Would-be PHP Developers Rejoice!

For those curious about making their computer(s) into a web server are in luck. A open-source program called VertrigoServ can make this a reality simply by installing a tiny software package which contains all the components needed to have a fully functional web server in seconds. By installing and running VertrigoServ you will have Apache, PHP, MySQL, SQLite, PHPmyAdmin, ZendOptimizer and SQLiteManager all controllable by a simple context menu that runs in your System Tray. The best part is the fact that you can turn your newly created server on and off with a single click rather than configuring IIS or other random network functions required by most server software solutions. Don’t take my word for it. Check out VertrigoServ’s website and see for yourself.

Those of you who are familiar with XBConnect (a free online gaming service similar to that of Xbox Live) should already have an idea of how to setup a game as host, but if you don’t, Shaby has compiled a great tutorial showing just that. You will learn how to utilize a D-Link router as a host on XBConnect complete with screenshots. If you own another brand of router this article may possibly help you work through its settings as well.

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