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12 characters safer with modern PCs

August 23, 2010
By Peter Laws
12 characters safer with modern PCs

Everyone  seems to have to more passwords than close friends these days and the combinations of numbers and letters are already difficult to remember but now experts at the Georgia Tech Research Institute are suggesting anything less than 12 characters could be quickly cracked. The issue is the additional computing now on offer, in...
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Keep your phpMyAdmin installations up to date!

August 12, 2010
By Peter Laws

There is a hack in phpMyAdmin, we have seen various blogs and hosts in panic, thankfully Laws Hosting wasn’t affected as we take extra measures in the way we install phpMyAdmin on our servers. What we heard is that the systems acted totally normal,...
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New .co, .net.co, .com.co domains

July 29, 2010
By Peter Laws

The .co domain has arrived! Colossal new domain extension .co has just become available. The country code for Colombia, .co is also a great choice for company, commerce or community websites. Demand for .co domains is sky high, but hopefully your preferred name is...
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mod_rewrite: A Beginner’s Guide to URL Rewriting

July 24, 2010
By Peter Laws

So you’re a Web developer who has all the bells and whistles on your site, creates Web-based applications that are both beautiful and work well. But what about these...
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Firm scrambles to patch vBulletin software flaw

July 23, 2010
By Peter Laws

On July 13th, 2010, Internet Brands Company, the owner of vBulletin Board software application, has released an insecure version that allows even armature hackers to access many websites on...
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Recent Industry-wide Hacks and Malware Attacks

July 15, 2010
By Peter Laws

There has been a Linux Platform hack gathering speed in the last few weeks which has already affected a couple of reputed Web Hosting companies in the industry. While...
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Really Slick Screen Saver

July 3, 2010
By Peter Laws

If you’re looking for another really slick screensaver, then look no further. Microcosm is now available for both Mac OS X and Windows! Do you know of any other...
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New .COM & .NET Prices from 30th June

June 30, 2010
By Peter Laws

To accommodate the Registry price hike that was announced last year, will be increasing our prices for .COM and .NET Domains from the 30th of June, 2010 at 14:30....
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Creating Secure Passwords: Tips For Creating Strong Passwords You Can Remember

June 29, 2010
By Peter Laws

One of the problems we see with passwords is that users forget them. In an effort to not forget them, they use simple things like their dog’s name, their...
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Top 5 WordPress Security Tips

June 29, 2010
By Peter Laws
Top 5 WordPress Security Tips

Below is a list of the top 5 tips that most WordPress administrators do not do, but should: 1. Don’t use the admin account – The default user account...
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Top 5 Joomla E-commerce Extensions

June 28, 2010
By Peter Laws
Top 5 Joomla E-commerce Extensions

Joomla is one of the most commonly used content managements systems (CMS). One of the main reasons why this script is so widely used is because of its ability...
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7 tips to optimise Joomla! security

June 27, 2010
By Peter Laws

Joomla! is a great CMS that is used worldwide. For this reason, hackers often try to find a way to hack a Joomla! website. Here are 7 tips to...
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How to find search engine love – hot tips to improve your ranking

June 26, 2010
By Peter Laws

Every website needs to woo search engines like Google and Yahoo. But forget boxes of chocolates, and expensive dinner dates, search engines are only interested in… optimisation. Search Engine...
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Web Hosting Glossary

June 26, 2010
By Peter Laws

Web hosting can be overwhelming at times, we have compiled a short glossary of the terms which regularly confuse our customers. If there are any words you feel we’ve...
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SEO and SEM: What’s the Difference?

June 26, 2010
By Peter Laws

SEO (search engine optimisation) and SEM (search engine marketing) are two of the hottest concepts on the internet today.  While these terms are often referred to as one in...
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Meet the Web Server

June 26, 2010
By Peter Laws

There is a lot that goes into running a web hosting business.  The provider needs an internet connection, bandwidth and data facility to store the equipment that enables the...
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Avoiding Common Web Hosting Traps

June 26, 2010
By Peter Laws

Web hosting providers come a dime a dozen but landing a good one isn’t always easy.  There are many choices out there and some overwhelm you with so much...
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Finding the Perfect Balance of Disk Space and Bandwidth

June 26, 2010
By Peter Laws

You will find thousands of articles online stressing the importance of disk space and bandwidth.  Many hosting companies will try to persuade you into buying the package that offers...
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Know What to Look for in a Shopping Cart

June 26, 2010
By Peter Laws

The shopping cart you choose is a decision that can either make or break your online business.  In many instances, the difference between a successful e-commerce store and a...
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Free Hosting Is Not Always The Best Choice

June 26, 2010
By Peter Laws

With the economy hitting not only the individual but also businesses, many are looking toward free web hosting services to house their online site.  For monetary reasons, this looks...
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Using an FTP Client to Upload Files

June 26, 2010
By Peter Laws

Building a good looking website can be a difficult task, especially if you are trying to do so manually. Of course there are tools that can be used to...
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Content Management Systems & The Importance of Plugins

June 26, 2010
By Peter Laws

Content management systems (CMS) assist you in the creation and maintenance of web sites even if you have little previous training. Operating a content management system is about as...
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Digital Certificate Maintenance Downtime

June 25, 2010
By Peter Laws

Maintenance Window: Date: June 27, 2010 Time: 5:00 AM – 11:00 AM (UK Time) Duration: 6 hours Affected Systems: Digital Certificate Enrollment, Reissue, Renewal & Management. Please Note: This...
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Services Running Normally

June 14, 2010
By Peter Laws

All servers running normally
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Domains a plenty

April 22, 2010
By Peter Laws

Buy a .co.uk domain for 2years, only £7.60! Buy a .com domain for 10 years, only £6.50 each year! Buy a .eu domain for 5 years, just £5.50 each...
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