<![CDATA[The PHILCO Phorum - How To Do Things in the Phorum]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:03:36 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Phorum How-To #17: Mark Forums as Read]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=17349 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 17:43:35 -0500 admin]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=17349
If you visit one of the forums within the Phorum, read the threads you want to read, and then want to mark the rest as "read" all at once - proceed as follows:

Let's assume you are in Philco Home Radios.

Look close to the top of the page, to the right of where it reads Philco Home Radios and under the big Post Thread button.

Look for the Mark this forum read link (see below).

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Click or tap it.

You will then see this message:

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The message will go away in a few seconds and you will be back on the main page of the forum you were in.


Now let's say you visit the Phorum, but don't want to read any of the threads in any of the forums. You want to mark all of them as "read".

Just scroll all the way down to the bottom of the Phorum home page and look for the Mark All Forums Read link as shown below (the view on phones is similar):

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Click or tap it, and then you will see this message:

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In just a few seconds, the Phorum home page will reappear.]]>
If you visit one of the forums within the Phorum, read the threads you want to read, and then want to mark the rest as "read" all at once - proceed as follows:

Let's assume you are in Philco Home Radios.

Look close to the top of the page, to the right of where it reads Philco Home Radios and under the big Post Thread button.

Look for the Mark this forum read link (see below).

[Image: ht17_001.jpg]

Click or tap it.

You will then see this message:

[Image: ht17_002.jpg]

The message will go away in a few seconds and you will be back on the main page of the forum you were in.


Now let's say you visit the Phorum, but don't want to read any of the threads in any of the forums. You want to mark all of them as "read".

Just scroll all the way down to the bottom of the Phorum home page and look for the Mark All Forums Read link as shown below (the view on phones is similar):

[Image: ht17_003.jpg]

Click or tap it, and then you will see this message:

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In just a few seconds, the Phorum home page will reappear.]]> <![CDATA[Phorum How-To #16: How to Read or Send A Private Message (PM)]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=17337 Sun, 01 Oct 2017 08:05:40 -0500 admin]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=17337 I. HOW TO READ YOUR PRIVATE MESSAGES (PMs)

Just go to the top of any Phorum page and click the Private Messages button as shown below.

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This will take you to your list of private messages or PMs.

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If you have a new private message:

There will be a light blue banner at the top of any Phorum page as follows:

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Here, you have two choices. Clicking or tapping the title of the PM will take you straight to that new PM.

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The new PM will open:

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It is easy to reply; simply type your text into the white box below the Quick Reply banner. You can even quote the original sender if you wish, as shown above.

When finished composing your reply, click or tap the Send Message button.

Now, if you click or tap the name of the sender in the blue banner:

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You will then be taken to a page with info about that sender:

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II. HOW TO SEND A PRIVATE MESSAGE (PM)

It couldn't be easier to send a Phorum member a private message (PM) through our Phorum.

The easiest way is when you see a post from someone you want to send a message to. Just click or tap the PM button under their post, as shown below.

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The following screen will come up:

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Notice it is already addressed to the user to which you want to send a PM, since you clicked the PM button under the username.

Add a subject line in the Subject box.

Type your text in the large box as shown above.

When you are finished, just click the Send button which the green arrow points to.

You may also send a PM in the following manner:

Click or tap the Private Messages button at the top of any Phorum page.

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In the page that opens up, click the Compose link as shown below.

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The Compose a Private Message page opens.

You will need to put your recipient's username in the box to the right of Recipients: (BCC). Yes, you can send your PM to more than one person.

If you are not sure of the username of the person you wish to send your message to, do the following.

Click or tap inside the box to the right of where you see Recipients: (BCC).

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Notice that you are asked to enter two or more characters. In this manner, the system will help you find a username.

As an example, let's say you want to send a PM to the Phorum board administrator, but you are unsure of the proper username. Is it admin or administrator? The system will help you.

Type ad in the box. Notice that you are presented with a list of choices.

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Scroll through the list of usernames, You won't see a username for administrator, but you will see one for admin. This is the user you are looking for.

Click or tap admin in the list of usernames.

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Notice that the admin username is now in the Recipients box.

Type your subject line in the Subject box, and type the text of your message in the white box to the right of Message.

When finished, click or tap the Send Message button.]]> I. HOW TO READ YOUR PRIVATE MESSAGES (PMs)

Just go to the top of any Phorum page and click the Private Messages button as shown below.

[Image: ht16_011.jpg]

This will take you to your list of private messages or PMs.

[Image: ht16_005.jpg]

If you have a new private message:

There will be a light blue banner at the top of any Phorum page as follows:

[Image: ht16_001.jpg]

Here, you have two choices. Clicking or tapping the title of the PM will take you straight to that new PM.

[Image: ht16_012.jpg]

The new PM will open:

[Image: ht16_003.jpg]

It is easy to reply; simply type your text into the white box below the Quick Reply banner. You can even quote the original sender if you wish, as shown above.

When finished composing your reply, click or tap the Send Message button.

Now, if you click or tap the name of the sender in the blue banner:

[Image: ht16_013.jpg]

You will then be taken to a page with info about that sender:

[Image: ht16_004.jpg]


II. HOW TO SEND A PRIVATE MESSAGE (PM)

It couldn't be easier to send a Phorum member a private message (PM) through our Phorum.

The easiest way is when you see a post from someone you want to send a message to. Just click or tap the PM button under their post, as shown below.

[Image: ht16_014.jpg]

The following screen will come up:

[Image: ht16_002.jpg]

Notice it is already addressed to the user to which you want to send a PM, since you clicked the PM button under the username.

Add a subject line in the Subject box.

Type your text in the large box as shown above.

When you are finished, just click the Send button which the green arrow points to.

You may also send a PM in the following manner:

Click or tap the Private Messages button at the top of any Phorum page.

[Image: ht16_011.jpg]

In the page that opens up, click the Compose link as shown below.

