Unbeknownst to many, Joomla actually has includes a feature to add and edit weblinks from the frontend.  However, it is seldom used because the core layouts do not include "add" or "edit" links in the layouts.  Fortunately, using Joomla's layout override system, those links are not hard to add.  This tutorial shows you how to add and edit link to the weblinks listed in a category view and also add a link to submit a weblink.

This video looks at the many of the changes in Joomla 1.6 that developers need to be aware of as presented by Andrew Eddie on 15 May 2010, a few days before the Beta 1 release.  This is part 3 of 3 in a series of in-depth talks on Joomla 1.6.

This video looks at the new access controls (user groups and permissions) in Joomla 1.6 as presented by Andrew Eddie on 15 May 2010, a few days before the Beta 1 release.  This is part 2 of 3 in a series of in-depth talks on Joomla 1.6.

The RODE USB Podcaster mic is an excellent choice for anyone wanting to improve the audio quality of their podcasting recordings.  In this quick review I look at the quality of the mic compared to a headset and built-in laptop mic.  I'm really happy with the results and the purchase.

This video looks at what's new in Joomla 1.6 for site administrators as presented by Andrew Eddie on 15 May 2010, a few days before the Beta 1 release. This is part 1 of 3 in a series of in-depth talks on Joomla 1.6.

Andrew Eddie interviews Andrea Tarr about a new Administrator template in Joomla 1.6.  This template has been designed to meet accessibility requirements allowing Joomla to be not only viewed, but used by and ever wider audience.  Watch the Joomla 1.6 video on the Hathor accessible Administrator template to find out more.

Joomla 1.6 now supports integrated trash management for all content.  Watch the Joomla 1.6 video on trash management to find out more.

In Joomla 1.6, sections and categories have been combined into a single category tree.  In addition to this, there is no limit to the depth of categories you can define.  Watch the Joomla 1.6 video on categories to find out more.

Joomla 1.6 now includes the ability to customise the access levels by which you can view content.  Watch the Joomla 1.6 video on content access levels to find out more.

The ability to add your own user groups is new in Joomla 1.6.  You can also add users to one or multiple user groups.  Watch the Joomla 1.6 video on user groups to find out more.

There are a number of changes to the toolbar in the Joomla 1.6 Administator, particularly in edit screens, to bring button names and behaviour in line with what you are familiar with in a desktop application.  Watch the Joomla 1.6 video on the toolbars to find out more.