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Why Google AMP may not be all it appears

Why Google AMP may not be all it appears

According to legal documents recently made public, websites that incorporated AMP to improve mobile performance brought in 40% less revenue compared with non-AMP sites. A U.S. federal judge recently unredacted internal ...

[News] Nations cracking down on Internet access

While those of us in the West sometimes have to deal with slow Internet, eventually we’re back to doomscrolling with the best of them. But in Russia and China, things aren’t that easy and carefree.The New York Times rep...

Your ideal setup for online meetings and podcasting

Your ideal setup for online meetings and podcasting

2020 ushered in the era of online meetings. Even as the pandemic wanes and people start to go back to physical offices, there’s no end in sight for online meetings. You only need a laptop or mobile device to join an onl...

4 ways Namecheap customers use .INK domains

4 ways Namecheap customers use .INK domains

.INK is a versatile top-level domain name with lots of potential uses including publishing, printing, tattoos, and link shortening.People have registered over 40,000 domain names ending in .INK, and Namecheap is one of ...

Save big for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021

It’s your last chance to get secure and save big in a 2021 Web Security Sale, this time in our October edition in time to mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021.This year, the theme is ‘Do your part. #BeCyberSmart’ foc...

[News] Mystery radio waves and a galactic puzzle

Anyone who’s ever studied physics or thought about signs of life in the universe will know that objects in space emit radio waves. In a story we saw in Business Insider, Australia, and New Scientist recently, the astroph...

What to do after buying a domain name: 6 key actions

What to do after buying a domain name: 6 key actions

Moving is so relaxing — said no one ever. On top of having to physically move all your stuff, there’s a ton of admin tasks to handle like changing your address, forwarding your mail, setting up your home phone, letting y...

New top-level domains can sell for lots of money

New top-level domains can sell for lots of money

What do flip.xyz, bit.cloud, m.chat and quest.xyz have in common?They’re all domains with “new top-level domain” extensions that have sold for at least $25,000 this year.It’s proof that even non-.COM names can sell for...

[News] Hack makes Twitch users twitchy

Last week, streaming service Twitch faced a major hack.On the 4chan forum, an anonymous user shared a 125GB torrent that contained, among other things, the platform’s source code and development kits, an unreleased gami...

Don’t let hackers ruin your profits this Black Friday

Don’t let hackers ruin your profits this Black Friday

As online retailers are ramping up preparations for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, so too are hackers. While many store owners are busy focusing on maximizing sales and elevating marketing efforts, this is not the time t...

Some upcoming changes to how SSL certificates are validated

If you’re thinking about purchasing an SSL soon or already have an SSL that you haven’t activated yet, you should know about some upcoming changes to how SSL certificates are validated and what that might mean for you. H...

Why you need to use two-factor authentication everywhere

Why you need to use two-factor authentication everywhere

Passwords are broken. Even so, passwords are still important. They’re just not nearly as effective as they used to be. People use weak passwords and re-use them from site to site. Additionally, hackers have harvested bi...

Is it time for your logo evolution?

Is it time for your logo evolution?

Think back to a beloved t-shirt from when you were young. Maybe it had your favorite ska-punk band’s name, or a picture of Mighty Mouse on the back. I’m sure it was great at the time, but it no longer reflects today’s yo...

[News] Hello literally everyone

[News] Hello literally everyone

For a roughly six-hour window on one day in October, the world seemed a little more rational, less frenetic, and a tad bit more peaceful. That’s because, for a large chunk of the day, Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Ocul...

What to do if someone impersonates you online

What to do if someone impersonates you online

We probably all know someone who’s been impersonated on Facebook, Instagram, or another social network. Crimes based on impersonation have increased dramatically in the last year.Most commonly, you, a trusting friend, w...

Join Namecheap’s 21st birthday odyssey

Come with us on an expedition into the far reaches of the universe — with out-of-this-world deals for both new and existing customers in our ‘2021: A Birthday Odyssey’ sale.In keeping with our long-standing birthday tra...

How to Protect Your Email Address from Spoofing

How to Protect Your Email Address from Spoofing

Hypothetically speaking, let’s say you receive an email that looks like it’s from your boss, your email service provider, maybe even your best friend. You’d naturally be inclined to open it, right? Think again.When you...

[News] China bans cryptocurrency trading and mining

Last Friday China’s central bank and its National Development and Reform Commission announced a ban on all cryptocurrency mining and made all cryptocurrency transactions illegal. Furthermore, they prohibited any company ...

How to clean up your digital footprint

How to clean up your digital footprint

Every day, we reveal something about ourselves to the Internet. Whether it’s old blog posts, Instagram photos or your Uber rating, we leave a trackable trail that forms a pattern over time. We all have online accounts t...

Best programming languages for AI: which to learn?

Best programming languages for AI: which to learn?

AI programming brings indescribable productivity and quality-of-life benefits to users everywhere. As smart speakers say good morning and search engines make headlines, these two techs are just a fraction of the massive ...