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What is Apache Tomcat?

What is Apache Tomcat?
Apache Tomcat, also known as just Tomcat, Apache Tomcat Server, or Tomcat Server, proves to be a popular choice for web developers building and maintaining dynamic websites and applications based on the Java software platform. It’s reportedly called 'Tomcat' web server because the founder saw it as
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Hosting your own CS2 server

Hosting your own CS2 server
In September 2023, the  highly popular first-person shooter game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) was updated and replaced by Counter-Strike 2 (CS2). Despite concerns about the removal of CS:GO from Steam, the new and improved CS2 is still at the top of Steam’s most-played
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Collaboration in business

Collaboration in business
A collaborative workplace environment has been proven to significantly boost productivity. In a study by Stanford University, participants who believed they were working “as part of a team” stayed on task 64% longer, reported greater engagement, and experienced less fatigue compared to those working alone. But what makes collaboration so
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How to secure your WordPress site

How to secure your WordPress site
WordPress is the world’s most popular website platform. Providing a solid baseline that can be further enhanced with thousands of community-sourced plugins, it can do almost everything you can think of. But success can draw the wrong kind of attention, with many WordPress website owners finding their sites
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The importance of mobile optimisation

The importance of mobile optimisation
To start by stating the obvious: people love their mobile devices. We now take the widespread use of smartphones and tablets for granted, but when it comes to web browsing, their impact really can’t be understated. Over the last few years we’ve seen a number of developments that
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Self-managed vs outsourced virtualisation

Self-managed vs outsourced virtualisation
There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to host something yourself or use a service from a hosting provider. When it comes to server virtualisation, both the cost and the responsibility for the hardware need to be taken into account. What is server virtualisation? In a non-virtualised
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The importance of two-factor authentication

The importance of two-factor authentication
While a strong password can help keep your account safe, it’s not a means to an end. With two-factor authentication, you can add an extra layer of security to any account that holds your personal information – as well as that of your customers. Read on to find out
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Remote server control: RDP or KVM?

Remote server control: RDP or KVM?
When it comes to controlling a server, it’s important to have access from anywhere; whether stuck in traffic or working from home, servers can be controlled from wherever you are in the world with a web browser. This can be achieved through either remote KVM access (keyboard video-monitor
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Pros and cons of password managers

Pros and cons of password managers
Even though Face ID and thumbprint scanning is on the rise, passwords are still the primary method of logging in to services, and the number of accounts that the average person uses passwords for is expected to grow to over 200 in 2020. But with the current guidelines of including
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6 benefits of a small business blog

6 benefits of a small business blog
More and more frequently businesses are using blog posts to convey information to their customers. In fact, we’re doing it right now. From increasing SEO to improving brand awareness, there are many benefits of running a small business blog. 1. Blogging for SEO A primary reason companies start a
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SEO for ecommerce websites

SEO for ecommerce websites
If your business has an ecommerce website, you’re going to want it to rank as highly on search engines as possible to maximise the chance that customers will buy your products. November 2019 data from Advanced Web Ranking shows that organic results in position one of a search engine
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Finding the right domain for your British business

Finding the right domain for your British business
When registering a domain name, long gone are the days where you were limited to generic top-level domains like .com, .net, or .org. These days, there are hundreds of new TLDs to choose from that can tell users something more about your business. With competition for traffic and SEO
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What is IPv6?

What is IPv6?
Every single device that connects to the internet needs some form of unique address that can be identified and located. IP addresses provide this functionality. So, what is IPv6? What is IPv6 used for? And what is the difference between IPv4 and Ipv6? IP stands for Internet Protocol: the communications
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Disaster recovery myths

Disaster recovery myths
There are lots of myths surrounding disaster recovery policies, whether you need them and how good they need to be. Here, we’ll discuss some of the biggest misconceptions about disaster recovery. DRP stands for disaster recovery plan, which refers to a set of protocols and procedures that should be
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Linux or Windows: no contest?

Linux or Windows: no contest?
Linux or Windows? It’s hardly a new debate, but the arguments in favour of choosing either a Linux or Windows operating system are still as relevant as ever. While Windows continues to dominate the desktop world, Linux is generally preferred when working with data centres, seeing around twice as
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