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What is a domain registrar?

What is a domain registrar?
So, you’re ready to launch a website – but before you can hit “publish,” there’s one essential piece of the puzzle you’ll need – a domain name. And to claim it, you’ll have to go through something (or someone) called a domain registrar. If you’ve ever wondered
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Iconically 25: 8 things sharing our 25th birthday

Iconically 25: 8 things sharing our 25th birthday
Exciting things are happening for us this year – we’re turning 25! In 1998, our founder Andrew Michael decided there wasn’t a cost-effective, reliable hosting service to support his A-Level project, so he created his own. Ever since then, we’ve been making leaps in the hosting
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Minecraft Easter eggs you need to find

Minecraft Easter eggs you need to find
On the surface, Minecraft is a building game where you can live out your dream of a quiet life raising sheep (and brutally killing creepers every night). But when you really dig down, Minecraft has a lot of depth – literally. If you’re looking to add a little more complexity
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7 Counter-Strike mods you need to try

7 Counter-Strike mods you need to try
Going through a Counter-Strike phase is a rite of passage for any PC gamer. And since Counter-Strike 2 installment hit Steam in 2023, it’s become more popular than ever before. Mods are a huge part of the CS community – but which ones are worth trying? As avid
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Sustainable cloud servers: what is green cloud storage?

Sustainable cloud servers: what is green cloud storage?
Green cloud computing is an approach to cloud computing that aims to reduce the environmental impact of IT services delivered over the internet, such as cloud storage. Ultimately, this approach aims to make green IT services beneficial to the environment and society, replacing resource-intensive business practices like on-premises
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To niche or not to niche – the IT question

To niche or not to niche – the IT question
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often face challenges in hiring IT professionals with niche skills, usually due to budget constraints and the fact that these skills aren't required all the time. This includes knowledge around cybersecurity, cloud computing, business intelligence and analytics, DevOps, and artificial intelligence (AI)
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How to get started with WordPress hosting

How to get started with WordPress hosting
With 43% of all websites on the internet using WordPress, it’s the platform of choice for many. From small business owners and agencies to freelancers, it’s a simple, popular, and accessible best friend to launch your digital success. Your chosen WordPress hosting will optimise your site and provide
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What is backend-as-a-service (BaaS)?

What is backend-as-a-service (BaaS)?
Backend as a Service (BaaS) – not to be confused with Banking as a Service – is a type of cloud computing service model that allows developers to streamline their coding and development process by providing pre-built backend services and infrastructure. With tons of innovative technologies, uses, opportunities and advantages, BaaS
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The 5 best first-person shooter games of all time

The 5 best first-person shooter games of all time
We’re all about the simple pleasures. Drinking hot coffee in the morning, the smell of freshly cut grass… and killing an army of zombies before they destroy life on Earth. First-person shooters have been a staple of the gaming community since their conception back in 1992, with iD
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New game releases to watch out for this autumn

New game releases to watch out for this autumn
2023 has been a great year for gamers – and it’s not over yet (even if the weather feels like it). After teasing us back in 2019, Larian Studios finally dropped the long-awaited Baldur’s Gate III in August, to universal acclaim from critics and audiences. This summer also
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5 marketing trends to watch out for this autumn

5 marketing trends to watch out for this autumn
The leaves are turning orange, the air’s getting chillier, and every hot beverage tastes like pumpkin spice. It must be time to give your marketing strategy an autumnal refresh. While a cold weather forecast is usually nothing to celebrate, the marketing opportunities around this time are something to ‘fall’
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Linux VPS vs Windows VPS

Linux VPS vs Windows VPS
To get your site up and running, you need to choose the right web hosting plan. For many fast-growing businesses, nothing can beat the performance, flexibility, scalability, and cost of a virtual private server (VPS). But the decision doesn’t stop there. Your VPS will then need an operating
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A beginner’s guide to servers

A beginner’s guide to servers
Picture the internet as a bustling metropolis with skyscrapers of websites, apps, and services towering over digital avenues. What holds up these virtual giants to keep the city running like clockwork? The foundations of the digital world – servers! They store, send, and receive data in the blink of an eye.
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Introducing new 4th Gen Intel Xeon servers

Introducing new 4th Gen Intel Xeon servers
Exciting news – we’re expanding! Our product line now includes Dedicated Servers using the scalable fourth-generation Intel® Xeon® processors. So, why is this such a big deal? Keep reading to find out… Check out the specs So, what makes Intel® Xeon® processors any better? For starters, the new processor
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Don’t ignore Discord when it comes to digital marketing

Don’t ignore Discord when it comes to digital marketing
When you start thinking about social media marketing, you probably imagine a few posts on Instagram once or twice a week and a LinkedIn newsletter. But getting your brand noticed on social media means spreading content across all corners of the internet – whether that's TikTok, Threads, Instagram or
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