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The first and most obvious thing you will need to have your own server is an Internet connection. This connection can be dedicated to the server or shared with other computers, however, there are a few things to consider when choosing an service plan for a server. The first is upstream speed. Because most Internet users download far more data than they upload to the Internet, most service plans have a drastically higher downstream speed than upstream speed. The amount needed will vary according to the type of server you wish to run. So it’s important to estimate your needs and, when shopping for service, read the fine print to ensure that the plan provides enough upstream bandwidth.
Static Internet Protocol (IP) Address
The other important consideration when shopping for service is how IP addresses are assigned. An IP address is a number that is used to identify a computer on the Internet. With most service plans, this number will often change each time a computer reconnects. This is called a Dynamic IP address. This works fine, unless you have a server that intends to have its own domain name. Domain names (such as www.ehow.com) must be looked up using a special service to translate them into a server’s IP address. However, if a server’s IP address is constantly changing, this can create problems when users try to look up your server by domain name. Therefore, it is important to purchase a Internet service plan that promises you a Static IP, one that does not change.
Dedicated Computer
While it’s quite possible to use a server computer as a desktop computer also, there are a number of reasons why this is not advisable. The biggest reason is security: servers are visible to the Internet in a way that a well-maintained desktop system usually isn’t. Running server software is essentially opening a window into a computer that is usually kept closed and locked.
Server Software
You will need software to serve the content you wish to serve. What you choose will depend on your own needs. If you wish to serve a website, the open source and very widely used program Apache is the most common. If you wish to serve an online game, you will need server software from the game’s publishers.
Security Software
Finally, and sadly, you will need security software. While you ought to have security software such as antivirus protection and a firewall running on every machine in your network, this becomes doubly important with a server. As mentioned above: running server software opens gateways into your computer that are normally left closed, and that makes it easier and more likely that your computer will be targeted by malicious hackers.
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Monday, 29 February 2016
How to Resize an Image in a Wikipedia ArticleIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Go to Wikipedia's main page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page. You can also key in Wikipedia in any search engine.
Go to the top-right corner of the page. Click on 'Create Account.' Register by providing a username and a unique password. The account is created immediately. Your username will appear in red at the top of the page.
Resize an Image in a Wikipedia article
Go to the 'Edit' tab/box of the article in which you need to display or insert the image.
Use the syntax '{Image:Image name|thumb|caption}' where you want the image to appear. The thumb refers to the width specified already. Typically, 180 pixels is the default size.
Change the thumb-width to the size you want. For example, if you want 120 pixels, type '{Image:Image name|120p|caption}.' The image can only be as large as its original size. You can make it as small as you want.
Use 'frame' in the image syntax to maintain the original size of the image. For example, '{Image:Image name|frame|caption}.'
Specify the width options in your account preferences. Click on 'My Preferences,' the third tab/box on the top of the page.
Click on the 'File' tab/box in the 'My Preferences' page.
Set the size of the thumbnails, either 120, 150, 180, 200, 250 or 300 pixels.
Specify the resolution of the images on the 'Image Description' page. The default sizes of the width and height are 800 or 600 pixels.
Choose from the options listed. There are approximately six preferences listed for the height and width of images.
In Feburary 2016 29,
Go to Wikipedia's main page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page. You can also key in Wikipedia in any search engine.
Go to the top-right corner of the page. Click on 'Create Account.' Register by providing a username and a unique password. The account is created immediately. Your username will appear in red at the top of the page.
Resize an Image in a Wikipedia article
Go to the 'Edit' tab/box of the article in which you need to display or insert the image.
Use the syntax '{Image:Image name|thumb|caption}' where you want the image to appear. The thumb refers to the width specified already. Typically, 180 pixels is the default size.
Change the thumb-width to the size you want. For example, if you want 120 pixels, type '{Image:Image name|120p|caption}.' The image can only be as large as its original size. You can make it as small as you want.
Use 'frame' in the image syntax to maintain the original size of the image. For example, '{Image:Image name|frame|caption}.'
Specify the width options in your account preferences. Click on 'My Preferences,' the third tab/box on the top of the page.
Click on the 'File' tab/box in the 'My Preferences' page.
Set the size of the thumbnails, either 120, 150, 180, 200, 250 or 300 pixels.
Specify the resolution of the images on the 'Image Description' page. The default sizes of the width and height are 800 or 600 pixels.
Choose from the options listed. There are approximately six preferences listed for the height and width of images.
In Feburary 2016 29,
Sunday, 28 February 2016
How to Upload PSD FilesIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Click the 'Start' button and choose 'Run' from the file options. Windows Vista users can skip to the next step.
