JoomHelper Joomla Extensions Picnic #2 - 👀 WMW 285

Written by: Shahbaz Latif Created: 12 February 2025

Category: Watch Me Work Live Streams

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Watch me Work Live Streams

I recently purchased a lifetime subscription to all of JoomHelper's extensions for Joomla. In this video I ontinue to checkout what I bought!

00:00:00 - Intro & Background
00:04:00 - First Extension - Article Attributes
00:10:00 - Linking & SEF URLs
00:16:00 - Security Plugin - Admin Login Warning
00:32:00 - Displaying Modules as Pages
00:44:50 - File Attachments Extension
00:59:00 - Password Protect Articles
01:05:00 - User Permissions & Module Setup
01:24:00 - Module Customization & CSS
02:00:00 - Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up

Summary

1. Introduction to JoomHelper Bundle:
   Tim Davis introduces part two of his exploration of the JoomHelper bundle, which he purchased for $118. He shares his excitement about testing various Joomla extensions from the bundle.
2. Insert Articles Attributes Plugin:
   Tim demonstrates the "Insert Articles Attributes" plugin, which allows users to dynamically insert article attributes (like title, link, and image) into other articles. This ensures links and titles are automatically updated, preventing 404 errors.
3. Admin Login Security Plugin:
   He explores a security plugin for Joomla admin logins, which adds an extra layer of protection by requiring a security key sent via email. However, he encounters a PHP 8 compatibility issue and disables it temporarily.
4. Display Module as a Page:
   Tim shows how to display a Joomla module as a standalone page using the "Module as Page" extension. This allows users to create menu links directly to modules, useful for specific use cases.
5. File Attachments Plugin:
   He tests the "File Attachments" plugin, which lets users upload and attach files to Joomla articles. The plugin also allows for file downloads and displays file details like size and download count.
6. Article Password Protection:
   Tim demonstrates the "Article Password" plugin, which allows users to password-protect individual articles. This is useful for sharing private content without requiring user accounts.
7. Login as User Module:
   He explores the "Login as User" module, which allows administrators to log in as other users. This is helpful for troubleshooting user-specific issues or testing permissions.
8. Off-Canvas Module:
   Tim tests the "Off-Canvas" module, which enables off-canvas sidebars that can be triggered by buttons or links. This is useful for creating dynamic, interactive elements like contact forms or additional content.
9. Touch Logo Slider Module:
   He reviews the "Touch Logo Slider" module, which creates a responsive logo slider with various effects like cover flow and cards. Tim experiments with settings and custom CSS to optimize the slider's appearance.
10. Restrict Username Plugin:
    Finally, Tim tests the "Restrict Username" plugin, which enforces rules for usernames (e.g., minimum length, forbidden characters). This helps prevent spam accounts and improves security.

Tim concludes by teasing the next live stream, where he plans to explore more JoomHelper extensions and invites viewers to join him for future sessions.

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Written by: Shahbaz Latif