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Free email address

Free email address

The Pitfalls of Free Email Addresses: Upgrade with Rhino Hosting for a Professional Domain Emailfree email addressfree email for companyfree company email addressfree email address domainfree email account south africafree email address trackerfree email account...

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Slow Internet Browsing Recently? Here is why …

Slow Internet Browsing Recently? Here is why …

From around August to October 2023, there has been one of the biggest DDoS Attacks in history and this has generally slowed down many websites, and while some servers or hosts are seemingly unaffected, in the larger scope of it all, they are all affected in one way or...

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Beware of China Domain Name Registration Scam

Beware of China Domain Name Registration Scam

China domain name registration scam, which was first reported around the year 2010, is still being carried out by fraudsters China domain name registration scam is still being carried out by scammers. Although the scam was first reported in 2010, the fraudsters behind...

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Registering multiple Domains

Registering multiple Domains

If you own a website, you might wonder if you should register more than one domain name for it. For example, if your website is website.com, should you also get website.net, website.org, or website.co.za? The answer depends on your goals and budget, but here are some...

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Different types of email

Different types of email

When it comes to email services, two popular protocols are widely used: POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol). Both protocols serve the purpose of managing email accounts, but they differ in their functionality and approach. POP3 is...

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Refer a hosting account to us and win!

Refer a hosting account to us and win!

Refer a hosting account to us and win! Everyone is a winner with Rhino hosting! If you currently host your website and / or emails with us and you refer a new client to us for new hosting or to take over hosting from their existing supplier we will give you their...

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Reseller Hosting

Reseller Hosting

Reseller hosting is a type of web hosting service where a user can rent server resources from a hosting company and then resell them to their own clients. Essentially, it allows individuals or businesses to become their own web hosting provider without having to...

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You Pay for what you get, and you get what you pay for

You Pay for what you get, and you get what you pay for

Very often clients are not aware of what they are paying for when they take out a service, and in this case, I will refer to hosting in particular. There is a wall of terminology that really does not mean a lot to most clients, but some important aspects that need to...

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What is in a domain name?

What is in a domain name?

Choosing the right domain name is crucial for any business. It is the online identity of your company and will represent your brand in the digital world. Your domain name is the first impression your potential customers will have of your company, so it is important to...

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Denial of Service (DoS) attack

Denial of Service (DoS) attack

What is a DoS Attack? A denial of service (DoS) attack is a type of cyber attack that aims to disrupt the availability of a website, service, or network by overwhelming it with traffic or requests. These attacks can cause serious disruptions to businesses, leading to...

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Data Loss and Backups with your Hosting Company

Data Loss and Backups with your Hosting Company

Losing valuable data can be a nightmare for anyone, especially for website owners. Whether it's due to a server crash, hacking attempt, or a simple mistake, the consequences of data loss can be disastrous. That's why it's crucial to ensure that your website host has...

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PHP Upgrades

PHP Upgrades

Recently, some hosting companies have forced clients to upgrade to the latest version of PHP. While this upgrade promises better performance and security, it has also caused some websites to break due to compatibility issues with older scripts and plugins. If you are...

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Email Spoofing

Email Spoofing

Email Spoofing: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself Email spoofing is a common tactic used by cybercriminals to deceive individuals into giving up sensitive information or installing malware on their devices. In simple terms, email spoofing is the act of sending an...

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Starting a Business

Starting a Business

An important step when starting a new business is to check if the website domain relative to your business name is available as this not only indicates if there is another business out there with the same name but it also allows you to register the domain as part of...

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We all hate spam

We all hate spam

At Rhino Hosting we offer Spam Assassin as a FREE add on to our hosting packages. SpamAssassin is an open-source anti-spam software that uses a variety of techniques to identify and filter out spam emails. It is included with cPanel and can be enabled in your email...

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Domain Names

Domain Names

Your domain is your identity, and a lot like your company name it’s one decision that requires a lot of thought and consideration. As an essential element, it should not only fit your business; it should also be easily found and promoted. So before we get into the...

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