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Hardest Subscriptions to Cancel

Last Updated: June 2, 2025

Cancelling subscriptions has long been associated with frustration, confusion, and unnecessary delays. But that’s changing, especially in the U.S., where the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has extended the enforcement deadline for its Click-to-Cancel Rule to July 14, 2025. The new rule aims to stop deceptive tactics and require that cancellation is as easy as signing […]

What is a Nameserver?

Last Updated: July 31, 2025

Understanding how nameservers function is crucial for anyone managing a website, as they play a vital role in the Domain Name System (DNS) by translating user-friendly domain names into IP addresses that computers can understand. In this guide, the DNS and web hosting experts at KnownHost explore what nameservers are, their importance, and how they […]

What is an inode?

Last Updated: June 5, 2025

Understanding the concept of an inode is essential for effective data management in Linux and Unix-like operating systems, especially as modern file systems continue to evolve with increased capacity and metadata complexity. In this guide, we explain what an inode is, and how users can easily find the inode number of a file. Table of […]

How to Buy a Domain Name

Last Updated: June 5, 2025

No website or online brand presence is complete without a strong, appropriate, and memorable domain name. It serves as a direct link between a user and the website they’re looking for. In this article, KnownHost explains what a domain name is, why they’re useful, factors to consider before buying one, and some tips for creating […]