Tutorials

How to install Joomla with wamp

Wed, 02 May 2012 12:15:53 +0000

Content Management Systems (CMS) are the way forward with most web design, I believe. They offer an unbelievably easy way to create pretty decent looking websites without the added fuss of having to know indepth coding. The majority of this is automatically done for you. So, in this tutorial you are going to learn how to download, install and manipulate with one of these called Joomla. Another one of these is called Drupal, which seemingly is better for the more technical aspects but Joomla is just as good.

In this tutorial you are going to need to download first a program called Wamp, which can be downloaded from this site.

Once you have done that, you can now download Joomla from here. It's completely free and open source. In a few minutes we are going to start getting to the somewhat difficult things, so I shall be using photos to illustrate this.

When your Joomla files have been fully downloaded, you need to extract them to your Wamp folder. By default, it will have installed to C:\wamp. If you have installed it correctly, then you should see the following files:

The folder you are going to extract the Joomla files to is the www folder, as shown in the above image. For the purpose of this tutorial, I have created folder called FA Tutorial inside the www folder, and this is where I am going to extract the Joomla files to.

When this is finished, you need to make sure that the wamp server is running. To do this, you need to search for wamp and click on "Start Wamp Server". Wamp should take a few seconds to be fully ready - the icon will first appear red, then yellow before turning white, as seen in the below image -

In the newer versions, they have changed the icon to this -

When it has turned fully green, you need to click on it, to bring up this:

Then you are going to click on Localhost, which should automatically open up your browser and take you to this screen-

At this point, you will know if you extracted the Joomla files to the correct folder, if you have something similar to FA Tutorial, under "Your Projects", as I do here-

Now, before you do anything with Joomla, you first need to set up the database. To do this, you need to click on phpmyadmin. From this screen you need to click on Databases on the top left corner and then type in the name of the database you want to create, in my case it's going to be FATutorial -

and then click "Create". Voila! You've just created a database.

When this is done, you need to navigate back to the localhost, following the steps above. When you have, you can finally click on FATutorial (or whatever you may have called it) under Your Projects and finally you get taken to the Joomla installer.

The first few screens are relatively easy and unless you want to really pay attention, you can click next until you get to the database screen, as seen here:

This is why you needed to have a database already set up. For this, the username is mostly always going to be root and the database name will be whatever you called it in phpmyadmin, in my case fatutorial. You'll know you have done it correctly when you get taken to the FTTP step. If you already have a domain name and hosting purchased, with FTTP set up, you can put the details here so you can FTTP it to the host. However, since we are running it using wamp on the localhost (i.e. on this computer rather than over the internet), we can just skip this by clicking next.

Here is where you put in the site details. In my case the site name is going to be FATutorial, the email FA@Tutorial.com and the password fatutorial. The Admin username should be left at admin, just because it's going to be easier when you get to accessing the admin area. It is a good idea to also install the sample data, as it will give you an idea as to how the site will look when it's fully up and running.

This is now the final screen and you just need to delete the install directory before proceeding.

This can be done pretty easily by clicking "Remove Installation Folder"

When you click on "site" on the top right, you will be taken to this -

Voila! That is all your hard work. The reason it's coming up like this is because of the sample data you installed a few steps previously. Now, if you want to edit this, you can do so by navigating to the administrator screen.

This is done by adding /administrator after the URL of the site, as shown above. If it worked, you should be taken to a screen like this one -

where you would add in the details that you had previously set for the admin - in my case, the username was admin and the password was fatutorial. If all the details were put in correctly, you should be taken to the admin panel, as seen below, where you can manipulate the data on your newly created site:

and there you have it - you have downloaded wamp, joomla and you have created databases as well as installing joomla and getting it to run on the localhost. If you have any queries, make sure to comment below.

