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Magento and Stackable hosting, a perfect fit!
Some days are just better than others. Today started out great! I check into the #Stackable support channel and what do I see? Big kudos from a developer using XMission‘s Stackable.com hosting platform for a Magento ecommerce site. Check it out: [macnewbold:#stackable] : Well, in case anyone here is interested… last night we did a […]
Announcing XMission Voice for Business
We are pleased to announce XMission Voice for Business. Currently providing competitive residential voice services, XMission expands the same reliable advantages into the business market. Many businesses hope to lower costs without reducing quality. XMission’s SIP trunking helps you realize substantial savings by replacing expensive PRI lines and long distance plans, all without compromise. No […]
Windows 7 has arrived!
The latest version of Microsoft’s popular operating system was released on October 22nd. Windows 7 is now available for purchase. I’ve been using Windows 7 since early beta and have overall been pleased with the OS. I won’t bore you with a lengthy review (there are plenty of other articles on the Internet for that); […]
Protecting your net searches from prying eyes.
How much privacy do you expect while searching the Internet? If you expect complete privacy then you are in for a shock. I can assure you that the Internet did not evolve with your privacy in mind. Did you know that every search you make is recorded and archived by the search company? This is […]
Snow Leopard ships with a vulnerable version of Adobe Flash
Sophos reports that Apple’s new operating system Snow Leopard ships with a vulnerable version of Adobe Flash. Apple’s ‘Software Update…’ will not notify of this critical update. Please head to Version test for Adobe Flash Player to test if you are running an old version 10,0,23,1. If so, download and install the update.
Avoid the Dangers of Phishing
Most people have heard of scams where a fake email is sent to a user’s email, usually pretending to be from a credit card company or bank. These are called, “Phishing” emails, because they lure users into thinking that they need to reply. Phishing emails are dangerous and have potentially catastrophic effects. One particular type […]
A program for tracking stolen laptops. “Prey” upon thieves.
Chilean programmer, Tomás Pollak, developed a very cool little application that allows the owner to track a laptop if it is ever stolen. It is called Prey and best of all, it is totally free. What is Prey ? Prey helps you find your stolen laptop by sending timed reports to your email, including information […]
Secure your sites with XMission SSL Certificates!
XMission is now selling SSL certificates! This latest addition to the XMission domain based services makes it even more convenient to manage your online presence. Need to secure your web transactions or an email server? We can help! Using SSL Certificates reassures your clients that you are doing everything possible to keep their information secure. […]
Everyone Likes a Free Email Client
Like many of you, I’m the front line tech support for most of my family and friends. This means I get questions like: “What is html,” “Why isn’t my password working,” and “Do I need a database?” Well, I have a new tool in my referral arsenal. Zimbra officially launched their Zimbra Desktop 1.0 client. […]
Why network transparency should matter to you.
Please note: As of January 1, 2017, XMission no longer sells DSL services. XMission believes that the way to sustain a healthy and innovative Internet is through bandwidth transparency and open communication with our subscribers. Unlike most providers, we publish our bandwidth statistics, network performance reports, and announcements regarding upgrades, system issues, and even outages. […]