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What is an MX record?

If you’ve ever wondered how an email travels from one address to another and ends up in your inbox, the answer involves something called an MX record. While it lives in the Domain Name System (DNS), its role is all about email: MX records point messages to the right servers so they actually arrive where […]

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September 2025・Commercial, Industry Insight

Self-sovereign digital identities: taking control in a decentralized web

Think about your digital footprint. Your accounts and profiles are spread across multiple platforms: social media, online shopping sites, email addresses, and countless other accounts for managing your day-to-day life. Each is probably managed by a third-party provider, asking for your personal data in exchange for access. The trade-off has long been clear: you get […]

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What is WordPress hosting?

WordPress powers over 43% of all websites on the Internet, and with good reason. It’s flexible, affordable, open-source, and highly customizable, making it the go-to content management system (CMS) for everyone from first-time bloggers to enterprise e-commerce brands. But to get the most out of WordPress, you need the right foundation, and that’s where WordPress […]

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Help your clients take their first step into Web3 with .locker

The Internet has been evolving in waves. First came Web1: static pages and limited interaction. Then, Web2 transformed the experience into today’s dynamic, user-driven web. Now, the next wave is taking shape: Web3, built on decentralization, transparency, and individual ownership. Web3 introduces new ways of managing identity, assets, and presence online—using blockchain to keep records […]

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What are the different TLS/SSL certificate types? A complete guide for agencies and MSPs

When you visit a website, one way to tell it’s secure is by checking for a TLS/SSL certificate. These certificates do two important things: they verify the website’s identity, and they encrypt any data exchanged between your browser and the site—both the information you send (like passwords or credit card numbers) and the information it […]

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The top domain extensions people are registering—and why it matters for you

You’ve seen them everywhere— .com, .org, and .net. These domain extensions—also called top-level domains (TLDs)— are more than just web addresses; they’ve shaped how we navigate the Internet. Whether you’re naming your next project or advising clients, knowing which extensions dominate the web is a valuable edge. The most familiar TLDs While there are thousands […]

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Reserved domains.

What is a reserved domain?

Did you know that even if you wanted to register example.com, you can’t? No one can. This isn’t a system bug—it’s the registry enforcing rules that intentionally block certain domains from being registered. These are called reserved domains. When you search for a domain, the registrar (e.g., OpenSRS) queries the registry (e.g., Verisign for .com) […]

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ICANN83 policy recap

The ICANN83 meeting in Prague, Czechia, brought the Community together for four days of policy-focused sessions. Contrasted with other ICANN meetings, which include a Public Forum, Annual General Meeting for the Board, and other more business-oriented sessions, the Policy forum centers on current policy and implementation work, so it’s usually the most jam-packed for the […]

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What is Whois?

“Whois” can be difficult to define as it is both a protocol and a broader system of services and databases that provide responses to queries about domain name registrations. By performing a Whois search for a domain, you can find its basic information, including when it was registered, which registrar it’s registered with, and often, […]

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May 2025・Industry Insight

What is Premium DNS?

Our earlier guide explored DNS and why proper management is essential. Now, we’re taking it a step further by looking at Premium DNS. Premium DNS is a paid upgrade to basic DNS services that typically includes enhanced infrastructure, faster response times, and stronger security—though the exact features may vary by provider. When you visit a […]

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