[Image: ht16_006.jpg]

The Compose a Private Message page opens.

You will need to put your recipient's username in the box to the right of Recipients: (BCC). Yes, you can send your PM to more than one person.

If you are not sure of the username of the person you wish to send your message to, do the following.

Click or tap inside the box to the right of where you see Recipients: (BCC).

[Image: ht16_008.jpg]

Notice that you are asked to enter two or more characters. In this manner, the system will help you find a username.

As an example, let's say you want to send a PM to the Phorum board administrator, but you are unsure of the proper username. Is it admin or administrator? The system will help you.

Type ad in the box. Notice that you are presented with a list of choices.

[Image: ht16_009.jpg]

Scroll through the list of usernames, You won't see a username for administrator, but you will see one for admin. This is the user you are looking for.

Click or tap admin in the list of usernames.

[Image: ht16_010.jpg]

Notice that the admin username is now in the Recipients box.

Type your subject line in the Subject box, and type the text of your message in the white box to the right of Message.

When finished, click or tap the Send Message button.]]> <![CDATA[Slight Change in Posting Replies to Threads]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4729 Fri, 11 May 2012 15:27:48 -0500 admin]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4729
This affects the quotes you often see in posts. You know, the ones like:

somebody Wrote:bla blaaaa aaaaaaaaaaa

When it is necessary and relevant to the discussion, I don't mind it. But repeated quotations make what could be a short reply into an unnecessarily long one, like this:

Elmer Wrote:
Bugs Wrote:Duck season!
Daffy Wrote:Wabbit season!
Bugs Wrote:Duck season!
Daffy Wrote:Wabbit season!
Enough! Enough!

So how am I supposed to reply to a thread?

Simple - just look at the graphic below.

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Either click the "Reply" button at the end of a thread, click the "New Reply" button near the end of a thread, or enter your reply in the "Quick Reply" box at the end of a thread. (See the thread "How to Post to the Phorum" in the "Phorum 101" section of the Phorum for details.)
http://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4562

If you want to quote someone in a reply:

Use the "quote" code as follows:

Code:
[quote]This person said this before me.[/quote]

or

Code:
[quote="username"]This is what he said.[/quote]

Notice how you place the word quote inside brackets to make a quotation. To end it, you type /quote (a forward slash, then the word quote); again, inside brackets.

An easier way (H/T to Terry AKA Radioroslyn) - just preface what you want to quote with an arrow character (>).

Example:

---

> This is a great radio.

I agree.

---

Please use quotes sparingly, to make posts easier to read.

Thank you.]]>
This affects the quotes you often see in posts. You know, the ones like:

somebody Wrote:bla blaaaa aaaaaaaaaaa

When it is necessary and relevant to the discussion, I don't mind it. But repeated quotations make what could be a short reply into an unnecessarily long one, like this:

Elmer Wrote:
Bugs Wrote:Duck season!
Daffy Wrote:Wabbit season!
Bugs Wrote:Duck season!
Daffy Wrote:Wabbit season!
Enough! Enough!

So how am I supposed to reply to a thread?

Simple - just look at the graphic below.

.jpg reply.jpg Size: 82.73 KB  Downloads: 22


Either click the "Reply" button at the end of a thread, click the "New Reply" button near the end of a thread, or enter your reply in the "Quick Reply" box at the end of a thread. (See the thread "How to Post to the Phorum" in the "Phorum 101" section of the Phorum for details.)
http://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4562

If you want to quote someone in a reply:

Use the "quote" code as follows:

Code:
[quote]This person said this before me.[/quote]

or

Code:
[quote="username"]This is what he said.[/quote]

Notice how you place the word quote inside brackets to make a quotation. To end it, you type /quote (a forward slash, then the word quote); again, inside brackets.

An easier way (H/T to Terry AKA Radioroslyn) - just preface what you want to quote with an arrow character (>).

Example:

---

> This is a great radio.

I agree.

---

Please use quotes sparingly, to make posts easier to read.

Thank you.]]> <![CDATA[Phorum How-To #15: How To Post to the Phorum]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4562 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:55:37 -0500 admin]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4562
NOTE: Be sure you are logged in to the Phorum before attempting to post. You will not be allowed to post anything unless you are logged in.

1. Find the section of the Phorum where you want to place your post.

Go to the Phorum home page at https://philcoradio.com/phorum/ where you will see the Phorum home page:

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For the purposes of this lesson, we are going to pick Philco Home Radios. So click or tap where it says Philco Home Radios as outlined in the image above.


2. Do you want to start a new thread?

On the first page of the Phorum section where you want to start a new thread, click or tap the button labeled Post Thread (the button which the arrow is pointing to).

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You will then be presented with a page that looks like the following:

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Type your post in the empty white box. You can use smilies as seen above the white box if you wish by simply clicking or tapping on one (or more).

When you are finished, click or tap the Post Thread button (arrow is pointing to it).

Voila, your new thread is started.


3. Do you want to reply to a current thread?

Let's say you are looking at the thread Setting up my new Chairside! in Philco Home Radios.

Click or tap the button labeled New Reply (the arrow is pointing to this button in the image just below). Note that there is another, identical New Reply button near the bottom of the same page, also on the right. It is not shown here.

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A new page will open up, with an empty white box in which you may type your reply.

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When finished, click or tap the Post Reply button (the arrow is pointing to the correct button).

Your reply will be posted.

NEW MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: When you first join the Phorum, do not forget that your first two posts must be approved by an administrator or moderator. When you click or tap Post Reply, you will be greeted by the following:

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This message will go away after a few seconds and you will be returned to the thread you replied to. Your reply will not be visible to you, but it is visible to administrators and moderators. Please be patient. As soon as an admin or mod can respond to it, it will be checked and approved and everyone - including you - will then be able to see it.

Do not make repeated posts thinking that will make it appear. It will not be visible to you until approved. Again, be patient and understand that an admin or mod will take care of it as soon as possible.


