Are you experiencing technical issues that are believed to be caused by DNS caching on your Linux system? In this blog post, we explain what is DNS, DNS caching, how to flush system-level cache from the command line, and how to flush your web browser DNS cache. What Is DNS? DNS is an internet protocol […]
Nginx Basics: From Nginx Restart To Configuration Checks
Nginx (pronounced as “engine-x”) is a popular web server and reverse proxy server. The Nginx web server has multiple versions, though this guide focuses on the open-source version. This post will look into how to manage Nginx using the systemctl command on a traditional install and the case of a cPanel installation, focused from a command […]
Understanding The Differences: UEFI vs. BIOS
Firmware, such as UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) and BIOS (Basic Input/Output System), is in the functionality of computer systems. These components serve as the bridge between hardware and software. Understanding the differences between UEFI and BIOS is crucial for optimizing system performance, ensuring compatibility with modern technologies, and enhancing system security. History Of BIOS […]
Email Branding: 4 Tips to Boost Your Company’s Image
If you have an online business, email marketing is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal. You can use email campaigns to drive subscribers to your website and boost conversions. However, in order to run successful campaigns, you’ll need a strong email branding strategy. Proper email branding makes it easier for existing customers […]
What Is A Secure Email Gateway? (And Where To Get One)
Email is not as safe as it appears to be. Every day, your email service likely blocks multiple malicious messages from reaching your inbox. The messages you do see are the ones that get past what’s called a Secure Email Gateway (or SEG). That gateway is what protects you from email attacks such as phishing […]
Gmail vs. Outlook for Business: Which Email Provider Is Better?
Americans spend an average of 149 minutes per day checking emails at work. That means your company’s email provider has a big impact on daily operations. If you’re in the market for a new email host for your business, you won’t want to take this decision lightly. If you’ve narrowed the list down to Gmail […]
Domain Expiration Check: Here’s Everything You Need To Know
If you’re a website owner with a shiny domain to your name, you know it’s akin to owning a precious piece of online real estate. But what happens when that real estate faces the risk of an expiry notice? For businesses trying to keep their website up and running without hiccups, knowing how to manage […]
How to Use the Cat Linux Command
“Cat” is one of the most well-known commands in Linux, and has a history dating back to the 1960s and 70s. The original purpose of the command was to concatenate files and display the results on the standard output, from which functionality the command gets its name – short for “concatenate”. Throughout all the many […]
Ubuntu Time Essentials: From Time Zones to NTP
Setting the correct timezone on your Ubuntu system is crucial for maintaining accurate time and date information, which is essential for scheduling tasks, logging events, and ensuring proper system functionality. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of setting the date, time zone, and time, as well as configuring NTP. We will […]
x86 vs. x64: Understanding The Differences
In the ever-evolving landscape of computer technology, the choice between x86 and x64 architectures holds significant importance for users seeking to optimize their system performance and software compatibility. In this post, we delve into the differences between x86 and x64 processors and how they impact the way we interact with data and applications in today’s […]