Type 'CMD' (minus the quotes) and press 'Enter.' This will open a command window.
Navigate to the folder where your PSD files are located.
Check the size of your PSD files to make sure you are uploading the correct one. Type 'ftp' (minus the quotes) and press enter.
Type 'Open ftp.xxxxxxxx.com' (minus the quotes) and press 'Enter.' Substitute your FTP site for the aforementioned address.
You will be prompted to enter a user name if you have successfully connected to the server. Type your user name and press 'Enter.'
You will be prompted to enter a password if your user name has been accepted. Type your password and press 'Enter.'
Once your credentials have been accepted, you will be given an 'FTP' prompt. Navigate to the directory folder where you would like to store your PSD files. Alternatively, if you would like to create a folder, you can do this by typing 'MKDIR' (minus the quotes). You will be asked for your folder name.
Upload your PSD file by typing 'put abc.psd' (minus the quotes). Substitute the name of your file for abc.
Once the transmission is complete, the FTP server will report to you the size of the file and how long it took to upload. Repeat Step 9 for as many files as you would like to upload.
Type 'bye' (minus the quotes) when you are finished uploading your files. This command will disconnect you from the FTP server.
Type 'exit' (minus the quotes) to close the command window.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Click the 'Start' button and choose 'Run' from the file options. Windows Vista users can skip to the next step.
Type 'CMD' (minus the quotes) and press 'Enter.' This will open a command window.
Navigate to the folder where your PSD files are located.
Check the size of your PSD files to make sure you are uploading the correct one. Type 'ftp' (minus the quotes) and press enter.
Type 'Open ftp.xxxxxxxx.com' (minus the quotes) and press 'Enter.' Substitute your FTP site for the aforementioned address.
You will be prompted to enter a user name if you have successfully connected to the server. Type your user name and press 'Enter.'
You will be prompted to enter a password if your user name has been accepted. Type your password and press 'Enter.'
Once your credentials have been accepted, you will be given an 'FTP' prompt. Navigate to the directory folder where you would like to store your PSD files. Alternatively, if you would like to create a folder, you can do this by typing 'MKDIR' (minus the quotes). You will be asked for your folder name.
Upload your PSD file by typing 'put abc.psd' (minus the quotes). Substitute the name of your file for abc.
Once the transmission is complete, the FTP server will report to you the size of the file and how long it took to upload. Repeat Step 9 for as many files as you would like to upload.
Type 'bye' (minus the quotes) when you are finished uploading your files. This command will disconnect you from the FTP server.
Type 'exit' (minus the quotes) to close the command window.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Choose a Web Hosting ServiceIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Make sure the host's server provides a sufficiently fast connection to the Internet. A T3 connection is optimal, but a T1 will work for most Web sites. A dial-up connection is usually much too slow.
Find out how many machines will be sharing the server with you. You don't want to be slowed down by traffic from other sites. Compare this number with other hosting services to give yourself negotiating room.
Investigate limits on bandwidth and hits. Make sure you won't be charged severely if a lot of traffic goes through your site. Look for reasonable flat monthly rates as opposed to rates based on use.
Find out what kind of customer support the host offers. Twenty-four hour support and speedy replies aren't unreasonable demands. Try to avoid paying for customer support.
Plan ahead when thinking about Web space. The amount of space you need depends on the nature of your site, but be sure to give your site room to grow.
Look for a company that offers virtual hosting. This will allow you to use your own domain name (www.yoursite.com) as your URL as opposed to a directory within the host's domain (www.host.com/yoursite). If you don't feel that you need your own domain name, save money and stick with the host's URL.
Make sure the host provides adequate CGI-bin access if you'll be using forms, and that the CGI bin can support your scripts. You should have your own CGI-bin directory with unlimited access.
Opt for Web-based administration if you're unfamiliar with Web programming. This will provide a Web-based interface for the maintenance of the site.
Look for a host that offers FTP and Telnet access to facilitate uploading files and editing CGI scripts.
Evaluate your e-mail needs. Some servers offer POP mailboxes, while others simply offer aliases that reroute mail to existing mailboxes. Some hosts put limits on the number of allowed aliases. Make sure you fully understand the host's e-mail services.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Make sure the host's server provides a sufficiently fast connection to the Internet. A T3 connection is optimal, but a T1 will work for most Web sites. A dial-up connection is usually much too slow.
Find out how many machines will be sharing the server with you. You don't want to be slowed down by traffic from other sites. Compare this number with other hosting services to give yourself negotiating room.
Investigate limits on bandwidth and hits. Make sure you won't be charged severely if a lot of traffic goes through your site. Look for reasonable flat monthly rates as opposed to rates based on use.
