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June 23, 2015
Magento is Still Failing Badly at Security Releases
Back in April, we wrote about how Magento stumbled through one of the most bizarre security releases ever.
Unfortunately, there's more bad news about Magento security this month.
There were 3 more Magento security vulnerabilities released in mid-June.
Many of the same problems that occured in April are back again:
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Unfortunately, there's more bad news about Magento security this month.
There were 3 more Magento security vulnerabilities released in mid-June.
Many of the same problems that occured in April are back again:
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June 22, 2015
Template Monster Giveaway: Win Joomla, WordPress and Drupal Themes
Welcome to a really cool giveaway offer from OSTraining and TemplateMonster.
If you need a new design for your site, and you wouldn’t mind getting it for free, then you're in the right place.
TemplateMonster is one of the biggest theme providers on the web, and they've been around since 2002.
We're giving away 5 themes for Joomla, WordPress or Drupal.
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If you need a new design for your site, and you wouldn’t mind getting it for free, then you're in the right place.
TemplateMonster is one of the biggest theme providers on the web, and they've been around since 2002.
We're giving away 5 themes for Joomla, WordPress or Drupal.
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Clear Joomla's Cache with One Click
We've written about Joomla's cache and how to clear it before.
However, clearing Joomla's cache takes time because it's not easily accessible inside the Joomla admin.
This tutorial will show you an even quicker way to clear your cache using an extension called Cache Cleaner. Let's get started.
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However, clearing Joomla's cache takes time because it's not easily accessible inside the Joomla admin.
This tutorial will show you an even quicker way to clear your cache using an extension called Cache Cleaner. Let's get started.
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New Video Class: Introduction to Audacity
This week, we're really proud to introduce our members to a high-quality open source product.
Audacity is a free, easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder.
Many people rely on Audacity to record podcasts. In fact, this series is taught by Jeff Large, a prolific podcaster, who wrote our 5 Part Guide to Podcasting. Jeff is a big user of Audacity for his podcasts.
Audacity is 100% open source and it works on for Windows, Mac and Linux systems.
In our new Audacity class, you'll create a simple introduction to a podcast. This project will introduce you to many of the tools available in Audacity.
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Audacity is a free, easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder.
Many people rely on Audacity to record podcasts. In fact, this series is taught by Jeff Large, a prolific podcaster, who wrote our 5 Part Guide to Podcasting. Jeff is a big user of Audacity for his podcasts.
Audacity is 100% open source and it works on for Windows, Mac and Linux systems.
In our new Audacity class, you'll create a simple introduction to a podcast. This project will introduce you to many of the tools available in Audacity.
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Easily Create Tables in WordPress with TablePress
Creating tables, especially ones that look nice, can be difficult for beginners.
This tutorial will show you how to easily create tables in WordPress. Plus, they'll look great!
Let's get started.
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This tutorial will show you how to easily create tables in WordPress. Plus, they'll look great!
Let's get started.
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June 19, 2015
5 Tips to Get Great Technical Support
Every week we answer 100's of support forum topics from developers and designers.
Over the last few years, I've noticed that some users are excellent at asking for help. They can describe their problem clearly and we can answer them quickly.
With others, it can be a much slower process as we try to get an accurate understanding of the problem.
Here are 5 things that users do that result in the fastest and most helpful answers.
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Over the last few years, I've noticed that some users are excellent at asking for help. They can describe their problem clearly and we can answer them quickly.
With others, it can be a much slower process as we try to get an accurate understanding of the problem.
Here are 5 things that users do that result in the fastest and most helpful answers.
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June 18, 2015
Allow Users to Delete Their Drupal Accounts
It's good practice to allow users to leave your site completely.
That means users should be able to delete their account entirely, together with all the data associated with it.
In Drupal, you can allow users to delete their accounts. Here's how the feature works:
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That means users should be able to delete their account entirely, together with all the data associated with it.
In Drupal, you can allow users to delete their accounts. Here's how the feature works:
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June 17, 2015
Find The File for Any Joomla Template Override
Template overrides are wonderful because they are allow you to safely redesign almost any part of your Joomla site.
Here at OSTraining, we teach people how to create template overrides in Joomla.
However, for beginners, it can be difficult to find the right file. If you're looking at the front of your site, how do you know which file is controlling the layout?
This tutorial will show you an easy way to find the file you need.
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Here at OSTraining, we teach people how to create template overrides in Joomla.
However, for beginners, it can be difficult to find the right file. If you're looking at the front of your site, how do you know which file is controlling the layout?
This tutorial will show you an easy way to find the file you need.
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June 15, 2015
4 Useful Tips for Fabrik in Joomla
Fabrik is a Joomla extension that allows to create many types of applications. From simple forms to complex applications with extended database integration, the possibilities are huge.
Our members really like Fabrik, but at the same time they have been stuck regularly because the amount of features and settings are almost endless.
In this post, I'll share 4 helpful tips for when you're using Fabrik.
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Our members really like Fabrik, but at the same time they have been stuck regularly because the amount of features and settings are almost endless.
In this post, I'll share 4 helpful tips for when you're using Fabrik.
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New Video Class: WordPress Quick Post Types and Metaboxes
In this short class, Topher takes an intermediate-level approach to quickly creating custom post types and meta boxes.
First, using a plugin called GenerateWP, you'll create the code for your custom post type. Its as simple as selecting a tool, filling in the form and generating the code.
Second, using a plugin called CMB2, you'll quickly add metaboxes to admin forms and content types.
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First, using a plugin called GenerateWP, you'll create the code for your custom post type. Its as simple as selecting a tool, filling in the form and generating the code.
Second, using a plugin called CMB2, you'll quickly add metaboxes to admin forms and content types.
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