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Click 'Start,' click 'Control Panel' and select 'Programs' in the Control Panel window.
Click 'Turn Windows Features On or Off.'
Expand the 'Internet Information Services' section by clicking the plus sign to its left, then expand the 'FTP Publishing Service' section under it.
Click the 'FTP Management Console' and 'FTP Server' check boxes and click 'OK.'
Click 'Start,' type 'Services' into the search box at the bottom of the Start menu and click the 'Services' shortcut that appears in the Start menu.
Right-click the 'Microsoft FTP Publishing Service' in the list of services and click 'Start.'
In Feburary 2016 30,
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Showing posts with label Windows. Show all posts
Tuesday, 1 March 2016
How to Share a Hard Drive OnlineIn Feburary 2016 30,
In Feburary 2016 30,
Download the Filezilla Server software on your computer (see 'Resources'). Double-click the downloaded file to install the software. Double-click the FileZilla icon on the desktop to open the program.
Select the 'Install as a service, started with Windows (default)' option from the drop down. Leave the default for the port and leave the check in the box for 'Start server after setup completes.' Click the 'Next' button to continue. Click the 'Finish' button to complete the installation.
Go to the myipaddress.com website to see your current IP address. Enter your IP address in the text box, in FileZilla, for the server address. Leave the default port alone and then enter an administration password to use for the program. Remove the check in the 'Always connect to server' box and then click the 'OK' button.
Click the 'Edit' drop-down and select the 'Users' option. Click the 'Add' button on the right side of the window. Enter a user name and password for the user. Repeat this step to create additional users that will access your hard drive.
Select the 'Shared Folders' option on the left side of the window. Click the 'Add' button and then select a folder on the hard drive that you want to share. Click the 'OK' button to save the changes.
Test your FTP server by having a user log in from his computer. He will need an FTP program to connect to your FTP server.
In Feburary 2016 30,
Download the Filezilla Server software on your computer (see 'Resources'). Double-click the downloaded file to install the software. Double-click the FileZilla icon on the desktop to open the program.
Select the 'Install as a service, started with Windows (default)' option from the drop down. Leave the default for the port and leave the check in the box for 'Start server after setup completes.' Click the 'Next' button to continue. Click the 'Finish' button to complete the installation.
Go to the myipaddress.com website to see your current IP address. Enter your IP address in the text box, in FileZilla, for the server address. Leave the default port alone and then enter an administration password to use for the program. Remove the check in the 'Always connect to server' box and then click the 'OK' button.
Click the 'Edit' drop-down and select the 'Users' option. Click the 'Add' button on the right side of the window. Enter a user name and password for the user. Repeat this step to create additional users that will access your hard drive.
Select the 'Shared Folders' option on the left side of the window. Click the 'Add' button and then select a folder on the hard drive that you want to share. Click the 'OK' button to save the changes.
Test your FTP server by having a user log in from his computer. He will need an FTP program to connect to your FTP server.
In Feburary 2016 30,
Saturday, 27 February 2016
List of Free FTP ServersIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
Webfreehosting provides an all-encompassing, free package that includes email accounts, web hosting and an FTP service. Account holders get 300MB of storage space, can transfer up to 10GB of files per month, and receive an impressive collection of other options related to website hosting.
DriveHQ
DriveHQ offers online storage and FTP access with a familiar look and feel. Windows users are comfortable with the naming convention of the folders such as 'My Documents,' 'My Music' and 'My Pictures.' While DriveHQ offers a paid subscription, they do include two levels of free service. The first level is called the 'Free Account.' These users are mainly restricted to uploading and downloading files. The 'True Account' is the second level and is attained when the member's information can be verified. The main difference between the two is that 'Free Account' members cannot publish files, folders or a website (publishing shares them out to anyone on the Internet). Both account types have an upload file size limit of 50MB and the ability to transfer files by dragging them from the computer onto the DriveHQ website to transfer them. A traditional FTP access using third-party software is available, although they do recommend using their own software designed for use with their service.
WebNG
WebNG is a feature-rich, one-stop-shop for free web hosting. The features include direct FTP access as well as web-based FTP access (for when an FTP client or program is not available), 350MB of storage space, no ads, photo albums and support, and 323MB of daily bandwidth usage. When transferring files, there is a 25MB file size limit. WebNG also offers an incentive package that increases your usable bandwidth when you refer others to the website.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Webfreehosting provides an all-encompassing, free package that includes email accounts, web hosting and an FTP service. Account holders get 300MB of storage space, can transfer up to 10GB of files per month, and receive an impressive collection of other options related to website hosting.
DriveHQ
DriveHQ offers online storage and FTP access with a familiar look and feel. Windows users are comfortable with the naming convention of the folders such as 'My Documents,' 'My Music' and 'My Pictures.' While DriveHQ offers a paid subscription, they do include two levels of free service. The first level is called the 'Free Account.' These users are mainly restricted to uploading and downloading files. The 'True Account' is the second level and is attained when the member's information can be verified. The main difference between the two is that 'Free Account' members cannot publish files, folders or a website (publishing shares them out to anyone on the Internet). Both account types have an upload file size limit of 50MB and the ability to transfer files by dragging them from the computer onto the DriveHQ website to transfer them. A traditional FTP access using third-party software is available, although they do recommend using their own software designed for use with their service.
