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Hot tubs are extremely heavy when loaded with water and people, and you’ll need a solid platform to ensure the hot tub doesn’t crack over time.
Most web hosting providers include free website template building software to help the average non-programmer build a web site, such as SiteBuilder or the CoffeeCup software suite that Lunarpages offers. These are great tools that can help you get your new web site up and running very quickly.
However, if you want to customize any of your web pages with some dynamic behavior then you’ll need to know a web programming language like PHP, ASP, Java, Perl, or Ruby. For example, let’s say you want to make some money from advertisements on your web site. A common practice is to use an ad banner rotation script that displays a different advertisement every time the page is refreshed.
The most common web programming language that’s supported by the majority of web hosting providers is PHP. This is a widely supported programming language that’s used to build millions of web sites, including this one. You won’t have any problems finding a web host that supports PHP, and all of the web hosts listed in my Web Hosting Provider Comparison support PHP.
You’ll have a little harder time finding a web host that supports ASP or Java however, and especially Ruby although it’s starting to become more popular. ASP is Microsoft’s popular scripting language that uses Basic syntax, and Java is Sun’s creation.
Here’s a list of web hosting providers and the programming languages that they support:
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* Last updated June 27, 2007
Choosing a web host that supports a wide variety of programming languages is a wise choice, because it increases your chances of finding a web developer who can help you customize your site.
You can copy recorded shows from your Comcast DVR to a Windows XP computer fairly easily using a FireWire cable, a few software drivers, and a free video streaming program.
Question: Is there a way to connect your ipod touch to the internet with a laptop with an aircard, either through Wi-Fi, bluetooth, or with a USB cable?
Question: My work laptop doesn’t have any games on it, but I thought there were some cool games like chess and mahjong that came with Vista. Is there a way to turn them on or install them?
Question: I just bought my two daughters Ipod Touch 2nd Gen for Christmas. They are 10 and 12 yrs old and a bit more technology savvy than I when it comes to handhelds. I am concerned about security. I want to filter their internet on the Touch, but I guess it’s not really easy because Apple seems to have missed this, other than shutting off their access all together.
Do you know any solutions? I have a wireless network in my home and the girls desktop computers are running Panda and PC Tattletale as per your recommendation. I want to give them internet access, but want to filter the objectionable content out. Just call me “Parentally Cautious”. Thanks for any input!
How to copy songs from Windows Media Player into iTunes.
Sprint caps their 3G data plans at 2 GB a month, but 4G connectivity is unlimited and way faster too. The trick is to ensure that you’re only connecting to the 4G network, which is one of the settings that can be easily configured on the Sprint Overdrive.
Some people might think there’s a catch when they see an offer for a free cell phone, but it’s really just a matter of knowing one key piece of information: Wireless providers such as T-Mobile and Verizon make the vast majority of their money on monthly service rates – not on the phones they sell.
For example, if you pay $59.99 a month for a basic calling plan with T-Mobile, that adds up to about $720 a year (far more than the one-time price of a new phone)! Compare that to a new cell phone priced at around $200 and it’s easy to see where they make their money – monthly subscriptions… not phone sales.
Can you see now why they’re so willing to hand out free phones?
When considering where to look for free cell phone offers, you can go directly to a wireless service provider or look for an authorized wireless reseller.
Wireless service providers like T-Mobile make a lot more money from your monthly subscription than from the sale of a phone – so much so that they’re always running promotional sales on brand new phones, complete with free shipping.
You get to choose the monthly plan that works best for you, and you can carry over your current phone number from another wireless provider.