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Our new knowledge base is a valuable collection of technical information, web site marketing tips, tutorial, glossary, and documentation.

If you feel anything is missing, or still have questions, please contact us. Looking for something specific? Can't see it here? Try our "Knowledge Base Search".


Pre-Sale Services

  • Why using free email accounts is bad idea?

    Why using free email accounts is bad idea?


    We recommend that you NOT use an email address from a free service (e.g. Yahoo! or Hotmail) with your account information.

    Instead, please enter a traditional address, such as that from your account, or one issued to you by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).

    This gives us better assurance of being able to contact you should we need to, as well as helping us protect your account and prevent fraud.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Specific refund conditions based on method of payment

    Specific refund conditions based on method of payment


    Cash / Bank Deposit / Cheque:
    We will refund your money back to the account you sent payment from, mail a cheque, or via PayPal. Your PayPal account must be considered "Verified" by PayPal, open, and in good standing with PayPal for us to refund money.

    PayPal:
    For orders paid via PayPal we will refund money to your PayPal account only. Your PayPal account must be considered "Verified" by PayPal, open, and in good standing with PayPal for us to refund money.

    Credit Card:
    For security reasons the credit card you use to purchase any of Focus Network Company products must be valid when you request a refund. We cannot refund to a credit card that has expired or been cancelled.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Newsletter / E-mail Help

    Newsletter / E-mail Help


    As a subscriber of www.ec2biz.com newsletters, you need to add www.ec2biz.com to your address book to continue to receive these emails.

    Please follow the directions at this link: Have you added the www.ec2biz.com addresses to your e-mail address book? for your particular e-mail provider.

    You need to add www.ec2biz.com to your address book:


    Please choose your e-mail provider below for specific instructions on adding www.ec2biz.com to your address book:

    Hotmail
    • Open the e-mail.

    • Click "SAVE ADDRESS" at the top of the message header.

    • Click "OK" on the next screen.

    Yahoo
    • Open the e-mail.

    • Click "ADD TO ADDRESS BOOK" next to the FROM address.

    • Click "ADD TO ADDRESS BOOK" again.

    Outlook Express
    • Open the e-mail.

    • Right-click on the FROM name.

    • Click ADD TO ADDRESS BOOK in the menu.

    • Click OK on the Properties pop-up.

    Netvigator.com (NETMail)
    • Click "ADD ADDRESS" on the screen of book address.

    • Input a new address to field:

    • Click "SAVE" on the bottom.

    i-cable.com
    • Click "ADD ADDRESS" on the screen of book address.

    • Input a new address to field:

    • Click "SAVE".

    You may need to contact your email provider to get more information.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • How to renew your Domain / Hosting Plan / other services?

    How to renew your Domain / Hosting Plan / other services?


    Our billing system will automatically send the renewal notification and invoice to your registered email address 15 day before the expiry date.

    You need to ensure your registered email is valid in the billing system and to alert on any email notification sent from us, You are responsible for keeping their contact information up to date.

    Please note your responsibility to track the services their expiration date.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • What are your DNS servers?

    What are your DNS servers?


    Please refer to:

    How to point my existing domain name to "Focus Network Company" server?

    ns1.powersx.com
    ns2.powersx.com

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

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Linux Web Hosting

  • PHP - How to creating own error logs for debugging PHP scripts

    PHP - How to creating own error logs for debugging PHP scripts


    Please insert the following code in your PHP script. (or create separate file and adding the code in it. Include the file using "include()")

       error_reporting(0);
    $old_error_handler = set_error_handler("userErrorHandler");
    function userErrorHandler ($errno, $errmsg, $filename, $linenum, $vars)
    {
    $time=date("d M Y H:i:s");
    // Get the error type from the error number
    $errortype = array (1 => "Error",
    2 => "Warning",
    4 => "Parsing Error",
    8 => "Notice",
    16 => "Core Error",
    32 => "Core Warning",
    64 => "Compile Error",
    128 => "Compile Warning",
    256 => "User Error",
    512 => "User Warning",
    1024 => "User Notice");
    $errlevel=$errortype[$errno];
    //Write error to log file (CSV format)
    $errfile=fopen("errors.csv","a");
    fputs($errfile,"\"$time\",\"$filename:
    $linenum\",\"($errlevel) $errmsg\"\r\n");
    fclose($errfile);

    if($errno!=2 && $errno!=8) {
    //Terminate script if fatal error
    die("A fatal error has occurred. Script execution has been aborted");
    }
    }


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • PHP - How to parse .php files as PHP5

    PHP - How to parse .php files as PHP5


    By default .php files are parsed as PHP4 on ec2Link.com Website Hosting servers.

