Modifying a phpBB forum from its base installation can add new features or change behavior to get a final product that works how you want it to do. In order to do this, you download and install a mod. This typically comes in the form of a zip file containing instructions and some new php/html files. Installations consist of copying files to your web server and changing the code … [Read more...]
Archives for 2008
Scripting Windows Firewall Exceptions
Windows XP SP2 and beyond use Windows Firewall to prevent from outside attack. If you have a legitimate program that needs access you can add an exception to the computer for that program. You can do this through the Control Panel on each machine, the Group Policy for multiple machines (more info from Microsoft), or through a script for maximum flexibility. The scripting … [Read more...]
PowerMenu
PowerMenu adds some handy functionality to all programs, even if the original developers didn't design it to include them. PowerMenu adds four functionalities to all programs at the low, low cost of a 5 MB process sitting in memory. The added functions include: Changing the Process Priority Changing Transparency Always On Top Minimize to Tray The names of … [Read more...]
10 Signs of an IT Noob
Let's say the vendor sent out a technician to install some software or you're conducting interviews for an IT position, what are some of the things you notice that lets you resolutely label this individual as an IT noob? This seems like it could make a decent Goofus and Galant parody. The IT Noob: When installing software from a CD, to initiate the process of installing the … [Read more...]
Tools for the Webmaster
To make your website the best it can possibly be, you can gain valuable insight from a few tools out there on the web. They can provide information that will lead to the best possible experience for your visitors and help you get an idea of how popular your web site actually is. + To improve the end user experience, put your site through the Web Page Analyzer. This will give … [Read more...]