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News24 | Tony Leon | Will Trump buy what Rasool is selling?

By www.news24.com
Published On :: Wednesday Nov 13 2024 06:18:35

Donald Trump's rocket fuel is rage and resentment, with a new and very detailed agenda to match. His country, this nation and the world await the full meaning and consequence of his second presidency, writes Tony Leon.


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News24 | Booker Prize 2024: Samantha Harvey's Orbital soars with astronauts' earth reflections

By www.news24.com
Published On :: Wednesday Nov 13 2024 09:00:20

Samantha Harvey's Orbital wins the Booker Prize. The 136-page space novel explores astronauts' reflections on Earth, touching on mourning, desire, and the climate crisis.


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Apple Releases New Mac Mini, Revamped iMac, & M4 MacBook Pro

By osxdaily.com
Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 21:04:37 +0000

Apple has spent the last few days trickling releases of new Mac hardware, debuting a revamped iMac with an M4 chip and new colors, a redesigned Mac Mini that is smaller in size and now has an M4 chip, and the MacBook Pro lineup has been revamped with M4 processors as well. Each of the ... Read More


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Teachers can assess young students’ literacy skills and knowledge by encouraging them to produce books based on animal facts.

By www.npr.org
Published On :: Mon, 03 Jul 2023 09:49:56 EDT

A new children's book transforms a sad, scared and anxious little boy into a superhero. The book is called "Cape," in honor of the bright-red cape the little boy wears and finds comfort in following the death of his father. "Cape" is Kevin Johnson's debut picture book, and it's vividly illustrated by artist Kitt Thomas.


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3 Simple Ideas for Introducing AI Into Your Teaching

By www.edweek.org
Published On :: Thu, 06 Jul 2023 07:43:11 EDT

While many teachers are embracing generative artificial intelligence—the technology behind powerful new tools that analyze huge amounts of online data and then use it to create unique text and images from basic prompts—others are still wary of the technology and even feel overwhelmed by it. For that latter group, Kristen Brooks, a technology specialist in Cherokee County schools outside of Atlanta, has three simple strategies for teachers to get their feet wet.


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I've been on 105-day cruises, but this 13-day one was the toughest. Its itinerary had a major flaw I'll avoid on future trips.

By www.businessinsider.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:10:02 +0000

The itinerary on my 13-day Norwegian cruise was too packed. Spending only two of the 13 days at sea left me exhausted, even as a seasoned cruiser.


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Denzel Washington says he has 'not that many' films left to make before he retires — but one will be 'Black Panther 3'

By www.businessinsider.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:10:34 +0000

Denzel Washington may have let slip that director Ryan Coogler is working on a third "Black Panther" film, which Marvel has not yet announced.


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Airbnb CEO says most employees don't want full autonomy at work — and those that do should start their own companies

By www.businessinsider.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:10:41 +0000

"I think they say they want autonomy. I think their actions don't say the same thing," Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky recently said in an interview.


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Taylor Swift is in her WAG era — here's every time she's cheered on Travis Kelce and the Chiefs

By www.businessinsider.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:22:08 +0000

Taylor Swift has made a habit of cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs since she began dating NFL star Travis Kelce.


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I made 3 fall recipes in a Crock-Pot and they were easy and affordable to make

By www.businessinsider.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:28:36 +0000

With the fall season in full swing, a Business Insider reporter decided to make three cozy, comforting meals in a Crock-Pot.


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Paleontologist rates 14 dinosaur attacks in the "Jurassic Park" movies

By www.businessinsider.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:00:02 +0000

Paleontologist Dave Hone rates the realism of the dinosaur attacks in the "Jurassic Park" and "Jurassic World" movies.


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Diddy wins third-chance hearing to argue for bail in sex-trafficking case

By www.businessinsider.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:09:30 +0000

A federal judge in Manhattan has agreed to hear Sean "Diddy" Combs argue again to be let out of jail pending his May 5 trial date on sex-trafficking.