Find out what kind of customer support the host offers. Twenty-four hour support and speedy replies aren't unreasonable demands. Try to avoid paying for customer support.
Plan ahead when thinking about Web space. The amount of space you need depends on the nature of your site, but be sure to give your site room to grow.
Look for a company that offers virtual hosting. This will allow you to use your own domain name (www.yoursite.com) as your URL as opposed to a directory within the host's domain (www.host.com/yoursite). If you don't feel that you need your own domain name, save money and stick with the host's URL.
Make sure the host provides adequate CGI-bin access if you'll be using forms, and that the CGI bin can support your scripts. You should have your own CGI-bin directory with unlimited access.
Opt for Web-based administration if you're unfamiliar with Web programming. This will provide a Web-based interface for the maintenance of the site.
Look for a host that offers FTP and Telnet access to facilitate uploading files and editing CGI scripts.
Evaluate your e-mail needs. Some servers offer POP mailboxes, while others simply offer aliases that reroute mail to existing mailboxes. Some hosts put limits on the number of allowed aliases. Make sure you fully understand the host's e-mail services.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Disable Link Tags in IE7In Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Close any Internet Explorer windows that may be open.
Click on the 'Control Panel' icon found on your desktop or within the start menu.
Click on 'Add/Remove' programs and scroll through the program list until you find 'Smart Tags Support For Microsoft Internet Explorer.'
Click on the 'Smart Tags Support For Microsoft Internet Explorer' listing.
Click on the 'Change/Remove' button.
Alternative For Disabling Tags
Start IE7 and navigate to the top menu of the browser window.
Click the 'Tools' menu tab and scroll down and click on the 'Internet Options' button in the drop down menu.
Click the advanced tab within the 'Internet Options' dialogue box.
Click the 'Enable Smart Tags' check box and click 'Ok.'
Restart IE7 to complete the tag disabling process.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Close any Internet Explorer windows that may be open.
Click on the 'Control Panel' icon found on your desktop or within the start menu.
Click on 'Add/Remove' programs and scroll through the program list until you find 'Smart Tags Support For Microsoft Internet Explorer.'
Click on the 'Smart Tags Support For Microsoft Internet Explorer' listing.
Click on the 'Change/Remove' button.
Alternative For Disabling Tags
Start IE7 and navigate to the top menu of the browser window.
Click the 'Tools' menu tab and scroll down and click on the 'Internet Options' button in the drop down menu.
Click the advanced tab within the 'Internet Options' dialogue box.
Click the 'Enable Smart Tags' check box and click 'Ok.'
Restart IE7 to complete the tag disabling process.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Sync a Phone With a Car BluetoothIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Turn on the stereo in the car and your cell phone.
Press the Bluetooth pairing button on the car stereo to enable the discoverable mode.
Go to the main menu selection for your phone.
Select the 'Settings' option to view the options that are available.
Select the option for 'Bluetooth' or 'Bluetooth Menu' from the list.
Select the 'Add' or 'Sync' option to detect the car stereo. Select the 'Connect' or 'Start' button to begin the connection process.
Wait while the phone searches for devices that are in range.
Select your car stereo from the list of Bluetooth devices that are displayed on your phone.
Enter the pairing number for the car stereo. This can be found in the documentation for the car stereo.
Wait while your phone is synced with the car stereo.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Turn on the stereo in the car and your cell phone.
Press the Bluetooth pairing button on the car stereo to enable the discoverable mode.
Go to the main menu selection for your phone.
Select the 'Settings' option to view the options that are available.
Select the option for 'Bluetooth' or 'Bluetooth Menu' from the list.
Select the 'Add' or 'Sync' option to detect the car stereo. Select the 'Connect' or 'Start' button to begin the connection process.
Wait while the phone searches for devices that are in range.
Select your car stereo from the list of Bluetooth devices that are displayed on your phone.
Enter the pairing number for the car stereo. This can be found in the documentation for the car stereo.
Wait while your phone is synced with the car stereo.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Throw a Christmas PartyIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Make three key decisions before solidifying Christmas party plans: Whether you’re planning a sit-down dinner party, casual cocktail party or a holiday open house; what day you plan to host the party; and who will be invited. You can also choose a theme, such an ugly Christmas sweater party, if you like. Saturdays in December are ideal for holiday parties, but your guests’ weekend calendars book up quickly. For fewer conflicts, plan a party earlier in the month rather than close to Christmas. Send out invitations at least four weeks in advance. For a formal party, send proper paper invitations featuring holiday themes; for a casual or small party, an email invitation or phone call is probably sufficient.
