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Collaboration in business

Although many people might prefer their own solitary approach to working, even when working in an office, a collaborative workplace environment has been proven to lead to a more productive... read more

Business

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,... read more

Security

Let's Encrypt vs Paid SSLs

HTTPS encryption makes a huge difference to online security; by encrypting all data transferred to and from your site, you can be certain that potential attackers aren’t listening in.... read more

Security

The importance of two-factor authentication

Two-factor authentication is a name for any login or entry system which requires two different methods of identifying yourself. It’s one of the most recommended security features for online... read more

Security

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... read more

Digital

Show your British pride with a UK-specific domain

When registering a domain name, gone are the days when you were limited to non-specific extensions like .com, .net, or .org. Now you can tell your user something about your... read more

Servers

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... read more

Digital

Free email vs paid email

For many of us, we don't go a single day without interacting with our email at some point in the morning or evening. Whether it's a notification on our phone,... read more

Digital

How RBLs send spam into a black hole

The fight against spam can feel never-ending. Whether it contains potentially dangerous links to scams and malware, or just an avalanche of annoying ads, junk email is never welcome in... read more

Servers

What is NVMe storage?

Like a spinning hard disk, storage technology never stops moving for long. Maybe it’s ironic then, that the latest and greatest storage hardware doesn’t feature any moving parts.... read more

Digital

How to bring out the best in WordPress

Love WordPress? You’re not alone. It’s the world’s favourite website platform by far. By combining usability with custom features via themes and plugins, WordPress offers the ideal... read more

Websites

Fasthosts at PHP UK 2019

This year, in addition to being sponsors of the 14th annual PHP UK Conference – held at The Brewery in London and enjoyed by over 700 attendees – Fasthosts sent several members... read more

Digital

The brave new world of app localisation

Mobile devices are everywhere, and so are the apps that run on them. Vast numbers of smartphones mean vast numbers of users – users who demand a wide range of specialised... read more