WebNG
WebNG is a feature-rich, one-stop-shop for free web hosting. The features include direct FTP access as well as web-based FTP access (for when an FTP client or program is not available), 350MB of storage space, no ads, photo albums and support, and 323MB of daily bandwidth usage. When transferring files, there is a 25MB file size limit. WebNG also offers an incentive package that increases your usable bandwidth when you refer others to the website.
In Feburary 2016 27,
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.
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.
In Feburary 2016 26,
How to Enable FTP Service in WindowsIn Feburary 2016 26,
In Feburary 2016 26,
Click the 'Start' button in the lower-left corner of your desktop. Scroll up and click 'Control Panel.'
Choose 'Programs and Features' and then click the 'Turn Windows features on or off.'
Click the small '+' sign next to 'Internet Information Services.' Click the small '+' next to the 'FTP Server' item and then put a check mark in the box next to 'FTP Service.'
Click the small '+' next to 'Web Management Tools' and then put a check mark next to 'IIS Management console.' Close all the windows.
In Feburary 2016 26,
Click the 'Start' button in the lower-left corner of your desktop. Scroll up and click 'Control Panel.'
Choose 'Programs and Features' and then click the 'Turn Windows features on or off.'
Click the small '+' sign next to 'Internet Information Services.' Click the small '+' next to the 'FTP Server' item and then put a check mark in the box next to 'FTP Service.'
Click the small '+' next to 'Web Management Tools' and then put a check mark next to 'IIS Management console.' Close all the windows.
In Feburary 2016 26,
Thursday, 25 February 2016
How to Set a Proxy in a Group PolicyIn Feburary 2016 25,
In Feburary 2016 25,
Open the Start menu. Type 'gpedit.msc' in the 'Search' box. Click 'gpedit.msc' in the search results to launch the Group Policy Editor.
Click the arrow next to 'User Settings' in the console tree, in the left-side window panel, to expand the branch. Expand the 'Windows Settings' branch. Expand the 'Internet Explorer Maintenance' branch.
Highlight 'Connection' in the left-side window panel. Double-click 'Proxy Settings' in the right-side window panel. A 'Proxy Settings' dialog box will open.
Put a check mark in the box next to 'Enable proxy settings.'
Type the proxy server's web or IP address in the appropriate 'Address of proxy' field box for the protocol the address uses ('http,' secure 'https,' 'ftp,' gopher, or socks).
Enter the port number the proxy uses in the appropriate 'Port' field box.
Click 'Apply' to save and deploy the Internet Explorer group policy proxy settings. Click 'OK' to close the Proxy Settings dialog box.
Prevent Users from Changing Proxy Settings
Open the Group Policy Editor.
Navigate to the 'User Configuration' \ 'Administrative Templates' \ 'Windows Components' branch of the console tree.
Highlight 'Internet Explorer.'
Double-click 'Disable changing proxy settings' in the right-side window panel. The 'Disable changing proxy settings Properties' dialog box will open.
Select 'Enable.' Click 'Apply' to save and deploy the group policy. Click 'OK' to close the dialog box.
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Open the Start menu. Type 'gpedit.msc' in the 'Search' box. Click 'gpedit.msc' in the search results to launch the Group Policy Editor.
Click the arrow next to 'User Settings' in the console tree, in the left-side window panel, to expand the branch. Expand the 'Windows Settings' branch. Expand the 'Internet Explorer Maintenance' branch.
Highlight 'Connection' in the left-side window panel. Double-click 'Proxy Settings' in the right-side window panel. A 'Proxy Settings' dialog box will open.
Put a check mark in the box next to 'Enable proxy settings.'
Type the proxy server's web or IP address in the appropriate 'Address of proxy' field box for the protocol the address uses ('http,' secure 'https,' 'ftp,' gopher, or socks).
Enter the port number the proxy uses in the appropriate 'Port' field box.
Click 'Apply' to save and deploy the Internet Explorer group policy proxy settings. Click 'OK' to close the Proxy Settings dialog box.
Prevent Users from Changing Proxy Settings
Open the Group Policy Editor.
Navigate to the 'User Configuration' \ 'Administrative Templates' \ 'Windows Components' branch of the console tree.
Highlight 'Internet Explorer.'
Double-click 'Disable changing proxy settings' in the right-side window panel. The 'Disable changing proxy settings Properties' dialog box will open.
Select 'Enable.' Click 'Apply' to save and deploy the group policy. Click 'OK' to close the dialog box.
In Feburary 2016 25,
How to Upload a Folder to the Bluehost ServerIn Feburary 2016 25,
In Feburary 2016 25,
Open Internet Explorer and type 'ftp://ftp.[domain.com],' where [domain.com] is your website's domain name.
Click 'Page' on Internet Explorer and click 'Open FTP site in Windows Explorer' to open a browser for the Bluehost server.
Press the 'Alt' button on your keyboard, then click 'File' and 'Log In.'