    All files extension in .php, .php3, and .php4 are handled by PHP4.
    All files extension in .php5 are handled by PHP5.

    If you prefer that all files be parsed as PHP5, please create or change the .htaccess file with the following line:

    AddHandler fcgid-script .php

    Upload this file into the root of your domain(e.g. httpdocs). The changes take effect immediately.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Plesk 11 Administrator’s Guide

    Plesk 11 Administrator’s Guide


    With more than 250,000 Windows and Linux servers deployed, Parallels Plesk Panel is the preferred choice for hosting service providers, web designers, and website owners. Parallels Plesk Panel is the first step down your business' growth path - toward faster sites and faster mobile access for website owners and toward a complete product line as your hosting business grows.

    This guide is intended for server administrators who are going to manage Parallels Panel 11 and Customer and Business Manager. This document also includes instructions about offering Web Presence Builder in the Try and Buy (or trial) mode.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Plesk 10 Control Panel User’s Guide

    Plesk 10 Control Panel User’s Guide


    Parallels Plesk Panel is the only web hosting control panel with integrated web design, SaaS storefront and billing. Parallels Plesk Panel delivers maximum profits for growing service providers.

    Parallels Plesk Panel is the most complete Web hosting control panel available today. In fact, it’s the only Web hosting panel that includes integrated Web design tools, a SaaS storefront, and fully automated billing and provisioning. Plus it delivers maximum profits for growing service providers; provides key tools for Web designers; and includes an easy-to-use server control panel for IT professionals (and small businesses without IT staff).

    This is a guide to the new Panel user interface called Control Panel, which is focused only on hosting management. This guide is addressed to anyone who is going to manage websites and mail using Parallels Plesk Panel 10: hosting services customers, resellers and server administrators.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • PHP - How to define session.save_path

    PHP - How to define session.save_path


    If you can’t modify PHP.INI global configuration file, or just want to make the change affect Joomla! or Mambo application only, you must create or edit the .htaccess file in the installation directory for Joomla! or Mambo, and add the following line:

    php_value session.save_path '/var/www/vhosts/domainname/httpdocs/sessions'

    Change the /sessions to a folder that is writable(chmod 0757) and prefer to be a session saved folder by you which has been created first.

    * Where domainname is your domain name.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

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E-Store

  • E-Voucher Usage Status

    E-Voucher Usage Status


    透過“已發出禮券狀態”的實時報告,您能隨時掌握已簽發的“電子禮券”,報告的內容包括禮券的寄出日期,啟用資訊等。

    請注意,寄贈的“電子禮券”需要收件者透過“啟用編號”行使禮券,而且跟現金相同,並無使用限制,若需設定具備使用條件的禮券,請參考“優惠禮券管理”。

    進入“已發出禮券狀態”:
    1. 點擊主選單的“電子禮券/優惠禮券”

    2. 點擊左選單的“已發出禮券狀態”

    每項“已發出禮券狀態”包含的資料:
    • 寄件人

    • 收件者

    • 寄出日期

    • 禮券金額

    • 啟用編號

    • 啟用日期

    • 收件者電郵地址

    注意事項:
    • 電子禮券的面值必需視為金額,而不能設成折扣率,請勿混淆

    • 禮券啟用編號由隨機自動產生,每項禮券的啟用編號將不會重復

    • 禮券價值金額的貨幣將根據您商店的“預設貨幣”為基礎

    • 禮券的啟用,必需通過收禮者電郵所附的“啟用編號”,除此以外,並無其他途徑啟用電子禮券

    • 禮券一經寄出,將不能修改或刪除

    • 若顧客將禮券啟用後,在付款結帳後仍有禮券餘值,那餘值將儲存於顧客帳戶裏供下次購物時再使用

    • 顧客可將持有的禮券面值自用,或轉寄全部、部份面值給親友當現金使用(轉寄後的收禮者仍需按照正常程序登記成為會員及結帳)


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Brand or Manufacturer

    Brand or Manufacturer


    如果您的產品是由多個“品牌”或“廠商”組成,這樣便可透過“品牌或廠商”的預先設定,將產品歸納在所屬的品牌內。

    透過“品牌或廠商”,您的多元化產品不會再感覺混亂,而是變得讓顧客更容易集中瀏覽、架構更清楚,而且更能提高管理產品的效率。

    進入“品牌或廠商”管理:
    1. 點擊主選單的“分類目錄/產品管理”

    2. 點擊左選單的“品牌或廠商”