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I helped Tom Cruise and other celebrities divorce, but I've been happily married for 38 years. I've learned that dates — and postnups — can be key to marital bliss.

By www.businessinsider.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:47:01 +0000

Marilyn Chinitz has worked with celebs like Tom Cruise, Michael Douglas, and Wendy Williams. She has been happily married for 38 years.


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You can't buy a new Jaguar in the UK — its home country — for the first time since WWII

By www.businessinsider.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:23:12 +0000

It's a British heritage brand driven by royals, including the late Queen Elizabeth. Now new Jaguars won't be on UK car lots until at least 2026.


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Bitcoin approaches $90,000 as post-election record streak rages on

By markets.businessinsider.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:11:32 +0000

Traders are eyeing $100,000 for bitcoin by the end of the year potentially. The total crypto market value has surged to $3 trillion since the election.


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A brief history of America's love affair with fluoridated water — and why it's now up for debate

By www.businessinsider.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:23:05 +0000

Too much fluoride can make your teeth brown, but getting a little bit is a dentist's dream. Here's the complete history of fluoridated water.


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Home Depot says shoplifting challenges aren't getting any easier

By www.businessinsider.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:29:08 +0000

Home Depot's CFO said investments to combat retail theft are "paying off" but the operating environment is "getting harder and harder."


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Trump said he'll unleash an oil boom. ExxonMobil CEO says not so fast.

By www.businessinsider.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:02:47 +0000

ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods said there's not much opportunity for the oil industry to increase production in the short term.


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A mechanic died at an Amazon distribution center after the van he was working on fell on him

By www.businessinsider.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:54:10 +0000

Amazon has been scrutinized in the past over workplace safety. An Amazon spokesperson said the accident will be investigated.


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The full list of major US companies slashing staff this year, including Goldman Sachs, Meta, and Chegg

By www.businessinsider.com
Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:37:31 +0000

Companies have continued to cut jobs in 2024 after a wave of layoffs last year. Meta, Goldman Sachs, Google, and Tesla are among those shedding staff.


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Kathy Bates says she decided against reconstruction surgery after breast cancer: 'I kind of enjoy not having breasts'

By www.businessinsider.com
Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:28:08 +0000

"This is really weird, maybe, but I had really heavy breasts. They were like 10 pounds when they removed them," Kathy Bates said on a podcast.


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Ford is slashing hours for some German factory employees amid lower EV demand

By www.businessinsider.com
Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:10:20 +0000

The carmaker has more than 4,000 employees at its Cologne plant. It also has another plant in Saarlouis, in southwestern Germany.


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Russia's lucrative oil and oil industry is an easy target for Europe after Trump's election victory

By www.businessinsider.com
Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:43:55 +0000

The European Commission's president said the European Union could boost US liquified natural gas purchases in a deal with Trump.


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27 SaaS & Subscription Influencers and Experts to Follow into 2019

By blog.avangate.com
Published On :: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000

If you’re an entrepreneur nurturing your own company to a full-blown success, you are always looking for insights and ideas to take your business to the next level, right? But you’re probably super busy as well, and don’t always have the time to figure out where you should be looking for those insights.


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Why You Should Use Power Words and CTAs

By blog.avangate.com
Published On :: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Do you want to sell more? Who doesn’t? But you might be missing out on some key conversions because you’re not using the right words to promote your products or services.   Take a new approach to writing with some proven “power” words that increase conversions because they deliver reasons to buy, appeal to our […]


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10 Ways to Build Customer Loyalty and Increase Retention

By blog.avangate.com
Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Selling your services and wares online can be challenging, as today’s digital shoppers are smart and demanding. You need a customer-focused approach right from the start. The customer is the most significant pillar of modern businesses, so you need to build a genuine relationship with them if you want your online store to survive. Read […]


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SaaStr Annual 2019 – Key Takeaways and Highlights

By blog.avangate.com
Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000

The 2Checkout team kicked off Feb 2019 by joining over 12,000 participants in San Jose for SaaStr Annual 2019, the largest conference in the world for B2B software. The general consensus of 2Checkout team members at the end of the conference was simple and to the point: “It. Was. Amazing.”


