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Open iTunes and then click 'Preferences' to convert file types. In Windows, this is found under 'Edit;' in a Mac, this is found under the 'iTunes' menu.
Click 'General' and then click the 'Importing Settings' button (this is found in the second section of the window.)
Choose 'AIFF' from the 'Import Using' pop-up dialogue. Click 'OK.'
Select the message alert tone you want to use from your library and then choose 'Create AIFF version' from the Advanced menu.
Locate the newly created AIFF file and move it to your desktop. Rename the file to include the CAF file extension instead of an AIFF file extension. For example, if your file is named 'iPhoneAlert.aiff,' rename it 'iPhoneAlert.caf.'
FTP to iPhone
Download 'Installer.app' to your iPhone. Then using Installer.app, install the necessary applications to your iPhone. According to Code Retard, this includes 'Launcher,' 'OpenSSH,' 'BSD Subsystem' and 'Mobile Finder.'
Locate your iPhone's IP address. Tap the 'Settings' icon from your home screen and then tap 'WiFi.' Select your network and tap the blue arrow to reveal 'Advanced Settings.' Note the IP address that is listed.
Download and install an FTP client such as FileZilla (open source and free) or an SFTP client such as Cyberduck for Mac or WinSCP for Windows to your computer if you do not already have one.
Open your FTP client and then choose 'Open Connection' or similar. Type your IP address in the 'Server' text field. Type 'root' as the User Name, 'alpine' as the Password and '22' as the Port; and choose 'SFTP' as the Protocol. Click 'Connect' or similar to connect to your iPhone.
Transfer the File
Navigate to '/System/Library/Audio/UISounds' on the iPhone side of the partition in your FTP client.
Rename the CAF file on your desktop to replace one of the following SMS alerts:Tri-tone (sms-received1.caf)Chime (sms-received2.caf)Glass (sms-received2.caf)Horn (sms-received4.caf)Bell (sms-received5.caf)Electronic (sms-received6.caf)For example, if you want to replace the 'Tri-Tone' alert, rename the CAF file on your desktop to 'sms-received1.caf.'
Delete or rename the file corresponding to the SMS alert you replaced on your iPhone. For example, if you replaced the Tri-tone alert, delete 'sms-received1.caf' from your iPhone or change the name to 'sms-received_1.caf.'
Locate, drag and drop the CAF file from the 'computer' side of the partition on your FTP to the 'iPhone' side of the partition. For example, if you renamed the file on your desktop 'sms-received1.caf,' drag this file from the desktop in your FTP to your iPhone; this will replace 'Tri-tone' with your new message alert tone.
Choose your new message tone in your iPhone. For example, if you replaced sms-received1.caf, then you should choose 'Tri-tone.'
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Saturday, 27 February 2016
How to Download From Hypertext Transfer ProtocolIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
Download and install YouTube Downloader. This program lets you use any YouTube HTTP website address to download the streaming FLV video to your computer. It's free to use, but the downside is that it only works with YouTube.
Navigate to ConvertFiles website. This website can download any HTTP address you paste into the textbox there as a video file of your choice, such as WMV for Windows Media Player or MOV for Quicktime.
Try Zamzar. Enter your HTTP address into the first textbox and your email address in the second. This website allows you to send the video you want to your email address.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Download and install YouTube Downloader. This program lets you use any YouTube HTTP website address to download the streaming FLV video to your computer. It's free to use, but the downside is that it only works with YouTube.
Navigate to ConvertFiles website. This website can download any HTTP address you paste into the textbox there as a video file of your choice, such as WMV for Windows Media Player or MOV for Quicktime.
Try Zamzar. Enter your HTTP address into the first textbox and your email address in the second. This website allows you to send the video you want to your email address.
In Feburary 2016 27,
How to Connect to an FTP SiteIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
Most public FTP sites don't require you to have an account, and instead allow you to log in anonymously. In most cases you won't be required to log in at all, while in others you must enter 'anonymous' as your username and your email address as your password. If the FTP site is restricted, which is often the case with commercial or university sites, you will be prompted to enter the username and password assigned to you by the site administrator.
Web Browser Access
Probably the simplest way to access an FTP site is with your Web browser. If you see a link to the FTP site on a Web page, just click the link. If you have only the FTP site address, enter it in your browser's address bar. Use the format ftp://ftp.domain.com. If the site requires a username or password, your browser prompts you for the information. Once you're at the site, click a folder to view its contents or click the link at the top of the page to go up a level. You can click a file to begin the download process. The main drawback to using your Web browser is that you can't upload files to the FTP site. For this, you will need an FTP client.
Windows File Explorer
If you use Windows, you already have an FTP client built into the operating system. File Explorer in Windows 8, or Windows Explorer in previous versions, doubles as both a file manager and an FTP client. Enter the FTP site address into the address bar using the format ftp://ftp.domain.com. Press 'Enter' to access the FTP site and views its files and directories. The advantage of using File Explorer is that you can drag and drop files to and from the FTP site. In addition, you can right-click anywhere in the right pane and select 'Add a Network Location' to begin a wizard that allows you to set up the FTP site as a permanent network drive.
Mac OS X
If you use a Mac, you can access an FTP site directly from a Finder window. Press 'Command-K' and then enter the FTP site address in the form ftp://ftp.gnu.org. OS X will open a new Finder window for the FTP site. You can drag files to and from the FTP site using this window.
Other FTP Clients
If you plan to do a lot of file transfers, or you need to manage several FTP sites, you may be better off using an FTP client application. FTP clients generally are made specifically for transferring files to and from FTP sites, and include features that often make them easier to use. Some of the free clients you can download include FileZilla, WinSCP and CyberDuck.
