Having used MediaTemple's hosting options for quite some time, we've built up a fair amount of experience working with their (dv) servers. Every now and again you may find it necessary to extend the core functionality of the pre-compiled PHP supplied with the (dv) server using PECL extensions to give your apps that little bit more of a cutting edge.

There is a quick and easy way to insall the PECL modules on your (dv) server: pecl install [extension]. However, if for whatever reason this does not work for you, this guide documents a manual installation method.

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Today, we're introducing our all new Help Sheets. You loved our original CSS and HTML Help Sheets, so we went back to the originals, tidied them up, and gave them a sprinkling of coolness.

We're also pleased to bring you an entirely new Help Sheet - the PHP Help Sheet. This should be a saviour for you hardcore coders when you forget the odd array function or two.

You can download the full set as a ZIP (5.4MB) right here:

The all new PHP Help Sheet. Everyone needs a handy reference now and then, so go ahead and print this off. Stick it on your wall and never get lost again!

Get the PDF [1.9MB]

The HTML Help Sheet has been updated and tidied up, so now you have no excuses for not decorating your office notice board with snippets of usefulness.

Get the PDF [1.9MB]

The CSS Help Sheet - our first ever, but updated to match the set. We made the original based on the wonderful work of Leslie Frank. Never forget those styling options with this at your side.

Get the PDF [1.9MB]

We hope you like the new Help Sheets, and would love to know what you want us to Help Sheet-ise next: JavaScript? Actionscript? JQuery? Tell us in the comments!

Oh and another thing, the other day one of our readers sent in a photo of our CSS Help Sheet on his office notice board. If you're using our Help Sheets at your office / home / garage / Starbucks we'd love to see! Email us a photo or upload to Flickr with the tag "GoSquared".

Enjoy!

If you like your blog, but want to make it better, and go tweaking the insides of Wordpress, this may be of help to you.

Our good friends over at WP Candy have done a great job in providing you with the quick shortcuts and need-to-knows of Wordpress all on one easy to use sheet.

Get the PDF [592kb]

More Help Sheets by GoSquared: HTML Help Sheet, and CSS Help Sheet

Ever wanted to type the copyright icon, or do an accent over an A without having to resort to some character palette? We have, and it takes time and is an effort. So we put together a series of help sheets that reference all of the characters that aren't listed on your keyboard, along with their shortcut keys to make your life easier.

Click on a preview image to view a full jpg.

Note: The "Alt" key on these sheets is the same as the "Option" key as some Mac users may put it. Why people were getting so upset about this I just don't know. Its not rocket science.

Get them all in one PDF [216kb]

Get the PDF [128kb]

There were so many, that to make the reference usable and readable we had to divide them into 3 sheets.

Get the PDF [116kb]

Last but not least, one more sheet.

Get the PDF [112kb]

We hope you find them useful.

The second in our Help Sheet series, you liked cheating with CSS, hopefully you'll love cheating with HTML! To get going with HTML, just get the PDF below.

Here's a preview:

Get the PDF [112kb]

See also: CSS Help Sheet

New Help Sheets Now Available!

If you're a pro web designer, a wannabe pro web designer or just someone who likes cheet sheets, then you'll love our new CSS help sheet. Downloads below.

Here's a preview:

Get the PDF [168kb]

See also: HTML Help Sheet

New Help Sheets Now Available!