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Professional email address: the steps, from domain to first sign-in
How to create a professional email address on your own domain: the building blocks, choosing a plan, creating the mailbox, MX, SPF, DKIM and DMARC records, connecting over IMAP and what free options are worth.
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How to link your domain name to your hosting: two methods and the steps
A domain name and hosting are two separate services linked by DNS. The difference between them, two ways to point a domain to hosting, the steps, email, delays and whether to use one or two providers.
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DNS server: what it does and which one to use, on your device and for your domain
Resolver or authoritative server, public DNS or your internet provider's, private DNS on a VPS: what a DNS server does, which one to use on your device and for your domain, and how to fix failures.
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Microsoft 365 alternative: what France's Court of Audit says and how to prepare
On October 22, 2026, France's Court of Audit urged the State to reduce its dependence on Microsoft Office. What the report says, what it changes for a small business and the Microsoft 365 alternatives, component by component.
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Domain registrar: what it does and how to pick the right one
Registry, registrar, hosting provider: who does what, how to find out who manages your domain, which criteria to use to choose a registrar and how to switch without downtime.
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October 2026 Node.js vulnerability: affected versions and the update to apply
Node.js fixed ten vulnerabilities on October 21, 2026, including a critical one with a public proof of concept: affected versions, how to check yours and what to do now.
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October 2026 PHP vulnerability: affected versions and what to update
Two critical PHP flaws fixed on October 21, 2026 are being targeted by attackers: affected versions, how to check yours and what to do today.
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DKIM and SPF: authenticate your emails and stay out of spam
What DKIM and SPF are, why Gmail requires them, how to publish the DNS records step by step and how to check that they work.
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DNSSEC: What It Protects and How to Enable It on Your Domain
Cache poisoning, signatures, chain of trust, DS record: what DNSSEC protects, where its limits are and how to enable it without making your domain unreachable.
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· 12 min read
Windows VPS: choose it, license it and set it up without surprises
.NET applications, SQL Server, business software, remote desktop: when a Windows VPS beats Linux, what Windows Server and RDS licensing changes, and how to set it up and secure it.
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WordPress hosting: choosing well for a fast, secure site that can grow
PHP, caching, NVMe, backups, security, WooCommerce: the criteria behind good WordPress hosting and the right time to move from shared hosting to a VPS.
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· 12 min read
Dedicated server: when to move from a VPS to a machine of your own
Definition, differences with a VPS, sizing, management, security and cost: everything you need to know before renting a dedicated server.
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How to check if a domain name is available (and what to do if it is taken)
Search tools, WHOIS, extensions, expired domains and trademarks: the method to find out whether a domain name is free and register it safely.
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Professional email: why switch to an address in your own name
Credibility, deliverability, security, aliases: what a professional email on your own domain brings, and the criteria to choose one at the right price.
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What is a VPS? Definition, uses and pricing
What is a VPS? Definition, how it works, differences with shared and dedicated hosting, pricing and 6 criteria to choose the right virtual private server.
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Hosting an AI application without overpaying for infrastructure
Do you need a GPU to host an AI application? How much RAM per model size? VPS, dedicated server or GPU machine? And where can the data go? Answers backed by figures and sources.
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Web hosting: how it works and how to choose the right plan
How web hosting works, shared vs VPS vs dedicated, the criteria to compare hosts and the real price to expect. The guide to choosing well.
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Domain names: choose, register and keep yours without nasty surprises
What a domain name is, how it works, which extension to choose, what it costs and how to register or transfer it without mistakes.
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VPS for web agencies: hosting multiple client sites
Client isolation, sizing, backups, security and billing: how a web agency can host several client websites on a single VPS.
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How to choose a fast and dependable VPS for an online store
A buyer-focused method for sizing a dependable ecommerce VPS without overspending or failing during traffic peaks.
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Moving from shared hosting to a VPS without downtime
Inventory, sizing, rehearsal, DNS and rollback: the complete method to move from shared hosting to a VPS without taking your site offline.
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VPS in France: how to choose a sovereign, reliable server
Latency, GDPR, CLOUD Act, operator: what a VPS in France really changes, and the five points to check before choosing a sovereign server.
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