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The Transition from WHOIS to RDAP: What You Need to Know

The WHOIS system, long used for retrieving domain registration details, has been sunset in favor of the new Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP). This transition, initiated by ICANN, is designed to modernize and enhance the security of domain registration data management. Why RDAP? RDAP introduces several advantages over the existing WHOIS system: Improved Security: RDAP controls access more effectively, allowing only...

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The Transition from WHOIS to RDAP: What You Need to Know

Tons of New Apps Added on PikaPods, Plus More Features! FREE $5 Welcome Credit Offer Still Good!

Tons of new apps have been added to PikaPods, plus they now support S3 backups. And you can still get $5 in free account credit to try them out!

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Tons of New Apps Added on PikaPods, Plus More Features!  FREE $5 Welcome Credit Offer Still Good!

HostPapa Acquires a Large Portion of QuadraNet’s IPv4 Addresses Amidst Ongoing Service Issues

At one point, QuadraNet owned nearly 300,000 IPs. Now they're down to 6,656, after a sale to HostPapa. Combined with the extended, ongoing outage at QuadraNet's Los Angeles datacenter, this is a concerning development for their customers.

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HostPapa Acquires a Large Portion of QuadraNet’s IPv4 Addresses Amidst Ongoing Service Issues

Multiple POPs Down For Days: Is Path.net Circling the Drain?

Either Path.net just having a horrible run of luck, or there is more to the story.  But what?

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Multiple POPs Down For Days: Is Path.net Circling the Drain?

AI Pushes the Doomsday Clock a Second Closer to Midnight

The Doomsday Clock is now 89 seconds from midnight. Isn't it kind of silly?

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AI Pushes the Doomsday Clock a Second Closer to Midnight

QuadraNet’s LA Datacenter Has Been Offline for Five Days

QuadraNet's Los Angeles DC has been having issues for a while, and users are growing increasingly concerned.

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QuadraNet’s LA Datacenter Has Been Offline for Five Days

Paying With Peer Pressure: Has the Open Source Pledge Already Failed?

The Open Source Pledge wants to use peer pressure to make companies pay open source developers. It doesn't appear to be working.

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Paying With Peer Pressure: Has the Open Source Pledge Already Failed?

Don’t Upgrade SnagIt Past 2024! Avoid TechSmith’s License Gotcha Trap with a Great FREE Alternative!

If you've loved using SnagIt, I'm sorry to inform you that you need to move on. TechSmith has a noxious plan to force you - or if that doesn't work, trick you - into an annual subscription.

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Don’t Upgrade SnagIt Past 2024!  Avoid TechSmith’s License Gotcha Trap with a Great FREE Alternative!

We Called It Wrong: Ross Ulbricht, Who Masterminded Multiple Attempted Murders, Has Been Pardoned

Ross Ulbricht, who "callously and casually" plotted the murders of multiple people, has been pardoned and is free to plot anew.

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We Called It Wrong: Ross Ulbricht, Who Masterminded Multiple Attempted Murders, Has Been Pardoned

Dropbear in 2025: Still the LowEnd SSH Server of Choice?

The very first tutorial ever published on LowEndTalk - way back in 2008 - was on replacing OpenSSH with Dropbear. Is it still relevant for the LowEnd community in 2025?

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Dropbear in 2025: Still the LowEnd SSH Server of Choice?

“OMG! I Never Knew That!”: The Simply Linux Tip That Has Got Me More Thanks Than Anything I’ve Ever Shared in 30+ Years

If you work in Linux or write shell scripts, I have a tip for you that is going to make your life a lot easier.

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“OMG! I Never Knew That!”: The Simply Linux Tip That Has Got Me More Thanks Than Anything I’ve Ever Shared in 30+ Years

Bluesky has Flopped: How Mashable is Lying To You

According to Mashable and the media, Bluesky is a rip-roarin' success. Is it really?

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Bluesky has Flopped: How Mashable is Lying To You

Get Quickly Banned From ANY Provider With This One Weird Trick!