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News24 | WATCH | SA closes Lebombo border port of entry as Mozambique violence escalates

By www.news24.com
Published On :: Thursday Nov 07 2024 13:26:55

South Africa has closed the Lebombo port of entry to and from Mozambique after 15 officials from the Ressano Garcia border fled to SA on Thursday morning for protection.


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News24 | Teargas, smoke in Maputo as police crack down on demonstrations

By www.news24.com
Published On :: Thursday Nov 07 2024 12:49:50

In some parts of the capital, protesters negotiated with police. In other parts there was no talking.


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News24 | Mozambique on the brink: Violence escalates as youth protests extend beyond Maputo

By www.news24.com
Published On :: Friday Nov 08 2024 04:45:14

Mozambique is on a knife's edge as young people continue to protest against the outcome of the October elections that extended 49 years of Frelimo rule.


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News24 | Maputo is almost under siege, says SA High Commissioner, as post-election unrest escalates

By www.news24.com
Published On :: Friday Nov 08 2024 05:28:16

Amid calls for ongoing protests after violent clashes on Thursday, South Africa's High Commissioner to Mozambique Siphiwe Nyanda has declared "Maputo is almost under siege".


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News24 | Botswana's new president hails 'new dawn' as sworn in

By www.news24.com
Published On :: Friday Nov 08 2024 15:20:03

Botswana swore in new president Duma Boko on Friday, cementing a whirlwind change of government after his landslide election victory last week kicked out the party in power for nearly 60 years.


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News24 | At least 30 killed in Mozambique since start of election violence: HRW

By www.news24.com
Published On :: Friday Nov 08 2024 18:12:23

Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Friday that at least 30 people have been killed in Mozambique in almost three weeks of crackdowns on protests over a disputed presidential election.


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News24 | Business as usual at Lebombo border post with traffic flowing between SA and Mozambique after unrest

By www.news24.com
Published On :: Saturday Nov 09 2024 12:26:31

It was business as usual at the Lebombo border post between SA and Mozambique on Saturday morning, with vehicles moving freely between both countries after a shutdown earlier this week.


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News24 | Africa has other friends if Trump won't work with it - Kenya's AU candidate

By www.news24.com
Published On :: Saturday Nov 09 2024 18:36:48

Kenya's candidate for the top job at the African Union said on Saturday that if US president-elect Donald Trump does not want to work with Africa, the continent has "other friends".


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News24 | SA sold Côte d'Ivoire R3.2m worth of wine last year. Now the US wants a piece of that action

By www.news24.com
Published On :: Tuesday Nov 12 2024 13:41:56

Côte d'Ivoire is sub Sahara Africa's biggest importer of wine, says the US department of agriculture, and it is time American companies take advantage of the market.


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Simple Image Gallery Pro v3.8.0 released

By www.joomlaworks.net
Published On :: Wed, 10 Jun 2020 18:51:31 +0300

Simple Image Gallery Pro v3.8.0 is now available to download for subscribers. This new release improves upon existing features, extends Flickr support to galleries (beyond albums/sets) and adds PHP 7.4 & Postgres compatibility.

Here's what's been added or changed in Simple Image Gallery Pro with the release of v3.8.0:

  • Added support for Flickr "galleries", beyond the already supported "albums/sets". Additionally, you can now fetch all images at once from some Flickr gallery/album/set by setting the relevant limit in SIGPro's settings to 0.
  • Added the option to override the default gallery layout in the SIGPro gallery insertion modal (frontend & backend).
  • Improved support for PHP 7.4 (mainly notices in the settings).
  • Fixed an issue where the gallery layout selector did not work with a Postgres database.
  • Added an option in SIGPro's settings (under "Advanced") to disable the WYSIWYG editor button in one or more components.
  • Properly filter multiline pasted text in the "description" field (in the captions). Previously, such pasted content would appear cut-off in the SIGPro modal/popup in the frontend.
  • File uploads now use built-in Joomla libraries which should resolve any upload issues with servers running "Windows Server".

