If you are like many web developers, it’s a safe bet that you store some of your most commonly used assets online using a cloud storage service. Dropbox is perhaps one of the best-known cloud storage services. We use it internally Watchful, and also at inetis and Anything Digital, to share Joomla add-ons …
Currently, there are many ways to remotely update your Joomla web sites from the Watchful dashboard. For example, we recently introduced the remote installer that allows you to install updates for practically any Joomla add-on using either a URL, a Dropbox account or simply uploading a file from your computer. However, you …
Today we are excited to announce the release of version 1.7 of the Watchful client. This release has a number of important additions such as: Language and package updates Watchful now supports updating languages and free packages like Kunena and Gantry directly from your dashboard, similar to other updates. Upload …
Yesterday we were informed of a very serious security vulnerability in eXtplorer — a popular file management utility for Joomla. Unlike the recent security issues in the Joomla core, this vulnerability is in an extension. After some research, we now know that on up to 1 in every 10 Joomla websites may be …
We are delighted to share the exciting news that Watchful Client 1.6 has been officially released. This latest release marks a significant milestone in our continuous effort to enhance the Joomla management experience for our valued users. In this article, we’ll explore Watchful Client 1.6’s key highlights, improvements, and steps …
Today we are proud to announce the immediate availability of version 1.5.7 of the Watchful client. This release comes quickly on the heels of last week’s new notification customization feature. Today’s release includes a number of changes, but two stand out as they are designed to save you time when …
Today we are thrilled to officially announce the ability to control email notifications in your Watchful Dashboard. First, in your dashboard you’ll now find the ability to choose additional email(s) to receive email notifications from Watchful. See also our step-by-step instructions for further details. This lets you enable team-wide alerts …
We are thrilled to announce an incredibly exciting development for our esteemed customers and the vibrant Joomla community today! After dedicated efforts, negotiations, and preparation, we are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Admincredible, a Joomla remote update tool. This alliance promises immense benefits for both parties involved, as well …
Here at Watchful, we work hard everyday to make a great service that allows Joomla web site owners to easily manage and maintain their web sites. The first few years of any startup are challenging, but we’ve persevered and today we are thrilled to announce that we’ve reached our first …
Fine-grained control over user permissions was a long-anticipated feature for the Joomla CMS until it’s introduction in Joomla 1.6. Joomla manages these permissions through access control lists (i.e. ACL). While a much-anticipated and powerful feature, ACL can be complex — even on simple websites. Inheritance between user groups and the numerous …