Jay Versluis Remember the humble Autostart folder in Windows 3.1? You could simply add shortcuts to your favourite “apps” or documents to it which would automatically launch when Windows started. Except we didn’t call them “apps” in those days. It’s still possible to use this handy feature in Windows XP, Windows 7 and even Windows 8.1 – … Read more
In this episode I’m explaining how to setup your iOS Device for use with Email Accounts created in Plesk 12. I’m also explaining how to map IMAP folders from your email account to the relevant folders on your iOS Device. For this demo I’m using an iPad 3 running iOS 8, but the process is … Read more
In this episode I’m explaining how to setup Mac Mail for use with Email Accounts created in Plesk 12. I’m also explaining how to map IMAP folders from your email account to the relevant folders on your Mac. It’s a rather complex setup (as dealing with email accounts usually is) and has caused me and … Read more
Here’s a great video by Floppydonkey on how to open up your Samsung NC10 (and NC150). This comes in handy if you’d like to replace the hard disk. The tools we need are a small philips head screwdriver, a small flat screwdriver or spudger, and a tough finger nail. In a nutshell, and VERY CAREFULLY: … Read more
In this screencast I’ll show you how to access your MySQL databases from Plesk and where to find the phpMyAdmin tool. I’ll also show you how to create MySQL users and copy databases in Plesk – this can come in handy when you’re about to make a change and you want to create a backup … Read more
I’ve just updated my P2 Header Ad plugin with some new options: you can now display the same ad again after the post content (before the comments) you can do this on single posts, and additionally on the front page if you like These options are not enabled by default and work best if you … Read more
In this screencast I’ll show you how to use the File Manager in Plesk 12. It’s a very convenient tool that has largely replaced the need for an external FTP client. The File Manager allows you to change files directly on the server via your web browser. I’m explaining the following things: how to upload … Read more
Even in Plesk 12 we can only schedule a single backup, and we must decide where said backup should be saved: either on the local server, or on an off-site FTP server. Sadly we can’t have it both ways. Many of us – me included – find this very limiting. Both local and remote backups … Read more