How to add binds on TF2

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:17:13 +0000

How to add binds on Team Fortress 2

First you need to be able to open console, do this:

Bindable Keys

A-Z
0-9
F1-F12
,./;'\][=-
Arrow keys: leftarrow, rightarrow, uparrow, downarrow
Mouse buttons: mouse1, mouse2, mouse3
The numpad
Key = Console code
Enter = kp_enter
0 = kp_ins
1 = kp_end
2 = kp_downarrow
3 = kp_pgdn
4 = kp_ leftarrow
5 = kp_5
6 = kp_rightarrow
7 = kp_home
8 = kp_uparrow
9 = kp_pgup
. = kp_del
+ = kp_plus
- = kp_minus
* = *

Weapon Commands

Scout
tf_weapon_scattergun
tf_weapon_handgun_scout_primary
tf_weapon_soda_popper
tf_weapon_pistol_scout
tf_weapon_lunchbox_drink
tf_weapon_jar_milk
tf_weapon_handgun_scout_secondary
tf_weapon_bat
tf_weapon_bat_wood
tf_weapon_bat_fish

Soldier
tf_weapon_rocketlauncher
tf_weapon_rocketlauncher_directhit
tf_weapon_particle_cannon
tf_weapon_shotgun_soldier
tf_weapon_buff_item
tf_weapon_raygun
tf_weapon_shovel
tf_weapon_katana

Pyro
tf_weapon_flamethrower
tf_weapon_shotgun_pyro
tf_weapon_flaregun
tf_weapon_fireaxe

Demoman
tf_weapon_grenadelauncher
tf_weapon_pipebomblauncher
tf_weapon_bottle
tf_weapon_sword
tf_weapon_stickbomb
tf_weapon_katana

Heavy
tf_weapon_minigun
tf_weapon_shotgun_hwg
tf_weapon_lunchbox
tf_weapon_fists

Engineer
tf_weapon_shotgun_primary
tf_weapon_sentry_revenge
tf_weapon_pistol
tf_weapon_laser_pointer
tf_weapon_mechanical_arm
tf_weapon_wrench
tf_weapon_robot_arm
tf_weapon_pda_engineer_destroy
tf_weapon_pda_engineer_build

Medic
tf_weapon_syringegun_medic
tf_weapon_crossbow
tf_weapon_medigun
tf_weapon_bonesaw

Sniper
tf_weapon_sniperrifle
tf_weapon_compound_bow
tf_weapon_sniperrifle_decap
tf_weapon_smg
tf_weapon_jar
tf_weapon_club

Spy
tf_weapon_revolver
tf_weapon_knife
tf_weapon_pda_spy
To equip Electro Sapper use: "build 3 0"

Radio Commands
Voice: Console code

Medic!: voicemenu 0 0
Thanks!: voicemenu 0 1
Go go go!: voicemenu 0 2
Move up!: voicemenu 0 3
Go left!: voicemenu 0 4
Go right!: voicemenu 0 5
Yes!: voicemenu 0 6
No!: voicemenu 0 7

Incoming!: voicemenu 1 0
Cloaked spy!: voicemenu 1 1
Sentry ahead!: voicemenu 1 2
Teleporter here!: voicemenu 1 3
Dispenser here!: voicemenu 1 4
Sentry here!: voicemenu 1 5
Activate uber!: voicemenu 1 6
Uber ready!: voicemenu 1 7

Help!: voicemenu 2 0
Battle cry!: voicemenu 2 1
Cheers!: voicemenu 2 2
Jeers!: voicemenu 2 3
Positive!: voicemenu 2 4
Negative!: voicemenu 2 5
Nice shot!: voicemenu 2 6
Good job!: voicemenu 2 7

Switching Weapons
Switching weapons is a bit slow if you use your scroll wheel or the number row. So the best way to fix that is to bind your weapon to a key to switch it very fast.
To write the bind to switch weapons, type the following:
bind (key) "use tf_weapon_(item name)"
For example:
bind 1 "use tf_weapon_rocketlauncher"
bind 2 "use tf_weapon_shotgun_soldier"
So when you enter the game and press the 1 key you can immediately use the rocketlauncher

Radio
If you want to say the radio commands very quickly you can also bind that to a key.
To write the bind to say radio commands, type the following:
bind (key) "(radio command)"
For example:
bind 3 "voicemenu 0 1"
bind 4 "voicemenu 1 4"
So when you enter the game and press the 3 key it says the radio command: Thanks!