4. A quicker way to reply to a thread:

Use the Quick Reply box:

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Type your reply in this white box under the bar labeled Quick Reply.

When finished, click or tap the Post Reply button under this box to post your reply. Again, if you are a new Phorum member and have not made more than two posts yet, your post will not appear until it has been approved by an admin or mod.

Hopefully this will be of some help to you as you post and reply to posts in the Phorum. Icon_smile]]>
NOTE: Be sure you are logged in to the Phorum before attempting to post. You will not be allowed to post anything unless you are logged in.

1. Find the section of the Phorum where you want to place your post.

Go to the Phorum home page at https://philcoradio.com/phorum/ where you will see the Phorum home page:

[Image: ht15_001.jpg]

For the purposes of this lesson, we are going to pick Philco Home Radios. So click or tap where it says Philco Home Radios as outlined in the image above.


2. Do you want to start a new thread?

On the first page of the Phorum section where you want to start a new thread, click or tap the button labeled Post Thread (the button which the arrow is pointing to).

[Image: ht15_002.jpg]

You will then be presented with a page that looks like the following:

[Image: ht15_003.jpg]

Type your post in the empty white box. You can use smilies as seen above the white box if you wish by simply clicking or tapping on one (or more).

When you are finished, click or tap the Post Thread button (arrow is pointing to it).

Voila, your new thread is started.


3. Do you want to reply to a current thread?

Let's say you are looking at the thread Setting up my new Chairside! in Philco Home Radios.

Click or tap the button labeled New Reply (the arrow is pointing to this button in the image just below). Note that there is another, identical New Reply button near the bottom of the same page, also on the right. It is not shown here.

[Image: ht15_004.jpg]

A new page will open up, with an empty white box in which you may type your reply.

[Image: ht15_005.jpg]

When finished, click or tap the Post Reply button (the arrow is pointing to the correct button).

Your reply will be posted.

NEW MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: When you first join the Phorum, do not forget that your first two posts must be approved by an administrator or moderator. When you click or tap Post Reply, you will be greeted by the following:

[Image: ht15_006.jpg]

This message will go away after a few seconds and you will be returned to the thread you replied to. Your reply will not be visible to you, but it is visible to administrators and moderators. Please be patient. As soon as an admin or mod can respond to it, it will be checked and approved and everyone - including you - will then be able to see it.

Do not make repeated posts thinking that will make it appear. It will not be visible to you until approved. Again, be patient and understand that an admin or mod will take care of it as soon as possible.


4. A quicker way to reply to a thread:

Use the Quick Reply box:

[Image: ht15_007.jpg]

Type your reply in this white box under the bar labeled Quick Reply.

When finished, click or tap the Post Reply button under this box to post your reply. Again, if you are a new Phorum member and have not made more than two posts yet, your post will not appear until it has been approved by an admin or mod.

Hopefully this will be of some help to you as you post and reply to posts in the Phorum. Icon_smile]]> <![CDATA[Phorum How-To #14: Attaching Files To Your Posts]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4407 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:14:42 -0600 admin]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4407
Here's how to do it:

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As you are writing a Phorum post, you will notice an area below the text box where you are writing your post. It is called Attachments. Under that heading is a box bordered by broken lines which we will call the Attachments box. Within this box is the text Click or drop some files here to upload....

If you have File Explorer already open on your computer, it is easier to simply drag the file you wish to use from there to this box, which automatically copies and uploads the image file from your computer into our server. Alternatively, you may click the text and a File Explorer box will open as follows:

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When you have found the image you want to attach, click or tap on the image to select it, and then click or tap the Open button.

Notice how the filename of your image now appears under the Attachments box, to the left. The attachment is therefore ready to be posted along with your new post.

At this point things should look like the image below. Click or tap the Post Reply button to make your post.

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Don't forget to write something in the text box, where you compose your post. If you only attach a file without writing any accompanying text and click or tap the "Post Reply" button, the post will be rejected by the system.

If you have done everything correctly, your post will appear along with your image.

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(Only a portion of the image above is shown for brevity. Your full image will display when you attach it.)


But wait - there's more!

There is also a way to make your attached image appear as do other images which are hosted by third parties.

Here's how to do it:

Having typed your message, click (tap) the Choose File button to the right of New Attachment. Select the image you wish to upload from your computer, the click the Add Attachment button.

Now, having done all that, you will notice another button at lower right - Insert Into Post.

To make the image appear just below your post, click at the end of the text you have typed and hit the Enter key twice.

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Now click the Insert Into Post button.

Notice how some text appears in brackets - the word attachment followed by the equal sign and some numbers? This tells the system to insert your picture at that point.

You may place your attached image anywhere in the text of your post that you wish. In this example, if you like, you could put the image between the lines "This is a test" and "This is only a test". Just click or tap to the right of "This is a test", hit Enter twice to create space between those two lines, then insert your attached image at that point.

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Click or tap the Post Reply button, and your post appears with a full-size attached image:

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And that's all there is to it.

NOTICE: You are limited to five (5) attached images per post.]]>
Here's how to do it:

[Image: ht14_001.jpg]

As you are writing a Phorum post, you will notice an area below the text box where you are writing your post. It is called Attachments. Under that heading is a box bordered by broken lines which we will call the Attachments box. Within this box is the text Click or drop some files here to upload....

If you have File Explorer already open on your computer, it is easier to simply drag the file you wish to use from there to this box, which automatically copies and uploads the image file from your computer into our server. Alternatively, you may click the text and a File Explorer box will open as follows:

[Image: ht14_002.jpg]

When you have found the image you want to attach, click or tap on the image to select it, and then click or tap the Open button.

Notice how the filename of your image now appears under the Attachments box, to the left. The attachment is therefore ready to be posted along with your new post.

At this point things should look like the image below. Click or tap the Post Reply button to make your post.

[Image: ht14_004.jpg]

Don't forget to write something in the text box, where you compose your post. If you only attach a file without writing any accompanying text and click or tap the "Post Reply" button, the post will be rejected by the system.

