316: How to add a new localization pack in PrestaShop 1.5

When working with different languages and locales in PrestaShop, there are a number of default localization packs installed. These include the most often used packs. A localization pack includes a language translation, states, taxes, currencies, and units of measure for that locale. PrestaShop 1.5 provides the ability to import additional localization packs to give your Read More >

How to change the default currency in PrestaShop 1.5

The default currency represents the currency format that your product prices are set. Your Localization settings allow for you to change the default currency for your store. Below are the instructions to set the default currency or your PrestaShop 1.5 store. Modifying the default currency in PrestaShop 1.5 Log into your PrestaShop 1.5 admin dashboard. Read More >

315: How to change the default language in PrestaShop 1.5

As a store administrator, you may have other people working for you that are in different locales across the globe. They may want to see the back office in their native language as opposed to English You can set the default language for the employee so that they see the back office in their desired Read More >

How to Enrol a student in a Moodle course

In order for a student to access the Moodle Courses, the users will need to be added to the Course. This is called Enrolling them into the course. Once the User Accounts and Permissions are set up in the system, the Moodle administrator can enrol them into the course. The following article will explain how Read More >

Disable default cPanel guestbook CGI script

In this article we’ll discuss the built-in guestbook.cgi script that is available from cPanel, and how to disable it in case it is causing your website to fail a PCI compliance scan. If you happened to have read our previous article on how to pass PCI compliance scans, the cPanel /cgi-sys/guestbook.cgi script is a common Read More >

Making a Description question in the Moodle

Another nice feature of the Moodle 2.3 Question bank is the Description question. This question is actually no question at all. The Description question allows the instructor to add text to quizzes to give information about the quiz. Also, when quizzes are retaken, the Feedback section of this question type can display information about retaking Read More >

How to show Joomla 3.1 banners side by side

As we dive deeper into another tutorial about using banners in Joomla, we will now teach you how to show your banners side by side. By default, banners are shown in div tags, which by default are block elements. Our goal in this tutorial is to turn them into inline elements instead. Does this CSS Read More >

Creating Short Answer Questions in Moodle

Another type of question that is useful for teachers in the Moodle 2.3 Question bank is the Short Answer question. Short answer questions can include a short phrase or a word that can match the correct word or phrase. For example, if the question is What does W3C stand for?, the student will need to Read More >

How to create a Numerical Question in Moodle 2.3

The Moodle 2.3 Question Bank has the capability of creating Numeric questions that can be correct when the student answers the question within a certain range. For example, if the question is about how much rainfall Virginia gets? Statistically, Virginia gets between 38 and 48 inches of rain a year. With the Numerical question, the Read More >

Rotating Banners in Joomla 3.1

As we continue to learn about the Joomla 3.0 banners component, our next topic of discussion is rotating banners. When you create a banner module, you can specify how many banners you would like to show. Let’s say you have 3 banners and you want all to show, your banners will appear vertically, as in Read More >

Disable directory indexes server wide

By default Apache’s DirectoryIndexes value is turned on server wide. This allows the files in a folder to be viewed via a directory index when there is no index file present in that directory. If you happen to have read our previous article on how to pass PCI compliance scans, leaving DirectoryIndexes on is a Read More >

How to Get Magento to Use Regular and Secure Connections

Many site owners want customers to be able to access their Magento Hosting catalog via normal http protocol, but switch over to https (secure) protocol for checkouts. This helps secure the data and prevent snooping or insecure data collection that can result in identity theft or other malicious activities. To enable Magento to function with Read More >

How to create a Multiple choice question in Moodle

While Moodle offers many different resources for course assessments, one of the most common is the Multiple Choice Question. These questions can be placed in quizzes and tests, making it easy to build out comprehensive course assessments in relatively short order. In this article, we will explore how to create a multiple choice question in Read More >

Setting up a Matching Question in Moodle 2.3

Continuing the course on the Moodle 2.3 Question bank, the next type of question will be the Matching Question. The Matching Question is a nice feature of the Moodle Question bank. While the Essay question from the previous tutorial allowed text to be typed for the answer, the matching question allows the teacher to set Read More >

Tracking Banner Impressions and Clicks in Joomla 3.1

Article Overview: What data about banners is kept How to view this banner data How make sure this data is being logged When using banners in Joomla 3.0, tracking their progress is very important. When you have banner clients paying you money to show their banners, they will want to see detailed statistics about what Read More >

How to create a Banner Client in Joomla 3.1

Welcome to another tutorial in our guide on using banners in Joomla 3.0. In this article we will discuss banner clients. What is a banner client? Most banners are going to be advertisements of some sorts. When you display a banner for a customer of yours, well, you’re showing a banner for a client. Why Read More >