A PHP script for protecting multiple downloads by the use of unique URLs. The actual file on the server is not discoverable and each URL will only be valid for a certain time and number of uses.
Minifi.de – Another URL shortening service
Minifi.de is a URL shortening service like tinyurl.com, bit.ly, and is.gd. You enter a long URL and it returns a shorter one.
Protecting a download using a unique URL
A PHP script to protect a download by generating a unique link. Each time you visit a page, a unique link is created that can be shared. The link will expire after a certain amount of time or number of uses. With some work, this could be integrated with your Paypal “thank you” page.
A PHP script for testing a MySQL database connection
A simple page for testing and troubleshooting a connection to a MySQL database. The PHP script will test the server address, username and password. If the database field is left empty, it will return a list of available databases. Testing a specific database is optional, but if a database name is supplied, [...]
Resolving transaction concurrency issues in a PHP+MySQL multi-user environment
Here’s how I’m implementing my solution to the lost update concurrency issue by comparing timestamps generated when a record is saved and accessed.
External Files Causing a WordPress 404 Error?
How to resolve an issue with pages external to WordPress being sent with a 404 status.