Command Line FTP
Although this method is seldom used, it's worth mentioning the command line. Back in the dark ages of the Internet, users connected with FTP sites by typing commands on a command line. You can still connect to FTP sites using the command line in Windows, Mac OS X and Linux, but it helps if you know your way around a Unix/Linux environment. Also, you may need to modify your computer's firewall or anti-virus software settings to enable proper communication with the FTP site when you use the command line.
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Most public FTP sites don't require you to have an account, and instead allow you to log in anonymously. In most cases you won't be required to log in at all, while in others you must enter 'anonymous' as your username and your email address as your password. If the FTP site is restricted, which is often the case with commercial or university sites, you will be prompted to enter the username and password assigned to you by the site administrator.
Web Browser Access
Probably the simplest way to access an FTP site is with your Web browser. If you see a link to the FTP site on a Web page, just click the link. If you have only the FTP site address, enter it in your browser's address bar. Use the format ftp://ftp.domain.com. If the site requires a username or password, your browser prompts you for the information. Once you're at the site, click a folder to view its contents or click the link at the top of the page to go up a level. You can click a file to begin the download process. The main drawback to using your Web browser is that you can't upload files to the FTP site. For this, you will need an FTP client.
Windows File Explorer
If you use Windows, you already have an FTP client built into the operating system. File Explorer in Windows 8, or Windows Explorer in previous versions, doubles as both a file manager and an FTP client. Enter the FTP site address into the address bar using the format ftp://ftp.domain.com. Press 'Enter' to access the FTP site and views its files and directories. The advantage of using File Explorer is that you can drag and drop files to and from the FTP site. In addition, you can right-click anywhere in the right pane and select 'Add a Network Location' to begin a wizard that allows you to set up the FTP site as a permanent network drive.
Mac OS X
If you use a Mac, you can access an FTP site directly from a Finder window. Press 'Command-K' and then enter the FTP site address in the form ftp://ftp.gnu.org. OS X will open a new Finder window for the FTP site. You can drag files to and from the FTP site using this window.
Other FTP Clients
If you plan to do a lot of file transfers, or you need to manage several FTP sites, you may be better off using an FTP client application. FTP clients generally are made specifically for transferring files to and from FTP sites, and include features that often make them easier to use. Some of the free clients you can download include FileZilla, WinSCP and CyberDuck.
Command Line FTP
Although this method is seldom used, it's worth mentioning the command line. Back in the dark ages of the Internet, users connected with FTP sites by typing commands on a command line. You can still connect to FTP sites using the command line in Windows, Mac OS X and Linux, but it helps if you know your way around a Unix/Linux environment. Also, you may need to modify your computer's firewall or anti-virus software settings to enable proper communication with the FTP site when you use the command line.
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Friday, 26 February 2016
How to Mount an Android Over WiFiIn Feburary 2016 26,
In Feburary 2016 26,
Open the application launcher on your Android device and tap on the 'Market' app. Tap the magnifying glass button to bring up the search bar and type in the name of the app you want to install. Press 'Enter' to see a list of apps, then touch the one you want. Press the button under the 'Install' heading. It will be labeled 'Free' if the app is free or with the price listed if it's not. Touch 'OK' to accept the permissions. Wait for the app to download and install on your phone.
Launch the On Air app. Touch the black folder icon in the upper right to select the type of connection you want, for example: 'AppleTalk' 'Windows' or 'FTP.' Touch the large button in the middle of the screen to launch the FTP server. Locate the mount information below the button, for example: 'ftp://onair@10.0.1.38:2221.' Open a file browser window on your computer. Type in the set of numbers separated by periods, for example: 'ftp://10.0.1.38' then press 'Enter.' When asked for a username, supply the text before the '@' sign, for example: 'onair.' The password is shown as the four numbers at the bottom of the screen on your Android. The port number is the number after the colon, for example: '2221.' Your Android's SD card will now be shown as a drive on your computer.
Open the Wi-Fi FTP Box app on your Android. Note the FTP address displayed at the top of the screen, for example: 'ftp://192.168.1.3:8080.' Enable FTP folder browsing on your computer. Click the 'Start' button on your computer, then type 'Internet Options' and press 'Enter.' Click on the 'Advanced' tab, then check the box next to 'Enable FTP Folder View (Outside of Internet Explorer)' and un-check the box next to 'Use Passive FTP.' Click 'OK.' Click 'Start,' then 'Computer.' Type the whole FTP address from Android into the bar at the top of the window, then press 'Enter.' Tap 'Accept' on the Android, then type in the username and password fields: 'Wi-Fi' to complete the log-in process. The SD card will now be mounted as a drive on your computer.
Launch the WebSharing app on your Android device. Note the Web address in the blue bar, for example: 'http://192.168.2.7:2112/.' Also note any password listed below the Web address. Open a Web browser on your computer and type in the Web address. Press 'Enter.' Type in the password, if prompted, and press 'Enter.' You can browse through your Android's SD card using the Web interface on your computer.
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Open the application launcher on your Android device and tap on the 'Market' app. Tap the magnifying glass button to bring up the search bar and type in the name of the app you want to install. Press 'Enter' to see a list of apps, then touch the one you want. Press the button under the 'Install' heading. It will be labeled 'Free' if the app is free or with the price listed if it's not. Touch 'OK' to accept the permissions. Wait for the app to download and install on your phone.
Launch the On Air app. Touch the black folder icon in the upper right to select the type of connection you want, for example: 'AppleTalk' 'Windows' or 'FTP.' Touch the large button in the middle of the screen to launch the FTP server. Locate the mount information below the button, for example: 'ftp://onair@10.0.1.38:2221.' Open a file browser window on your computer. Type in the set of numbers separated by periods, for example: 'ftp://10.0.1.38' then press 'Enter.' When asked for a username, supply the text before the '@' sign, for example: 'onair.' The password is shown as the four numbers at the bottom of the screen on your Android. The port number is the number after the colon, for example: '2221.' Your Android's SD card will now be shown as a drive on your computer.
