 2016 20,
In Feburary 2016 20,
Log into your domain’s control panel. Locate the domain’s mail exchange (MX) controls.
Delete the current MX records for your domain.
Create MX records with Google’s server information. Create a new MX record with a priority of one, and set “ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM” as the mail server. Create another MX record, setting the priority as five,, and the mail server as “ALT1.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM.” Create a third MX record, setting the priority as five, and “ALT2.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM” as the mail server. Create a fourth MX record, setting the priority as 10, and “ASPMX2.GOOGLEMAIL.COM” as the mail server. Create a final MX record with a priority setting of 10, and a mail server of “ASPMX3.GOOGLEMAIL.COM.”
Save the changes to your domain’s server records.
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Log into your domain’s control panel. Locate the domain’s mail exchange (MX) controls.
Delete the current MX records for your domain.
Create MX records with Google’s server information. Create a new MX record with a priority of one, and set “ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM” as the mail server. Create another MX record, setting the priority as five,, and the mail server as “ALT1.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM.” Create a third MX record, setting the priority as five, and “ALT2.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM” as the mail server. Create a fourth MX record, setting the priority as 10, and “ASPMX2.GOOGLEMAIL.COM” as the mail server. Create a final MX record with a priority setting of 10, and a mail server of “ASPMX3.GOOGLEMAIL.COM.”
Save the changes to your domain’s server records.
In Feburary 2016 20,
How to Pass a URL to Windows Explorer From a Batch FileIn Feburary 2016 20,
In Feburary 2016 20,
Open Notepad and paste the following text into a blank document:ftp://MyUserID@MySite.comReplace 'MySite.com'with the URL of your FTP site. Replace 'MyUserID' with your logon user ID. Do not include 'www' in the URL. For example, if your site is http://www.some_site.com and your user ID is xyz, create this string:ftp://xyz@some_site.com
Save the file to your desktop as openFTP.bat. This creates a batch file. Windows will execute the 'Explorer' command in the batch file when you run it.
Locate the file on your desktop and double-click its icon. Windows will execute the batch file and pass the URL to Windows Explorer. Windows Explorer will open and prompt you for the password to your FTP site. Enter the password and the site will open. Files on the site will appear in the Explorer window.
In Feburary 2016 20,
Open Notepad and paste the following text into a blank document:ftp://MyUserID@MySite.comReplace 'MySite.com'with the URL of your FTP site. Replace 'MyUserID' with your logon user ID. Do not include 'www' in the URL. For example, if your site is http://www.some_site.com and your user ID is xyz, create this string:ftp://xyz@some_site.com
Save the file to your desktop as openFTP.bat. This creates a batch file. Windows will execute the 'Explorer' command in the batch file when you run it.
Locate the file on your desktop and double-click its icon. Windows will execute the batch file and pass the URL to Windows Explorer. Windows Explorer will open and prompt you for the password to your FTP site. Enter the password and the site will open. Files on the site will appear in the Explorer window.
In Feburary 2016 20,
How to Use Dropbox on a MacIn Feburary 2016 20,
In Feburary 2016 20,
Navigate to the Dropbox website (dropbox.com). Click the 'Download Dropbox' button. Dropbox will automatically detect that you are on Mac OS X and direct you to the proper download link.
Double-click the disk icon to mount if it doesn't mount automatically. Drag the Dropbox application icon and, still holding your mouse, move it to your 'Applications' folder. Release your mouse when you see the green '+' sign.
Navigate to your 'Applications' folder and double-click the Dropbox icon to open the application. Click the 'I don't have a Dropbox account' button and click 'Continue' to create a new account.
Enter your first name, last name, email, desired password and the name of your computer. Click the 'Continue' button.
Select your account type. You can create a free account on Dropbox for 2 GB of storage online. If you invite friends and they join Dropbox, you can an acquire an extra free 250 MB on online storage per friend, up to 8 GB. As of March 2011, paid accounts are available with Dropbox for 50 GB of storage at $9.99 per month or 100 GB of storage for $19.99 per month. Click the 'Continue' button.
Select 'Typical' as your setup type. Use the 'Advanced' setup only if you have experience with Dropbox. Click the 'Continue' button. Click the 'Continue' button again to take a five-step tour of the Dropbox application. Click the 'Skip Tour' button to skip the tour, then click the 'Finish' button. Dropbox creates a shortcut link under the 'Places' heading in the right-side menu of your 'Finder' window for easy and direct access.
Create new folders in your Dropbox or drag and drop files to add them to the existing folders. Your 'Public' and 'Photos' folder are automatically shared, but you can create new folders and share them only with specific people. When you add files or folders to Dropbox, you must wait until you see the green check mark next to the files to confirm that they have been uploaded before attempting to share.