Enter your Bluehost username and password at the prompt and click 'Log On.'
Click and drag the folder you want to upload to Bluehost into the Windows Explorer window.
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Open Internet Explorer and type 'ftp://ftp.[domain.com],' where [domain.com] is your website's domain name.
Click 'Page' on Internet Explorer and click 'Open FTP site in Windows Explorer' to open a browser for the Bluehost server.
Press the 'Alt' button on your keyboard, then click 'File' and 'Log In.'
Enter your Bluehost username and password at the prompt and click 'Log On.'
Click and drag the folder you want to upload to Bluehost into the Windows Explorer window.
In Feburary 2016 25,
Sunday, 21 February 2016
How to Host a Domain Using GodaddyIn Feburary 2016 21,
In Feburary 2016 21,
Start by reading the information GoDaddy provides on its hosting plans. From the 'Hosting & Servers' menu, choose 'Hosting Plans.' Scan the summary provided on that page for a quick overview of the differences between hosting plans.
Choose the platform you will be using to host your site. You can choose Linux or Windows. Contact GoDaddy customer service at (480) 505-8877 if you do not know how to choose between Linux or Windows.
Choose a term for your hosting service. You may choose an introductory term of a month or two, or you may choose a term of one or two years.
Set up the Domain
Access the GoDaddy home page (see Resources below). This is the site where you'll be setting up a domain hosting account. Set aside about 2 hours for the process.
Guide the mouse over the 'Hosting and Servers' tab to view a list of options. Choose 'My Hosting Account' from the drop-down menu.
Select the link 'Setup a New Account.' You will be guided to an area where you can begin registration.
After entering your personal information in the fields provided, click on 'Create a New Account' at the bottom of the page.
Choose the level of membership you want and proceed to Checkout.
Type in your credit card number to pay for your purchase. Take note of any confirmation information provided. Prepare for a 48 hour delay until the site is fully available.
Call (480) 505-8877 for get help during the set up process or access the GoDaddy support forum (see Resources below).
In Feburary 2016 21,
Start by reading the information GoDaddy provides on its hosting plans. From the 'Hosting & Servers' menu, choose 'Hosting Plans.' Scan the summary provided on that page for a quick overview of the differences between hosting plans.
Choose the platform you will be using to host your site. You can choose Linux or Windows. Contact GoDaddy customer service at (480) 505-8877 if you do not know how to choose between Linux or Windows.
Choose a term for your hosting service. You may choose an introductory term of a month or two, or you may choose a term of one or two years.
Set up the Domain
Access the GoDaddy home page (see Resources below). This is the site where you'll be setting up a domain hosting account. Set aside about 2 hours for the process.
Guide the mouse over the 'Hosting and Servers' tab to view a list of options. Choose 'My Hosting Account' from the drop-down menu.
Select the link 'Setup a New Account.' You will be guided to an area where you can begin registration.
After entering your personal information in the fields provided, click on 'Create a New Account' at the bottom of the page.
Choose the level of membership you want and proceed to Checkout.
Type in your credit card number to pay for your purchase. Take note of any confirmation information provided. Prepare for a 48 hour delay until the site is fully available.
Call (480) 505-8877 for get help during the set up process or access the GoDaddy support forum (see Resources below).
In Feburary 2016 21,
Saturday, 20 February 2016
How to Compile an AutoHotkey ScriptIn Feburary 2016 20,
In Feburary 2016 20,
Navigate to the AutoHotkey file you would like to compile in Windows. It will have an '.ahk' suffix.
Right click on the file. The Explorer context menu will have a 'compile script' option. Click on the option to compile the script. This generates an '.exe' version of the AutoHotkey script with the same name.
Run the exe file by double-clicking on it. The script will now run as an exe file.
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Navigate to the AutoHotkey file you would like to compile in Windows. It will have an '.ahk' suffix.
Right click on the file. The Explorer context menu will have a 'compile script' option. Click on the option to compile the script. This generates an '.exe' version of the AutoHotkey script with the same name.
Run the exe file by double-clicking on it. The script will now run as an exe file.
In Feburary 2016 20,
Friday, 19 February 2016
How to Use Godaddy for Web HostingIn Feburary 2016 19,
In Feburary 2016 19,
Determine what you plan to use your Web site for. GoDaddy hosts small business and personal Web sites. Visit the GoDaddy 'Hosting Plans' Web page to view your options (see Resources below).
Decide how much storage and transfer capacity you need as well as how much you're willing to pay. Your storage and transfer needs will be dictated by how large your Web site will be and how much traffic you expect to get. You will also need to decide whether you will be using a Linux or Windows platform for your site.
Set Up a Hosting Account
Visit the GoDaddy home page (see Resources below). Give yourself a little more than two hours to set up the basics of your Web site. Simple details like password activations can take about 30 minutes to complete.
Drag the mouse over the section in green that reads 'Hosting and Servers' to begin the process of setting up your hosting account. Click on 'My Hosting Account.'
Select the highlighted option in blue called 'Setup New Account.' This will send you to the section to begin your Web site registration process.
Type in the requested information, such as address, phone number and name. If you are starting a small business, be sure to enter the applicable information.