Open the Wi-Fi FTP Box app on your Android. Note the FTP address displayed at the top of the screen, for example: 'ftp://192.168.1.3:8080.' Enable FTP folder browsing on your computer. Click the 'Start' button on your computer, then type 'Internet Options' and press 'Enter.' Click on the 'Advanced' tab, then check the box next to 'Enable FTP Folder View (Outside of Internet Explorer)' and un-check the box next to 'Use Passive FTP.' Click 'OK.' Click 'Start,' then 'Computer.' Type the whole FTP address from Android into the bar at the top of the window, then press 'Enter.' Tap 'Accept' on the Android, then type in the username and password fields: 'Wi-Fi' to complete the log-in process. The SD card will now be mounted as a drive on your computer.
Launch the WebSharing app on your Android device. Note the Web address in the blue bar, for example: 'http://192.168.2.7:2112/.' Also note any password listed below the Web address. Open a Web browser on your computer and type in the Web address. Press 'Enter.' Type in the password, if prompted, and press 'Enter.' You can browse through your Android's SD card using the Web interface on your computer.
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Tuesday, 23 February 2016
How to Convert MS SQL Data to ExcelIn Feburary 2016 23,
In Feburary 2016 23,
Launch a web browser on your computer. Go to the Intelligent Converters website (see Resources).
Download and install the MSSQL-to-Excel converter. You get a free download of the program but have to pay to keep it after the trial period.
Open MSSQL-to-Excel on your computer. When you start the program, the Database Conversion Wizard screen will open. Click 'Next' to get started.
Enter the info for your MS SQL server connections. Click 'Next' to connect to the server and proceed.
Select the MS SQL database that has the data you want to convert. Click 'Next' to get to the next screen.
Pick the specific tables in the MS SQL database that you want to convert. Click 'Next' to get to the final screen and verify your settings.
Click 'Convert' to start the MS SQL to Excel conversion. When the screen tells you that the conversion is complete, click 'Done' to close MSSQL-to-Excel, and you can use the new Excel file.
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Launch a web browser on your computer. Go to the Intelligent Converters website (see Resources).
Download and install the MSSQL-to-Excel converter. You get a free download of the program but have to pay to keep it after the trial period.
Open MSSQL-to-Excel on your computer. When you start the program, the Database Conversion Wizard screen will open. Click 'Next' to get started.
Enter the info for your MS SQL server connections. Click 'Next' to connect to the server and proceed.
Select the MS SQL database that has the data you want to convert. Click 'Next' to get to the next screen.
Pick the specific tables in the MS SQL database that you want to convert. Click 'Next' to get to the final screen and verify your settings.
Click 'Convert' to start the MS SQL to Excel conversion. When the screen tells you that the conversion is complete, click 'Done' to close MSSQL-to-Excel, and you can use the new Excel file.
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Monday, 22 February 2016
How to Use Picasa as an Image Host for WordPressIn Feburary 2016 22,
In Feburary 2016 22,
Register for a free Google account. Google is Picasa's parent company, and you'll need a Google account to create a Picasa Web Album. From the Picasa Web Albums home page, click the blue 'Create an Account' button and follow the instructions to create your free account.
Create a Picasa Web Album account by creating a Google profile, which includes the 'Photos' feature. This is where you manage and update your online photo albums through Picasa. While logged into your Google account, visit the Picasa Web Albums home page at http://picasaweb.google.com. Log in using your newly created Google account. Click the 'Yes, Create My Google Profile' button and follow the on-screen instructions to create your Google profile.
Download and install the Picasa software onto your hard drive. Click the blue 'Free Download' button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software onto your computer. At the end of the installation dialog, leave 'Run Picasa' checked before clicking the 'Finished' button, so that the software launches automatically.
Allow the Picasa software to automatically populate with all the photos on your hard drive.
Upload the photo you wish to use in your WordPress post to your new Picasa Web Album. Double-click on the image in the Picasa software, then click the small 'Upload' button on the bottom of the screen. Customize the display information and designate an album in which to upload the image, if you wish. Click the 'Upload' button uploading the image to the server. The software may prompt you to log in again; if so, enter your Google user name and password.
Copy to your computer clipboard the direct URL of the image on the Picasa servers. Click the 'View Online' button to see your newly uploaded image in your Picasa Web Album. If you're using the Firefox browser, right-click on your image and select 'Copy Image Location' to copy the direct URL to your clipboard. In Chrome, right-click and open the image in a new tab, from which you can copy the URL.
Insert the photo into the WordPress page or post. While editing the WordPress page document, click the 'Image Insert' button above the content field next to the words 'Upload/Insert.' Click the 'URL' tab at the top. Paste the direct image URL in the 'Image URL' field, and fill out the rest of the form with your image's information. Click the 'Insert Into Post' button when you're done to insert the image into your WordPress page or post.
Click the blue 'Publish' button. Your WordPress document will publish with the Picasa photo embedded in its content.
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Register for a free Google account. Google is Picasa's parent company, and you'll need a Google account to create a Picasa Web Album. From the Picasa Web Albums home page, click the blue 'Create an Account' button and follow the instructions to create your free account.
Create a Picasa Web Album account by creating a Google profile, which includes the 'Photos' feature. This is where you manage and update your online photo albums through Picasa. While logged into your Google account, visit the Picasa Web Albums home page at http://picasaweb.google.com. Log in using your newly created Google account. Click the 'Yes, Create My Google Profile' button and follow the on-screen instructions to create your Google profile.
Download and install the Picasa software onto your hard drive. Click the blue 'Free Download' button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software onto your computer. At the end of the installation dialog, leave 'Run Picasa' checked before clicking the 'Finished' button, so that the software launches automatically.