 

DEMO

The JoomlaWorks demo site has been updated to the latest Simple Image Gallery Pro release. See here https://demo.joomlaworks.net/simple-image-gallery-pro.

 

DOWNLOAD

If you have an active Simple Image Gallery Pro membership, just head over to the Member Dashboard at https://www.joomlaworks.net/members and grab your copy from your "Subscriptions" page.

Or purchase this latest release from just 19.90 EUR. More info at: https://www.joomlaworks.net/extensions/commercial/simple-image-gallery-pro

 

UPGRADING

Just upload the new version and it will overwrite the old one.

For more help, please visit the updated documentation page for the extension at: https://www.joomlaworks.net/support/docs/simple-image-gallery-pro

For support questions please use our Ticket Support System inside the Member Dashboard at https://www.joomlaworks.net/dashboard (active product membership required).


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K2 Plugin for sh404SEF version 1.6.0 released

By www.joomlaworks.net
Published On :: Mon, 14 Sep 2020 20:28:50 +0300

The K2 Plugin for sh404SEF version 1.6.0 is now available to download for subscribers. This is a bug fix release that addresses compatibility with K2 v2.10.3+ and improves support for PHP 7.x in general.

Here's what's been added or changed in the K2 Plugin for sh404SEF with the release of v1.6.0:

  • Resolve a function clash bug when using the plugin with K2 v2.10.3 and the "Advanced SEF" settings is enabled. Please keep in mind that if you use sh404SEF, you should not have the "Advanced SEF" settings enabled.
  • Improved support for PHP up to 7.4 (mainly notices).
  • Various others cleanups in the plugin's code.

 

DOWNLOAD

If you have an active "K2 Plugin for sh404SEF" membership, just head over to the Member Dashboard at https://www.joomlaworks.net/members and grab your copy from your "Subscriptions" page.

Or purchase this latest release from just 19.90 EUR. More info at: https://www.joomlaworks.net/extensions/commercial/k2-plugin-for-sh404sef

 

UPGRADING

Just upload the new version and it will overwrite any previous one.

For support questions please use our Ticket Support System inside the Member Dashboard at https://www.joomlaworks.net/dashboard (active product membership required).


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Simple RSS Feed Reader v3.8.0 released

By www.joomlaworks.net
Published On :: Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:42:28 +0200

Today we're releasing version 3.8.0 of the Simple RSS Feed Reader module. This new release brings back Joomla 1.5 support (by popular request), it introduces a new sub-template & changes the remote image resizing service from Mobify to Images.weserv.nl.

Here's what's been added or changed (in more detail) with the release of v3.8.0:

  • Re-instated Joomla 1.5 support.
  • Added new sub-template for rendering YouTube Playlist feeds as a list of videos. This sub-template requires the use of our free plugin AllVideos to render the videos in a responsive format.
  • Swapped Mobify with Images.weserv.nl (powered by CloudFlare) since the former was bought out by Salesforce and subsequently dropped.
  • Improved compatibility with PHP 7.4.

The next update will offer compatibility with the upcoming Joomla 4 release (currently in "beta") and will also be tested against PHP 8.

Simple RSS Feed Reader is fully compatible with Joomla 1.5 to 3.x & PHP versions up to 7.4.

DOWNLOAD

You can download this version by visiting the product's page at: https://www.joomlaworks.net/extensions/free/simple-rss-feed-reader

UPGRADING

Simply install on top of any other 3.x release. The update will also appear in the Joomla extension updater (for Joomla v2.5 or newer).