Click on 'Create a New Account' to submit the information.
Select a package by checking the applicable box with your mouse. Finish up the process by clicking 'Checkout.' Then enter payment information.
Use Your Web Site
Create and upload your Web site. The software you use to create and upload your site will depend to some extent on the platform you chose. For example, if you choose a Windows platform, you can use FrontPage software to create and upload a site.
Access the Metropolis Hosting Community offered by GoDaddy to learn about, find or install third-party applications for your site.
Investigate some of the features GoDaddy offers in addition to standard features such as email addresses. For example, GoDaddy offers free blogging tools.
In Feburary 2016 19,
Determine what you plan to use your Web site for. GoDaddy hosts small business and personal Web sites. Visit the GoDaddy 'Hosting Plans' Web page to view your options (see Resources below).
Decide how much storage and transfer capacity you need as well as how much you're willing to pay. Your storage and transfer needs will be dictated by how large your Web site will be and how much traffic you expect to get. You will also need to decide whether you will be using a Linux or Windows platform for your site.
Set Up a Hosting Account
Visit the GoDaddy home page (see Resources below). Give yourself a little more than two hours to set up the basics of your Web site. Simple details like password activations can take about 30 minutes to complete.
Drag the mouse over the section in green that reads 'Hosting and Servers' to begin the process of setting up your hosting account. Click on 'My Hosting Account.'
Select the highlighted option in blue called 'Setup New Account.' This will send you to the section to begin your Web site registration process.
Type in the requested information, such as address, phone number and name. If you are starting a small business, be sure to enter the applicable information.
Click on 'Create a New Account' to submit the information.
Select a package by checking the applicable box with your mouse. Finish up the process by clicking 'Checkout.' Then enter payment information.
Use Your Web Site
Create and upload your Web site. The software you use to create and upload your site will depend to some extent on the platform you chose. For example, if you choose a Windows platform, you can use FrontPage software to create and upload a site.
Access the Metropolis Hosting Community offered by GoDaddy to learn about, find or install third-party applications for your site.
Investigate some of the features GoDaddy offers in addition to standard features such as email addresses. For example, GoDaddy offers free blogging tools.
In Feburary 2016 19,
Thursday, 18 February 2016
How to Create Your Own Call of Duty 1 ServerIn Feburary 2016 18,
In Feburary 2016 18,
Update your version of 'Call of Duty' by visiting the official product website and downloading the patch updates.
Download and install FireDaemon. This software will configure and run your desktop computer as a dedicated server. Use the default installation settings to set up this software.
Create a new file in Windows Notepad and name it 'serversetup.cfg'. This is your configuration file that you will use later with the FireDaemon tool. Input the following information into this file:set sv_mapRotation 'gametype sd map mp_brecourt
gametype re map mp_carentan
gametype tdm map mp_depot
gametype dm map mp_harbor
gametype sd map mp_hurtgen
gametype bel map mp_railyard
gametype tdm map mp_rocket'Save the file and place it in your Call of Duty's 'Main' folder. (C:\Program Files\Call of Duty\Main)
Setup the Server with FireDaemon
Run FireDaemon. Type 'Ctrl + N' to create a new Service Definition. A new dialog box will pop up titled 'New Service Definition'.
Under the 'Program' tab, input the following information:Short Name: CoD
Display Name: CallofDuty
Description: Call of Duty Server
Executable: C:\Program Files\Call of Duty\CoDMP.exe
Working Directory: C:\Program Files\Call of Duty
Parameters: +set dedicated 2 +exec serversetup.cfg +map_rotate
Start-up Time: 3000ms
Under the 'Settings' tab, check the box titled 'Interact with Desktop'. This will allow you to observe the status of your server on the desktop of your computer.
Click the 'Install' button. The server console for 'Call of Duty' titled 'CoD Console' will run, indicating that your server is now up and running. Click on the 'Quit' button if you wish to end your server.
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Update your version of 'Call of Duty' by visiting the official product website and downloading the patch updates.
Download and install FireDaemon. This software will configure and run your desktop computer as a dedicated server. Use the default installation settings to set up this software.
Create a new file in Windows Notepad and name it 'serversetup.cfg'. This is your configuration file that you will use later with the FireDaemon tool. Input the following information into this file:set sv_mapRotation 'gametype sd map mp_brecourt
gametype re map mp_carentan
gametype tdm map mp_depot
gametype dm map mp_harbor
gametype sd map mp_hurtgen
gametype bel map mp_railyard
gametype tdm map mp_rocket'Save the file and place it in your Call of Duty's 'Main' folder. (C:\Program Files\Call of Duty\Main)
Setup the Server with FireDaemon
Run FireDaemon. Type 'Ctrl + N' to create a new Service Definition. A new dialog box will pop up titled 'New Service Definition'.
Under the 'Program' tab, input the following information:Short Name: CoD
Display Name: CallofDuty
Description: Call of Duty Server
Executable: C:\Program Files\Call of Duty\CoDMP.exe
Working Directory: C:\Program Files\Call of Duty
Parameters: +set dedicated 2 +exec serversetup.cfg +map_rotate
Start-up Time: 3000ms
Under the 'Settings' tab, check the box titled 'Interact with Desktop'. This will allow you to observe the status of your server on the desktop of your computer.
