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April 15, 2026
- Tech
- IMAP vs POP3: Understanding the difference in email protocols
- Are you having trouble with your emails? Discover the fundamental distinctions between IMAP and POP3, how each protocol works, and which one best meets your needs. Whether you use one or many devices, this guide will help you select the ideal configuration for dependable and efficient email handling.
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- By Thabang Rammutla
- April 2, 2026
- How to eRICA your SIM card: The easy, paperless way
- Skip the paperwork and get connected faster with eRICA, a fully digital alternative to the traditional RICA process. Read the full blog to learn more about how eRICA works and how you can get connected the easy way.
- March 26, 2026
- VoIP Explained: How internet calls work for your home or business
- Learn what VoIP is, how Pure VoIP works, and why it’s a cost-effective alternative to landlines for homes and businesses in South Africa.
- March 24, 2026
- Apple vs Samsung 2026: the ultimate battle for smartphone dominance
- Apple vs Samsung in 2026 is no longer just about phones, it’s about AI, ecosystems, and innovation. Two giants, two strategies, one evolving battle.
- March 17, 2026
- 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.
- 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.