How to use Wordpress manually

How to install Wordpress manually

Step 1: Download the installation archive from the WordPress download section by clicking on "Download.zip" or "Download.tar.gz". This way you will get the latest stable release of the WordPress application.

Step 2: Upload it to the public_html folder of your hosting account. You can do that via FTP with a client like Filezilla or via cPanel -> File Manager -> Upload file(s). This way, after the installation is completed, the WordPress blog will appear once you visit your website.

Another option is to create a subfolder in your hosting account and upload the archive in it. The WordPress installation will be accessible at:

http://www.yourdomainname.com/subfolder


Step 3: When you are in cPanel -> File Manager, navigate to the uploaded file and extract it by clicking on "Extract". The other option is to extract the file on your computer and then to upload the content in the desired folder via FTP.


Step 4: Once the files are extracted in the desired folder, you should create a MySQL database for WordPress. You can do that from cPanel -> MySQL Databases. Detailed instructions how to do so can be found in our MySQL tutorial.


Step 5: Rename wp-config-sample.php to wp-config.php and edit it. Fill in your database connection details in the following lines:

define('DB_NAME', ''); // The name of the database
define('DB_USER', ''); // Your MySQL username
define('DB_PASSWORD', ''); // ...and password

Please note that you should type the full name of the database and the MySQL user. Let's assume that your cPanel username is "mynewsit" and your domain name is mynewsite.com. If the name of your database is "wpress", the user is "wpuser" and the password for the MySQL user is "0la;mip" you should update the lines in the wp-config.php file to:

define('DB_NAME', 'mynewsit_wpress');
define('DB_USER', 'mynewsit_wpuser');
define('DB_PASSWORD', '0la;mip');

You can also change the default database prefix in order to secure your WordPress installation.


Step 6: Open in your browser:

www.yourdomainname.com/where_wordpress_is_extracted/wp-admin/install.php

This should set up the tables needed for your blog. If there is an error, double check your wp-config.php file, and try again.


Step 7: The installation procedure is finished. You can save the administrative username and the password. You will need them to access the WordPress installation admin backend in the future.

Please, follow the step-by-step guide below in order to activate Wordpress on your hosting account:

Step 1: Please, login to your CPanel and locate the Fantastico De Luxe icon:

Step 2: Find and click the WordPress link.

Step 3: Then choose New Installation:

Step 4: Decide upon the location of your blog - if you would like to have it as your site front page, leave the directory box blank, otherwise fill in the appropriate folder name. Next, fill in the administrator details and the e-mail account configuration then click the Install WordPress button.

Step 5: A new confirmation page will be loaded for the installation. Click the Finish Installation button if no errors are reported.

If else you will have to go back and rectify the specified issues.

Step 6: After completing the installation the final screen will load, providing you with the installation details. You will be able to e-mail the details to a specified address also in order to keep them for future reference.

Well done! You have successfully installed the Wordpress application!

How to use Samsung Galaxy S3

   

The Samsung Galaxy S3 is one of the best phones around and it provides a great experience out of the box but we wanted to offer you 30 tips and tricks to get the most out of it. After reading this list, you'll turn this Android smartphone into a super phone.

General

1. Take a screenshot: Taking a screenshot with the Samsung Galaxy S3 is a snap: simply hold the power and home button for about two seconds. The image with then be saved to your gallery.

2. Quickly multitask: To hop between apps without having to go through the home screen, hold down the home button for a few seconds and your currently-running apps will appear on screen. Tap on the one you want to switch to. You can also kill running apps swiping them left or right.

3. How to hard reset: Hopefully, you won't have to hard reset your Galaxy S3 too often but if you do, here's a simple guide. You go into Settings, tap Storage, scroll to the Factory Data Reset button, follow the on-screen instructions and select Erase Everything. Confirm this by tapping Yes and your Galaxy S3 will reset and reboot.

4. Display battery percentage: The Samsung Galaxy S3 lets you easily see how much juice is really left on your device. Go to Setttings, then Display and then check the "Display battery percentage" box.