Click the 'Install' button. The server console for 'Call of Duty' titled 'CoD Console' will run, indicating that your server is now up and running. Click on the 'Quit' button if you wish to end your server.
In Feburary 2016 18,
How to Build a ServerIn Feburary 2016 18,
In Feburary 2016 18,
Find an old computer that you have around the house. Minor upgrades may be necessary. An alternative is to use your active computer as a part-time server. There are sites that suggest minimum specs for a server, but depending on your immediate purpose and budget, any computer can be turned into a server and upgraded as necessary. The key is proper cooling (fans) and keeping the inside clean (blowing out the dust). Web designers and programmers who wish to develop a local server may use their active computers and skip to the server software steps.
Choose a server operating system to install: Windows, Linux or FreeBSD. The last two are open source and cost nothing. However, installation will be unfamiliar for those with Windows experience. Using Windows XP is not advised due to the extra resources and processes that are required to run these operating systems.
Insert the Windows Server software disc and restart the computer to begin installation. Windows Server OS setup is identical to installation of Windows XP, which requires minimal input from the user. Make sure that you set the regional options correctly. Date, time and language selection are necessary to the proper operation of your server.
Installing Server Software
Install your Server Software after OS install is complete. If you've chosen Windows Home Server, then this process is already complete and you may log in to access the control panel. If you've chosen to go with Linux or BSD, then choosing server software is necessary. AppServ is known to be reliable and easy to use. Linux users may like Ubuntu software.
Download and install Appserv or Ubuntu. For server machines built without a disk drive, the use of flash USB drives for installation is an alternative option.
Configure your server by filling in proper information. Your server will be localhost or 127.0.0.1.
Fill in your Admin email. This can be changed later, so it is preferable to fill in an existing email such as 'yourname@msn.com'.
Leave the default HTTP port at 80. For most of your purposes, defaults will not need to be changed. The server name (localhost) and the server port (80) are primary defaults. If you are behind a firewall or router, then you will need to adjust the settings to allow for access.
Choose a password for your MySQL database. The default username is 'root' and cannot be changed at this time. This can be changed later when logging in to the database for the first time and should be for security reasons.
Test your server. Open a browser window and type in 'http://localhost/'. The default welcome site should appear. If you have any problems, review the steps to ensure that you have correctly configured the server.
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Find an old computer that you have around the house. Minor upgrades may be necessary. An alternative is to use your active computer as a part-time server. There are sites that suggest minimum specs for a server, but depending on your immediate purpose and budget, any computer can be turned into a server and upgraded as necessary. The key is proper cooling (fans) and keeping the inside clean (blowing out the dust). Web designers and programmers who wish to develop a local server may use their active computers and skip to the server software steps.
Choose a server operating system to install: Windows, Linux or FreeBSD. The last two are open source and cost nothing. However, installation will be unfamiliar for those with Windows experience. Using Windows XP is not advised due to the extra resources and processes that are required to run these operating systems.
Insert the Windows Server software disc and restart the computer to begin installation. Windows Server OS setup is identical to installation of Windows XP, which requires minimal input from the user. Make sure that you set the regional options correctly. Date, time and language selection are necessary to the proper operation of your server.
Installing Server Software
Install your Server Software after OS install is complete. If you've chosen Windows Home Server, then this process is already complete and you may log in to access the control panel. If you've chosen to go with Linux or BSD, then choosing server software is necessary. AppServ is known to be reliable and easy to use. Linux users may like Ubuntu software.
Download and install Appserv or Ubuntu. For server machines built without a disk drive, the use of flash USB drives for installation is an alternative option.
Configure your server by filling in proper information. Your server will be localhost or 127.0.0.1.
Fill in your Admin email. This can be changed later, so it is preferable to fill in an existing email such as 'yourname@msn.com'.
Leave the default HTTP port at 80. For most of your purposes, defaults will not need to be changed. The server name (localhost) and the server port (80) are primary defaults. If you are behind a firewall or router, then you will need to adjust the settings to allow for access.
Choose a password for your MySQL database. The default username is 'root' and cannot be changed at this time. This can be changed later when logging in to the database for the first time and should be for security reasons.
Test your server. Open a browser window and type in 'http://localhost/'. The default welcome site should appear. If you have any problems, review the steps to ensure that you have correctly configured the server.
In Feburary 2016 18,
How to Add Content to the Apache Home Page Web ServerIn Feburary 2016 18,
In Feburary 2016 18,
Locate the Web page file you want as your home page.
Rename the Web page 'index.htm' or 'index.html.'
Navigate to the Apache content directory. On Windows, navigate to 'C:\Program Files\Apache Group\Apache2\htdocs' or navigate to '/usr/local/apache/htdocs' on Linux. If you don't see this directory, consult your Linux distribution's documentation for its Apache content directory location.
Copy the 'index.htm' or 'index.html' file to the 'htdocs' directory. Apache uses this file as your home page.
Copy other Web page content to the 'htdocs' directory, including images and other subpages.