Say Something
If you want to say something very quickly without typing the sentence or word all the time you can also bind that to a key.
To write the bind to say something, type the following:
bind (key) "say (whatever)"
If you only want to say something to your team, type the following:
bind (key) "say_team (whatever)"
For example:
bind o "say Hello everyone!"
bind i "say_team Kill them!"
So when you enter the game and press the o key you say: Hello everyone!

Some other useful binds
bind (key) "jpeg": Takes a screenshot
bind (key) kill: Kills yourself
bind (key) explode: Explodes yourself
bind (key) dropitem: Drops the flag or intelligence
unbind (key): Unbinds a key

How to record and view demos on TF2

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:14:30 +0000

How to record and view demos on Team Fortress 2

First you need to be able to open console, do this:

1. Open console and write record to record a demo.

You should see this in console:

2. To stop recording write stop in console.

You should see this in console:

3. To view a demo write demoui in console. (Make sure you put the demo files in your tf folder: Program Files>Steam>steamapps>your-steam-name>team fortress 2>tf)

4. Load the demo.

You should be viewing the demo now and see the Demo Playback options.

How to record and view demos on CS:S

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:31:22 +0000

How to record and view demos on Counter-Strike: Source

1. Open console and write record to record a demo.

You should see this in console:

2. To stop recording write stop in console.

You should see this in console:

3. To view a demo write demoui in console. (Make sure you put the demo files in your cstrike folder: Program Files>Steam>steamapps>your-steam-name>counter-strike source>cstrike)

4. Load the demo.

You should be viewing the demo now and see the Demo Playback options.

Losing Key Packets 9005 COD4 - Fix

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 11:47:33 +0000

If you are getting kicked by Punkbuster for Losing Key Packets 9005 then you need to update your PB services and/or disable firewall while playing.

1. Disable your anti virus/firewall for 15 minutes if you are using any.

2. Then download and update your Punkbuster using the PB Updated from Evenbalance.

Download Punkbuster Set Up from this page and run the exe to update your PB

Then re install Punkbuster services using below exe.

Click Me To Download Fix for PB Services

Install/Reinstall/update your PunkBuster Services

Follow those easy steps :

Clic here (Download pbsvc.exe from evenbalance.com)

Clic save file

double clic on pbsvc.exe

Clic on I agree

then Next

Some few test gonna start, to fix any problem with punkbuster installation

Click Finish.

While starting the game first time, please make sure you are running it as 'admin'.

Right click on the game exe file -> Click on Properties -> Compability -> Select run this program as administrator -> Press Apply and then Ok.

How to add binds on CS:S

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 03:06:23 +0000

How to add binds on Counter-Strike: Source

You need to type your binds in console. To open console you press the ~ key.
If you're not able to get into console you have to do this:
Go to your Library in Steam then right click on CS:S and go to properties > set launch options > type in "-console" > OK

Bindable Keys

A-Z
0-9
F1-F12
,./;'\][=-
Arrow keys: leftarrow, rightarrow, uparrow, downarrow
Mouse buttons: mouse1, mouse2, mouse3
The numpad
Key = Console code
Enter = kp_enter
0 = kp_ins
1 = kp_end
2 = kp_downarrow
3 = kp_pgdn
4 = kp_ leftarrow
5 = kp_5
6 = kp_rightarrow
7 = kp_home
8 = kp_uparrow
9 = kp_pgup
. = kp_del
+ = kp_plus
- = kp_minus
* = *

Weapon Commands
Weapon: Console code

228 Compact: p228
AK-47/CV-47: ak47
Auto Shotgun: xm1014
AWP: awp
Bullpup: aug
Clarion: famas
D3/AU1: g3sg1
Defender: galil
Desert Eagle: deagle
Dualies: elite
Five-Seven: fiveseven
Glock: glock
Knife: knife
Krieg 552: sg552
Krieg Commando: sg550
M249: m249
Mac-10: mac10
Maverick M4A1 Colt: m4a1
MP5: mp5navy
P90: p90
Pump Shotgun: m3
Scout: scout
TMP: tmp
UMP: ump45
USP: usp

