Once the generated files are uploaded to your server, anyone who wants to tries to access the protected directory will be asked for a username and password that you set-up.

If you liked this tool you can also check a similar application called htaccessEditor and also read earlier MakeUseOf article on how to create and edit the .htaccess file for your website.

Checkoutt DirProtect @ www.dirprotect.com

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• Hurl: Easily Make HTTP Requests
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To use TraceBullet, simply select desired test, enter required data and click on “Submit this Bullet!” button. The result will be presented on the same page.

Features:

• Combines 6 different net testing tools on one page. These tools are:
  - Hostname to IP Check
  - Port Check
  - Ping Request
  - Page Contents Check
  - Sent Headers Check
  - WHOIS Check
• Free, quick and easy to use.
• Similar sites: Test Everything, ServerCheck and You Get Signal.

Check out TraceBullet @ www.tracebullet.com

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• SpyOnWeb: See All Websites That Belong to the Same Owner
• QuarkBase: Get Almost Every Information About A Website

To use the site, simply enter a URL and click ’send’. Hurl will then fetch the URL and display the headers as well as the body of the webpage. It enables you to choose the request method, customize headers and POST parameters. You can add basic authorization and even follow redirects.

It provides you with suggestions while adding custom headers and parameters. With an optional registration, Hurl can remember the requests you make for future reference. You can always edit and modify the hurls accordingly.

Watch the demo video below:

Features:

• Make HTTP requests.
• Choose the request method, customize headers and POST parameters.
• Keeps a history of all made HTTP requests.
• Share your Hurls with others by forwarding a URL.
• Free to use, optional registration.

Check out hurl @ http://hurl.r09.railsrumble.com (by Srikanth AD from Techonaut )

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1. Website Not Working?

Checks if a server is down. You just need to enter the URL to check if the website is currently online/up or not.

2. Domain IP Lookup

This utility can be used to find out the IP address for ny given domain. To find out the IP address of the server on which the site is hosted you only need to enter the domain name.

3. Reverse IP Lookup

When you enter a domain name or an IP address, this tool displays all the other domains / websites hosted on the same server. It’s a good way for website owners to check if your ISP is overselling or if there are high traffic sites on the same server as you.

Features:

• Quick and simple online server check tools
• Check out all the domains / websites hosted on the same server.
• Check if your website is not working or a server is down.
• Find out the IP address of the server on which a website is hosted.
• Free and easy to use. No registration required.
• Similar tools: You Get Signal and MyIPNeighbors.

Check out Server Check @ www.servercheck.me (by Srikanth AD from The Next Web )

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• SpyOnWeb: See All Websites That Belong to the Same Owner
• QuarkBase: Get Almost Every Information About A Website

Whether it’s a solo writer writing a book or a 100 people team working on a massive assignment, MediaWiki can handle it. It’s simple to install, very easy to learn, and absolutely free.

Some Features

• Collaborate with as many people as you want.
• Extendable: Install extensions for additional functionalities (add calendar, integrate chat, add backup /restore functionalities, clipboard, etc.). Hundreds of extensions available.
• Fullly configurable: change look and skin, restrict certain pages, add categories, enable / disable file uploading, and lots more.
• Support: Well documented. So if you want to add something to your wiki but have no clue how it can be done just search for it on MediaWiki.org

Used by over 50 popular online websites (incl. Wikipedia). Check out the full list here.

• Note: Several webhosts include a preconfigured MediaWiki with the hosting package. Contact your host for details.

[Video] Wikis in Plain English

Get MediaWiki @ www.mediawiki.org

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Feature List (Free account)

• Receive email or SMS (10 free) alerts when site goes offline.
• Receive weekly and daily performance reports via email.
• Donwloand and save reports as CSV (Excel).
• Note: Premium accounts (more features) available and start from $ 0.50 / month.

Note: When you first sign up, you are given a fully functional, 15-day free trial of the Professional account. At the end of this trial, your account will be downgraded to Free Basic account.

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