In Feburary 2016 18,
Locate the Web page file you want as your home page.
Rename the Web page 'index.htm' or 'index.html.'
Navigate to the Apache content directory. On Windows, navigate to 'C:\Program Files\Apache Group\Apache2\htdocs' or navigate to '/usr/local/apache/htdocs' on Linux. If you don't see this directory, consult your Linux distribution's documentation for its Apache content directory location.
Copy the 'index.htm' or 'index.html' file to the 'htdocs' directory. Apache uses this file as your home page.
Copy other Web page content to the 'htdocs' directory, including images and other subpages.
In Feburary 2016 18,
Thursday, 11 February 2016
How to Copy Paste From a Remote DesktopIn Feburary 2016 11,
In Feburary 2016 11,
Click the 'Start' menu on the computer where you're sitting. Select 'Control Panel'.
Open the 'Administrative Tools' icon in the Control Panel, then double-click 'Services'.
Scroll down the list of Windows services until you find the following entries:Network DDE DSDM Network DDEClipBook
Right-click each entry in turn and select 'Start' for each.
Repeat Steps 1-4 on the remote computer through the Remote Desktop. Once these steps are completed, you will be able to copy and paste between the computers.
In Feburary 2016 11,
Click the 'Start' menu on the computer where you're sitting. Select 'Control Panel'.
Open the 'Administrative Tools' icon in the Control Panel, then double-click 'Services'.
Scroll down the list of Windows services until you find the following entries:Network DDE DSDM Network DDEClipBook
Right-click each entry in turn and select 'Start' for each.
Repeat Steps 1-4 on the remote computer through the Remote Desktop. Once these steps are completed, you will be able to copy and paste between the computers.
In Feburary 2016 11,
How to Disable WebDAV IIS 6.0In Feburary 2016 11,
In Feburary 2016 11,
Click the Windows 'Start' button, select 'Administrative Tools,' and then click 'Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.'
Select the 'Web Service Extensions' folder on the left side of the IIS Manager window.
Select the 'Extended' tab near the bottom of the window.
Select the 'WebDAV' item below the 'Web Service Extension' heading on the right side of the window.
Click the adjacent 'Prohibit' button.
In Feburary 2016 11,
Click the Windows 'Start' button, select 'Administrative Tools,' and then click 'Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.'
Select the 'Web Service Extensions' folder on the left side of the IIS Manager window.
Select the 'Extended' tab near the bottom of the window.
Select the 'WebDAV' item below the 'Web Service Extension' heading on the right side of the window.
Click the adjacent 'Prohibit' button.
In Feburary 2016 11,
Can I Work on WordPress Offline?In Feburary 2016 11,
In Feburary 2016 11,
Users may want to work with WordPress offline for several reasons. One use for offline WordPress is as a test environment. An offline, local installation of WordPress offers a safe, easily restored environment to test changes to the WordPress installation, such as code implementation or layout testing.
Local Server
WordPress can run on any computer that supports PHP scripting language and MySQL databases. Windows, Mac and Linux machines can all be configured to support this environment. Once enabled, users can install the WordPress web application and then access this installation from their local machine. Local server installations work exactly like online WordPress installations, except instead of typing an Internet URL to access the WordPress installation, users enter their local hostname or http://127.0.0.1 address to point to the installation.
Desktop Blogging Clients
Desktop blogging clients allow users to draft posts offline, though most other administrative functions must still be done via an online connection to the WordPress installation. WordPress-compatible desktop blogging clients include Windows Live Writer, BlogDesk and Qumana. Features vary between desktop clients, but most include post creation, categorization and tagging. More advanced desktop clients may allow a user to manage other aspects of her blog, such as creating local backups.
Maintenance Mode
Users who want to take their WordPress site offline but still work with the backend have the option of installing a plugin that will put the WordPress site in maintenance mode. Maintenance mode will close the site to incoming user connections but allow administrators and other authorized users access to the live site. Though not truly working offline, enabling maintenance mode is a viable alternative for users who only need to take WordPress offline temporarily.
In Feburary 2016 11,
Users may want to work with WordPress offline for several reasons. One use for offline WordPress is as a test environment. An offline, local installation of WordPress offers a safe, easily restored environment to test changes to the WordPress installation, such as code implementation or layout testing.
Local Server
WordPress can run on any computer that supports PHP scripting language and MySQL databases. Windows, Mac and Linux machines can all be configured to support this environment. Once enabled, users can install the WordPress web application and then access this installation from their local machine. Local server installations work exactly like online WordPress installations, except instead of typing an Internet URL to access the WordPress installation, users enter their local hostname or http://127.0.0.1 address to point to the installation.
Desktop Blogging Clients
Desktop blogging clients allow users to draft posts offline, though most other administrative functions must still be done via an online connection to the WordPress installation. WordPress-compatible desktop blogging clients include Windows Live Writer, BlogDesk and Qumana. Features vary between desktop clients, but most include post creation, categorization and tagging. More advanced desktop clients may allow a user to manage other aspects of her blog, such as creating local backups.