Equipment Commands
Equipment: Console code

Difusal Kit: defuser
Flashbang Granade: flashbang
Full Primary Ammo: primammo
Full Secondary Ammo: secammo
HE Grenade: hegrenade
Kevlar: vest
Kevlar and Helmet: vesthelm
Single Clip of Primary Ammo: buyammo1
Single Clip of Secondary Ammo: buyammo2
Smoke Grenade: smokegrenade

Radio Commands
Voice: Console code

Cover me!: coverme
Enemy down!: enemydown
Enemy spotted!: enemyspot
Follow me: followme
Get in position and wait for my go!: getinpos
Get out of there, it's gonna blow!: getout
Go go go!: go
Hold this position!: holdpos
I'm in position.: inposition
Need backup!: enemyspot
Negative!: negative
Regroup team!: regroup
Report in team!: report
Reporting in.: reportingin
Roger that!/Affirmative!: roger
Sector clear: sectorclear
Stick together!: sticktog
Storm the front!: stormfront
Taking fire, need assistance!: takingfire
Team, fall back!: fallback
You take the point!: takepoint

Buying Weapons Or Equipment
If you want to buy a weapon or equipment very quickly you have to type that into console. This way you don't have to keep pressing B to find the weapon to buy.
To write the bind to buy a weapon or equipment, type the following:
bind (key) "buy (item name)"
For example:
bind 8 "buy vest"
bind 9 "buy vesthelm"
bind 0 "buy ak47"
bind kp_leftarrow "buy m4a1"
bind kp_home "buy mp5navy"
bind - "buy hegrenade"
bind = "buy flashbang"
bind [ buyammo1
bind ] buyammo2
So when you enter the game and probably have enough money to buy something and press the 8 key you will buy a vest

You can also bind multiple buys onto one key, type the following:
bind (key) "buy (item name); buy (item name); buy (item name)"
For example:
bind m "buy ak47; buy flashbang; buy vesthelm"

Switching Weapons
Switching weapons is a bit slow if you use your scroll wheel or the number row. So the best way to fix that is to bind your weapon to a key to switch it very fast.
To write the bind to switch weapons, type the following:
bind (key) "use weapon_(item name)"
For example:
bind ; "use weapon_ak47"
bind ' "use weapon_knife"
So when you enter the game and press the ' key you can immediately use the knife

Radio
If you want to say the radio commands very quickly you can also bind that to a key.
To write the bind to say radio commands, type the following:
bind (key) (radio command)
For example:
bind y fallback
bind u getout
So when you enter the game and press the u key it says the radio command: Get out of there, it's gonna blow!

Say Something
If you want to say something very quickly without typing the sentence or word all the time you can also bind that to a key.
To write the bind to say something, type the following:
bind (key) "say (whatever)"
For example:
bind o "say Hello everyone!"
bind p "say Great shot!"
bind i "say No fear! Alexandra the Dinosaur is here!"
So when you enter the game and press the o key you say: Hello everyone!

If you made a mistake you can easily unbind the key by typing this in console: unbind (key)

How to add a spray on CS:S

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:02:15 +0000

How to add a spray on Counter-Strike: Source

1. Create an image you'd like to use as spray or find one on Google or something.
Make sure the dimensions of the image are 64x64, 128x128 or 256x256. Also make sure it's a JPEG file.
If you'd make a bigger one it would shrink and lose quality.
If you want I could make a spray for you, just contact me on the forum or xfire/steam: alexandrardd.

2. Now that you've made your spray and it's a JPEG file you can add it to CS:S.
Go to Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\\counter-strike source and put the image there.

3. Open Counter-Strike: Source and click on Options and then click on Multiplayer. Import the Spray and click Apply.

4. Join a server, stand close to a wall, press key T and your spray appears on the wall or whereever you want to spray it.