If you have done everything correctly, your post will appear along with your image.

[Image: ht14_005.jpg]

(Only a portion of the image above is shown for brevity. Your full image will display when you attach it.)


But wait - there's more!

There is also a way to make your attached image appear as do other images which are hosted by third parties.

Here's how to do it:

Having typed your message, click (tap) the Choose File button to the right of New Attachment. Select the image you wish to upload from your computer, the click the Add Attachment button.

Now, having done all that, you will notice another button at lower right - Insert Into Post.

To make the image appear just below your post, click at the end of the text you have typed and hit the Enter key twice.

[Image: ht14_006.jpg]

Now click the Insert Into Post button.

Notice how some text appears in brackets - the word attachment followed by the equal sign and some numbers? This tells the system to insert your picture at that point.

You may place your attached image anywhere in the text of your post that you wish. In this example, if you like, you could put the image between the lines "This is a test" and "This is only a test". Just click or tap to the right of "This is a test", hit Enter twice to create space between those two lines, then insert your attached image at that point.

[Image: ht14_007.jpg]

Click or tap the Post Reply button, and your post appears with a full-size attached image:

[Image: ht14_005.jpg]

And that's all there is to it.

NOTICE: You are limited to five (5) attached images per post.]]> <![CDATA[Phorum How-To #13: Other Options]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4400 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:25:45 -0600 admin]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4400 Edit Options link.

In this lesson, we are going to examine what you can do with the Other Options box (lower right):

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The first thing we want to look at is the checkbox next to the text "Show friendly redirect pages."

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Have you noticed that when you submit a post, you see a little screen like this:

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Uncheck the box next to "Show friendly redirect pages," and you will no longer see screens like this - instead, once you compose and submit a post, you will be taken directly to the thread.


Next is "MyCode Formatting Options."

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With the checkbox checked next to "Show the MyCode formatting options on the posting pages," when you write a post you are able to pick smilies, and you have formatting options available to you at the top of the box where you type in your post, as seen below:

[Image: ht13_005.jpg]

However, if you uncheck the box next to Show the MyCode formatting options on the posting pages, when you write a post the page will look like this:

[Image: ht13_006.jpg]

No smilies. No formatting options. Only an empty text box for you to enter your text.

You will notice another option which is not checked by default - Put the editor in source mode by default.

[Image: ht13_007.jpg]

When tested, no difference was noted between this and Show the MyCode formatting options on the posting pages. Therefore, it is recommend that you leave the Put the editor in source mode by default box unchecked.


Now, moving on down the list...we come to "Board Style".

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The default board style, or theme, in the Phorum is Phorum BootBB. If you select the Use Default option, you will be using the Phorum BootBB theme. Note that Use Default is not the same as Default. Yes, this seems confusing. But please read on for clarity. There are several other choices as well. It is not recommended that you use any of these other choices, for reasons which shall be explained below.


For a plain white theme that is otherwise reminiscent of how the Phorum looked many years ago, then choose Default. It will look like the image below

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WARNING: "Default" is not mobile-friendly!


For a real "blast from the past" which shows how the Phorum looked prior to becoming mobile-friendly, then choose Phorum Red. It will look like this:

[Image: ht13_011.jpg]

WARNING: "Phorum Red" is not mobile-friendly!


For the first mobile-friendly theme used by the Phorum, choose Phorum Responsive. Here is how it looks:

[Image: ht13_012.jpg]

WARNING: "Phorum Responsive" is outdated and is known to have issues which causes certain Phorum features to not work correctly. Use at your own risk.


A final theme option is BootBB. Here is a sample:

[Image: ht13_013.jpg]

WARNING: "BootBB" does not identify itself as the Philco Phorum on any page - instead, it identifies itself only as "BootBB". It is not recommended for regular use. Use at your own risk.


After making changes, remember to click or tap the Update Options button when you are finished, in order to apply the changes you have made.

BUT WAIT - THERE'S MORE!

See Phorum How-To #12: Use Lite (Archive) Mode for more information.]]> Edit Options link.

In this lesson, we are going to examine what you can do with the Other Options box (lower right):

[Image: ht13_001.jpg]

The first thing we want to look at is the checkbox next to the text "Show friendly redirect pages."

[Image: ht13_002.jpg]

Have you noticed that when you submit a post, you see a little screen like this:

[Image: ht13_003a.jpg]

Uncheck the box next to "Show friendly redirect pages," and you will no longer see screens like this - instead, once you compose and submit a post, you will be taken directly to the thread.


Next is "MyCode Formatting Options."

[Image: ht13_004.jpg]

With the checkbox checked next to "Show the MyCode formatting options on the posting pages," when you write a post you are able to pick smilies, and you have formatting options available to you at the top of the box where you type in your post, as seen below:

[Image: ht13_005.jpg]

However, if you uncheck the box next to Show the MyCode formatting options on the posting pages, when you write a post the page will look like this:

[Image: ht13_006.jpg]

No smilies. No formatting options. Only an empty text box for you to enter your text.

You will notice another option which is not checked by default - Put the editor in source mode by default.

[Image: ht13_007.jpg]

When tested, no difference was noted between this and Show the MyCode formatting options on the posting pages. Therefore, it is recommend that you leave the Put the editor in source mode by default box unchecked.


Now, moving on down the list...we come to "Board Style".

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The default board style, or theme, in the Phorum is Phorum BootBB. If you select the Use Default option, you will be using the Phorum BootBB theme. Note that Use Default is not the same as Default. Yes, this seems confusing. But please read on for clarity. There are several other choices as well. It is not recommended that you use any of these other choices, for reasons which shall be explained below.


For a plain white theme that is otherwise reminiscent of how the Phorum looked many years ago, then choose Default. It will look like the image below

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WARNING: "Default" is not mobile-friendly!