Access application options and settings by using the Dropbox menu in your Finder. The Dropbox menu appears in the top of your Finder window after installation and features the Dropbox logo with a small, gray arrow next to it. The menu lets you share folders and browse them on the Dropbox website.
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Navigate to the Dropbox website (dropbox.com). Click the 'Download Dropbox' button. Dropbox will automatically detect that you are on Mac OS X and direct you to the proper download link.
Double-click the disk icon to mount if it doesn't mount automatically. Drag the Dropbox application icon and, still holding your mouse, move it to your 'Applications' folder. Release your mouse when you see the green '+' sign.
Navigate to your 'Applications' folder and double-click the Dropbox icon to open the application. Click the 'I don't have a Dropbox account' button and click 'Continue' to create a new account.
Enter your first name, last name, email, desired password and the name of your computer. Click the 'Continue' button.
Select your account type. You can create a free account on Dropbox for 2 GB of storage online. If you invite friends and they join Dropbox, you can an acquire an extra free 250 MB on online storage per friend, up to 8 GB. As of March 2011, paid accounts are available with Dropbox for 50 GB of storage at $9.99 per month or 100 GB of storage for $19.99 per month. Click the 'Continue' button.
Select 'Typical' as your setup type. Use the 'Advanced' setup only if you have experience with Dropbox. Click the 'Continue' button. Click the 'Continue' button again to take a five-step tour of the Dropbox application. Click the 'Skip Tour' button to skip the tour, then click the 'Finish' button. Dropbox creates a shortcut link under the 'Places' heading in the right-side menu of your 'Finder' window for easy and direct access.
Create new folders in your Dropbox or drag and drop files to add them to the existing folders. Your 'Public' and 'Photos' folder are automatically shared, but you can create new folders and share them only with specific people. When you add files or folders to Dropbox, you must wait until you see the green check mark next to the files to confirm that they have been uploaded before attempting to share.
Access application options and settings by using the Dropbox menu in your Finder. The Dropbox menu appears in the top of your Finder window after installation and features the Dropbox logo with a small, gray arrow next to it. The menu lets you share folders and browse them on the Dropbox website.
In Feburary 2016 20,
How to Add a Foreign Key to MySQLIn Feburary 2016 20,
In Feburary 2016 20,
Click the Windows 'Start' button and click 'All Programs.' Click 'MySQL' and then click 'MySQL Workbench' to open your main console.
Click 'Edit SQL Script' in the main console window. This opens a SQL editor where you create the foreign key.
Type the following code into your editor:alter table table_name add constraint key_name foreign keyreferences tbl_name primary_keyThe first line sets the foreign key. Replace 'table_name' with the name of your table. 'Key_name' is the name of the column in your table you want to set as the foreign key. The second line is the primary key information to link to the foreign key. Replace 'tbl_name' with the table that contains the primary key and 'primary_key' with the primary key column name.
Click 'Run' to run your SQL statement. The foreign key is created, and your tables are set up with the linked attributes.
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Click the Windows 'Start' button and click 'All Programs.' Click 'MySQL' and then click 'MySQL Workbench' to open your main console.
Click 'Edit SQL Script' in the main console window. This opens a SQL editor where you create the foreign key.
Type the following code into your editor:alter table table_name add constraint key_name foreign keyreferences tbl_name primary_keyThe first line sets the foreign key. Replace 'table_name' with the name of your table. 'Key_name' is the name of the column in your table you want to set as the foreign key. The second line is the primary key information to link to the foreign key. Replace 'tbl_name' with the table that contains the primary key and 'primary_key' with the primary key column name.
Click 'Run' to run your SQL statement. The foreign key is created, and your tables are set up with the linked attributes.
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Friday, 19 February 2016
How Do I Create a Hyperlink to a Zipped File?In Feburary 2016 19,
In Feburary 2016 19,
Upload the zipped file to your web server, into whatever directory or folder you'd like it to be. You can upload the file using your website hosting control panel or any basic FTP client software.
Save a copy of your web page to your hard drive--save just the page on which you want to create the link. You can save the file using your web browser, the web hosting control panel, or by downloading it with your FTP software.
Open your web page HTML file with a basic text editor such as Windows Notepad, NoteTab or Notepad++.
Select the location in your web page that you'd like to create the hyperlink. Remember that you are viewing the raw HTML code when it's open in a text editor, so you'll need to be sure you place your new hyperlink anywhere after the opening body tag (
), but before the closing body tag (
).