    每項“品牌或廠商”包含的資料:
    • 品牌名稱
      “中文”或“英文”的名稱,最多125個字元,請盡量簡短(必需輸入)

    • 品牌網頁
      針對該品牌的“中英文”官方網站,讓顧客瀏覽時可到這品牌的網站參考資料,必需包含由http://開首的完整網址(按需要使用)

    • 品牌圖片
      JPG、GIF或PNG格式(按需要使用)

    針對“品牌或廠商”的動作:
    • 新增
      新增一個品牌或廠商

    • 編輯
      修改已經建立的品牌或廠商,例如更改名稱、轉換圖片

    • 刪除
      將該品牌刪除,此刪除動作只針對品牌或廠商資料,不會把原有產品刪除

    • 資訊
      顯示該品牌或廠商的資訊,包括內含產品數量

    • 更新產品
      針對所屬該品牌或廠商的產品進行“快捷產品更新”

    注意事項:
    • 品牌或廠商的設定,建議應在“初始設定”時預先完成,以方便往後的“產品新增”及針對產品“匯出、匯入資料”的管理。

    • 如某一項“品牌或廠商”內含龐大產品數量,在點擊“資訊”時需較長時間下載頁面,請耐心等待。

    • 請自行了解有關“品牌”連結網址、圖片的知識產權及使用問題,若未經該“品牌”允許使用的相關資料,將有可能觸犯法例。

    • 有關著作權與商標聲明,您應在適當頁面,例如“使用條款”及“產品內容”,標明該品牌的商標擁有權,以避免觸犯任何國家的商標法例,例如您正在出售Intel的產品,則應聲明像是「Intel 和Itanium 是Intel Corporation 及其子公司在美國和其他國家(地區)的商標或註冊商標」。

    • 我們不會就“著作權與商標”相關的使用及法律問題提供支援服務,對于錯誤使用所引致的責任,亦與我們無關,敬請留意。


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Customers Analysis

    Customers Analysis


    我們的“網上商店”系統提供專業的“報表及統計”功能,讓您能隨時檢視“即時”及“過往”的業績記錄,令掌握營運更輕鬆。

    每項報表皆具備多種不同的樣式,而且除了能線上檢視外,更可透過您的印表機,將業務數據列印以備參考。

    進入“客戶類型分析”:
    1. 點擊主選單的“報表及統計”

    2. 點擊左選單的“客戶類型分析”

    每項“客戶類型分析”包含的資料:
    • 性別統計

    • 國家統計

    • 年齡統計

    針對“客戶類型分析”的動作:
    • 列印
      將當前資料透過印表機列印

    注意事項:
    • 請定期檢視所有報表及統計數據,方能掌握業務進展及變化

    • 所有報表數據屬您的商業機密,切勿隨意向第三者披露

    • 若有使用其他第三方供應商,例如“收款閘道”,基放計算方式、環境因素等,二者的報表數據結果可能並不一致

    • 報表資料屬即時狀態,而過往記錄有可能受其他因素影響,例如管理員對訂單的刪除等,所以資料將與實際稍有差別

    • 報表數據只供參考


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • 客戶服務管理

    客戶服務管理


    每當顧客經瀏覽貴公司網站後,可能會對某種產品感興趣,有些顧客會即時進行訂購,亦有可能先透過查詢待了解更多相關資料後才進行訂購,現時的營商環境均講求高效率,所以對客戶的服務亦需盡快回應。

    在我們的經驗來說,一般顧客均希望產品供應商向他/她們第一時間回覆,如在辦工時間內可啟動我們提供的顧客即時查詢系統,以文字型式即時接觸客戶,但人手不能配合,亦盡量在十二小時內回應客戶的查詢,這些服務可有效增加產品的成功銷售率,並提高客戶的信心及建立良好口碑。

    以下是一些新業務需面對及安排人手處理的客戶服務重點:
    • 客戶發出的電子郵件查詢

    • 客戶發出的產品、訂單查詢

    • 對客戶發出的大數量訂購要求,預備安排額外的聯絡人手

    • 替客戶跟進訂購產品的貨運延期問題

    • 按業務及產品性質提供產品優良保證及退換細節,並於客戶服務頁展示內容

    • 客戶可能對已收貨的產品感到不滿意或商家寄出錯誤的產品,這些均需預先計劃處理方案

    • 產品在郵寄或貨運中遺失或損壞,當然出現率很低,但亦需預先計劃處理方案並展示解決資料讓顧客知述

    • 預先了解金流、信用咭公司的合約細節,以便當顧客要求取消訂單或退款、存貨不能如常供應而產生的取消訂單、少數的虛假信用咭詐騙行為等,能有效處理上述有機會發生的問題