5. Turn on WiFi Direct: WiFi Direct lets you send content to to other WiFi Direct devices without needing a WiFi network. To turn this on with the Samsung Galaxy S3, go into Settings, more Settings, scroll down to the WiFi Direct column and then slide it on.

6. Turn on S Beam: The Samsung Galaxy S3 comes with an NFC chip that lets you quickly transfer content to other NFC Android devices with S Beam. To turn this on, go into Settings, more Settings and then tap S Beam. You'll be given instructions on how to use it and it will be active once you slide it to on.

7. Set data limit: The Samsung Galaxy S3 is great for browsing the web but some of you may be nearing your data limit for the month. In order to set up data limit notifications, go into Settings, tap Data usage and then check the box which says "Set mobile data limit." Once you've checked this, you can set the data limit on the graph below by sliding the limit bar up or down.

8. Save battery life: The Galaxy S3 has solid battery life but you can alway eek out a bit more by following this guide. You should read through it but by lowering your screen brightness, turning off location services when your'e not using it and turning off push data for email, you'll definitely be able to get better battery life.



9. Quick access to Mute, Restart and Airplane mode: You can turn on Airplane mode and Mute a variety of ways but the quickest route is to hold the side power button down for a few seconds. You'll then be given the option to turn off your phone, reset it, mute it or turn on Airplane mode.

10. Quick access to search: Hold the Menu button for two seconds and you'll quickly be kicked to the Google search bar.

11. Quick access to Settings: You can go through the Apps menu and then tap Settings but a quicker way to get to it is pulling down the notification bar and then tapping on the gears icon. This should be under the Screen rotation button.

S Voice, Motion Gestures

12. Activate S Voice: The Galaxy S3 lets you use your voice to control a ton of functions with its S Voice feature. To use this, tap the home button twice and S Voice will be activated.

13. S Voice actions: The Galaxy S3 uses the S Voice for a variety of functions. Once you activate S Voice, you can use it to send and receive calls, send texts, set alarms, find directions and even launch other apps. Once it's launched, just say what you want to do. For example, to text your friend Jim, open S Voice and say "Text Jim (insert message)."

14. Disable S Voice: While S Voice is nice, some of you may want to turn it off. To turn off S Voice on the Galaxy S3, open the S Voice app and then hit the Menu button. You then go into Settings and uncheck the Launch S Voice box. This will also give you faster access to the home screen because the phone won't wait for the second press to launch S Voice.

15. Turn on Motion controls: The Samsung Galaxy S3 offers a variety of motion controls which enable you to use gestures to control the phone. Instead of going through each one, we'll point you to the list of them. Go into your phone's Settings, tap Motion and then check the Motion box.

16. Change the keyboard: If you want to try a new keyboard on your Galaxy S3, it's very simple to change. Go into Settings, tap on Language and input and then tap on Default. Depending on which new keyboard you've downloaded, you'll be able to make that the standard input method on your Galaxy S3.

Security

17. Select a screen lock: Putting a screen lock will help secure your Galaxy S3 and this can be done by going into the Settings and then tapping on Security. Tap Screen Lock and you'll then have the option to put in Swipe, Motion, Face unlock, Face and voice, Pattern, PIN or Pinword.

18. Customize your lock screen: If you've set up a screen lock, you'll also be able to control what info appears on it. Go into Settings, tap on Security, then tap on Lock screen options. From here, you'll be able to set up Shortcuts, turn on the Information ticker, get quick access to the camera, set up a Clock or Dual clocks, turn on weather widget and you can even toggle the Ripple effect.

19. Encrypt device, SD card: If you encrypt your Samsung Galaxy S3, go into Settings, tap on Security and then tap on either Encrypt device or Encrypt SD card. Once you've tapped these, you'll go through the on-screen instructions for securing your device further.

Photography

20. Use Share Shot: The Galaxy S3 has an amazing camera and one of the coolest features is called Share Shot, which enables you to quickly share shots with nearby Samsung users in real time. In the Camera app, tap on the shooting mode button (in the middle) and then scroll down and check Share shot. Have your other Samsung-toting friends do the same and as long as you're within 100 meters of each other, shared images will be stored in a Share Shot album on the device.

