Author: Rishi
The internet world has become very complex and multifaceted. Most transactions can now be done via the net because of the usefulness it continues to possess. If computer users are not cautious enough, especially those users whose lives revolve around their computers, the next thing they would know is that they have already been victimized by the equally competent viruses. Although some viruses can only do so little to computers, other viruses have been known to harm the memory disks, steal personal information and can make computer systems crash. Computer users should always be aware of the importance of having…
The computer market is full of antivirus software suites, stating that theirs is the best and promising you excellent detection results and safe surfing on the web. The only problem with some of this information is that it tends to be bias. Either the reviews are written by an affiliate who receives a commission for each sale or the antivirus company itself provides its own promotional information to convince you to buy. This article will provide you with the steps required to performance test any antivirus software suites that you may be interested in purchasing to run on your PC.…
Colocation hosting is one of the most secure methods of using a web server. Many experts believe that this service is far better than dedicated hosting. It is cost effective and offers great flexibility and control. Users can choose the hardware configuration of the server, as well as the software that goes on it. This type of hosting is suitable for small business owners who want the features of a large IT department without the costs. How Does Collocation Hosting Work? As your online business grows, it gradually outgrows the different levels of hosting provided by most companies. When this…
You are new to this web hosting world and you have just made your first website. Now as you are searching for a web host to host the site, you came across two types of web host – shared and dedicated. And this confuses you further; what differentiates these two and which one you should choose? Basically what separates these plans is that how the server is used. For a shared plan, as the name points out, you are actually sharing your server with many other websites that are using the same plan. This means you have to share the…
Put simply, web hosting is the service that allows you to have a website on the Internet. I like to think of my hosting service as my site storage space, but it is on the web, and looked after by my web hosting company. Web hosting is the act of storing the files for a web site on a specific computer (called a ‘server’) which displays them as necessary to people as they visit that web site. Hosting requires you to have your own allocated space (RAM) on a server, as well as a fast connection to the Internet. A…
People get confused with Internet Service Provider (ISP) and web hosting. Actually the two services are very different though some Internet Service Providers offer web hosting services and vice versa. In practice ISPs act as a media between your computer and internet for access while web host maintains various websites on their servers that you visit from across the globe using ISP access. Based on features that web hosting company provides web hosting is divided into various categories. Two such types of web hosting are shared hosting and dedicated hosting. Shared hosting as the name suggests is the type of…
When it comes to selecting a web hosting company it is important to first know the requirements of your websites and what kind of integration is needed. There are normally 2 platforms that are offered by web hosting companies – Linux and Windows. Linux is normally used when the database is created using MySQL. Windows is used when the database is MS Access. Now that you have identified the platform it is important to know how to select the right Web Hosting company. Points that you need to keep in mind are: 1. Support provided by the web hosting company…
If you are looking for a web-host for your website, you can buy either a free web-hosting or a paid one. In this article, I will be listing the pros and cons of each of the type. Free Web-Hosting is suitable for beginners, if you want to put a small website on internet. But the bandwidth and the web-space that is provided by the free web-host is limited. If you want to run a company website or start some kind of online business, you will be definitely at loss. You will miss out on certain very important facilities such as…
So, you’re looking to build a web-site or so fed up with your current web host that you are eager to transfer your site elsewhere? You may not even be aware of your current hosts vulnerabilities in an industry where each week there is news about a host going down for one reason or another. Your first problem is narrowing the thousands of choices down to a few that you can research further. Seek friends or associates that have a web-site and ask for their advice. Visit one of the lots of forums about hosting, ask the members for advice…
Many website owners have a difficult time finding the right hosting provider. Even though there are dozens of companies offering web hosting, only a few of them are worth your attention. It is important to choose a web host that can grow with you as your needs change. Here are some of the best hosting companies on the market: Just Host Just Host is one of the leading web hosting providers on the Internet. The company offers one standard plan featuring unlimited disk space, unlimited add-on domains, and unlimited email accounts. New customers can register one domain for free. They…