If you have any questions you can contact me on the forum or xfire/steam: alexandrardd. I'm willing to help :]

How to add a spray on TF2

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:38:08 +0000

How to add a spray on Team Fortress 2

1. Create an image you'd like to use as spray or find one on Google or something.
Make sure the dimensions of the image are 64x64, 128x128 or 256x256. Also make sure it's a JPEG file.
If you'd make a bigger one it would shrink and lose quality.
If you want I could make a spray for you, just contact me on the forum or xfire/steam: alexandrardd.

2. Now that you've made your spray and it's a JPEG file you can add it to TF2.
Go to Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\\team fortress 2 and put the image there.

3. Open Team Fortress 2 and click on Options and then click on Multiplayer. Import the Spray and click Apply.

4. Join a server, stand close to a wall, press key T and your spray appears on the wall or whereever you want to spray it.

If you have any questions you can contact me on the forum or xfire/steam: alexandrardd. I'm willing to help :]

Donating to Fearless Assassins with a credit card

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:53:53 +0000

Keeping servers and forum alive is not only very time consuming but also costs money. Every donation is very much appreciated, even if it's only a few dollars, you can help to keep the wheel running.

On the Fearless Assassins homepage (see previous link), you can make donations by choosing the amount and currency as seen in the following picture. Additionally you have the option to choose between one time, weekly, monthly or annually donations and add a note to your donation.

By clicking onto the DONATE button, you will be asked to choose your payment. If you don't possess a paypal account, you can pay directly with your credit card by filling out the following form.

While entries like card number, expiration date, name, address or e-mail are pretty straight forward, I'd like to give a short comment on the CSC number. For Mastercard or Visa, it's the last three digits in the signature are on the back of your card. For American Express, it's the four digits on the front of the card.

After filling out the form, you can proceed by clicking the continue button. A summary of the payment will be shown as seen in the following picture, where for example 20 Euro are donated with a Mastercard. (The following picture is shown in German, because obviously I donated from Austria where the language is automatically changed to German.)

You have now the possibility to check the information you have inserted and by clicking on Pay now your donation will be sent to Fearless Assassins.
A confirmation of your payment, including your reference number, will be shown and also sent to you via e-mail.

Alternatively you can donate directly at the donation bar on our forum:

Click on the Donate button, insert the amount you wish to donate and press Donate again. You will be asked to confirm your order and by clicking on the Confirm My Order button, you will be directed to the same form as shown above and you can proceed as described.

Thank you for considering to donate to Fearless Assassins. By your donation you contribute to keep the forum and numerous servers of various games alive.

Quick switch between audio devices (ex. speakers and USB headset)

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:03:26 +0000

Well I recently bought the logitech G35 headset, which is an USB headset. It works great, but there was just one thing which bother me: switching between speakers and headset. I didn't want to disconnect my headset everytime I want to use my speakers and selecting everytime the standard device via windows menu took to long...

So I went googling the stuff and found some programmes, but neither of them work until I found Win7AudioSwitcher.

It's a free and easy-to-use programme:

There are 2 ways to switch between the devices:

-Go to the icon ( ) in the system tray, right click on it and select the device you want.
-use the hotkeys: ctrl+alt+ one of the F-keys (F1,F2,F3, ...)

In the system tray you can select a couple of things:

-show noticifications: if checked a little textballoon will pop-up when you switch audio devices.
-show gadget: if checked a window will open with information about your devices.

download: https://sourceforge....ioswitch/files/

Side notes:

-the program doesn't launch on windows start up, do make sure it does you can add it to your startup folder:

Click the Start button , click All Programs, right-click the Startup folder, and then click Open.
Open the location that contains the item to which you want to create a shortcut.
Right-click the item, and then click Create Shortcut. The new shortcut appears in the same location as the original item.
Drag the shortcut into the Startup folder.

-With the logitech g35 headset, you can bind your 'G-keys' do switch between audio devices.

credits to the maker of this program: Nick AgN