DEMO

You can see a demo of the extension at: https://demo.joomlaworks.net and https://demo2.joomlaworks.net (right column on both sites)


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Simple RSS Feed Reader v3.9.0 released

By www.joomlaworks.net
Published On :: Tue, 25 May 2021 11:47:06 +0300

Today we're releasing version 3.9.0 of the Simple RSS Feed Reader module. This is a bugfix release.

Here's what's been added or changed (in more detail) with the release of v3.9.0:

  • Fix the installer for Joomla 3.x on new installations. The introduction of support for Joomla 1.5 all the way up to 3.x unfortunately broke the installer for 3.x (oh, the irony) for new installations. Upgrades from previous versions to 3.8.0 had no issues for any Joomla release.
  • Improved the image parser/extractor. Removed support for .bmp type images.
  • Fixed various warnings/notices.

The next major update (v4) will offer compatibility with the upcoming Joomla 4 release (currently in "beta" and soon going into "RC" status) as well as entirely new layouts. ranging from simple lists to more complex grid layouts utilizing CSS grid properties.

Simple RSS Feed Reader is fully compatible with Joomla 1.5 to 3.x & PHP versions up to 8.0.

DOWNLOAD

You can download this version by visiting the product's page at: https://www.joomlaworks.net/extensions/free/simple-rss-feed-reader

UPGRADING

Simply install on top of any other 3.x release. The update will also appear in the Joomla extension updater (for Joomla v2.5 or newer).

DEMO

You can see a demo of the extension at: https://demo.joomlaworks.net and https://demo2.joomlaworks.net (right column on both sites)


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Simple Image Gallery Pro v3.9.0 released

By www.joomlaworks.net
Published On :: Mon, 05 Jul 2021 19:59:09 +0300

Simple Image Gallery Pro v3.9.0 is now available to download for subscribers. It's both a bug-fix and new feature release.

Here's what's been added or changed in Simple Image Gallery Pro with the release of v3.9.0:

  • SIGPro will now read EXIF metadata from images that contain orientation details and properly rotate or flip images before creating thumbnails.. This means you won't need to process images using desktop software to correct their orientation before uploading them on your server. A handy feature especially for those who work with images coming from pro DSLR cameras.
  • Replaced the Mobify image CDN with Weserv's, which is powered by CloudFlare. This will restore the option to resize the source image, as the Mobify CDN unexpectedly shut down a few months ago. Weserv's processing & delivery is also much faster.
  • Updated Lightbox2 to version 2.11.3.
  • Updated elFinder (used in the SIGPro Media Manager in the backend) to version 2.1.59.
  • Fancybox can now be translated through the Joomla language manager (language overrides) or via custom language packs (a much requested feature from users).
  • Gallery layout CSS files are now linked in the document <head> with an appended timestamp. This will allow you to perform live changes to a gallery layout's CSS even when your site is behind a CDN like CloudFlare's (so you don't have to purge the CDN's cache for that file everytime you do a change in it) or behind a server-side caching proxy (e.g. Nginx or Varnish).

SIGPro has also been tested to work on up to PHP 8 without any issues. If you have any custom gallery layouts though, you may have to slightly modify them to play nice with PHP 8. As always, send a ticket in our helpdesk system for assistance with such matters...

 

WHAT'S COMING NEXT

You may be wondering what coming next for SIGPro. Well, a lot for sure!

The next version of SIGPro is already being worked on and eventually it will have the following features:

  • Custom ordering for images using drag and drop
  • All-new gallery layouts using CSS Grid properties, with distinct options for responsive designs
  • More slideshow-like (carousel) gallery layouts
  • Updated backend UI that is fully responsive on mobile devices for gallery management on the go
  • WebP support
  • Dynamic image filters
  • Support for AMP pages
  • New JSON based format for captions
  • More ordering options
  • Less jQuery-dependant modals and layouts, which will also translate to improved Core Web Vitals scores for your pages with image galleries on
  • Support for improved image conversion using Image Magick (when available on your server)
  • Improved overall performance
  • Joomla 4 compatibility when it's f-i-n-a-l-l-y released :)

Not all the features above will be available when SIGPro v4 is released, but they will be gradually included as updates come in.