    • 客戶或同業的投訴亦需有效地安排跟進

    Please be aware we does not participate in any management and not assume responsibility and support for third party providers.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • E-Voucher Approval

    E-Voucher Approval


    若您的“線上商店”提供可選購的“電子禮券”,基於保障原因,必需經由管理員進行批核,以確保訂購的付款交易無誤,才存進顧客的電子禮券帳戶。

    如接獲顧客購買“電子禮券”的訂單,務必確認有關的付款交易已完成,方可批核顧客的“電子禮券”。

    “電子禮券”與“優惠禮券”的差別:
    • 電子禮券
      跟現金相同,不含任何使用限制,顧客可付款自購,或由管理員簽發

    • 優惠禮券
      可設定若干行使限制,並只能透過管理員簽發

    進入“顧客禮券批核”:
    1. 點擊主選單的“電子禮券/優惠禮券”

    2. 點擊左選單的“顧客禮券批核”

    每項“顧客禮券”包含的資料:
    • 購買客戶
      購買電子禮券的顧客姓名

    • 購買金額
      購買電子禮券的面值(銷售金額)

    • 訂單編號
      相關的訂單編號

    • 購買日期
      相關的訂單的購買日期

    確認“顧客禮券”的程序:
    1. 點擊欲檢視“待批核名單”旁的“確認禮券”

    2. 如訂購的付款方式屬“線上付款”,例如信用咭、PAYPAL(貝寶),請到達相關閘道並檢查交易是否已完成,其他付款方式則亦請檢查有否收妥款項

    3. 如付款証實無誤後,點擊“確認”按鈕,或按“返回”放棄確認

    4. 確認完成後,系統將把相關價值的電子禮券存進顧客的“電子禮券帳戶”內,並同時寄出通知郵件給對方

    5. 此時顧客已可隨時使用禮券的價值訂購產品及結帳,或將“電子禮券”轉寄給親友

    注意事項:
    • 您的線上商店必需有銷售電子禮券,方會產生這篇所述的待批核顧客禮券

    • 若需設定產品屬可供購買的“電子禮券”,只需在型號輸入以大寫英文“GIFT”為首,例如“GIFT100”,而禮券的售價便是面值,請參考“產品管理”

    • 禮券一經確認,將直接存進顧客的“電子禮券帳戶”內,無法以其他途徑改變面值或刪除

    • 顧客付款購買的電子禮券,不需通過“啟用編號”使用

    • 顧客可於同一項訂單內,包含電子禮券及其他產品一同結帳

    • 顧客可重複購買電子禮券,相關的面值將疊加於原本面值

    • “電子禮券”可視為現金,顧客持有的面值適用於所有產品而無任何限制,若顧客持有足夠的禮券面值,結帳時可全數替代應繳金額,甚至適用的手續費

    • 若顧客於結帳後仍有禮券餘值,可於下次購物時繼續使用

    • 顧客可將持有的禮券面值自用,或轉寄全部、部份面值給親友當現金使用(轉寄後的收禮者仍需按照正常程序登記成為會員及結帳)

    • 顧客持有的“電子禮券”只適用於您的“線上商店”

    • 由於沒有途徑修改顧客持有的“電子禮券”資料,所以在您的商店產品內,例如銷售的電子禮券,應註明“不可折回現金”


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

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Email Tutorial

  • Mozilla Thunderbird For Mac OSX Email Setup Tutorial

    Mozilla Thunderbird For Mac OSX Email Setup Tutorial


    In this tutorial you will learn how to setup Mozilla Thunderbird as an email client on your Mac OSX.

    What you will Need:

    • A valid email account, if you haven't created an email account yet please log into your Control Panel and set up an email account.
    • An email client. This tutorial uses Mozilla Thunderbird, which is a free opensource email client.


    Thunderbird is a standalone version of the Mozilla Mail client. It offers sophisticated mail management features without the associated Web browser. These instructions assume that you are using Thunderbird 0.5 (or greater) for MacOS X. The configuration might be slightly different for other versions of Thunderbird.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • What is the maximum email size I can send and receive ?

    What is the maximum email size I can send and receive ?


    The maximum email size you can send and receive through our mail servers is 50 MByte. Anything bigger then that will be automatically bounced.

    For bigger files you have to use your FTP!