21. Use Group Cast: The Group Cast feature on the Galaxy S3 lets multiple users interact with the same image at once - including the ability to have real-time markups on an image or PDF file. To launch this with other devices on the same WiFi network, open an image, tap on the Share button and then tap on Group Cast.

22. Use AllShare Play: The Samsung AllShare Play lets you use DLNA to "automagically" transmit content from your Galaxy S3 to other devices like a television or a computer. You have to sign up for an AllShare account but once you do, launch the AllShare Play app and then follow the on-screen instructions for adding other devices or for utilizing web storage.

23. Turn on HDR or Panorama: You can set a variety of shooting options on the Galaxy S3. To turn on things like HDR or Panorama, open up the Camera app and then tap on the Shooting mode button. From there, you'll be able to choose from Single shot, Burst shot, HDR, Smile shot, Beauty, Panorama, Cartoon, Share shot and Buddy photo share.

24. Take better shots: This is probably the one aspect that will take the most time to learn but it's definitely worth it. Basically, when you're taking photos with your iPhone 4S Galaxy S3 (Thanks Jan), keep in mind the lighting, composition and angles. We've dedicated multiple sections to helping you take better smartphone photos, so go ahead and check out how to capture light and how to properly compose your pictures.

Apps

25. Install apps: The Galaxy S3 comes with a bunch of great preloaded apps but you can add many more through the Google Play Store. To do this, open the Google Play Store app, click on the apps menu, click on an app you want to download and then hit the Install button. There's a variety of free and paid apps.

26. Install apps from your computer: You can install apps on your Galaxy S3 directly from your computer. Go to play.google.com when you're signed into your Google account, choose the app you want to download, click Install and there will be an option that says "Send To Another Device…" Tap on the "Choose another device on which to install," scroll down to the Samsung Galaxy S3 option and the app will be automatically installed a few seconds later.

27. Install apps from non-Play Store: The Google Play Store is a great way to add apps but so is the Amazon Appstore or GetJar. To install apps from third-party markets on the Galaxy S3, go into Settings, tap Security and then check the "Unknown sources" box. This does come with some security risks, so be sure you want to do this. 

28. Put an app on your home screen: After you've downloaded an app, you can easily put it on your home screen of the Galaxy S3. Open the app tray and simply hold down on an app icon for a second or two. You'll then be able to drag it to the home screen you want it to be on. '

29. Delete apps: If you want to get rid of an app, it's pretty easy to do on the Galaxy S3. Open the app menu and then tap and hold an app icon like you were going to place it on the home screen. Drag it to the App info icon on the bottom of the screen and then click on the Uninstall icon.

How to use your iTunes gift certificate

iTunes gift certificates can be used to purchase movies, TV shows, music and music videos, as well as audiobooks from the iTunes Store. This article will explain how to redeem iTunes Store Gift Certificates. To learn about how to redeem iTunes Store Gift Cards, refer to iTunes Store: How to redeem an iTunes Gift Card.

iTunes gift certificates cannot be used for online Apple Store purchases. Gift certificates can only be used in the same online store where purchased and can not be transferred to a different country or other region online stores.

Note: Some features or services are not available in some iTunes Store countries.

To redeem a gift certificate, follow these steps:

1. Download and install the latest version of iTunes
2. Open iTunes, from your Desktop or Start Menu in Windows, or from your Dock or Applications folder in Mac OS X.
3. In the Sources list, click on the iTunes Store.  
4. In the right-hand column of the iTunes Store, click the Redeem link.
5. At the Redemption page, carefully enter in your iTunes Store Gift Certificate code.

If you do not already have an iTunes Store account, you will be asked to create one after correctly entering in your iTunes Store gift certificate. A credit card is not required to set up an account if you followed these instructions.
Your gift certificate balance will be displayed in the upper-right corner of the iTunes Store window. You can now browse, buy, download, and enjoy.