For a real "blast from the past" which shows how the Phorum looked prior to becoming mobile-friendly, then choose Phorum Red. It will look like this:

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WARNING: "Phorum Red" is not mobile-friendly!


For the first mobile-friendly theme used by the Phorum, choose Phorum Responsive. Here is how it looks:

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WARNING: "Phorum Responsive" is outdated and is known to have issues which causes certain Phorum features to not work correctly. Use at your own risk.


A final theme option is BootBB. Here is a sample:

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WARNING: "BootBB" does not identify itself as the Philco Phorum on any page - instead, it identifies itself only as "BootBB". It is not recommended for regular use. Use at your own risk.


After making changes, remember to click or tap the Update Options button when you are finished, in order to apply the changes you have made.

BUT WAIT - THERE'S MORE!

See Phorum How-To #12: Use Lite (Archive) Mode for more information.]]> <![CDATA[Phorum How-To #12: Use Lite (Archive) Mode]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4393 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:10:06 -0600 admin]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4393 NOTE: The following option is not recommended to implement.

Are you curious about that red button with the file box icon at the bottom of Phorum pages, labeled Lite (Archive) Mode?

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If for some reason you do not like the look of the Phorum, you can click or tap the Lite (Archive) Mode button to switch to a stripped-down Phorum without most of the bells and whistles.

Clicking or tapping the Lite (Archive) Mode button will make the Phorum home page look like this:

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WARNING: Lite Mode is not mobile-friendly! If you do this on your home computer and then sign into the Phorum with your smartphone, the Phorum will no longer be mobile-friendly to you.

Now, if you would rather go back to the Phorum's standard appearance, just look at the top for one of two links - "Full Version: The PHILCO Phorum" or the text "You're currently viewing a stripped down version of our content. View the full version with proper formatting."

Click the link labeled The PHILCO Phorum or View the full version as shown above, to be returned to the normal Phorum formatting.]]> NOTE: The following option is not recommended to implement.

Are you curious about that red button with the file box icon at the bottom of Phorum pages, labeled Lite (Archive) Mode?

[Image: ht12_001.jpg]

If for some reason you do not like the look of the Phorum, you can click or tap the Lite (Archive) Mode button to switch to a stripped-down Phorum without most of the bells and whistles.

Clicking or tapping the Lite (Archive) Mode button will make the Phorum home page look like this:

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WARNING: Lite Mode is not mobile-friendly! If you do this on your home computer and then sign into the Phorum with your smartphone, the Phorum will no longer be mobile-friendly to you.

Now, if you would rather go back to the Phorum's standard appearance, just look at the top for one of two links - "Full Version: The PHILCO Phorum" or the text "You're currently viewing a stripped down version of our content. View the full version with proper formatting."

Click the link labeled The PHILCO Phorum or View the full version as shown above, to be returned to the normal Phorum formatting.]]> <![CDATA[Phorum How-To #11: Thread View Options]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4392 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:50:31 -0600 admin]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4392 User CP, then click or tap the Edit Options link.

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In this lesson, we are going to examine the Thread View Options box (middle right).

If you want your Phorum to emulate phpBB mode - with the users' names, avatars (if used) and user info on the left and their posts on the right, which is similar to the view used at the Antique Radio Forum - select or tap the checkbox labeled Display posts in classic mode. But if you are happy with how the Phorum looks as is, leave this box unchecked.

To see images in posts, leave the checkbox labeled "Display images in posts" checked. Unchecking this box will make all images in posts disappear (for you).

To see videos in posts, leave the checkbox labeled "Display videos in posts" checked. Unchecking this box will make all embedded videos in posts disappear (for you).

To see users' signatures, leave the checkbox labeled "Display users' signatures in their posts" checked. Unchecking this box will make users' signatures disappear (only to you).

A signature is the bit of text under a user's post, by the way. Some users have various info in their signatures, while many have no signature at all.

If you want to see users' avatars, leave the checkbox labeled "Display users' avatars in their posts" checked. If you uncheck this box, you will no longer see anyone's avatars.

Do you like the Quick Reply box at the end of every thread? If so, leave the checkbox labeled "Show the quick reply box on the view thread page." If you don't care for the Quick Reply box or do not use it, you may uncheck this box.

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Next, as seen above, you are presented with a drop-down box to choose your preferred number of posts to view in a thread.

The default is 15. If you want to see more, or less, choose accordingly from the drop-down box as shown above.

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Finally, you are asked to choose (via drop-down box) how you want to view threads - by thread view, linear view, or default.

The default here is Linear. If you choose Threaded (which is not recommended), you will only see one post per page, with a clickable thread view under the post (and under the "Quick Reply" box if you have this enabled). This thread view emulates the view as used in the Nostalgia Air forum. Again, I suggest you leave this set at Use Default or Linear, but it is ultimately up to you as to which view you prefer.

As always, when you are finished with your changes, click or tap the Update Options button at the bottom or else your changes will not be saved.]]> User CP, then click or tap the Edit Options link.

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In this lesson, we are going to examine the Thread View Options box (middle right).

If you want your Phorum to emulate phpBB mode - with the users' names, avatars (if used) and user info on the left and their posts on the right, which is similar to the view used at the Antique Radio Forum - select or tap the checkbox labeled Display posts in classic mode. But if you are happy with how the Phorum looks as is, leave this box unchecked.

To see images in posts, leave the checkbox labeled "Display images in posts" checked. Unchecking this box will make all images in posts disappear (for you).

To see videos in posts, leave the checkbox labeled "Display videos in posts" checked. Unchecking this box will make all embedded videos in posts disappear (for you).

To see users' signatures, leave the checkbox labeled "Display users' signatures in their posts" checked. Unchecking this box will make users' signatures disappear (only to you).

A signature is the bit of text under a user's post, by the way. Some users have various info in their signatures, while many have no signature at all.

If you want to see users' avatars, leave the checkbox labeled "Display users' avatars in their posts" checked. If you uncheck this box, you will no longer see anyone's avatars.