    And the maximum amount of emails which can be send out per hour is 30 emails from one account or 300 emails per domain and 700 emails per day, Focus Network Company reserves the violation of any of the foregoing may result in immediate deactivate or termination upon any indication of such activity without notice.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Useful ISP email information

    Useful ISP email information


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    Business Netvigator
    corppop.netvigator.com110corpmail1.netvigator.com25
    PCCW NETMailpop.netvigator.com110995smtp.netvigator.com25465
    PCCW NETMail Plusndpop.netvigator.com110995ndsmtp.netvigator.com25465ndimap.netvigator.com143993
    和記寬頻
    Hutchison Broadband
    pop.hgcbroadband.com
    pop.net-yan.com
    110mail02.hgcbroadband.com
    mail02.net-yan.com
    25
    3寬頻
    Three Broadband
    pop.threebb.com.hk110mail02.threebb.com.hk25
    有線寬頻
    i-CABLE
    mail.i-cable.com110smtp.i-cable.com25
    香港寬頻
    HKBN
    popo.hkbn.net
    pop1.hkbn.net
    popo.ctimail.com
    110smtpo.hkbn.net
    smtpo.ctimail.com
    25
    太平洋寬頻
    Pacific Internet
    pop.pacific.net.hk110smtp.pacific.net.hk25
    SmarTone Vodafone110995smtp.smartone-vodafone.com25
    HKNetpop3.hknet.com110smtp.hknet.com25
    Google GMAILpop.gmail.com110995smtp.gmail.com25465imap.gmail.com143993
    雅虎電子郵件
    Yahoo Mail
    pop.mail.yahoo.com
    pop.mail.yahoo.com.hk
    110995smtp.mail.yahoo.com
    smtp.mail.yahoo.com.hk
    25465imap-ssl.mail.yahoo.com993
    Ymailpop.mail.yahoo.com110995smtp.mail.yahoo.com25465imap-ssl.mail.yahoo.com993
    Ymail Plusplus.pop.mail.yahoo.com110995plus.smtp.mail.yahoo.com25465imap-ssl.mail.yahoo.com993
    Hotmailpop3.live.com110995smtp.live.com25
    163 網易郵箱pop.163.com110995smtp.163.com25465imap.163.com143993
    QQ 郵箱pop.qq.com110995smtp.qq.com25465imap.qq.com993
    新浪網郵箱
    SinaMail
    pop3.sina.com.hk110------


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Mozilla Thunderbird for Windows Email Setup Tutorial

    Mozilla Thunderbird for Windows Email Setup Tutorial


    In This tutorial we will learn about using Mozilla Thunderbird as your email client. We will cover setting up a new account and editing an existing account.

    What you will Need:

    • A valid email account, if you haven't created an email account yet please log into your Control Panel and set up an email account.
    • An email client. This tutorial uses Mozilla Thunderbird, which is a free opensource email client.


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Eudora 6 For PC Email Tutorial

    Eudora 6 For PC Email Tutorial


    In this tutorial we will learn how to set up Eudora 6 for PC as your email client.

    What you will Need:

    • A valid email account, if you haven't created an email account yet please log into your Control Panel and set up an email account.
    • An email client. This tutorial uses Eudora, which is available for PC and MAC.


    Eudora is an email package that is free to download from http://www.eudora.com Eudora has three modes -- Sponsored, Paid, and Light. Sponsored mode gives you the full-featured product, but displays ads on part of your screen. The ads are relatively unobtrusive. Paid mode gives you the same thing as Sponsored mode, without the advertisements, but you need to pay for and register it. Light mode is Eudora without the bells and whistles, but also without advertisements.

    When you install Eudora it will be in Sponsored mode by default. You can change the mode by choosing 'Payment & Registration' from the help menu.

    These instructions assume that you are using Eudora 6.x in Sponsored mode for Windows 98/Me/2000/XP. The configuration might be slightly different for other versions of Eudora.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

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Glossary

  • Search Engine

    Search Engine


    A search engine is an information retrieval system designed to help find information stored on a computer system, such as on the World Wide Web, inside a corporate or proprietary network, or in a personal computer. The search engine allows one to ask for content meeting specific criteria (typically those containing a given word or phrase) and retrieves a list of items that match those criteria. This list is often sorted with respect to some measure of relevance of the results. Search engines use regularly updated indexes to operate quickly and efficiently.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • BMP (Bit Mapped)

    BMP (Bit Mapped)


    The BMP (bit mapped) format is used internally in the Microsoft Windows operating system to handle graphics images. These files are typically not compressed resulting in large files.

