As the battle against cybercriminals and computer viruses ramps up, Google has announced new measures to prevent downloads from non-HTTPS domains. The main aim of this Chrome development is to counterbalance some of the confusion and complacency that can trip up internet users. There is evidence that some people are lulled into a false sense …
Next taking place in January 2021, CES is a consumer technology exhibition – the Consumer Electronics Show. More than 4,400 businesses and inventors use this stage to exhibit their products. Meanwhile, those with an interest travel from all over the globe. Spread across some of the biggest venues in Vegas, including The Venetian, Wynn Las …
Today is there day when Windows 7 reaches End of Life (EOL), this means that Microsoft won’t provide any further updates so should a security issue be uncovered, it will be left open for hackers to exploit. It is therefore strongly recommended that if you do use Windows 7, you should upgrade to Windows 10 …
Allowing easy access to web and desktop development software that is user-friendly, standardised and works across platforms is one of the most important founding principles of the World Wide Web as we know it today. It means that anyone can take a standard framework that is functional and re-form it into anything they want it …
The catalyst2 team is delighted to be once again providing managed hosting for The Royal British Legion as we approach another Poppy Appeal, but we probably shouldn’t have told you that, because there are spies everywhere! Operation Poppy This year sees the centenary year of Government Communications Headquarters, more commonly known as GCHQ. The intelligence, …
As cloud computing becomes a more widely implemented solution for businesses looking to manage their server load, auto-scaling is growing in importance. Enlisting the help of a specialist service provider, such as Catalyst2, can allow you to ensure a reliable and professionally managed auto-scaling implementation. What is auto-scaling? Before you can know why you need …
If you’re in the world of business, then it is likely that you have come across the term “Managed Service Provider” (MSP). Depending on your area of expertise, although you may have heard the term, it may mean nothing to you. Unless you’re in the field, it’s unlikely that you’ll know what an MSP does. …
Whether you are creating a brand new website or expanding your current one, you’ll have a long list of items to consider. There will be content requirements; design features; integrated tools or software; maybe an e-commerce store, but will you have researched your hosting needs? As a website grows, so does the need for resources …
At a very basic level, web hosting is the home for your website. Just like your business might have an office, a shop or a warehouse, your website needs somewhere to call home. All of the content – images, files, databases and software – that power your website is stored on a server. This server …
As the battle against cybercriminals and computer viruses ramps up, Google has announced new measures to prevent downloads from non-HTTPS domains. The main aim of this Chrome development is to counterbalance some of the confusion and complacency that can trip up internet users. There is evidence that some people are lulled into a false sense …
Every day more websites are being created and published online for different purposes and requirements. However, for this to be possible, it would have been created using a CMS platform or through a developer, with one of the most recent models being Drupal. Short description Drupal in short terms is another content management system, similar …
One of the most crucial aspects of having an online presence is choosing the domain name, as this is the primary link that people will use to proceed to your website. As a result, it’s vital that when it’s time to register a domain name for your website, that it’s clear, appropriate and suitable for …
For many businesses, their website is one of the primary sources of information, lead generation and sales, which is why it must be online and functional at all times. One of the most crucial aspects that determine this is choosing the most appropriate hosting provider, and with a significant amount of providers prepared to offer …
Having an online presence as a business is almost a must nowadays as it’s the primary location where people are searching for services and products that they require. However, to have an online presence, several tasks will need to be completed in the process, with one of the most notable being organising your website hosting. …
Having an online presence is almost a must for every business, but for a website to be established online, it requires a hosting provider to keep the website accessible for the public. That being said, with several hosting solutions available, cloud hosting has been coming increasingly popular for many businesses, but why? What is cloud …
Cybersecurity has become an increasingly popular topic over the last decade, and there is a good reason to do so, as almost every business or individual has an online presence. In recent years especially, the overall capabilities of hackers have reached new levels, which has led to an increase in different types of exploits and …
Next taking place in January 2021, CES is a consumer technology exhibition – the Consumer Electronics Show. More than 4,400 businesses and inventors use this stage to exhibit their products. Meanwhile, those with an interest travel from all over the globe. Spread across some of the biggest venues in Vegas, including The Venetian, Wynn Las …
Today is there day when Windows 7 reaches End of Life (EOL), this means that Microsoft won’t provide any further updates so should a security issue be uncovered, it will be left open for hackers to exploit. It is therefore strongly recommended that if you do use Windows 7, you should upgrade to Windows 10 …
Allowing easy access to web and desktop development software that is user-friendly, standardised and works across platforms is one of the most important founding principles of the World Wide Web as we know it today. It means that anyone can take a standard framework that is functional and re-form it into anything they want it …
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