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What is file hosting and what different services are there?

What is file hosting and what different services are there?

File-hosting services are a part of everyday digital life. Cloud services are not only preinstalled on many smartphones but are often also linked to operating systems. However, there are often security and data protection concerns when it comes to file hosting. We show you what…

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Why is the dot.tk domain so popular?

Why is the dot.tk domain so popular?

A small, remote island nation in the South Pacific is a major player in the domain business. On the Pacific islands of Tokelau lives a population of about 1,400 people on just over four square miles of tropical paradise. There are, however, over 25 million registered domains with…

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An overview of the most important Linux commandsjivacoreShutterstock

An overview of the most important Linux commands

Under Linux, all actions that you can carry out with the mouse and window system via the graphical user interface can also be performed using program calls in the terminal – provided you know the appropriate command and how to use it according to the correct syntax. To make…

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What is browser hijacking?Billion PhotosShutterstock

What is browser hijacking?

Browser hijacking can enable companies or hackers to seize your sensitive data or even take control of your entire system. In this guide, we’ll delve into what browser hijacking is, what it means for you, the various forms it can assume, and effective strategies to safeguard…

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What is the definition of an influencer?

What is the definition of an influencer?

Famous influencers have a large reach and a direct effect on their followers. They can often influence their opinions and change their consumption habits. That’s why more and more businesses are turning to influencer marketing. Keep reading to find out what an influencer is and…

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What is the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP)?

What is the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP)?

For years, a successor to the domain query protocol Whois has been in development. For several reasons the protocol, developed at the same time as the internet predecessor ARPANET, is no longer regarded as modern or up to date. But now the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP)…

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What is an NFT domain?metamorworksshutterstock

What is an NFT domain?

While traditional websites and online stores with domain names ending with .com or .co.uk are hosted across central servers, NFT domains provide entirely new possibilities. Not only is the ending different but an NFT domain is stored in a decentralized manner and is based on…

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What are new TLDs (top-level domains)?GrandeDucShutterstock

What are new TLDs (top-level domains)?

What should you do if your desired domain has already been registered? The range of available .com or .org domains has gotten smaller over the years. Now there is a solution to this problem in the form of new top-level domains! Instead of using complicated and unclear…

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What is a domain? Definitions and examplesalice-photoShutterstock

What is a domain? Definitions and examples

What is a domain? Despite the frequent use of this word, it’s often unclear what the functions and structures of domains are. Knowing the hierarchical structure of the Domain Name System (DNS) is fundamental for anyone working in the field of web hosting. We’ll explain the…

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What is URL hijacking and how can you prevent?

What is URL hijacking and how can you prevent?

If well-ranked sites suddenly disappear from the search engine index, it can be for a number of different reasons. One possible reason is that the crawler could no longer check the pages in question, or it could have identified duplicate content. Another reason, often unknown to…

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