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March 17, 2026
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- What Is DNS and How Does It Work with Your Website?
- Learn what DNS is, how it works, and why it matters for your website, email, and domain changes. A simple guide to DNS, propagation, and TTL.
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- March 5, 2026
- Make your smart home faster and more reliable
- In this blog, we share simple ways to optimise your smart home, from strengthening your Wi-Fi to managing connected devices and using automation more effectively. These tips will help ensure your smart home stays convenient, efficient, and ready to grow.
- February 16, 2026
- Why troubleshooting first can get you back online faster
- When your internet goes down, every minute counts. Before logging a fault, try a few quick checks, restart your router, inspect cables, check for outages, and run a speed test. These simple steps can get you back online faster or give our support team a head start in resolving the issue.
- February 16, 2026
- APN: Understanding how data is transmitted on your phone
- Most of us don’t think about how our phones get online, until the data suddenly stops working. The truth is, one tiny setting called an APN plays a huge role. It’s basically your phone’s route to the internet, and if it’s wrong, you’re stuck.
- December 2, 2025
- Afrihost introduces WHMCS: A new era of automated hosting
- WHMCS is now available at Afrihost. Discover how this industry-leading automation platform simplifies client management, billing, support, and domain handling so you can grow your hosting business faster and smarter.
- November 26, 2025
- Ping and Traceroute made easy: Simple ways to fix your internet
- Ever wondered what’s slowing down your connection? Tools like traceroute and ping reveal the journey your data takes, showing where delays or issues may be hiding. In our latest blog, we break these tools down step by step, no tech degree needed and share easy tips to troubleshoot your connection faster with Afrihost.
- November 13, 2025
- Make the move simple: Port to AirMobile hassle-free
- Making the switch to AirMobile is easy and hassle-free. In this blog, we’ll show you how to make the move, keep your number, and enjoy a better mobile experience.
- November 4, 2025
- An optimisation guide to make your phone feel new again
- Tired of a slow, laggy phone? Combat the main culprits: hoarding, too many open apps and outdated software. Speed it up by clearing storage, avoiding constant app-closing, and updating regularly. For older phones, a battery swap or factory reset can help. Simple maintenance keeps your device fast and useful.
- October 31, 2025
- Simple tips for safe payments and mobile banking
- Your phone makes paying, banking, and managing money easier than ever — but it also makes you a target if you’re not careful. Learn how to keep your device and your finances safe with simple steps like using strong locks, updating regularly, and staying alert to scams.
- October 22, 2025
- Relocating your fibre made simple
- New home, same great connection! With Afrihost, you can move your fibre in just a few clicks. Choose your move-in and cancellation dates, follow a few simple steps, and we’ll handle the rest, ensuring a smooth transition and uninterrupted connection at your new address.