Allow the Picasa software to automatically populate with all the photos on your hard drive.
Upload the photo you wish to use in your WordPress post to your new Picasa Web Album. Double-click on the image in the Picasa software, then click the small 'Upload' button on the bottom of the screen. Customize the display information and designate an album in which to upload the image, if you wish. Click the 'Upload' button uploading the image to the server. The software may prompt you to log in again; if so, enter your Google user name and password.
Copy to your computer clipboard the direct URL of the image on the Picasa servers. Click the 'View Online' button to see your newly uploaded image in your Picasa Web Album. If you're using the Firefox browser, right-click on your image and select 'Copy Image Location' to copy the direct URL to your clipboard. In Chrome, right-click and open the image in a new tab, from which you can copy the URL.
Insert the photo into the WordPress page or post. While editing the WordPress page document, click the 'Image Insert' button above the content field next to the words 'Upload/Insert.' Click the 'URL' tab at the top. Paste the direct image URL in the 'Image URL' field, and fill out the rest of the form with your image's information. Click the 'Insert Into Post' button when you're done to insert the image into your WordPress page or post.
Click the blue 'Publish' button. Your WordPress document will publish with the Picasa photo embedded in its content.
In Feburary 2016 22,
Saturday, 20 February 2016
How to Access a Remote VMware ServerIn Feburary 2016 20,
In Feburary 2016 20,
Launch the VMware Server Console on your computer from the VMware Server screen. The console automatically installs when you first install VMware Server software. If you chose not to install it at that time, download it from the VMware website. VMware Server Console must be open and running to access a remote VMware Server.
Install the VMware Server Web interface. In the first page of the installation process, click
Custom.
Check the box next to
VMware Management Interface, and then click
Next.
Wait for VMware server to check if you have the Microsoft IIS Web server installed. This process may take several minutes. If you don't have it installed, the VMware server installation setup will stop and you will need to install it, which you can do from the Windows Components section of the Programs and Features screen in the computer's Control Panel.
Launch your Web browser. Type the name of the remote VMware Server that you wish to access; for example: http://yourservername:8222https://yourservername:8333The VMware Server Web interface will then appear and you can manipulate and access the remote VMware Server as you wish.
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Launch the VMware Server Console on your computer from the VMware Server screen. The console automatically installs when you first install VMware Server software. If you chose not to install it at that time, download it from the VMware website. VMware Server Console must be open and running to access a remote VMware Server.
Install the VMware Server Web interface. In the first page of the installation process, click
Custom.
Check the box next to
VMware Management Interface, and then click
Next.
Wait for VMware server to check if you have the Microsoft IIS Web server installed. This process may take several minutes. If you don't have it installed, the VMware server installation setup will stop and you will need to install it, which you can do from the Windows Components section of the Programs and Features screen in the computer's Control Panel.
Launch your Web browser. Type the name of the remote VMware Server that you wish to access; for example: http://yourservername:8222https://yourservername:8333The VMware Server Web interface will then appear and you can manipulate and access the remote VMware Server as you wish.
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Thursday, 18 February 2016
How to Add Downloadable Music to a WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 18,
In Feburary 2016 18,
Upload the music file you wish to make available to your web host. It is easier to upload the file to the same directory as the rest of your site.
Edit the web page on which you will place the file download link. A simple text editor will suffice.
Create a link to the file you uploaded. Use the following format for the link:
visible text of link
Example: Download my song!
Save the edited version of the web page, and upload it to your web host.
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Upload the music file you wish to make available to your web host. It is easier to upload the file to the same directory as the rest of your site.
Edit the web page on which you will place the file download link. A simple text editor will suffice.
Create a link to the file you uploaded. Use the following format for the link:
visible text of link
Example: Download my song!
Save the edited version of the web page, and upload it to your web host.
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Monday, 15 February 2016
How to FTP on a MacIn Feburary 2016 15,
In Feburary 2016 15,
Open the 'Finder' menu. Select 'Go,' then click 'Connect to Server' in the menu options that appear.
Enter the address of the FTP server you wish to connect to, then click the 'Connect' button. If the server requires a user name and password, enter them into the respective fields.
Navigate the FTP server once connected. You may download or upload files as you would with any other computer on your network.
FTP File Sharing
Open the 'Apple' menu. Select the 'System Preferences' option, then click 'Sharing' from the 'View' menu that appears.
Choose 'File Sharing' from the menu on the left-hand side of the 'Sharing' window. Click the '+' icon under the shared folder list to locate the folder you wish to share, then select it and click the 'Options...' button.
Click 'Share Files and Folders Using FTP' to allow others to connect to the folder using FTP.
Adjust your router's settings to allow incoming connections, if necessary. Consult the manual for the specific settings for your router's model.
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Open the 'Finder' menu. Select 'Go,' then click 'Connect to Server' in the menu options that appear.
Enter the address of the FTP server you wish to connect to, then click the 'Connect' button. If the server requires a user name and password, enter them into the respective fields.
Navigate the FTP server once connected. You may download or upload files as you would with any other computer on your network.
FTP File Sharing
Open the 'Apple' menu. Select the 'System Preferences' option, then click 'Sharing' from the 'View' menu that appears.
Choose 'File Sharing' from the menu on the left-hand side of the 'Sharing' window. Click the '+' icon under the shared folder list to locate the folder you wish to share, then select it and click the 'Options...' button.
Click 'Share Files and Folders Using FTP' to allow others to connect to the folder using FTP.
Adjust your router's settings to allow incoming connections, if necessary. Consult the manual for the specific settings for your router's model.
