Posted in Computers & Tech / Operating Systems / Windows (All Versions)
Author: tgp1994 Total-Replies: 16

Hi everyone.

I run a game server from time to time, generally hosting Garry's mod (although this will apply to any source engine game; Team Fortress 2, Counter Strike Source, Day of Defeat Source, etc.)

Anyhow, the server software, SRCDS, generally has an issue behind LANs, where it will not properly broadcast the server's address. Generally, it will take the inside IP address, instead of the outside one.

There's a currently working fix, where if one opens their network connections panel, goes to the properties of their main connection, clicks properties of TCP/IP, clicks advanced, then adds their outside IP to the IP Address list, it will show correctly.

The fix works for me, although since then, the connection will sit there saying "Acquiring network address". If I click repair, it goes through it fine and says it didn't encounter any problems. I can still access the internet just fine.

Does anyone know why it's doing this?

Posted in Astahost / Announcements
Author: OpaQue Total-Replies: 132

CREDIT SYSTEM v3.0 ONLINE

Dear Members,

Thank you for supporting Astahost for all these years and as promised, I am proud to announce the launch of Credit System v3.0. Credit System 3.0 offers complete accounting of user posts which also counts features like views, popularity and reputation to help better distribution of cents.

Unlike Credits, which used to represent 1 day of hosting, we now have a new point system called "cent". And yes, each cent represents 1 American "cent". The goal is to make good posts and gather 100 cents. Every time you cross 100, your cents will be converted to US Dollar and deposited into XistoSupport.com Billing/Shopping area.

Ooooo... so where is this Billing/Shopping area?
http://www.xistosupport.com/billing/ - This is our official Billing & Support area where we have been servicing ComputingHost and Xisto clients. From today, even Trap17 members are included

So where is my $?
To claim your earnings, simply register above with the same EMAIL which you are maintaining in our records at Trap17.com. suppose, at Trap17, your email address is ABC@ABC.COM, then the email used to register at XistoSupport.com should also be ABC@ABC.COM. Once linked, an account cannot unlink unless you want to freeze the forum account.

Your account will get linked automatically within 4-5 hours. Login to your account and you should be able to see "Account Credit Balance: $X.xx". Your member information beside your post will carry myCENT field where you can check your CENT earning value. Once you earn more than 100 cents, it will be deposited automatically into XistoSupport.com Billing area.

If you want to change your e-mail address at forums, before sign-ing up at xistosupport, please follow this link.
http://www.astahost.com/change-email-address.html

SO WHATS NEW??

1. LOTS AND LOTS OF PRODUCTS!
   
   
   1. Domain Registration
      
   2. Domain Forwarding Service
      
      
   3. Dedicated IP
      
   4. Managed DNS
      
   5. Digital Certificates for SSL feature for your website.
      
      
   6. Windows Hosting
      
   7. Reseller Hosting
      
   8. JSP Hosting
      
   9. ColdFusion Hosting (planning...)
      
   10. Website Builders
       
   11. Corporate Mail Hosting
       
   12. Virtual Private Servers
       
   13. Wild-Card Domain feature
       
   14. Shell Access. (eligible only after 3 months of hosting or Payment by Credit Card)
       
       
   
   
2. Ability to Register Domains and adding orders.
   
3. Credits earned as as good as real money.
   
4. Ability to refer and gain affiliate earnings.
   
5. Multiple Products.
   
6. Ability to add Dollars directly using Credit Card.
   
7. All post calculated.
   
8. Popularity, Reputation, Ratings etc. many features. accounted while converting credits to dollars. Do not be surprised if your dollars increase out of no reason ;-)
   
9. Secure Access to Support/Billing Area.
   
10. Integrated Annoucements, Knowledgebase, Troubleshooter, Downloads etc. inside the Billing Area.
    
    
11. Server status page.
    
12. An Integrated Control Panel to manage your Domains & Hosting and any other order with Xisto.
    
13. `CENT feature to make sure you do not get debited in case any of your post gets marked as spam. :-)
    
14. AstaHost Forums and Trap17 Forums will earn credits individually and deposit the money in your account at XistoSupport.com. So members are free to post anywhere provided the E-mail address is maintained on the registration profile is same.
    
15. CHOICE OF SUB-DOMAIN. (xxx.astahost.com) (xxx.trap17.com) ( more to be added )
    
16. Multi-Language Control Panel
    

I hope you all enjoy this new version of Credit.. myCent System


Instructions for New Members

1. Signup at our forums.
   
2. Signup at our Billing & Support Area. (this will activate myCENTS)
   
   
   
   1. This is the area where your earnings from forum participation will be deposited. This money can be used to buy any of our products or if you are our existing customer, you can also pay for your services using this earned balance. You are not required to have any credit-card and there is no age limit.
      
   
   
3. Contribute & Share your knowledge. (Please observe forum discipline instructions strictly)
   
4. Once your earning is about $2, you can buy a package at XistoSupport.com
   
   

Instructions for Existing Members

1. Register at our Billing & Support Area and use the same email which is in our Forum Records.
   
2. After 5 hours, You should be able to see your "Account Credit Balance" inside XistoSupport.com
   
3. Your credit balance (in USD, collected by forum participation) is used to buy products and services of ComputingHost.com (ComputingHost offers personalized website & e-mail solutions)
   

Existing Members: "Do I have to collect myCENTS all over again?".

Existing Members: "Will my Existing Web Hosting Account be deleted after HOSTING CREDITS SYSTEM expires? "

Existing Members: "Will I be ever asked to Pay? Do I need a Credit Card?"

Existing Members: "Do I have to order a new Package of Hosting? What about my old Package?"
Can I buy MULTIPLE Packages?

Can I buy a Domain First and then use it to buy a hosting? Till then what about my previous account?

What Package do you recommend for Starters, What would be the estimated Price?

Best Regards,



Shree
Xisto Web Solutions.

Posted in Computers & Tech / Hardware Workshop
Author: Opethian Total-Replies: 211

I was going to say that after using a desktop for 10 years, moving to a laptop is now a more feasible solution for me, just because I don't have a permanent address, and would like to create stuff on the go. Although I will have to agree with Mafamba Team's comment. Having both is the ideal setup, since a laptop is very expensive, and a cutting edge PC will always be cheaper.