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How to check what version of PHP your server is running

There are several ways how you can check the version of PHP running on your web server. If you already are comfortable in writing a PHP file, you can simply create a php file with this content in it: Say you named it phpinfo.php, you would just need to point your browser to: http://www.[your-domain-name].com/phpinfo.php You will see a long page diplaying the version of your PHP that you are running, the different modules that were built when the PHP was compiled, etc. The other way check the version of your PHP is by going to Shell and type: php --version It will immediately tell...full article

HTML Link within a page

Generally links are used to navigate to a web page where you will be taken to the top of the page. Thats great but not if the content you want to link to is buried further down the page. To code this choose the exact spot on your web page you want to send your link to then select an element near it. A heading tag is a common element to choose although most elements will work, add id="anchorname", you can call this anything you like as long as the names are the same in the link and the target ID. Here is...full article

How do I enable JavaScript in my browser

In order to view certain pages or make use of certain features on a website, often you will need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. JavaScript is a scripting language which enables Web authors to design interactive Web sites. Most of today's Web pages require JavaScript in order to function properly. If JavaScript is disabled in your Web browser some Web pages will not function properly. Here we will describe how to enable JavaScript support in the most popular Web browsers: Internet Explorer (6.0) Select 'Tools' from the top menu Choose 'Internet...full article

POP vs IMAP What is the difference

We are ofthen asked the question "What's the difference between POP and IMAP? What should I use?". Both IMAP and POP are different protocols used to connect to an e-mail account and access its data(your email messages). Each protocol has its own unique benefit, listed below is information on both methods: IMAP stands for “Internet Message Access Protocol”. This protocol allows you to download your e-mails from the server to your e-mail program the same as the POP method does. However, the difference is that when you request your e-mail from the server it sends a copy of...full article

How to Remove Browser Proxy Settings

If you have used a proxy server to access a University or work network you may need to now remove these settings to connect to other networks. Scroll down for removal instructions. What is a proxy server? A proxy server, also known as a "proxy" or "application level gateway", is a computer that acts as a gateway between a local network (e.g., all the computers at one company or in one building) and a larger-scale network such as the Internet. Proxy servers provide increased performance and security. In some cases, they monitor employees' use of outside resources. A proxy server works by intercepting connections...full article