How do I setup a local Apache / MySQL / PHP web development environment on Mac OS X?
There are multiple solutions available for your local development environment. However, we choose MAMP because of it's simple installation and configuration. MAMP also provides up to date Apache / My...
- How do I install XAMPP on Microsoft Windows XP?
Many people know from their own experience that it's not easy to install an Apache web server and it gets harder if you want to add MySQL, PHP and Perl.
XAMPP is an easy to install Apache distributio...
- How do I setup a local Apache / MySQL / PHP web development environment on Linux?
Many solutions are available for a local development environment in Linux. We prefer XAMPP for it's user-friendly installation and configuration. XAMPP also provides up to date versions of Apache /...
- How do I use PHP includes in my Web pages?
...enance a nightmare. In comes PHP includes.
A simple include statement is written like this:
<?php include ( 'directory/filename.php' ); ?>
Pretty simple. Now, let's say you want the links li...
- How do I setup Outlook Express to access my POP3/IMAP email account?
...e. In the Password field, type your password then click Next. Click Finish. You have successfully setup Outlook Express. From the main toolbar, click Send/Recv to retrieve email from your POP3/IMAP ...
- How do I add custom templates to the right-click Create Document context menu?
...dd additional templates. For example, to add a PHP template you would simply type:touch ~/Templates/php_doc.phpthen press Enter. You will now have the option php_doc.
You can also add sub-menus to t...
- How do I install MAMP?
The abbreviation MAMP stands for: Macintosh, Apache, Mysql and PHP. With just a few mouse-clicks, you can install Apache, PHP and MySQL for Mac OS X!
MAMP is installed in the typical Mac fashion: ...
- How can I auto-arrange all the files and folders in Finder?
By default, files and folder in Finder are unorganized. You can setup Finder to auto-arrange your files and folders by following the outlined steps below.
From the Dock, locate and click the F...
- What are some of the Windows XP essential applications I should know about?
Development Tools
Aptana (Open Source)
Aptana is a robust, JavaScript-focused IDE for building dynamic web applications.
PSPad (Freeware)
PSPad is a freeware programmer's editor. The edit...
- How do I configure a new custom Virtual Machine in Parallels Desktop for Mac?
Ensure that you have a working installation of Parallels Desktop for Mac before following the steps outlined below. Launch the Parallels application. From the Parallels menu bar, select File > N...
- I just just got my first Mac, what are some of the essential applications I should know about?
Development Tools
Aptana (Freeware)
Aptana is a robust, JavaScript-focused IDE for building dynamic web applications.
CSSEdit (Shareware)
Quite simply put, CSSEdit will save your sa...