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Mynymbox vs. Spamhaus

We've been battling with Spamhaus for a few weeks now, as domains keep ending up on the DBL domain block list, even though they're used for perfectly normal purposes. We've opened several tickets with Spamhaus and their standard answer is: "not suitable for removal". Reason: "Bad Internet Neighbourhood" or in their words: "The domain is not eligible for removal while being associated with this neighbourhood." If you want to question this, the ticket is usually closed without any comment.

General February 27, 2026

What is a VPS and what can you do with it?

Nowadays you need a VPS to do anything online, everything to do with connecting to a website, a game, or anything in between. A VPS comes with dedicated RAM, allocated CPU cores, storage space and full root & admin access. Find out what benefits a VPS can bring.

General August 4, 2025

Privacy at Risk: Austria's Surveillance Push, UK's Censorship Fears, and Allianz Breach Fallout

This week’s headlines highlight growing tensions between national security and digital privacy, as major developments unfold across Europe and the United States. Austria faces a legal showdown over its controversial spyware law, while the UK’s Online Safety Act draws criticism for overreach.

News August 3, 2025

What is a Domain Transfer and when do you need it?

If you own a website or are planning to launch one, understanding domain transfers is crucial. A domain name is not just a web address. It represents your online brand identity. Sometimes, moving a domain from one registrar to another becomes necessary for business, technical, or financial reasons. This process is known as a domain transfer.

Howtos July 30, 2025

How to Domain Names

A quick and easy look-over of what a domain name really is, what it can help you do, and what you could use it for. A domain name can generally differ depending on its use, whether it is being used for emails, websites, or anything else.

Howtos July 28, 2025

How to improve your VPS server

A quick guide which will show you how you can optimize your VPS in order to increase performance, and to also protect your server from unwanted entry or attacks. This how-to will include multiple functions, what they do, and how to install/configure said functions on an Ubuntu or Debian VPS.

Howtos July 23, 2025

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