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Saturday, 13 February 2016
How to Start Joomla Using XAMPPIn Feburary 2016 13,
In Feburary 2016 13,
Browse to the download page for XAMPP at Apachefriends.org. Click the 'Installer' link and save the 'xampp-win32-1.7.4-VC6-installer.exe' file to your desktop. Note that the version number in the file name was correct at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Double-click on the downloaded file to launch the installer. Select your preferred language using the 'Installer Language' drop-down menu and click 'OK.'
Click 'Next' when the XAMPP setup wizard appears.
Click 'Next' to install XAMPP in the folder 'c:\xampp' on your computer.
Select all of the check boxes under 'Service Section' to install Apache, MySQL and FileZilla and click the 'Install' button. The setup wizard installs XAMPP and the selected services to your computer.
Click 'Finish' when the installation is complete. If Windows displays any messages about Windows Firewall blocking XAMPP-related services, click the 'Unblock' button.
Click 'Yes' to launch XAMPP and then minimize the window.
Browse to Joomla.org. Click the 'Download' button. Click the 'ZIP' link next to '1.6.5 Full Package.' Save the file 'Joomla_1.6.5-Stable-Full_Package.zip' to your desktop. As with the XAMPP software you downloaded earlier, the version number in the file name is the current version at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Right-click the downloaded file and click 'Extract' to unpack the contents of the archive to a folder on your desktop.
Open the 'Start' menu and click 'Computer' to open a Windows Explorer window.
Double-click the 'C:' hard drive icon and then open the 'xampp' and 'htdocs' folders.
Right-click on open space in the Windows Explorer window, then click 'New' and 'Folder.' Name the new folder 'joomla' and press 'Enter.' Open the folder.
Move all of the files from the folder containing the Joomla package on the desktop to the new 'joomla' folder and close Windows Explorer.
Create the Joomla! Database
Return to your Web browser. Type the address 'http://localhost/xampp/index.php' in the address bar and press 'Enter.' Click your desired language to continue.
Click the 'phpMyAdmin' link under 'Tools' on the left side of the window.
Click the field under 'Create New Database' and type a name for the database that Joomla! will use. Click the 'Create' button.
Click the 'localhost' link at the top of the page.
Click the 'Privileges' tab under 'localhost.'
Click the 'Add a New User' link.
Type a username in the 'User Name' field. This will be the username that Joomla! uses to access the database.
Click the drop-down menu next to 'Host' and select 'Local.'
Enter a password in the 'Password' and 'Re-type' fields.
Click the 'Check All' link next to 'Global Privileges.'
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the 'Go' button to create the new database user.
Install Joomla!
Type 'localhost/joomla' in the address bar of the Web browser and press 'Enter.' You should see a page titled 'Joomla! Installation.' Choose your preferred language and click 'Next.' This runs a pre-installation check for Joomla!'s requirements on the local Web server. All of the items should be set to 'Yes.' Click 'Next.'
Click 'Next' after reading the Joomla! license agreement.
Type the user name, password and database name that you entered when creating your Joomla! database in Section 2. Click 'Next.'
Click 'Next' to advance past the FTP configuration screen. This step is optional and not necessary for Joomla! to function properly.
Type the desired name for your Joomla! test site along with your email address and desired password. Click the 'Install Sample Data' if you would like to place data on the test site demonstrating some of Joomla's features, then click 'Next.'
Click the 'Remove Installation Folder' button to delete the Joomla! installation folder from the local Web server.
Navigate to 'http://localhost/joomla/administrator' to log in to Joomla! and begin working on your website.
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Browse to the download page for XAMPP at Apachefriends.org. Click the 'Installer' link and save the 'xampp-win32-1.7.4-VC6-installer.exe' file to your desktop. Note that the version number in the file name was correct at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Double-click on the downloaded file to launch the installer. Select your preferred language using the 'Installer Language' drop-down menu and click 'OK.'
Click 'Next' when the XAMPP setup wizard appears.
Click 'Next' to install XAMPP in the folder 'c:\xampp' on your computer.
Select all of the check boxes under 'Service Section' to install Apache, MySQL and FileZilla and click the 'Install' button. The setup wizard installs XAMPP and the selected services to your computer.
Click 'Finish' when the installation is complete. If Windows displays any messages about Windows Firewall blocking XAMPP-related services, click the 'Unblock' button.
Click 'Yes' to launch XAMPP and then minimize the window.
Browse to Joomla.org. Click the 'Download' button. Click the 'ZIP' link next to '1.6.5 Full Package.' Save the file 'Joomla_1.6.5-Stable-Full_Package.zip' to your desktop. As with the XAMPP software you downloaded earlier, the version number in the file name is the current version at the time of publication and is subject to change.
Right-click the downloaded file and click 'Extract' to unpack the contents of the archive to a folder on your desktop.
Open the 'Start' menu and click 'Computer' to open a Windows Explorer window.
Double-click the 'C:' hard drive icon and then open the 'xampp' and 'htdocs' folders.
Right-click on open space in the Windows Explorer window, then click 'New' and 'Folder.' Name the new folder 'joomla' and press 'Enter.' Open the folder.
Move all of the files from the folder containing the Joomla package on the desktop to the new 'joomla' folder and close Windows Explorer.
Create the Joomla! Database
Return to your Web browser. Type the address 'http://localhost/xampp/index.php' in the address bar and press 'Enter.' Click your desired language to continue.
Click the 'phpMyAdmin' link under 'Tools' on the left side of the window.
Click the field under 'Create New Database' and type a name for the database that Joomla! will use. Click the 'Create' button.
Click the 'localhost' link at the top of the page.
Click the 'Privileges' tab under 'localhost.'
Click the 'Add a New User' link.
Type a username in the 'User Name' field. This will be the username that Joomla! uses to access the database.
Click the drop-down menu next to 'Host' and select 'Local.'
Enter a password in the 'Password' and 'Re-type' fields.
