FAQ - ticalc.org

Basics	Archives	Community	Services	Programming
Hardware	Help	About	Search	Your Account

Home :: Help :: FAQ

FAQ

MY ACCOUNT

New Accounts

Why do I need a free ticalc.org account?

Where do I sign up?

Do I have to submit a valid email address?

What kind of privacy is offered to me if I choose to sign up?

Current Accounts

Is there any way to change my first and last names?

Can I change my handle?

How do I change my email address?

How do I customize the front page to fit my needs?

I forgot my password. How do I get it back?

Can I change my password?

What makes a good password for my ticalc.org account?

How do I attach my account to my author profile?

Why must I verify my account every 120 days?

How do I delete my account?

Old and Lost Accounts

I have lost my really old account. How can I find it?

I can't find my old account. Should I sign up for another?

My email address registered for my account has expired, and my password is lost. How can I regain access to my account?

FILE ARCHIVES

Navigating

Where are the program archives located?

What is the difference between ASM, BASIC, and Flash programs?

How do I download a file?

How do I send and receive files to and from my calculator?

What's the deal with these .tig, .TIProgram, and .8xo files?

Can I find out more information about a specific file before I choose to download it?

I need help with a specific program. Who should I contact for help?

Is there a chance that a file I downloaded from ticalc.org contained a virus?

My antivirus software tells me that TILP or TiEmu has a virus!

There are so many files. Is there a way to download an entire directory at a time?

Why don't Axe Parser programs have a separate section in the archives?

Why no more FTP access to the program archives?

Is there an easier way to find a specific file I am looking for?

I like this program and would like to see other programs by this author. How would I do so?

What do the different icon colors and symbols next to the file indicate?

Where can I find toplists for the most popular files and authors?

Uploading Files

How do I upload my own files?

What is a ZIP file?

How do I put my files in a ZIP file?

Can I update my files?

I have uploaded my files, but where are they?

Why isn't adding files an automated system?

What are links?

How do I request links for my files?

I requested links, but my file is listed as only being in one directory. Why?

Why do my files keep getting rejected?

Is it worth arguing with the file archiver about a program's right to be in the archives?

Can I check the status of my uploaded files?

Can I delete my pending files?

What types of files are not accepted on ticalc.org?

How do I contact the file archiver?

Screenshots

What are screenshots?

How do I make screenshots of my files?

How do I convert to GIF format?

I get an error when I upload my screenshots. Why?

How come my screenshots were not posted with my file?

Can I add screenshots to my files without having to use the upload form?

How do I update my old screenshots?

Can I remove screenshots from my files?

Should I upload my screenshots again when I submit an update to my file?

How do I get one of those cool POTY screenshots?

My Files

I just uploaded my first file, but it doesn't appear in Your Account > Manage Author Information. What's wrong?

I just uploaded my first file and tried to use the Attach Author Profile feature in Your Account > Manage Author Information, but it isn't working. What do I do?

How do I delete my files which have already been added to the site?

I made a spelling error. How do I fix it?

I accidentally uploaded my file to the wrong directory. How do I fix this?

Can I rename my file in the archives?

I need to add an author to an existing file. How is this done?

I changed my email address in Your Account > Account Information, but my old email address still displays on my files. How do I fix this?

Why is my file not included in ranking and statistics?

How can I get my file featured?

How can I get my file reviewed?

A file of mine is missing. Where did it go?

What does the merging of two files do?

I have more than one author profile. Can I merge them together?

Reviews

How do I submit a review I have written?

My reviews are never posted. How come? Do you have any pointers to get my reviews approved?

How long does it take reviews to be processed?

Can I retract a review I submitted?

The author updated their program, and I would like to update my review. How is this done?

How can I tell if a file has a review or not?

Can I get a review for one of my files removed?

I believe a review was written by the author's friend. Is this allowed?

How do I contact the reviews editor?

Rating Files

How do I rate other files based on their quality?

Why can't I rate my own files?

What is the advantage of rating files?

How do I see the rating of a file?

How is the rating of a file calculated?

I just rated or downloaded a file. Why didn't the rating or download count change?

Cheating and Inappropriate Material

I think a file is cheating download statistics. Where do I report this?

Does ticalc.org have a policy toward cheating?

Another person uploaded my file claiming it as their own, how do I fix this?

I found a file that contains inappropriate material. Where can I report it?

What types of files does ticalc.org consider inappropriate?

What steps do the file archivers take to prevent unclean files form being approved?

NEWS

Articles

How can I submit news to ticalc.org?

What is the best way to get my program featured in a news article on ticalc.org?

I sent an email, but I never received a reply!

Why was my program rejected for a news item?

My program was rejected for a news item. Can it be reconsidered?

Are there any alternative resources available that will provide me with all new ticalc.org news?

What is a good program to view ticalc.org's RSS feeds with?

Can I get a complete list of all news articles posted on ticalc.org?

Posting and News Comments

Why do I need a ticalc.org account to post comments to the message boards?

Why is ticalc.org's posting system so different from others?

Where can I find a list of all the rules relevant to posting?

Why do my comments keep getting deleted?

Who is deleting my comments?

Can my posting privileges be revoked?

STAFF

Contacting Staff Members

How can I contact a member of the ticalc.org staff?

I can't get a reply out of a staff member. What can I do to increase my chances?

Where can I find out more information about ticalc.org, its staff, and its history?

Opportunities

How can I become a member of the ticalc.org staff?

I want to donate to the ticalc.org project so it will stay alive for many years to come. How do I do so?

I would like to advertise or do a link exchange with your site. Can this be arranged?