XML files have become an important part of the web landscape. There may be a time, or there has already been a time, in which you need to edit one of these files in a meaningful way. For users of the Emacs text editor, there is an easy-to-use built-in editing mode just for XML files. Read More >
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How to Verify Your Account for Support
What is Verification? When you need assistance with your account and reach out to our Live Support team, you may be asked to provide verification of your account. Verification is a method we use to confirm that the person contacting us is authorized to have changes made to the account. This often is the account Read More >
Using Text Filters in Joomla 4
Joomla 4 text filters can be used to allow or limit what HTML tags or attributes groups can use within the text editors. Joomla includes some default filter settings that are typically adequate for most situations. But, there may be times when you want to block or allow additional HTML tags or attributes. For example, Read More >
Replace Apache Servername in HTTP Headers
HTTP header modifications can harden your Linux server and obfuscate sensitive data to make cyber reconnaissance harder for cyber attackers. It is for this reason that many Linux system administrators decide to change Apache servername HTTP header information. HTTP responses from your Apache server will include the following by default: HTTP/1.1 200 OKDate: Mon, 10 Read More >
How to Set Joomla 4 Update Channel
New versions and updates to Joomla software are released through what is known as update channels. Your Joomla site will then receive update alerts based on which one you select. For example, you can set your site to only receive updates that are considered “stable”. This means that it has been well-tested and is an Read More >
unrar and rar Commands
unrar is a command line application for extracting compressed Roshal Archive (.rar) files on *nix-based operating systems. 7-Zip, PeaZip, and GNOME Archive Manager are good graphical applications for managing compressed files on desktop systems. But depending on your workflow, you may need a solution available on your Linux VPS. Note that the terminal application is Read More >
Joomla 4 Configuration.php File
The configuration.php file is used to control many aspects of your Joomla 4 site. In fact, all of the settings included in the file directly correlate to a Global Configuration setting in the Admin Panel of Joomla. While it is possible to manage the Global Configuration settings in the Admin Panel, there may be instances Read More >
Database Corruption – Causes & Troubleshooting
Database corruption can halt online operations and lead to lost data, time, and money. Below we’ll cover how to troubleshoot and resolve MySQL server corruption. Database Corruption Troubleshooting 1. Identify the Problem Issues vary depending on your server environment. Are there unexplained glitches in your web site or app? Are you seeing PHP errors on Read More >
How to Add CAPTCHA to a Joomla 4 Site
In this guide, we will show you how to add CAPTCHA to a Joomla 4 site. When you first installed Joomla 4, you may have noticed some spam submitted on your registration form. This is typically generated by robots or bots that crawl the web looking for websites to post spam on. Since it is Read More >
How to Use Special Bootstrap Typography in Joomla 4
Your new Joomla 4 site (whether you are on Joomla VPS hosting or a different plan) comes with the Bootstrap CSS framework built in. This means you can introduce responsive style elements easily into your content. In this article, you will see several helpful Bootstrap typography elements that you can only access by providing a Read More >
Joomla 4 Remove Extension
Joomla 4 was recently released. If you’re like us, then you probably spent a lot of time exploring the latest extensions included with Joomla 4, playing around with them to see what’s new and what’s different. The thing is, it’s never a good idea to leave a bunch of extensions installed that you aren’t using! Read More >
How to Create Custom Fields in Joomla 4
Custom fields are a great way to add additional content, whether manually or automatically, to your articles. Custom fields can be applied to the general article creation template. So if you want to change this content from article to article you can easily type or click to add supplemental information. A popular use case for Read More >
How to Find the ManageWP Worker Connection Key
ManageWP Worker is a WordPress plugin designed to allow users to easily automate and manage multiple WordPress websites from a single dashboard interface. In this article we will outline how to find the ManageWP Worker connection key that is necessary for adding additional sites to the plugin. What is ManageWP Worker? As mentioned previously, ManageWP Read More >
Discord Streaming and Screen-Sharing
Discord streaming and screen-sharing are easy ways to share your virtual experiences over the popular online communication platform Discord. These features make it easy to collaborate with other Discord users or simply share what you’re seeing. In this article we will discuss Discord streaming and screen-sharing and outline how to use these versatile features. Topics Read More >
What is Web Authentication (WebAuthn) and How Do You Use it in Joomla! 4.0?
User security is always a concern when you must have a website that is housing sensitive data. Joomla! 4.0 has implemented support for WebAuthn (W3C Web Authentication). This option allows you to use security keys and passwordless login provided that you have an authenticator and a valid SSL certificate applied to the site. This article Read More >
How to Create a Slideshow (Carousel) in Joomla 4.0 using Bootstrap
A common need in building websites that display images is a means of displaying multiple images. The typical way is to list images or create a gallery of thumbnail size images. However, Bootstrap has the option of adding a carousel of images that can be controlled. This is also called a slideshow. Follow the steps Read More >
Using Bootstrap 5 in Joomla 4.0 – Collapse Text
Joomla 4.0 includes Bootstrap (version 5.1) which includes many features to help build a responsive, mobile-prioritized website. One of these features is the ability to collapse text. This option can be set to a button or link and allows a content creator to hide a large text section that can be made visible by the Read More >
Using Bootstrap 5 in Joomla 4.0 – Tables
Tables are widely used in many types of widgets and plugins for CMS’s like Joomla. Bootstrap tables provide a wide variety of control that you can apply to tables including their columns, rows, and cells. For the purpose of this article, we will show you the basic Bootstrap code that applies to the tables, rows, Read More >
How to Create Categories in Joomla 4
Creating various content categories on your Joomla site helps make sure all of your content is placed into the right buckets. It also helps you control which pieces of content are sorted correctly on the front end of your site. In this article, you will learn how to create categories and how to assign them Read More >
How to Create Articles in Joomla 4
One of the primary content types in your Joomla system is articles. Articles can be used as individual pages or blog posts, depending on how you want to organize and display them to your users. In this article, you will learn how to create and edit articles in your Joomla dashboard. You will also become Read More >
