You might have found yourself fumbling to recall your server name while staring at your cPanel screen at 2 a.m., determined to put out yet another digital fire. If you’ve ever sighed at the thought, “Can’t this just be easier?” you’re in good company. The moment something minor goes sideways—like an email acting stubborn, a …
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POP vs IMAP (What is the Difference)
Are you still trying to figure out which to choose, POP vs IMAP for your email configuration? But what even will get you to this point? Let’s consider this scenario: you are a small business owner from Johannesburg receiving client emails on your cellphone during meetings only to find that your laptop contains an entirely …
How To Fix The “Error Establishing a Database Connection” in WordPress
One fatal problem that stops people from visiting your website is the “Error establishing a database connection” message in WordPress. How does it come by? Well, it happens when WordPress is unable to connect to the database. But you are in luck because this read guides you through the process of debugging this error. Put …
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Server Downtime: What Causes It and How to Minimize Impact
Server downtime is that nightmare every website owner hopes to avoid. You don’t want to be busy running an e-commerce store, and just as customers flood your site during a Black Friday sale, it crashes. Frustrating, to say the least, right? And remember, it is not just about a website going offline; there is more …
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DNS Propagation (What it is and How it Works)
DNS propagation is one of those tech terms that will make you think, “Do I even need to know this?” Back in the days when the concept of “internet” was taking off, “DNS propagation” was the center of attention at almost all workstations. Well, in the modern context, it refers to the process that occurs …
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