Magento has recently released a critical patch, if you run Magento, update today. You can see more information at: https://magento.com/security/patches/supee-8788 Always make sure you have up to date backups of your site before applying a patch. What does this patch fix? Quite a few things including: With some payment methods it might be possible to execute …
The US government has overseen the internet’s naming system for the past 20 years, but it has now ceded that power to the newly-independent Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) a non-profit organisation based in Los Angeles. Domain naming, the pairing of easy-to-remember web addresses with their associated servers has been an important …
Most companies have now come to rely on their website, downtime is no longer an option, even for the smallest sites. However no matter how engaging, advanced or user friendly a site is, it can be taken down by the simplest of things. It’s always worth bearing the following in mind when developing a new …
Apple caused quite a stir with its recent unveiling of the iPhone 7, with the most notable aspect of the new model being the absence of a headphone jack. Instead of listening in the conventional way, music lovers will now need Lightning headphones. Is it possible that this is the end of the conventional wired …
Today a ‘zero day’ exploit was released for current MySQL versions, while we wait for patched versions to be released by the vendors, we have mitigated the vulnerability internally. We will continue to monitor the situation and update our response as necessary. If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to email support@catalyst2.com …
Name: Dr Sheri Jacobson Company: Harley Therapy Ltd Position: Director A little bit about the company: With a large roster of therapists working across London, Harley Therapy improves the emotional well-being of individuals by connecting them with compassionate and highly skilled therapists. Our goal is to help as many people as possible through talking therapies and to raise the standard of therapy …
Older internet users will remember the precious minutes wasted on dial-up connections as images resolved line-by-line, and active content took half an evening to appear. In the broadband and mobile era, we’re all used to light-speed loading times, but consumers are always on the move and even a couple of seconds delay can see them …
One of the questions we are regularly asked is how can you make your site load faster and use less resources. There are a few methods but the one potentially with the quickest results is a caching plugin. To give you an idea of the impact it can have, this is a site we recently enabled …
From Hawk-Eye at Wimbledon to BallTracker at the cricket, from goal line technology to footballers and athletes packing GPS trackers, the rise of technology in sport is something that only continues to rise and dominate the headlines. While much of it is focused on accuracy, improving the TV spectacle, or the media’s insatiable need for …
Niantic’s Pokemon GO game for iOS and Android devices has swept the world, luring tens of millions of players into its clutches. Adults and children are searching high and low for the pocket monsters, training them up, fighting and evolving them into new forms. The game idea itself is nothing new, Novarama’s Invizimals was using …
Choosing the right dedicated server is essential for businesses that require high performance, security, and reliability. A key factor in this decision is the control panel, which provides the necessary tools for efficient server management. An ideal control panel should offer features that support data protection, scalability, and ease of use, crucial elements for effective …
For businesses using unmanaged dedicated servers, ensuring data is properly backed up is essential, particularly when automatic backups are not provided. While unmanaged servers offer greater control and flexibility, they also require the server owner to take full responsibility for securing their data. Without a robust backup plan, there is a risk of losing critical …
Over time, many businesses decide to migrate their website to a dedicated UK server to experience benefits such as improved performance, enhanced security, and better resource allocation. However, migrating to a dedicated server independently, can lead to a number of challenges, including technical issues and potential downtime. Downtime occurs when your website becomes temporarily unavailable, …
For businesses experiencing high web traffic, shared hosting or a VPS can lead to performance issues, such as slow load times, crashes, and potential downtime. These problems can negatively affect user experience and harm a business reputation. Dedicated server hosting provides a robust solution by offering exclusive resources that ensure optimal performance even during traffic …
Starting a business in the UK comes with a number of challenges, one of which is building and establishing a strong online presence. For startups, having a reliable and efficient hosting solution is essential to ensure smooth operations and deliver the best possible online experience for customers. The hosting option you choose can significantly influence …
Choosing the right hosting solution is a key decision for businesses looking to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability for their online operations. Managed dedicated server hosting offers a comprehensive solution by combining the power of dedicated servers with expert management services. By entrusting server management to experienced professionals, businesses can focus on their core …
As businesses in the UK grow and expand, managing an online presence becomes increasingly important. While many companies initially host their websites on shared servers or manage in house, the rising volume of traffic and demand for enhanced performance often calls for a more robust solution. This is where dedicated server hosting becomes essential. Offering …
Dedicated servers offer numerous advantages for businesses, including optimal performance, speed, reliability, and enhanced security. However, choosing a dedicated server provider for a business can be a challenging task, especially if you’re unsure what factors to consider. Dedicated server requirements will differ based on your type of business type, whether you’re in e-commerce, gaming, media, …
Many businesses begin by managing their own websites or using shared hosting, but as their needs grow, they often require a more robust solution to enhance performance, security, and speed. Whether you run an e-commerce store, an online gaming platform, an IT consultancy, or a news website; increased traffic and business growth may lead you …
As companies scale their operations and seek to maintain a seamless online presence, many consider upgrading to a dedicated server. This option offers greater control, enhanced security, and improved performance; all crucial elements for growing businesses. Given these advantages, it’s no surprise that dedicated server hosting has become a popular choice. Deciding if it’s worth …
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