Click the 'Check All' link next to 'Global Privileges.'
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the 'Go' button to create the new database user.
Install Joomla!
Type 'localhost/joomla' in the address bar of the Web browser and press 'Enter.' You should see a page titled 'Joomla! Installation.' Choose your preferred language and click 'Next.' This runs a pre-installation check for Joomla!'s requirements on the local Web server. All of the items should be set to 'Yes.' Click 'Next.'
Click 'Next' after reading the Joomla! license agreement.
Type the user name, password and database name that you entered when creating your Joomla! database in Section 2. Click 'Next.'
Click 'Next' to advance past the FTP configuration screen. This step is optional and not necessary for Joomla! to function properly.
Type the desired name for your Joomla! test site along with your email address and desired password. Click the 'Install Sample Data' if you would like to place data on the test site demonstrating some of Joomla's features, then click 'Next.'
Click the 'Remove Installation Folder' button to delete the Joomla! installation folder from the local Web server.
Navigate to 'http://localhost/joomla/administrator' to log in to Joomla! and begin working on your website.
In Feburary 2016 13,
Thursday, 11 February 2016
How to Install Wordpress On 1and1 ServersIn Feburary 2016 11,
In Feburary 2016 11,
Log in to your 1and1 control panel and click the hosting package on which you want to install WordPress.
Click “MySQL” under the Database heading on the hosting panel and then select “MySQL Database.”
Enter a description for your new database in the field provided. Something as simple as “WordPress Database” is fine, provided you only plan to have one iteration of WordPress installed on your 1and1 account.
Create a password for the database in the “Password” field and then verify it in the “Repeat Password” field. Make a note of this password as you will need it when installing WordPress.
Click “Set Up” to finish creating your database. When creation is complete, 1and1 displays the details of your database, including the database name and username. Make a note of both of these values as you will need them when installing WordPress.
Installing Wordpress
Download the latest version of WordPress onto your computer and extract its contents to your desktop or another memorable location.
Upload the contents of the extracted WordPress folder to the location on your 1and1 server where you want WordPress to appear. If you don’t have FTP software, a number of free options are available, including FileZilla, SmartFTP and CoreFTP.
Update your 1and1 destination folder so that it points to WordPress. Log in to the 1and1 control panel, select the hosting package associated with WordPress and then select “Domain Center” on the Domains control panel. Place a check mark in the box next to the domain you want to use with WordPress and then click the “Edit Destination” button. Select the “Webspace” radio button, click the arrow icon located under the Target Directory field and select the folder into which you uploaded WordPress. Click “Save” when you are finished.
Wait at least 15 minutes for 1and1’s servers to adopt your domain changes.
Open a new browser tab or window and visit the domain associated with WordPress. This is the domain you just pointed to your WordPress destination folder.
Click “Create a Configuration File” and then click “Let’s Go” to initiate the configuration process.
Enter your WordPress database name, username and password in the provided fields. These are the values you noted earlier when creating your database.
Click “Submit” and then press the “Run the Install” button.
Fill out the Five-Minute-Install form and press the “Install WordPress” button to finish installing WordPress. For security purposes, the username and password you create here should be different from those associated with your database. These will be the username and password you use whenever you log in to WordPress.
In Feburary 2016 11,
Log in to your 1and1 control panel and click the hosting package on which you want to install WordPress.
Click “MySQL” under the Database heading on the hosting panel and then select “MySQL Database.”
Enter a description for your new database in the field provided. Something as simple as “WordPress Database” is fine, provided you only plan to have one iteration of WordPress installed on your 1and1 account.
Create a password for the database in the “Password” field and then verify it in the “Repeat Password” field. Make a note of this password as you will need it when installing WordPress.
Click “Set Up” to finish creating your database. When creation is complete, 1and1 displays the details of your database, including the database name and username. Make a note of both of these values as you will need them when installing WordPress.
Installing Wordpress
Download the latest version of WordPress onto your computer and extract its contents to your desktop or another memorable location.
Upload the contents of the extracted WordPress folder to the location on your 1and1 server where you want WordPress to appear. If you don’t have FTP software, a number of free options are available, including FileZilla, SmartFTP and CoreFTP.
Update your 1and1 destination folder so that it points to WordPress. Log in to the 1and1 control panel, select the hosting package associated with WordPress and then select “Domain Center” on the Domains control panel. Place a check mark in the box next to the domain you want to use with WordPress and then click the “Edit Destination” button. Select the “Webspace” radio button, click the arrow icon located under the Target Directory field and select the folder into which you uploaded WordPress. Click “Save” when you are finished.
Wait at least 15 minutes for 1and1’s servers to adopt your domain changes.
Open a new browser tab or window and visit the domain associated with WordPress. This is the domain you just pointed to your WordPress destination folder.
Click “Create a Configuration File” and then click “Let’s Go” to initiate the configuration process.
Enter your WordPress database name, username and password in the provided fields. These are the values you noted earlier when creating your database.
Click “Submit” and then press the “Run the Install” button.
Fill out the Five-Minute-Install form and press the “Install WordPress” button to finish installing WordPress. For security purposes, the username and password you create here should be different from those associated with your database. These will be the username and password you use whenever you log in to WordPress.
In Feburary 2016 11,
Tuesday, 9 February 2016
How to Increase FTP Transfer SpeedIn Feburary 2016 09,
In Feburary 2016 09,
As PCWorld notes, 'Hard drives are classic bottlenecks, and they definitely slow down computers.' During an FTP transfer, your hard drive is constantly reading and writing data. If you have a slower drive, those reads and writes will be slower than if you had a faster one. Upgrade to a faster hard drive to speed up FTP and computing in general. A Solid Date Drive, or SSD, costs more than regular hard drives, but it's faster.