Do you like the Quick Reply box at the end of every thread? If so, leave the checkbox labeled "Show the quick reply box on the view thread page." If you don't care for the Quick Reply box or do not use it, you may uncheck this box.

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Next, as seen above, you are presented with a drop-down box to choose your preferred number of posts to view in a thread.

The default is 15. If you want to see more, or less, choose accordingly from the drop-down box as shown above.

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Finally, you are asked to choose (via drop-down box) how you want to view threads - by thread view, linear view, or default.

The default here is Linear. If you choose Threaded (which is not recommended), you will only see one post per page, with a clickable thread view under the post (and under the "Quick Reply" box if you have this enabled). This thread view emulates the view as used in the Nostalgia Air forum. Again, I suggest you leave this set at Use Default or Linear, but it is ultimately up to you as to which view you prefer.

As always, when you are finished with your changes, click or tap the Update Options button at the bottom or else your changes will not be saved.]]> <![CDATA[Phorum How-To #10: Forum Display Options]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4391 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:34:45 -0600 admin]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4391 User CP, then click or tap the Edit Options link.

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In this lesson, we are going to examine the Forum Display Options box (upper right).

You can choose how many threads should be displayed in a forum (the default is 50 threads) by clicking or tapping the drop-down box under "Threads Per Page:"

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If 50 is too many for you, choose a lower number of threads from the drop-down box.

Now let's take a look at "Default Thread View."

This tells you how many older threads you want to be able to see. You can set the Phorum to display as few as the threads from only the last day, up to every thread in the Phorum database.

The default here is Show all threads. It is strongly suggested that you leave this at the default setting. If, for some reason, you do not wish to see older threads, however, you may change this by clicking or tapping the drop-down box under "Default Thread View:"

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When finished, don't forget to click or tap the Update Options button at the bottom or else your changes will not be saved.]]> User CP, then click or tap the Edit Options link.

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In this lesson, we are going to examine the Forum Display Options box (upper right).

You can choose how many threads should be displayed in a forum (the default is 50 threads) by clicking or tapping the drop-down box under "Threads Per Page:"

[Image: ht10_002.jpg]

If 50 is too many for you, choose a lower number of threads from the drop-down box.

Now let's take a look at "Default Thread View."

This tells you how many older threads you want to be able to see. You can set the Phorum to display as few as the threads from only the last day, up to every thread in the Phorum database.

The default here is Show all threads. It is strongly suggested that you leave this at the default setting. If, for some reason, you do not wish to see older threads, however, you may change this by clicking or tapping the drop-down box under "Default Thread View:"

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When finished, don't forget to click or tap the Update Options button at the bottom or else your changes will not be saved.]]> <![CDATA[Phorum How-To #9: Messaging and Notification]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4390 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:21:29 -0600 admin]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4390 Messaging and Notification section of the User Control Panel's Edit Options page.

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You can change how - or if - you receive emails from the Phorum and/or the Administrators/Moderators as follows:

Go to your User CP, then click or tap the Edit Options link.

When the Edit Options screen comes up, take a look at the box labeled "Messaging and Notification."

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If you don't want to receive emails from administrators, uncheck (tap to clear the checkbox) the box labeled "Receive emails from the Administrators." (NOTE: It is strongly suggested that you leave this box checked, or else you might miss out on an important message. Members of Phorum management do not send out mass emails, or even emails to individual members, unless absolutely necessary.)

If you do not want other members to be able to send you emails, check (tap) the box labeled "Hide your email from other members." But if you want to receive emails from other members, make sure this box is checked.

Other members will still be able to send you private messages (PMs), in either case...unless...

...you uncheck (tap to clear the checkbox) the box next to "Receive private messages from other users." Again, it is suggested that you leave this one checked to enable PMs.

The next checkbox, "Only receive private messages from users on my Buddy List. This setting has no effect unless there is at least one buddy on the list", is entirely up to you as to whether you wish to enable or disable. If you are using the buddy system, checking or tapping this box will only permit you to receive PMs from users who are on your Buddy List. Unchecking this box allows you to receive PMs from any Phorum member. I strongly suggest that you leave this box unchecked.

If you have the next checkbox checked - "Alert me with a notice when I receive a Private Message" - you will receive a notice by way of a banner under the picture at the top of the Phorum home page when you log on to the Phorum. If you uncheck this box, you will not see a banner notifying you of a new PM when you log on.

If you want to know when you receive a PM from a Phorum member, make sure the checkbox labeled "Notify me by email when I receive a new Private Message" is checked.

"Receive PM notifications for new buddy requests" allows you to receive notifications via PM when you have a new buddy request. Unchecking this box will prevent you from receiving such notices via PM.

There is one more checkbox, which should be self-explanatory - "Automatically accept buddy requests (if the above checkbox is ticked, a PM is sent informing of the new buddy connection)." If this box is unchecked as shown above, you will have to approve any buddy requests that you receive.

Default Thread Subscription Mode

By default, when you post a message in a thread, you are subscribed to that thread and you will receive emails notifying you when a new post is made to that thread. You can change this behavior by choosing another option in the drop-down box: No email notification means you will not receive emails when someone else posts in the thread you have posted in; Do not subscribe prevents you from subscribing to a thread you post in.

Again, the default is Instant email notification.

When you are finished making changes, click or tap the Update Options button at the bottom of the page, or else your changes will not be saved.]]> Messaging and Notification section of the User Control Panel's Edit Options page.

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You can change how - or if - you receive emails from the Phorum and/or the Administrators/Moderators as follows:

Go to your User CP, then click or tap the Edit Options link.

When the Edit Options screen comes up, take a look at the box labeled "Messaging and Notification."

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If you don't want to receive emails from administrators, uncheck (tap to clear the checkbox) the box labeled "Receive emails from the Administrators." (NOTE: It is strongly suggested that you leave this box checked, or else you might miss out on an important message. Members of Phorum management do not send out mass emails, or even emails to individual members, unless absolutely necessary.)