    The main advantage of BMP files is their wide acceptance, simplicity, and use in Windows programs. However, they may pose problems for users of other operating systems. Commonly, BMP files are used for Microsoft's Paint program. Since most BMP files are uncompressed, and BMP's RLE compression has serious limits[citation needed], the large size of BMP files makes them unsuitable for file transfer. However, Bit Map images are suitable for background images and wallpapers. This is especially true for screen shots. In addition, images from scanners are usually stored in BMP files.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • HTML5

    HTML5


    HTML5 is currently under development as the next major revision of the HTML page standard.

    Like its immediate predecessors, HTML 4.01 and XHTML 1.1, HTML5 is a standard for structuring and presenting content on the World Wide Web. The new standard incorporates features like video playback and drag-and-drop that have been previously dependent on third-party browser plug-ins such as Adobe Flash, Microsoft Silverlight, and Google Gears.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Domain name

    Domain name


    On the Internet, the domain name stores and associates many types of information with domain names; most importantly, it translates domain names (computer hostnames) to IP addresses. It also lists mail exchange servers accepting e-mail for each domain. In providing a worldwide keyword-based redirection service, DNS is an essential component of contemporary Internet use.

    Useful for several reasons, the domain name pre-eminently makes it possible to attach easy-to-remember domain names (such as "ec2biz.com") to hard-to-remember IP addresses (such as 202.123.84.161). People take advantage of this when they recite URLs and e-mail addresses. In a subsidiary function, the domain name system makes it possible for people to assign authoritative names without needing to communicate with a central registrar each time.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • URL

    URL


    A Uniform Resource Locator(URL), is a compact string of characters used to identify or name a resource. The main purpose of this identification is to enable interaction with representations of the resource over a network, typically the World Wide Web, using specific protocols. URIs are defined in schemes defining a specific syntax and associated protocols.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

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General Information

  • HTML True Color Chart

    HTML True Color Chart


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    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • BBclone

    BBclone


    BBclone is a web counter written in PHP. It looks similar to Big Brother Webstats.
    But it is not *just* a counter : BBClone gives a detailed view of the visitors of your web site.

    It does it by displaying the nth last users (and the data they provided, like their IP, browser and so on) that went of the web site, not just showing a number of visitors. This is very handy for slow to medium traffic web site webmasters that want to see who visit their sites, what browser people use, where do they come from etc. Please note that it's very design, BBclone is not useful for high traffic websites where you only need agregated data.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Protect your computer from Conficker virus

    Protect your computer from Conficker virus


    The Conficker virus infects computers through exploiting a vulnerability of Microsoft Windows. Variants of the virus can also spread through file sharing and via USB drives, such as removable drives.

    The Conficker virus can disable some important security services on infected computer. It also attempts to prohibit user from accessing some security sites. As result, an infected computer may be unable to download certain security products. Most anti-virus software can detect and block the virus. If you have an updated anti-virus software with updated virus signature file on your computer, you are at a much lower risk of being infected by the Conficker virus.

    Prevention

    Perform following tasks to protect your computer from Conficker virus infection:

    1. Install anti-virus software and keep the virus signature file up-to-date.
    2. Install and enable a personal firewall.
    3. Enable and properly configure real-time detection to scan your machine for computer viruses and malicious code.
    4. Apply security patches from Microsoft Windows, in particular the security bulletin MS08-067 which was issued in October 2008.
    5. Use strong passwords for user account and file shares.
    6. Disable AutoRun feature for removable devices, if possible.
    7. Schedule a daily full system scan to check for viruses or malicious codes.

    Detection and Recovery

    Your computer may be infected if it fails connecting to websites of security vendors or downloading security updates. You should:

    1. Disconnect the infected computer from the network.
    2. Use a non-infected computer to download a malware removal tool to clean up the machine.
      http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
      http://www.bdtools.net/how-to-remove-downadup.php
    3. Perform steps under Prevention to protect your computer.
    4. Re-connect the cleaned computer to the network.


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • OpenX

    OpenX


    OpenX (phpAdsNew) is an open-source ad server, with an integrated banner management interface and tracking system for gathering statistics.

    With OpenX you can easily rotate paid banners and your own in-house advertisements.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • PPWSE

    PPWSE


    Plesk Professional Website Editor (PPWSE) is a powerful solution for managing and creating web-sites. It is the easiest way to create, modify and update a website without any need for technical knowledge. This product is ideal for both: professional developers and non-professionals.

    The software required purchase a license key.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

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Industry News

  • Microsoft recommends against usage of SHA-1

    Microsoft recommends against usage of SHA-1


    Microsoft is advising its customers to stop using the SHA-1 hashing algorithm in cryptographic applications such as SSL/TLS encryption and code signing.