Craft your hyperlink using the full HTML path to your zipped file, like this:Zipped' rel='nofollow' target='_blank'>http://www.yourwebsite.com/folder/zipped.zip">Zipped File'yourwebsite.com' will of course by your own website domain name and extension.
'folder' will be the folder name into which you placed the zip file.
'zipped.zip' will be the actual name of the zipped file for which you are creating the hyperlink.
The words 'Zipped File' will be the words that show as linked on your web page, and they can be whatever you'd like. 'Click here to download this zipped file' for example, would be a nice descriptive phrase that tells people exactly what to do.
Save the changes to your web page file, then reload it onto your web server to make the changes live on your site.
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Upload the zipped file to your web server, into whatever directory or folder you'd like it to be. You can upload the file using your website hosting control panel or any basic FTP client software.
Save a copy of your web page to your hard drive--save just the page on which you want to create the link. You can save the file using your web browser, the web hosting control panel, or by downloading it with your FTP software.
Open your web page HTML file with a basic text editor such as Windows Notepad, NoteTab or Notepad++.
Select the location in your web page that you'd like to create the hyperlink. Remember that you are viewing the raw HTML code when it's open in a text editor, so you'll need to be sure you place your new hyperlink anywhere after the opening body tag (
), but before the closing body tag (
).
Craft your hyperlink using the full HTML path to your zipped file, like this:Zipped' rel='nofollow' target='_blank'>http://www.yourwebsite.com/folder/zipped.zip">Zipped File'yourwebsite.com' will of course by your own website domain name and extension.
'folder' will be the folder name into which you placed the zip file.
'zipped.zip' will be the actual name of the zipped file for which you are creating the hyperlink.
The words 'Zipped File' will be the words that show as linked on your web page, and they can be whatever you'd like. 'Click here to download this zipped file' for example, would be a nice descriptive phrase that tells people exactly what to do.
Save the changes to your web page file, then reload it onto your web server to make the changes live on your site.
In Feburary 2016 19,
How to Host a FundraiserIn Feburary 2016 19,
In Feburary 2016 19,
Pick a theme. Before holding your event, choose a theme that will represent your cause. If you're raising money for an international adoption, bring in food and decor from that country. If you're trying to raise funds for a charity, come up with ideas that tie into your cause. Even the invitations or fliers should reflect the theme of your event.
Create a budget. Remember that you're trying to raise money, so you are going to have to work within a pretty tight budget. Ask vendors in your area if they would be willing to donate food, raffle prizes or other items for your fundraiser. Some may not have anything to donate but will give you money towards your cause.
Prepare a menu. Depending on your cause, you need to choose between a casual menu or a formal dinner. Some great fundraisers have featured a barbecue, while other successful events have included a 5-course meal. Since you are working within a limited budget, your menu will depend largely on what you can afford to spend. You can have an elegant meal on a small budget just by shopping around at warehouse grocery stores.
Plan the entertainment. You should have something planned besides just a dinner. One great way to raise even more money for your cause is to have a silent auction or even a public auction. You can ask local vendors to donate items to auction. You can also invite a band to play or have a talent show. Try to do something that ties into the evening's theme.
Present your cause. With all of your planning for the fundraiser, it's easy to forget why you are inviting these people here in the first place! Prepare a short presentation about your cause, showing everyone why you are desperate to raise funds and how they can help.
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Pick a theme. Before holding your event, choose a theme that will represent your cause. If you're raising money for an international adoption, bring in food and decor from that country. If you're trying to raise funds for a charity, come up with ideas that tie into your cause. Even the invitations or fliers should reflect the theme of your event.
Create a budget. Remember that you're trying to raise money, so you are going to have to work within a pretty tight budget. Ask vendors in your area if they would be willing to donate food, raffle prizes or other items for your fundraiser. Some may not have anything to donate but will give you money towards your cause.
Prepare a menu. Depending on your cause, you need to choose between a casual menu or a formal dinner. Some great fundraisers have featured a barbecue, while other successful events have included a 5-course meal. Since you are working within a limited budget, your menu will depend largely on what you can afford to spend. You can have an elegant meal on a small budget just by shopping around at warehouse grocery stores.
Plan the entertainment. You should have something planned besides just a dinner. One great way to raise even more money for your cause is to have a silent auction or even a public auction. You can ask local vendors to donate items to auction. You can also invite a band to play or have a talent show. Try to do something that ties into the evening's theme.
Present your cause. With all of your planning for the fundraiser, it's easy to forget why you are inviting these people here in the first place! Prepare a short presentation about your cause, showing everyone why you are desperate to raise funds and how they can help.
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