Adding a link head tag with Joomla 3

If you have a custom Joomla plugin or component and you would like to add a link head tag to the page, then Joomla has a way for you to do this. To accomplish this you would make use of the JDocumentHTML class using the addHeadLink method. This method adds tags to the head of the document. The syntax for this method is as follows: addHeadLink(string $href, string $relation, string $relType = 'rel', array $attribs = array()) : \JDocumentHTML $href is of Data type string and contains the linked resource. $relation is of Data type string and contains the relation. $relType is of Data type string and contains the relation type. May be ‘rel’ indicating a forward relation, or ‘rev’ for a reverse relation. The default value is rel $attrbs is of Data type array and contains a associative array of remaining attributes. If you would like to build the following link ...

March 24, 2018 · 1 min · 168 words · icarnaghan

Assigning Different Templates to Different Menu Items in Joomla! 2.5 not working

When you assign a Custom Template to a specific menu item using the Menu Style option when editing a menu item and its not working, then try the following steps to solve the problem: Turn off SEO in your Joomla! Configuration. If the Templates are changing after this change check to see if you have the SuperTable Plugin enabled. Disable the SuperTable Plugin Turn on SEO in your Joomla! Configuration Templates should now switch without any problems.

March 24, 2018 · 1 min · 77 words · icarnaghan

Error displaying the error page: Application Instantiation Error

Restart your MySql Server If restarting does not work, check your database configuration in configuration.php that your database username and password is correct and all other relevant details.

March 24, 2018 · 1 min · 28 words · icarnaghan

Guide to Gadgets in Windows 7

Q: What are Gadgets in Windows 7? A: Gadgets put information, e.g fun, news, pictures on your Desktop. They are fun and useful. Q: How do you add Gadgets? A: Right click on the Desktop and select Gadgets from the Menu. Double click on the Gadget you want on the Desktop Q: How do you view Gadgets? A: Press Windows Key and G together Q: How do you remove a Gadget from the Desktop? ...

March 24, 2018 · 1 min · 164 words · icarnaghan

How to add a Command Prompt Here Shortcut when I right click on a folder in Windows XP

Open a Explorer Window (Window Explorer or any other window that contains folders eg. My Documents) Now click on **Tools->Folder Options ** Now click on File Types and highlight the [NONE] Folder option Click on Advanced Click on **New ** A New Action window will appear. In the Action input box type “Command Prompt” and in the Application used to perform action input box type in “cmd.exe” and click on **OK ...

March 24, 2018 · 1 min · 114 words · icarnaghan

How to backup your data using Windows XP

Windows XP has it’s own built-in backup utility/tool that makes it easy for users to backup their data. Regular use is important to keep your data safe. Please follow the basic steps below to create a backup of most important documents and files. STEP 1 Press Start and select Programs->Accessories->System Tools->Backup STEP 2 In the next screen click on Next ...

March 24, 2018 · 1 min · 165 words · icarnaghan

How to check your PC specs using Windows XP

STEP 1 Click on START -> RUN and type in DXDIAG and click on OK STEP 2 Now a screen will pop up asking you “Do you want to allow DxDiag to check if your drivers are digitally signed …” just click on NO STEP 3 Now another screen will appear telling you all the details that you need to know about your Computer.

March 24, 2018 · 1 min · 64 words · icarnaghan

How to clear the screen in Windows PowerShell

There are two commands you can use namely cls or clear Clear the output by typing and executing either one of the above mentioned commands in PowerShell Examples: cls or clear

March 24, 2018 · 1 min · 31 words · icarnaghan

How to convert FAT32 to NTFS in Windows XP

Reboot the PC into Safe Mode with Command Prompt. This can be done by pressing F8 during the boot process and a menu will appear, select Safe Mode with Command Prompt In the Command Prompt type in the following command and hit the Enter key convert c: /fs:ntfs Now you should have a NTFS partition

March 24, 2018 · 1 min · 55 words · icarnaghan

How to delete a file when getting the error "Error Deleting File or Folder

The solution is to rename the file in a DOS readable format. Open Windows Explorer Locate the File Right click in the File and click on Rename Rename the file to a short name eg. file Open up Command Prompt by clicking on “START->PROGRAMS->ACCESSORIES->COMMAND PROMPT” Locate the file by using the DOS cd command eg. cd directory Once in the directory of where the file is type in the following command ...

March 24, 2018 · 1 min · 86 words · icarnaghan