    In a security advisory issued by the company, Microsoft said that it would stop recognising certificates using the algorithm after January 1, 2016. After this date, certificate authorities (CAs) that issue certificates under the Windows Root Certificate Program will only be able to issue SHA-2 certificates.

    According to Microsoft, SHA-1 is used in 98 percent of all certificates issued worldwide. However, it also claims that since 2005 researchers have discovered collision attacks against the algorithm that mean it no longer meets its security standards. Although the announcement to drop SHA-1 comes today, the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) has been advising government agencies to move to SHA-2 since December 2011.

    The ASD also has a slightly different opinion of when the collision attacks were first known, stating that "theoretically impressive attacks" against SHA-1 were known since 2004, but that they were not practical to implement.

    ASD has already removed the "weakened but not broken" SHA-1 algorithm from use in its Information Security Manual.

    The US National Institute of Standards and Technology, which published the algorithm, also stated in September 2012 that US federal agencies should stop using SHA-1.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Summit 2008 Agenda Announced by Parallels

    Summit 2008 Agenda Announced by Parallels


    Parallels has announced the following topics are to be featured at Summit 2008: Software as a Service (SaaS), Virtualization and 'green' hosting.

    This free, two-day event will welcome customers, partners and other industry participants from around the world on May 19-20 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.

    This year's Summit will feature keynotes by industry leaders and innovators, as well as in-depth product, strategy and networking sessions for business and technical professionals. The event will also include hands-on technical labs for Parallels Plesk Control Panel, Parallels Virtuozzo Containers, and Parallels Plesk Billing, sponsored by HP.

    "The Parallels Summit 2008 brings together business and technical professionals to discuss not only virtualization and automation technologies, but also broader hosting and SaaS trends and opportunities," said Kurt Daniel, senior vice president of marketing and online, Parallels. "This year's event will build on the momentum of the previous two years and offers valuable networking with potential business partners, Parallels technical and business resources, and other industry participants."

    Agenda Highlights
    The Parallels Summit 2008 begins Monday, May 19 at 9 a.m. with morning sessions followed by the opening keynote at 1:30 p.m. The Summit program concludes on Tuesday, May 20 at 5 p.m.

    The agenda features two tracks: a business track, which will focus on product features, profitability and use cases; and a technical track, which will focus on product-specific implementations, architectures and hands-on problem solving.

    Featured speakers include:
    • Bill McNee, Founder and CEO, Saugatuck Technology, who will share findings from Saugatuck Technology's most recent SaaS research program and annual SaaS Research Report.

    • Dan Golding, Analyst for Tier 1 Research, who will provide expert analysis of the hosting industry and trends.

    • Serguei Beloussov, CEO of Parallels, who will describe the next generation of SaaS and virtualization based on Parallels' unique perspective due to its large, global customer base.

    • Top-level Executives, who represent industry leaders and innovative smaller companies who will discuss technology developments that are shaping the industry.

    Parallels will also host two evening networking events for attendees. On Monday night, attendees are invited to join Parallels for an Odyssey Boat Cruise. Event participants staying through Tuesday evening can choose to attend a Washington Nationals baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at the brand new ballpark, which features a high-definition scoreboard that displays more than 1 million pixels.

    A detailed agenda of planned sessions and activities is available at http://www.parallels.com/summit/agenda .

    Register, Reserve Hotel before April 19
    Parallels Summit 2008 is expected to attract hundreds of business and IT professionals from around the world. Space is limited and registration and hotel accommodations are subject to availability. To register or become a sponsor, visit http://www.parallels.com/summit today.

    About Parallels - Optimized Computing
    Parallels (formerly SWsoft) is a worldwide leader in virtualization and automation software that optimizes computing for consumers, businesses, and service providers across all major hardware, operating systems, and virtualization platforms. Founded in 1999, Parallels is a fast-growing company with 900 employees in North America, Europe, and Asia.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Plurk

    Plurk


    Plurk is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that allows users to send updates (otherwise known as plurks) through short messages or links, which can be up to 140 text characters in length.