Other Hard Drive Tips
You can speed up FTP by terminating other activities that use the hard drive extensively. These activities include downloading files and rendering video. Ensure that Windows defrags your hard drive periodically to optimize your data. By default, the Disk Defragmenter runs weekly, but you can change the schedule to run more frequently or run it manually any time.
Upload Speed Vs. Download Speed
Internet Service Providers often sell plans where upload speed is slower than download speed. If your FTP seem slow, review your ISP agreement to see how fast your upload speed is. If it’s a low transfer rate, that may explain why uploads via FTP are slower than you’d like them to be. Ask your ISP about upgrade plans if you need faster upload speed. A faster upload speed also make browser uploads and video chat sessions faster.
Work More Efficiently
The free FTP built into Windows is functional and is useful for performing simple tasks. However, you can manage large numbers of files and folders faster using a third-party FTP client such as FTP Voyager, FileZilla or CuteFTP (links in Resources). These programs let you drag and drop files between your desktop to the FTP. They make it faster to connect to FTP servers by storing login information and settings. You can also use File Manager and Internet Explorer to drag and drop files when you visit an FTP site. Many third-party FTP clients enable you to transfer files faster by using several simultaneous connections. Check your program's documentation to learn how to use this feature. Your Internet Service Provider may also have a built-in FTP client that helps you transfer files to and from your hosted website. Because these clients work using your browser, you don't have to install any software on your computer.
FTP Automation Tips
Windows 8 and 8.1, like older Windows versions, still allows you to issue FTP commands from the command line. Access it by Typing 'Windows-R' followed by 'Cmd.' Press 'Enter' to view the command prompt. Some people may use the command line FTP to run scripts that automate FTP activities. A script, for instance, may log you in automatically, switch to a specific folder and upload some files. Some third-party FTP clients, such as CuteFTP also allow you to automate FTP processes using Visual Basic and other types of scripts.
In Feburary 2016 09,
As PCWorld notes, 'Hard drives are classic bottlenecks, and they definitely slow down computers.' During an FTP transfer, your hard drive is constantly reading and writing data. If you have a slower drive, those reads and writes will be slower than if you had a faster one. Upgrade to a faster hard drive to speed up FTP and computing in general. A Solid Date Drive, or SSD, costs more than regular hard drives, but it's faster.
Other Hard Drive Tips
You can speed up FTP by terminating other activities that use the hard drive extensively. These activities include downloading files and rendering video. Ensure that Windows defrags your hard drive periodically to optimize your data. By default, the Disk Defragmenter runs weekly, but you can change the schedule to run more frequently or run it manually any time.
Upload Speed Vs. Download Speed
Internet Service Providers often sell plans where upload speed is slower than download speed. If your FTP seem slow, review your ISP agreement to see how fast your upload speed is. If it’s a low transfer rate, that may explain why uploads via FTP are slower than you’d like them to be. Ask your ISP about upgrade plans if you need faster upload speed. A faster upload speed also make browser uploads and video chat sessions faster.
Work More Efficiently
The free FTP built into Windows is functional and is useful for performing simple tasks. However, you can manage large numbers of files and folders faster using a third-party FTP client such as FTP Voyager, FileZilla or CuteFTP (links in Resources). These programs let you drag and drop files between your desktop to the FTP. They make it faster to connect to FTP servers by storing login information and settings. You can also use File Manager and Internet Explorer to drag and drop files when you visit an FTP site. Many third-party FTP clients enable you to transfer files faster by using several simultaneous connections. Check your program's documentation to learn how to use this feature. Your Internet Service Provider may also have a built-in FTP client that helps you transfer files to and from your hosted website. Because these clients work using your browser, you don't have to install any software on your computer.
FTP Automation Tips
Windows 8 and 8.1, like older Windows versions, still allows you to issue FTP commands from the command line. Access it by Typing 'Windows-R' followed by 'Cmd.' Press 'Enter' to view the command prompt. Some people may use the command line FTP to run scripts that automate FTP activities. A script, for instance, may log you in automatically, switch to a specific folder and upload some files. Some third-party FTP clients, such as CuteFTP also allow you to automate FTP processes using Visual Basic and other types of scripts.
In Feburary 2016 09,
Sunday, 7 February 2016
How to Create a Forum WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 07,
In Feburary 2016 07,
Register a domain name for your website at a domain name registrar such as FreeHostia or GoDaddy (see Resources).
Buy a web hosting package to host your website online. Hosting is available from the domain name registrars listed above and many different sites. Buy a package that includes at least one MySQL database.
Download and extract the newest version of the phpBB Installation Package from its official website (see Resources).
Upload every file and folder you just downloaded into the same public location on your website (such as yoursite.com/forum).
Open a web browser and navigate to the 'install' folder of wherever you put phpBB. If you put it in yoursite.com/forum, go to yoursite.com/forum/install.
Click on the 'Install' tab and follow the on-screen instructions to install phpBB. If you get stuck, you can find detailed installation instructions in INSTALL.html and README.html, in the 'docs' folder.
Find extra add-ons for your forum and different visual styles from the phpBB website (see Resources).
Tell people to come to your site and start talking.
In Feburary 2016 07,
Register a domain name for your website at a domain name registrar such as FreeHostia or GoDaddy (see Resources).
Buy a web hosting package to host your website online. Hosting is available from the domain name registrars listed above and many different sites. Buy a package that includes at least one MySQL database.
Download and extract the newest version of the phpBB Installation Package from its official website (see Resources).
Upload every file and folder you just downloaded into the same public location on your website (such as yoursite.com/forum).
Open a web browser and navigate to the 'install' folder of wherever you put phpBB. If you put it in yoursite.com/forum, go to yoursite.com/forum/install.