If you've struggled to get banned from a provider, worry no more! We have a quick solution that will accomplish your goal. Every time.

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Get Quickly Banned From ANY Provider With This One Weird Trick!

ColoCrossing Launches in Los Angeles – And They Have a Special Colo Promo For Us!

ColoCrossing recently launched in Los Angeles! Don't worry about the wildfires - they're in downtown LA alongside many premier DCs. Come check out what's on offer, including a special colo promo!

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ColoCrossing Launches in Los Angeles – And They Have a Special Colo Promo For Us!

Has Matt Mullenweg of WordPress Actually Lost His Mind?

More insanity from the the lunatic who's running the WordPress show.

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Has Matt Mullenweg of WordPress Actually Lost His Mind?

Skip the Big Company Pedalboard Apps and Rock Awesome These Awesome Indy Projects!

Do you rock? It's the golden age of apps, and there's an app (two actually) to help you plan your rocking better.

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Skip the Big Company Pedalboard Apps and Rock Awesome These Awesome Indy Projects!

SoCal Fires Rage Out of Control: Cogent Shuts Down Datacenter

Wildfires are threatening Los Angeles. Cogent has already powered down one of their datacenters in the region.

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SoCal Fires Rage Out of Control: Cogent Shuts Down Datacenter

BuyVM Acquired by Cloudzy

One of our community's most famous providers, BuyVM, announced today that they have been acquired by Cloudzy.

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BuyVM Acquired by Cloudzy

Domain Stats: Big Trends Shaking Up the Domain Market

ICANN recently unveiled the latest statistics regarding .com domain registrations, as compiled by Verisign for August 2024. This report reveals important trends within the domain registration landscape, particularly concerning major registrars.

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Domain Stats: Big Trends Shaking Up the Domain Market

Immunify360 vs cPGuard: Which One Really Protects You?

Which is better: Immunify360 or cPGuard? One LowEndTalk member has experience with both and an opinion to share!

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Immunify360 vs cPGuard: Which One Really Protects You?

Happy New Year from LowEndBox!

LowEndBox and LowEndTalk wish you a Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year from LowEndBox!

The Free $8 Million Mainframe is Now Updated and Better Than Ever!

Want to run an $8 million mainframe at home for free? We wrote about it before, but now the system is upgraded and jam-packed with cool new features.

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The Free $8 Million Mainframe is Now Updated and Better Than Ever!

Merry Christmas from LowEndBox!

LowEndBox and LowEndTalk wish you a Merry Christmas! We hope you are having a wonderful Christmas season, full of joy, light, and cheap virtual servers.  Happy Holidays, Season's Greetings, and we wish you and yours a merry time of year.

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Merry Christmas from LowEndBox!

We are Social Butterflies! Check Us Out Wherever You Browse, View, or Tap!

Confession time: we want to grow our social media presence.  Besides the economic reasons, it's also part of our core mission to educate people who are paying way too much for hosting services.

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We are Social Butterflies!  Check Us Out Wherever You Browse, View, or Tap!

The Awesome Curated Universe

Need software? Big data sets? Sysadmin tools? You need awesome.

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The Awesome Curated Universe

I Don’t Have Time to Win the Hutter Prize, So Maybe You’d Like to Snag 500’000€ With My Idea

Need a spare half-million? If you have some new ideas in data compression, you can score big.

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I Don’t Have Time to Win the Hutter Prize, So Maybe You’d Like to Snag 500’000€ With My Idea

I Can’t Believe I Bought So Many VPSes on Black Friday (How to Dig Yourself Out)

Did you buy too many cheap VMs on Black Friday or Cyber Monday? We have a solution for that.

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I Can’t Believe I Bought So Many VPSes on Black Friday (How to Dig Yourself Out)

Provider Tip: “SMTP Test” is Rarely an SMTP Test

What is magic about having the phrase "SMTP Test" in your subject line?

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Provider Tip: “SMTP Test” is Rarely an SMTP Test
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