If you do not want other members to be able to send you emails, check (tap) the box labeled "Hide your email from other members." But if you want to receive emails from other members, make sure this box is checked.

Other members will still be able to send you private messages (PMs), in either case...unless...

...you uncheck (tap to clear the checkbox) the box next to "Receive private messages from other users." Again, it is suggested that you leave this one checked to enable PMs.

The next checkbox, "Only receive private messages from users on my Buddy List. This setting has no effect unless there is at least one buddy on the list", is entirely up to you as to whether you wish to enable or disable. If you are using the buddy system, checking or tapping this box will only permit you to receive PMs from users who are on your Buddy List. Unchecking this box allows you to receive PMs from any Phorum member. I strongly suggest that you leave this box unchecked.

If you have the next checkbox checked - "Alert me with a notice when I receive a Private Message" - you will receive a notice by way of a banner under the picture at the top of the Phorum home page when you log on to the Phorum. If you uncheck this box, you will not see a banner notifying you of a new PM when you log on.

If you want to know when you receive a PM from a Phorum member, make sure the checkbox labeled "Notify me by email when I receive a new Private Message" is checked.

"Receive PM notifications for new buddy requests" allows you to receive notifications via PM when you have a new buddy request. Unchecking this box will prevent you from receiving such notices via PM.

There is one more checkbox, which should be self-explanatory - "Automatically accept buddy requests (if the above checkbox is ticked, a PM is sent informing of the new buddy connection)." If this box is unchecked as shown above, you will have to approve any buddy requests that you receive.

Default Thread Subscription Mode

By default, when you post a message in a thread, you are subscribed to that thread and you will receive emails notifying you when a new post is made to that thread. You can change this behavior by choosing another option in the drop-down box: No email notification means you will not receive emails when someone else posts in the thread you have posted in; Do not subscribe prevents you from subscribing to a thread you post in.

Again, the default is Instant email notification.

When you are finished making changes, click or tap the Update Options button at the bottom of the page, or else your changes will not be saved.]]> <![CDATA[Phorum How-To #8: How Do I Find The First Unread Post in a Thread?]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4389 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:06:41 -0600 admin]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4389
Notice the list of threads in any forum. Threads with new posts will have a red newspaper icon next to them:

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(If it is a thread with no new posts, the newspaper or fire icon will be gray.)

Notice the red circles with short arrows inside, to the left of four of the topics? Notice also how each topic has a red newspaper icon to the left of each?

Hover your cursor over the red circle with arrow (if using a computer); a box labeled "Go to first unread post" will appear. Clicking or tapping the red circle with arrow will take you to the last post in that particular thread:

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Note that this was the first unread post in the thread "Setting up my new Chairside!" in the Philco Home Radios forum at the time these screen captures were made (Sunday afternoon, October 3, 2021).

Now, if you ever want to see the last post in any thread, even an old thread with no new posts, you can do this also.

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Clicking or tapping the Last Post link to the left of the last poster's username will take you to the last post in any thread...even if the thread has no new posts.

But wait...there's more!

From the Phorum home page, you will see a listing of Recent Posts to the right of Philco Radio Discussions. (For mobile users, scroll about halfway down the Phorum home page to see this listing.)

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Click or tap one of those links to see the latest post in that thread.]]>
Notice the list of threads in any forum. Threads with new posts will have a red newspaper icon next to them:

[Image: ht08_001.jpg]

(If it is a thread with no new posts, the newspaper or fire icon will be gray.)

Notice the red circles with short arrows inside, to the left of four of the topics? Notice also how each topic has a red newspaper icon to the left of each?

Hover your cursor over the red circle with arrow (if using a computer); a box labeled "Go to first unread post" will appear. Clicking or tapping the red circle with arrow will take you to the last post in that particular thread:

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Note that this was the first unread post in the thread "Setting up my new Chairside!" in the Philco Home Radios forum at the time these screen captures were made (Sunday afternoon, October 3, 2021).

Now, if you ever want to see the last post in any thread, even an old thread with no new posts, you can do this also.

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Clicking or tapping the Last Post link to the left of the last poster's username will take you to the last post in any thread...even if the thread has no new posts.

But wait...there's more!

From the Phorum home page, you will see a listing of Recent Posts to the right of Philco Radio Discussions. (For mobile users, scroll about halfway down the Phorum home page to see this listing.)

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Click or tap one of those links to see the latest post in that thread.]]> <![CDATA[Phorum How-To #7: How Can I Change My Time Zone?]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4384 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:36:54 -0600 admin]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4384 Edit Options under Your Profile.

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Look for the Date and Time Options section:

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Under "Date and Time Options," look for the text which reads "If you live in a time zone which differs to what this board is set at, you can select it from the list below."

The default time setting for the Phorum is US Eastern Time which is GMT -5:00.

To change it to your local time zone:

Click or tap the drop-down box labeled "GMT -5:00 (current time)" with a time setting, as shown below:

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From this drop-down box, select or tap the time zone where you live.

Hint - GMT -5:00 = Eastern Time Zone.
GMT -6:00 = Central Time Zone.
GMT -7:00 = Mountain Time Zone.
GMT -8:00 = Pacific Time Zone.

For Phorum members living outside the USA, you should be able to figure out the proper settings here.


Other Time Settings

While you are here, you can also change a few other settings if you wish to do so.

Date Format

If the date format is not to your liking, click or tap the drop-down box and change it from the system default to whatever you wish.

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Time Format

If the time format is not to your liking, click or tap the drop-down box and change it from the system default to whatever you wish.

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Finally, you may choose whether you want the system to compensate for Daylight Saving Time or not:

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Select or tap the DST setting you prefer in this drop-down box.

When you are finished, click or tap the "Update Options" button...and your settings will be saved.]]> Edit Options under Your Profile.

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Look for the Date and Time Options section:

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Under "Date and Time Options," look for the text which reads "If you live in a time zone which differs to what this board is set at, you can select it from the list below."

