Understanding POP3 Email Protocol The Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3) is one of the oldest and most straightforward email retrieval protocols. Developed in the early 1980s, POP was designed to support offline email processing. It allows users to download emails from a server to their local device, and then manage them even without an… Continue reading Is there still a place for POP?

Introduction In the dynamic world of web hosting, the tools you choose can significantly impact your website management efficiency. Two popular options for managing files on your web server are FileZilla, a dedicated FTP client, and the File Manager provided within cPanel, a web hosting control panel included with most of our hosting plans. In… Continue reading FileZilla vs cPanel File Manager: Which is Best for Your Web Hosting Needs?

Over the course of 2023, AlmaLinux underwent significant alterations in its management and update mechanisms, which marked a noteworthy pivot from its initial objective. Initially conceived as a 1:1 binary compatible fork of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), the managing foundation re-evaluated this aim, opting instead for a model focused on maintaining Application Binary Interface… Continue reading AlmaLinux in 2023: A year of significant evolution

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday fast approaching, it’s time to ensure your e-commerce platform is primed and ready to capitalise on the retail bonanza. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to get your online store prepped for the big event, ensuring you maximise sales and customer satisfaction. Setting Up Deals and Offers Creating irresistible… Continue reading Preparing Your E-Commerce Website for Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2023

In the “old days” of websites, static HTML was the main choice. Despite the advent of Content Management Systems (CMS) such as WordPress or Drupal, static HTML is still up there as a possibility for some types of website, especially where there’s infrequent updating, minimal data gathering and a need for speed. You need to… Continue reading Building a Website: Static HTML versus CMS

The ubiquitous placeholder text, ‘Lorem Ipsum,’ has an intriguing history dating back over 2000 years. It’s often used in design and publishing circles as a standard ‘dummy’ or ‘greeking’ text, where the focus is on visual design elements rather than actual content. To appreciate its fascinating journey, we must first travel back in time to… Continue reading The Unseen Journey of Lorem Ipsum: From Ancient Rome to Digital Design

With the growing popularity of dark mode in modern web interfaces, it’s become increasingly important for developers to implement this feature. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting with web development, this guide will walk you through the process of creating a toggle switch for dark and light themes in JavaScript. Step 1: Detecting… Continue reading Enabling Dark and Light mode in JavaScript – a guide

If you’re in the IT/web industry, if you run your own web servers or if you simply prefer Linux as an operating system, you might have heard about the impending “end-of-life” of the CentOS 7 flavour of Linux alongside a complete change in the CentOS project. Here’s some details on what’s happening and how to… Continue reading CentOS and web servers – how to move forward

As you look for guidance towards developing your next web project, you may come across the terms “server-side” and “client-side” web code. These phrases refer to the fundamental architecture of web applications and how they process and present data to the end user. In this article, we will explore the differences between server-side and client-side… Continue reading Server-side vs client-side code: key differences