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DNS CNAME record explained

dns cname record

Expanding the knowledge about DNS records, we can’t skip another of the essential DNS CNAME record.  DNS CNAME record explained The full name of the CNAME record is Canonical name record. The Canonical Name is demonstrating which exactly is the real name of a domain. In that direction of thought, the DNS CNAME record serves …

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What is DNS Failover?

DNS failover

Whatever we do, there will be failures. The computer can break down; the connection can get saturated; a bug can cripple a server, or whatever other reason can lead to a big problem. But can a person stay 24-hour a day monitoring our DNS servers? There is a better solution, a service that will monitor …

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What is Domain Parking?

To park a domain means you put it on hold. It’s like you get a domain name, but you don’t relate it with services (web hosting, email). You park it to use it later, so it just shows a landing or holding page on it. Commonly, it displays a message that can be your contact …

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Dig command – how to use it?

dig command

The Dig command is one of the most popular NSlookup alternatives for Linux and macOS. Here we will show you how to use it for checking your domain and all its DNS records.  What is the Dig command? DIG is an abbreviation of Domain Information Groper, and it is a software with a command-line interface …

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How does web hosting work?

web hosting

If you plan to build a website or you are already looking for a web hosting service, you must read this. Choosing a web hosting provider and a suitable plan is critical for you to succeed online. But many people don’t choose well, because they don’t clearly understand how this service really works. Of course, …

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Linux Mint – why use it?

Linux Mint

Are you tired of Windows 10 or macOS? Are you searching for something fast and exciting? What about the freshest Linux distro out there – Linux Mint! Let’s take a deep dive into Linux Mint and see all the great reasons to make it your primary OS, or at least your dual boot option. What …

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5 hackers who made history

hackers

Originally, hacking had a positive connotation. Hackers were tech enthusiasts trying their creativity for optimizing, customizing, and tweaking.  This changed dramatically when such “creativity” was used to breach security defenses from systems and networks to exploit them through stealing, altering, or destroying information.  Currently, just to mention, the word “hacking” can get us goose gumps. …

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What is dedicated hosting?

dedicated hosting

Shared hosting, cloud hosting, VPS… No, today we will speak about something better. Dedicated hosting is the king of the hill when we are talking about standardized types of web hosting.  Dedicated web hosting is more expensive, but sure it has what to offer. Do you want to know more about it?  What is dedicated …

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