Maintenance Mode
Users who want to take their WordPress site offline but still work with the backend have the option of installing a plugin that will put the WordPress site in maintenance mode. Maintenance mode will close the site to incoming user connections but allow administrators and other authorized users access to the live site. Though not truly working offline, enabling maintenance mode is a viable alternative for users who only need to take WordPress offline temporarily.
In Feburary 2016 11,
Wednesday, 10 February 2016
How to Transfer Files From a PC to PS3 WirelesslyIn Feburary 2016 10,
In Feburary 2016 10,
Open the 'System Settings' menu on the PS3. Scroll to 'System Information' and then 'Network Settings.' Find your PS3's MAC address located towards the bottom of the page and write it down.
Double-click on the Windows 'Control Panel' on your PC. Click on 'Network and Sharing Center.' Click on 'Change Advanced Sharing Settings' in the left-hand side bar.
Click on the 'Turn on network discovery' and 'Turn on File and Printer sharing' radio buttons. Click on the 'Choose media streaming options' below.
Designate 'All networks' in the drop-down menu. Double-click each 'Unknown device' to see the MAC address of the device. Choose the device that matches the MAC address of your PS3. Click on the button next to the device to allow it for media sharing.
Click on the 'Search for Media Servers' in the 'Video,' 'Music,' or 'Photo' menus on your PS3. Click on your PC to access files on it to transfer across.
In Feburary 2016 10,
Open the 'System Settings' menu on the PS3. Scroll to 'System Information' and then 'Network Settings.' Find your PS3's MAC address located towards the bottom of the page and write it down.
Double-click on the Windows 'Control Panel' on your PC. Click on 'Network and Sharing Center.' Click on 'Change Advanced Sharing Settings' in the left-hand side bar.
Click on the 'Turn on network discovery' and 'Turn on File and Printer sharing' radio buttons. Click on the 'Choose media streaming options' below.
Designate 'All networks' in the drop-down menu. Double-click each 'Unknown device' to see the MAC address of the device. Choose the device that matches the MAC address of your PS3. Click on the button next to the device to allow it for media sharing.
Click on the 'Search for Media Servers' in the 'Video,' 'Music,' or 'Photo' menus on your PS3. Click on your PC to access files on it to transfer across.
In Feburary 2016 10,
How to Fix Runtime Error R6002In Feburary 2016 10,
In Feburary 2016 10,
Visit the CCleaner Website (Resource section has site link) and download the program. Locate the Ccleaner file and double-click it to run the file. The installation wizard will appear. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the software.
Double-click the CCleaner Windows desktop icon to open and run the program.
Locate and click the 'Registry' icon and click the 'Scan for Issues' button. This will start the registry scan.
Insert a check mark by the registry errors found. Click the 'Fix Selected Issues' button. Back-up your registry system by clicking 'Yes' in the prompt box.
Click the 'Fix All Selected Issues' button and click 'OK' in the 'Fix All Selected Issues?' prompt to fix the registry.
Eusing Registry Cleaner
Visit the Eusing Registry Cleaner Website (see Resource for site link) and download the program file. Double-click the file to run it. Follow the program's instructional steps in the installation wizard to install the program.
Double-click the Eusing Registry Cleaner desktop icon to open and run the program.
Insert check marks in the options under the 'Select the Sections to Scan' section.
Click 'Scan Registry Issue' under the 'Tasks' category.
Choose the registry error you want to repair and click 'Repair Registry Issue,' which is under the 'Tasks' category.
RegVac Registry Cleaner
Visit the RegVac Registry Cleaner Website (see Resource section for site link) and download the program file. Find the file after downloading it and double-click it to run it. Follow the installation wizard's steps to install the program.
Double-click the RegVac desktop icon to run the program.
Click the 'Scan and Clean' button. The program will scan your registry.
Click the 'Clean Registry' button to fix your registry.
Click the 'OK' button in the dialogue box.
In Feburary 2016 10,
Visit the CCleaner Website (Resource section has site link) and download the program. Locate the Ccleaner file and double-click it to run the file. The installation wizard will appear. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the software.
Double-click the CCleaner Windows desktop icon to open and run the program.
Locate and click the 'Registry' icon and click the 'Scan for Issues' button. This will start the registry scan.
Insert a check mark by the registry errors found. Click the 'Fix Selected Issues' button. Back-up your registry system by clicking 'Yes' in the prompt box.
Click the 'Fix All Selected Issues' button and click 'OK' in the 'Fix All Selected Issues?' prompt to fix the registry.
Eusing Registry Cleaner
Visit the Eusing Registry Cleaner Website (see Resource for site link) and download the program file. Double-click the file to run it. Follow the program's instructional steps in the installation wizard to install the program.
Double-click the Eusing Registry Cleaner desktop icon to open and run the program.
Insert check marks in the options under the 'Select the Sections to Scan' section.
Click 'Scan Registry Issue' under the 'Tasks' category.
Choose the registry error you want to repair and click 'Repair Registry Issue,' which is under the 'Tasks' category.
RegVac Registry Cleaner
Visit the RegVac Registry Cleaner Website (see Resource section for site link) and download the program file. Find the file after downloading it and double-click it to run it. Follow the installation wizard's steps to install the program.