The default time setting for the Phorum is US Eastern Time which is GMT -5:00.

To change it to your local time zone:

Click or tap the drop-down box labeled "GMT -5:00 (current time)" with a time setting, as shown below:

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From this drop-down box, select or tap the time zone where you live.

Hint - GMT -5:00 = Eastern Time Zone.
GMT -6:00 = Central Time Zone.
GMT -7:00 = Mountain Time Zone.
GMT -8:00 = Pacific Time Zone.

For Phorum members living outside the USA, you should be able to figure out the proper settings here.


Other Time Settings

While you are here, you can also change a few other settings if you wish to do so.

Date Format

If the date format is not to your liking, click or tap the drop-down box and change it from the system default to whatever you wish.

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Time Format

If the time format is not to your liking, click or tap the drop-down box and change it from the system default to whatever you wish.

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Finally, you may choose whether you want the system to compensate for Daylight Saving Time or not:

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Select or tap the DST setting you prefer in this drop-down box.

When you are finished, click or tap the "Update Options" button...and your settings will be saved.]]> <![CDATA[Phorum How-To #6: How Can I Add or Change an Avatar?]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4383 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:22:48 -0600 admin]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4383 avatar is a small picture you would like to be associated with yourself on the Phorum. It can be a picture of you, of a favorite radio, or just about anything else that is in good taste, not indecent, and that does not violate Phorum rules.

To add an avatar, just go to your User CP:

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Look in the Menu column at left for the Change Avatar link.

Click or tap the Change Avatar link under Your Profile.

This takes you to another page:

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Look in the Custom Avatar section of this page.

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Where you see Upload Avatar, click or tap the Choose File button. This opens a window which allows you to choose a suitable avatar from your computer. Click or tap the avatar you wish to use, then click or tap the OK button. That window will now close. The filename of your avatar will then appear to the right of the Choose File button.

Important Notice: Your avatar must not be larger than 100 x 100 pixels, and cannot be larger than 9 KB in size. If it exceeds these size limits, it will not work.

Once you find the avatar you wish to use, click (tap) the Change Avatar button and then your new avatar will appear next to your username in all of your Phorum posts.

If you have an avatar on Gravatar, you may enter the email address you use for your Gravatar account into the appropriate box and then click or tap the Change Avatar button.]]> avatar is a small picture you would like to be associated with yourself on the Phorum. It can be a picture of you, of a favorite radio, or just about anything else that is in good taste, not indecent, and that does not violate Phorum rules.

To add an avatar, just go to your User CP:

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Look in the Menu column at left for the Change Avatar link.

Click or tap the Change Avatar link under Your Profile.

This takes you to another page:

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Look in the Custom Avatar section of this page.

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Where you see Upload Avatar, click or tap the Choose File button. This opens a window which allows you to choose a suitable avatar from your computer. Click or tap the avatar you wish to use, then click or tap the OK button. That window will now close. The filename of your avatar will then appear to the right of the Choose File button.

Important Notice: Your avatar must not be larger than 100 x 100 pixels, and cannot be larger than 9 KB in size. If it exceeds these size limits, it will not work.

Once you find the avatar you wish to use, click (tap) the Change Avatar button and then your new avatar will appear next to your username in all of your Phorum posts.

If you have an avatar on Gravatar, you may enter the email address you use for your Gravatar account into the appropriate box and then click or tap the Change Avatar button.]]> <![CDATA[Phorum How-To #5: How Can I Change My E-mail Address?]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4382 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:03:56 -0600 admin]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4382
Go to your User CP:

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Look in the Menu column at left for the Change Email link.

Click (tap) the Change Email link under Your Profile.

This takes you to another page:

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Enter your current password where prompted in the "Please Enter Your Password" box.

Now enter the new email address you want to associate with the Phorum in the "New Email Address" box.

Enter the same, new email address again in the "Confirm Email Address" box.

Now click (tap) the "Update Email Address" button.

Now, you will receive Phorum emails at your new email address.]]>
Go to your User CP:

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Look in the Menu column at left for the Change Email link.

Click (tap) the Change Email link under Your Profile.

This takes you to another page:

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Enter your current password where prompted in the "Please Enter Your Password" box.

Now enter the new email address you want to associate with the Phorum in the "New Email Address" box.

Enter the same, new email address again in the "Confirm Email Address" box.

Now click (tap) the "Update Email Address" button.

Now, you will receive Phorum emails at your new email address.]]> <![CDATA[Phorum How-To #4: How Can I Change My Password?]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4381 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:57:35 -0600 admin]]> https://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread.php?tid=4381
(NOTE: From this lesson forward it is assumed that you know how to reach your User Control Panel or User CP.)

Go to your User CP:

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Look in the Menu column at left for the Change Password link.

Click (tap) the Change Password link under Your Profile.

This takes you to another page:

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Enter your current password in the "Current Password" box.

Now enter the new password you wish to use in the "New Password" box.

Enter the same, new password again in the "Confirm Password" box.

Now click (tap) the "Update Password" button.

That's it! Your Phorum account now has a new password. You will have to use your new password the next time you log in to the Phorum.

Be sure to write this down someplace safe, where you will not lose it! Phorum management is not able to retrieve passwords for you!]]>
(NOTE: From this lesson forward it is assumed that you know how to reach your User Control Panel or User CP.)

Go to your User CP:

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Look in the Menu column at left for the Change Password link.

Click (tap) the Change Password link under Your Profile.

This takes you to another page:

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Enter your current password in the "Current Password" box.

Now enter the new password you wish to use in the "New Password" box.

Enter the same, new password again in the "Confirm Password" box.

Now click (tap) the "Update Password" button.

That's it! Your Phorum account now has a new password. You will have to use your new password the next time you log in to the Phorum.

Be sure to write this down someplace safe, where you will not lose it! Phorum management is not able to retrieve passwords for you!]]>