    Updates are then shown on the user's home page using a timeline which lists all the updates received in chronological order, and delivered to other users who have signed up to receive them. Users can respond to other users' updates from their timeline through the Plurk.com website, by instant messaging, or by text messaging.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • 微軟證實Hotmail個人資料遭竊取

    微軟證實Hotmail個人資料遭竊取


    根據BBC(英國廣播公司)報導,微軟公司的Windows Live Hotmail遭到網絡黑客入侵,超過萬個hotmail客戶資料遭到竊取,這些資料多數來自歐洲,微軟並證實遭竊取的密碼都是正確的。

    科技網誌neowin.net說,黑客除了盜取帳號密碼之外,又把盜取到的資料全數公布到網路上,超過上萬個hotmail帳戶的細節,2009年10月1日被貼上一個讓人分享密碼的網站pastebin.com。

    Neowin聲稱這些帳戶可能是被黑或是利用網路釣魚搜集而來。網路釣魚攻擊者利用發送釣魚郵件給受害者,受害者點選後,會被導向釣魚網頁,就會洩漏了個人的機密資訊給予攻擊者,如個人的信用卡號碼、密碼、帳號等。

    微軟目前表示,他們已經知悉此事,並正在積極了解及處理中。這件事透露出網路資訊安全的疑慮,若果個人資料遭到竊取,可能會有更多後續麻煩的事端。

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • LinkWithin related posts widget with photo thumbnails

    LinkWithin related posts widget with photo thumbnails


    LinkWithin是最近很紅的相關文章外掛,它改變以往以超連結文字顯示相關文章的做法,而是採用縮圖模式來顯示相關文章。只你網誌支援javascript,然後註冊認證後,你會拿到一串代碼,把代碼貼在網誌上,該程式碼就會自動偵測您的文章並以縮圖模式顯示相關文章!

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

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Domain Names Knowledge

  • How do I change DNS records if my domain is registered with GoDaddy?

    How do I change DNS records if my domain is registered with GoDaddy?


    If you recently purchased Focus Network Company web hosting or E-Store, but your domain name was previously hosted somewhere else, you will need to change your DNS information to the follow these simple steps:

    1. Log in to the GoDaddy Account Manager. http://www.godaddy.com
    2. Select Manage Domains from the Domain Names dropdown menu or the Manage Your Account list.
    3. Select the domain name you wish to modify using the checkboxes and then click Set Nameservers Icon.
    4. Select Custom nameservers (I host my domains elsewhere.).
    5. Enter our name server information to Nameserver 1 and Nameserver2 from below.
      ns1.powersx.com
      ns2.powersx.com
    6. Click OK at the bottom.


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • How do I change DNS records if my domain is registered with Directnic?

    How do I change DNS records if my domain is registered with Directnic?


    If your domain is registered with Directnic and you want to use Focus Network Company web hosting or E-Store service, you'll just need to follow these simple steps in order to point the domain to our name servers.

    1. Log in to your Directnic account and click on the Domain Manager link. http://www.directnic.com

    2. Click on the Change Nameserver Information icon located to the right of your domain name, under the Options heading.
    3. Replace the nameserver information listed with the below.
      ns1.powersx.com
      ns2.powersx.com
    4. Click on the Modify button at the bottom of the page and you're done.


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • How do I change DNS records if my HK domain is registered with HKDNR?

    How do I change DNS records if my HK domain is registered with HKDNR?


    If your Hong Kong domain is registered with HKDNR and you want to use Focus Network Company web hosting or E-Store service, you'll just need to follow these simple steps in order to point the domain to our name servers.

    1. Log in to the HKDNR account http://www.hkdnr.hk
    2. Select your domain name from the Manage Domain Name.

    3. Click the Modify DNS (MNS) link on Domain Information Manager.
    4. Enter our name server information to Name Server(1) and Name Server(2) to below.
      ns1.powersx.com
      ns2.powersx.com
    5. Click Submit at the bottom.


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • What Is Domain Redemption Period

    What Is Domain Redemption Period


    The Redemption Period occurs approximately 30 days after a domain has been reached its expiration date, this applies to .COM, .NET, and .ORG domains, other TLDs may have different policies concerning expiration and renewal.

    For thirty (30) days after the expiration date the domain will be available for renewal in a grace period. After the thirty day grace period the domain will enter a hold period known as the Redemption Period for another thirty (30) days where to recover the domain the registry requires a HKD$3,000 fee.

    However, there is no guaranteed grace period, and once expired, the domain can be deleted at any time.

    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

  • Who can register a .CN domain name?

    Who can register a .CN domain name?


    Regarding to CNNIC request for document submission.

    For new .CN / .COM.CN / .NET.CN / .ORG.CN / GOV.CN domain registration, only organization application is accepted and below documents are required:

    • Copy of a valid China Business Registration Certificate, and
    • Copy of applicant's China Citizen Identity Card, and
    • Copy of a valid ICP license


    *** The above information is for reference only, Please seek independent technical advice if found necessary.

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