Click on the 'Install' tab and follow the on-screen instructions to install phpBB. If you get stuck, you can find detailed installation instructions in INSTALL.html and README.html, in the 'docs' folder.
Find extra add-ons for your forum and different visual styles from the phpBB website (see Resources).
Tell people to come to your site and start talking.
In Feburary 2016 07,
Saturday, 6 February 2016
How to Perform a Secure FTP in IEIn Feburary 2016 06,
In Feburary 2016 06,
Type 'ftp://ftp.websitename' (substitute 'websitename' with the name of the website) into the URL bar in Internet Explorer and press 'Enter.' This will open the files and folders on the FTP site in Internet Explorer.
Download a file or folder by right-clicking its name and selecting 'Save Target As.'
Upload files to the FTP site by using Windows Explorer. To open up the FTP site in Windows Explorer, click on the 'Page' button in Internet Explorer and select 'Open FTP Site in Windows Explorer.' Press 'Alt' to open up the Windows Explorer menu bar. Click 'File' and then select 'Log in as.' Enter your FTP user name and password into the appropriate fields and click 'Log On.' Upload a file to the FTP site by right-clicking the file and selecting 'Copy.' Next, right click a vacant inside an FTP folder and select 'Paste.'
In Feburary 2016 06,
Type 'ftp://ftp.websitename' (substitute 'websitename' with the name of the website) into the URL bar in Internet Explorer and press 'Enter.' This will open the files and folders on the FTP site in Internet Explorer.
Download a file or folder by right-clicking its name and selecting 'Save Target As.'
Upload files to the FTP site by using Windows Explorer. To open up the FTP site in Windows Explorer, click on the 'Page' button in Internet Explorer and select 'Open FTP Site in Windows Explorer.' Press 'Alt' to open up the Windows Explorer menu bar. Click 'File' and then select 'Log in as.' Enter your FTP user name and password into the appropriate fields and click 'Log On.' Upload a file to the FTP site by right-clicking the file and selecting 'Copy.' Next, right click a vacant inside an FTP folder and select 'Paste.'
In Feburary 2016 06,
Friday, 5 February 2016
How to Transfer a File Using FTPIn Feburary 2016 05,
In Feburary 2016 05,
Go online to the Net2FTP website to transfer via FTP. This site is a free online FTP client that you can use anywhere you have an Internet connection. Just enter in your server address, user name and password to start transferring files. This FTP client only allows one file transfer at a time.
Download and install FileZilla to your computer if you want to have a FTP client on your computer. FileZilla is free and works with Windows and Mac computers. Just enter in your server address, user name and password to start transferring files. With FileZilla, you can transfer multiple files at the same time.
Purchase a version of CuteFTP if you prefer to pay for a FTP client with more security. CuteFTP is available for Windows and Mac. Versions available as of August 2010 are CuteFTP Lite, CuteFTP Home, CuteFTP Pro and CuteFTP Mac Pro. As of August 2010, prices start at $24.99. Just enter in your server address, user name and password to start transferring files. Multiple files can be transferred with any of the CuteFTP versions.
In Feburary 2016 05,
Go online to the Net2FTP website to transfer via FTP. This site is a free online FTP client that you can use anywhere you have an Internet connection. Just enter in your server address, user name and password to start transferring files. This FTP client only allows one file transfer at a time.
Download and install FileZilla to your computer if you want to have a FTP client on your computer. FileZilla is free and works with Windows and Mac computers. Just enter in your server address, user name and password to start transferring files. With FileZilla, you can transfer multiple files at the same time.
Purchase a version of CuteFTP if you prefer to pay for a FTP client with more security. CuteFTP is available for Windows and Mac. Versions available as of August 2010 are CuteFTP Lite, CuteFTP Home, CuteFTP Pro and CuteFTP Mac Pro. As of August 2010, prices start at $24.99. Just enter in your server address, user name and password to start transferring files. Multiple files can be transferred with any of the CuteFTP versions.
In Feburary 2016 05,
How to Open an Online Radio StationIn Feburary 2016 05,
In Feburary 2016 05,
Choose an online radio hosting service to register or sign up. There are many choices, both free and at a cost. Consider features when choosing a provider. These will include the number of live listeners you can have at one time and whether copyrighted music fees are covered as a part of a subscription.
Download and install the software required by your service provider. For Ubroadcast, you must download 'Station Manager.' For Shoutcast, you need to download Winamp and the required plug-in. And with Live 365, 'Studio365' is required. The software comes with your registration or is free of charge.
Configure your software or online station account to your liking. For certain hosting services this will include naming your station, listing your station's musical genre or scheduling live shows, as in the case with Live 365's software.
Move songs to the software program you installed or, as with Live 365, upload your songs to your account through the software program.
Create a play list from the collection of songs you made available to your software program. Your play list should include enough music to cover the number of hours you would like your radio station to stream music.
Launch your play list or other programming to inaugurate your online radio station.
In Feburary 2016 05,
Choose an online radio hosting service to register or sign up. There are many choices, both free and at a cost. Consider features when choosing a provider. These will include the number of live listeners you can have at one time and whether copyrighted music fees are covered as a part of a subscription.
Download and install the software required by your service provider. For Ubroadcast, you must download 'Station Manager.' For Shoutcast, you need to download Winamp and the required plug-in. And with Live 365, 'Studio365' is required. The software comes with your registration or is free of charge.
Configure your software or online station account to your liking. For certain hosting services this will include naming your station, listing your station's musical genre or scheduling live shows, as in the case with Live 365's software.
Move songs to the software program you installed or, as with Live 365, upload your songs to your account through the software program.
Create a play list from the collection of songs you made available to your software program. Your play list should include enough music to cover the number of hours you would like your radio station to stream music.
Launch your play list or other programming to inaugurate your online radio station.
In Feburary 2016 05,
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