 

DEMO

The JoomlaWorks demo site has been updated to the latest Simple Image Gallery Pro release. Have a look here: https://demo.joomlaworks.net/simple-image-gallery-pro

 

DOWNLOAD

If you have an active Simple Image Gallery Pro membership, just head over to the Member Dashboard at https://www.joomlaworks.net/members and grab your copy from your "Subscriptions" page.

Or purchase this latest release from just 19.90 EUR. More info at: https://www.joomlaworks.net/extensions/commercial/simple-image-gallery-pro

 

UPGRADING

Just upload the new version and it will overwrite the old one.

For more help, please visit the updated documentation page for the extension at: https://www.joomlaworks.net/support/docs/simple-image-gallery-pro

For support questions please use our Helpdesk system included in your Member Dashboard at https://www.joomlaworks.net/dashboard (active product membership required).


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Simple Image Gallery Pro v3.9.1 released (bug-fix release)

By www.joomlaworks.net
Published On :: Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:21:18 +0300

Simple Image Gallery Pro v3.9.1 is now available to download for subscribers. This is a minor bug-fix release following the release of version 3.9.0 a couple weeks ago.

For a detailed look on the new features and changes in v3.9.0, please have a look here: https://www.joomlaworks.net/blog/item/309-simple-image-gallery-pro-v3-9-0-released

SIGPro v3.9.1 released today adds a check if support of EXIF related functions is already built into your server's PHP setup. If not, any new features related to EXIF metadata which were introduced in v3.9.0 will simply be ignored.

For the record, affected users account to less than 0.2% in total of those upgraded to v3.9.0.

 

DEMO

The JoomlaWorks demo site has been updated to the latest Simple Image Gallery Pro release. Have a look here: https://demo.joomlaworks.net/simple-image-gallery-pro

 

DOWNLOAD

If you have an active Simple Image Gallery Pro membership, just head over to the Member Dashboard at https://www.joomlaworks.net/members and grab your copy from your "Subscriptions" page.

Or purchase this latest release from just 19.90 EUR. More info at: https://www.joomlaworks.net/extensions/commercial/simple-image-gallery-pro

 

UPGRADING

Just upload the new version and it will overwrite the old one.

For more help, please visit the updated documentation page for the extension at: https://www.joomlaworks.net/support/docs/simple-image-gallery-pro

For support questions please use our Helpdesk system included in your Member Dashboard at https://www.joomlaworks.net/dashboard (active product membership required).


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Simple Image Gallery (free) v4.2 released

By www.joomlaworks.net
Published On :: Fri, 07 Jan 2022 22:20:37 +0200

Simple Image Gallery (free) version 4.2 is now available to download. This is a maintenance release.

Here's what's been added or changed in Simple Image Gallery (free) with the release of v4.2:

  • Resolves fatal PHP error in Joomla 4 caused when a notice is raised, for example if a wrong gallery folder path was provided in the plugin's "gallery" tags. This was caused by the removal of the JError class in Joomla 4.

Simple Image Gallery is fully compatible with Joomla versions 1.5, 2.5, 3.x and 4.x.

DEMO

The JoomlaWorks demo site has been updated to use the latest Simple Image Gallery (free) release. See here: https://demo.joomlaworks.net/simple-image-gallery

DOWNLOAD

You can download this version by visiting the extension's page at: https://www.joomlaworks.net/extensions/free/simple-image-gallery

UPGRADING

If you use Joomla 2.5, 3.x & 4.x (beta) releases, this new update will appear in the Joomla extension updater. If you're using Joomla 1.5 you can simply upload the new version and it will overwrite the old one. After that step, visit the plugin's parameters page, check if everything is OK or adjust as needed and save the parameters.

 


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