Planning the Decor
Adorn your home with even more Christmas decorations than you normally would for the season; a thoroughly decked-out home makes a party’s ambiance that much more festive. Aim to have a good number of presents wrapped and under the twinkling Christmas tree; if you haven’t finished your holiday shopping yet, wrap up some empty boxes in matching paper tied with satin ribbon. For a simple decoration, collect vintage ornaments and place them in glass bowls or pitchers. Don’t forget to hang a large wreath or red bow on the door so guests know where the party is located.
Picking the Menu
The menu can vary drastically based on the type of party you’re planning. For an elegant holiday party, “Gourmet” magazine recommends serving roasted prime rib with a side of potato and porcini mushroom gratin, broccoli and cauliflower and rosemary popovers. This follows the “keep it simple” mantra noted by Style At Home: Keep it simple with a salad, main dish with a starchy side and two vegetables. For cocktail parties, focus on bite-sized appetizers that you can make in advance and freeze. “Bon Apetit” magazine suggests miniature crab cakes, beef sates and pear and cherry and pine nut tartlets as some dessert options. Serve both red and white wine, a seasonal beer and a signature cocktail; something red, such as a cranberry margarita or spiced sangria, is festive and widely appealing. Stock up on nonalcoholic drinks, too, such as coffee, sodas, cocoa, cider and water.
Selecting the Entertainment
For many holiday parties, all the entertainment that guests need is the ability to catch up with other family and friends. Put on seasonal music, but keep the tunes low so guests can hear each other easily. For a cocktail party, choose upbeat jazzy Christmas classics; at a dinner party, low and slow traditional carols might be more appropriate. If many of your guests don’t know each other, a game such as the Christmas-themed “Guess Me” icebreaker might get them talking. Write classic Christmas characters, such as Scrooge from “A Christmas Carol,” Kevin McCallister from “Home Alone” and Ralphie from “A Christmas Story,” on name tags and place them on guests’ backs when they arrive. Guests must ask each other questions to figure out who their character is; the first three to correctly guess win a prize.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Make three key decisions before solidifying Christmas party plans: Whether you’re planning a sit-down dinner party, casual cocktail party or a holiday open house; what day you plan to host the party; and who will be invited. You can also choose a theme, such an ugly Christmas sweater party, if you like. Saturdays in December are ideal for holiday parties, but your guests’ weekend calendars book up quickly. For fewer conflicts, plan a party earlier in the month rather than close to Christmas. Send out invitations at least four weeks in advance. For a formal party, send proper paper invitations featuring holiday themes; for a casual or small party, an email invitation or phone call is probably sufficient.
Planning the Decor
Adorn your home with even more Christmas decorations than you normally would for the season; a thoroughly decked-out home makes a party’s ambiance that much more festive. Aim to have a good number of presents wrapped and under the twinkling Christmas tree; if you haven’t finished your holiday shopping yet, wrap up some empty boxes in matching paper tied with satin ribbon. For a simple decoration, collect vintage ornaments and place them in glass bowls or pitchers. Don’t forget to hang a large wreath or red bow on the door so guests know where the party is located.
Picking the Menu
The menu can vary drastically based on the type of party you’re planning. For an elegant holiday party, “Gourmet” magazine recommends serving roasted prime rib with a side of potato and porcini mushroom gratin, broccoli and cauliflower and rosemary popovers. This follows the “keep it simple” mantra noted by Style At Home: Keep it simple with a salad, main dish with a starchy side and two vegetables. For cocktail parties, focus on bite-sized appetizers that you can make in advance and freeze. “Bon Apetit” magazine suggests miniature crab cakes, beef sates and pear and cherry and pine nut tartlets as some dessert options. Serve both red and white wine, a seasonal beer and a signature cocktail; something red, such as a cranberry margarita or spiced sangria, is festive and widely appealing. Stock up on nonalcoholic drinks, too, such as coffee, sodas, cocoa, cider and water.
Selecting the Entertainment
For many holiday parties, all the entertainment that guests need is the ability to catch up with other family and friends. Put on seasonal music, but keep the tunes low so guests can hear each other easily. For a cocktail party, choose upbeat jazzy Christmas classics; at a dinner party, low and slow traditional carols might be more appropriate. If many of your guests don’t know each other, a game such as the Christmas-themed “Guess Me” icebreaker might get them talking. Write classic Christmas characters, such as Scrooge from “A Christmas Carol,” Kevin McCallister from “Home Alone” and Ralphie from “A Christmas Story,” on name tags and place them on guests’ backs when they arrive. Guests must ask each other questions to figure out who their character is; the first three to correctly guess win a prize.
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