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A guide to streaming servers

A guide to streaming servers
It’s safe to say you’ve probably heard of a livestream. Whether that’s going live on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube or Twitch, playing your favourite TV show, or listening to the radio on your phone – these are all forms of live streaming. This now begs the question, how are
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A guide to subdomains

A guide to subdomains
What is a subdomain? A subdomain is a prefix, which comes before both your primary domain and top-level domain. Most URLs are structured like this: www.example(dot)com, but when it comes to adding in a subdomain, the structure will look slightly different. An example URL with a
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A guide to country code top-level domains (ccTLDs)

A guide to country code top-level domains (ccTLDs)
When you type a website into your browser’s search bar, you’ll often notice it ends with “.com,” “.org,” or perhaps something more specific like “.uk” or “.fr.” These endings are called top-level domains (TLDs).  But did you know that country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) are specially
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How to set up a Minecraft server in 10 steps

How to set up a Minecraft server in 10 steps
Minecraft is once again exploding in popularity. Thanks to Twitch streamers and YouTube creators boosting gaming trends, more than 169 million people played Minecraft between May and June 2024. Some of us are now looking to take our love of the game to another level. If you want to play
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How to find out who owns a domain

How to find out who owns a domain
Before deciding on the domain of your dreams, you should probably check if it’s available first. There’s nothing worse than having your heart set on a great domain name, only to discover that someone already has it. To make matters worse, you've already set up all
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How to host a WordPress blog on your domain

How to host a WordPress blog on your domain
Content marketing truly is king when it comes to boosting your presence and authority online. By setting up a WordPress blog on your domain, you'll be able to create long-form content such as blogs and guides quickly and easily, using the world's most popular CMS.
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How to connect to a VPS

How to connect to a VPS
A new VPS isn't much use until you know how to log into it. The good news is that connecting to a Virtual Private Server takes a couple of minutes once you know which tool to use, and the tool you need depends on whether your server runs
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How to choose a domain name

How to choose a domain name
Choosing a domain name is one of the first – and most important – steps in building your online presence. Whether you're launching a personal blog or an ecommerce site, your domain name sets the tone for your brand, influences how people perceive you, and even affects how easily you&
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Why are dedicated servers better for gaming?

Why are dedicated servers better for gaming?
In 2022, the gaming industry was noted to be worth 347 US billion dollars – with multiplayer online games becoming increasingly popular. However, any seasoned gamer knows that lag, slow loading times, and dropped games can quickly turn an enjoyable gaming experience into a poor one. This is where a dedicated
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Our new bigger and better data centre

Our new bigger and better data centre
We have exciting news! Following years of planning, we’ve been working hard behind the scenes on a multimillion pound investment in a brand-new data centre. Now, as we launch our new state-of-the-art, energy-efficient data centre located at Worcester Six Business Park, we want to
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Advantages of cloud computing

Advantages of cloud computing
Switching to the cloud allows organisations of all different types and sizes to add greater speed, innovation and agility to their projects. The cloud computing revolution has been swift and impactful, reshaping the way we work, communicate and collaborate – those that don’t use it risk losing their competitive edge.
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Should you put hyphens in domain names?

Should you put hyphens in domain names?
Before you register your domain name, it’s important to know a thing or two about well-optimised domains. By well-optimised we mean that your domain should be easily searchable, and that your customers should have no issues finding your site. We suggest choosing a domain name that doesn’
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How to secure a VPS

How to secure a VPS
If you're looking for a VPS, security will be one of your biggest priorities when you’re getting set up. VPS hosting relies on the successful partition of a physical server into several private ones, via sophisticated virtualisation technology. It offers a lot of the same advantages as
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How to back up a website

How to back up a website
The turn of phrase, “better safe than sorry,” springs to mind when talking about backing up your website. It may seem like an afterthought, but if disaster does strike, having a recently saved version of your site to roll back to can be a lifesaver – you’ve put a lot
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