Double-click the RegVac desktop icon to run the program.
Click the 'Scan and Clean' button. The program will scan your registry.
Click the 'Clean Registry' button to fix your registry.
Click the 'OK' button in the dialogue box.
In Feburary 2016 10,
Monday, 8 February 2016
The Advantages of DB2In Feburary 2016 08,
In Feburary 2016 08,
DB2 has a more powerful Structured Query Language (SQL) dialect than Microsoft’s SQL offering. DB2 has features such as object tables, before triggers, Java method support, multiple user-defined functions and support for arrays. None of these features are supported by MS SQL. SQL allows direct access to the data via the database management interface of DB2. It also can be imbedded in the code of application programs written in other languages, such as COBOL and Java. This flexibility and feature list combine to make DB2 a powerful relational database management system.
Multiple Platform Support
IBM produces versions of DB2 that run on all available platforms, rather than just Windows-based platforms. Included in the DB2 list of supported platforms are AIX, HP-UX, Linux and Sun. This ability to run on a variety of hardware/software platforms brings a flexibility to the table that other database engines do not offer. IBM also offers DB2 as part of a pre-configured bundle along with the operating system. This combination produces better performance since the operating system is configured for DB2 database support out of the box, saving the system administrator time.
Self-Tuning Memory Management
Database tuning is part art and part science, and normally takes a significant amount of a database administrator's time. Part of this configuration job entails configuring memory for the various workloads to achieve the best performance. During the day access is typically via online applications, with random access to records across the database. At night, the workload typically changes to a batch format, with sequential processing of records being the norm. DB2 Version 9 offers a feature called Self-tuning Memory Management (STMM), which allows the database to automatically change the memory allocation when there is a change in the workload. This optimizes performance by making adjustments on the fly to the database memory and buffer pools with no requirement for human intervention..
IBM Support
A major advantage of DB2 is that it is an IBM offering. Developed many years ago at IBM’s database labs, DB2 has gained feature after feature over the years. IBM produces software updates and patches on a controlled basis after thorough testing. IBM’s high-quality software support is a factor in DB2’s popularity, along with the system stability that results from that support. IBM’s research and development dollars continue to improve the product making DB2 an ideal choice for a RDBMS.
In Feburary 2016 08,
DB2 has a more powerful Structured Query Language (SQL) dialect than Microsoft’s SQL offering. DB2 has features such as object tables, before triggers, Java method support, multiple user-defined functions and support for arrays. None of these features are supported by MS SQL. SQL allows direct access to the data via the database management interface of DB2. It also can be imbedded in the code of application programs written in other languages, such as COBOL and Java. This flexibility and feature list combine to make DB2 a powerful relational database management system.
Multiple Platform Support
IBM produces versions of DB2 that run on all available platforms, rather than just Windows-based platforms. Included in the DB2 list of supported platforms are AIX, HP-UX, Linux and Sun. This ability to run on a variety of hardware/software platforms brings a flexibility to the table that other database engines do not offer. IBM also offers DB2 as part of a pre-configured bundle along with the operating system. This combination produces better performance since the operating system is configured for DB2 database support out of the box, saving the system administrator time.
Self-Tuning Memory Management
Database tuning is part art and part science, and normally takes a significant amount of a database administrator's time. Part of this configuration job entails configuring memory for the various workloads to achieve the best performance. During the day access is typically via online applications, with random access to records across the database. At night, the workload typically changes to a batch format, with sequential processing of records being the norm. DB2 Version 9 offers a feature called Self-tuning Memory Management (STMM), which allows the database to automatically change the memory allocation when there is a change in the workload. This optimizes performance by making adjustments on the fly to the database memory and buffer pools with no requirement for human intervention..
IBM Support
A major advantage of DB2 is that it is an IBM offering. Developed many years ago at IBM’s database labs, DB2 has gained feature after feature over the years. IBM produces software updates and patches on a controlled basis after thorough testing. IBM’s high-quality software support is a factor in DB2’s popularity, along with the system stability that results from that support. IBM’s research and development dollars continue to improve the product making DB2 an ideal choice for a RDBMS.
In Feburary 2016 08,
Friday, 5 February 2016
How to Reinstall DNEIn Feburary 2016 05,
In Feburary 2016 05,
Download the Winfix file from the Citrix website. This file will clean out existing DNE settings and ensure the system is ready for a reinstallation.
Double-click
Winfix.exe and click
Start Windows Fixup.
Download the latest version of DNE from the Citrix website. Double-click the
Dneupdate file to open the DNE installer.
Agree to the license terms and conditions. Click
Install to install DNE. You will need to restart your system when the installation wizard reports that it has completed.
In Feburary 2016 05,
Download the Winfix file from the Citrix website. This file will clean out existing DNE settings and ensure the system is ready for a reinstallation.
Double-click
Winfix.exe and click
Start Windows Fixup.
Download the latest version of DNE from the Citrix website. Double-click the
Dneupdate file to open the DNE installer.
Agree to the license terms and conditions. Click
Install to install DNE. You will need to restart your system when the installation wizard reports that it has completed.
In Feburary 2016 05,
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