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Newshosting Usenet Client Free For All Members

September 29, 2011 by

Newshosting is now ready to roll out their free Usenet client to all NH members.  After a month or so of beta testing the Newshosting team announced earlier this week that the newsreader is available to all subscribers.  If you’ve been waiting to try the new client then now is the perfect time.  We enjoy the features and think you all as well.  New members can sign up for our Newshosting unlimited special – $9.99/mo. or $99/yr.

Current Newshosting members can log into the control panel and download the client directly from there.  With Windows, Mac and Linux versions available.  All three versions of the newsreader are free for members.  With features like Usenet search, auto-PAR, auto-unRAR and video previews the client is one of the best around.

We would encourage those seeking Usenet access to seriously consider Newhosting.  You can visit Newsgroup Reviews to compare all the Usenet providers and learn more about newsgroups.  You’ll find that Newshosting (along with a handful of other services) are leading the industry in value.  Meaning the best features and reliable Usenet access for the cost.  With the newly released client, Newshosting is poised to kick some ass.  Other popular services like UseNetServer and Astraweb should watch out as Newshosting is quickly gaining ground.  Want to the try the new client free for 14 days?  Sign up for their two week free trial.

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Here the official press release from Newshosting:

Newshosting Announces Release of Newshosting Usenet Client

ASHBURN, Va., Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Newshosting, the recognized leader in Usenet newsgroup access, today announced the first official release of the Newshosting Usenet Client. It is immediately available in the Newshosting Control Panel, for both current and new customers, at no additional charge. Versions are available for Windows, Mac and Linux.

The Newshosting Usenet Client allows users to search, browse and preview Usenet content with unprecedented ease. Many Usenet clients require a complicated configuration process. With the Newshosting Usenet Client, there is nothing to configure, just a simple login.

Searching has never been easier. Keyword searches with instant results over the entire depth of Newshosting’s 1131 day retention allow you to access thousands of files you may have missed with other Usenet clients. Organizing search results has been simplified with filters to sort by file-type. Video and image thumbnails allow you to preview files before downloading.

The client includes several more features such as: Auto-Repair, Auto-Unpack and Automatic Updates. Auto-Repair checks and repairs all downloads before the complete, which means no more broken downloads. Auto-Unpack will unpack, or unzip, files to your downloads folder automatically.

In just two years, Newshosting has seen retention rates increase from 250 days to 1131 days. Technical and infrastructure enhancements, including recent storage and network upgrades to its North American and European NNTP server farms, have allowed Newshosting to support and spool up to a full 1131 days binary retention and offer over 2 years text retention with 99%+ article completion and lightning-fast, secure first class Usenet access.

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Newshosting NGR special marks their lowest price ever.  With Newshoting offering unlimited Usenet access + newsreader for $9.99 a month or $99 a year.  Expect the best from Newshosting.  From unlimited Usenet downloads and uncapped speeds, Newshosting Usenet client, 99% completion, 256-bit SSL and server farms in the US and Europe.  All for just $9.99 a month or $99 a year for our visitors.  Visit our NGR Newshosting special and start downloading in minutes!

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Newshosting Hits 3 Years of Binary Retention

August 16, 2011 by

What were you doing on August 15, 2008?  No idea?  We don’t remember either but you can find binary posts that old on Newshosting now.  As the service supports 1,095+ days of binary retention and growing.  That’s three years of binary articles.  Cheers to the Newshosting team and others celebrating the big accomplishment this month.  We look forward to continued binary retention growth along with new and innovative features like the newly released Newshosting client.  Not to mention their popular $9.99 unlimited Usenet promotion.

We cover a lot of up and coming services.  Using terms like ‘cool project’ and ‘shows a lot of potential’.  So when we write about an industry leader like Newshosting it takes a moment to switch gears.  Yet the conversation is similar in some positive ways.  As the Newshosting team dedicates a lot of effort to continuously improve the service.  For example so far this year Newshosting has increased binary retention to over three years and developed an easy to use newsreader for their members.  On top of offering the promotion shown above.  Saving new customers up to 44% off unlimited Usenet.  How’s that for progress?

Cheers to the Newshosting ops team for there efforts in supporting the world class service.  We don’t talk much about the infrastructure, massive storage and overhead costs that go into offering 3+ years of retention.  Yet the leaders like Newshosting are moving forward and continuing to grow retention.  While also adding value to the service in other ways like the newsreader with Usenet search capabilities.

Not a Newshosting member?  Here’s your chance to test out the new Usenet client beta – 14 days free.

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Newshosting Newsreader Review : Usenet Client Tour

August 10, 2011 by

Have you joined the Newshosting client beta testing group yet?  If not sign up for one of the NGR Newshoting NH Unlimited specials ($9.99 a month or $99.99 a year) to gain immediate access to the newsreader beta.  Yesterday we covered the Newshosting client beta and today we want to share our impressions of the new client in our Newshosting newsreader review.  Along with a guided tour of the Usenet browser beta.

Let’s get started.  For those who want to try out the Newshosting client for yourselves sign up for Usenet access.  You can take advantage of one of our special offers or sign up for a free trial.  After signing up you will receive an email with information on the newsreader beta.  You can also access the Newshosting control panel to download the latest version.  The client is available for Windows, Mac and Linux.

Newshosting Newsreader Review : Usenet Client Tour

Now that you’ve downloaded the client there isn’t much to the installation.  We tested the newsreader on Windows 7 (64-bit).  The install was a breeze.  Simply choose the installation folder and whether or not to start the client at the end.  The first time you open the client it will ask for your credentials – username and password.  New members can find that information in the welcome email.  If you ever forget your password Newshosting has a ‘Lost Password’ link in the login area of their site.  We logged right in without issue.

The first thing we did upon opening the Newshoting newsreader was to search for content.  In our case for testing purposes we searched for ‘Ubuntu 11.04’ as you can see in the upper right hand corner of the screenshot above.  The result is a detailed listing of Ubuntu results.

Now that we have results there are a number of options for sorting and filtering.

You can set the default sort order of the results to:

  • Date
  • Size
  • NFO
  • Preview
  • Language

As well as filtering down the language:

  • English
  • Dutch
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Italian

Beyond the global defaults you can sort the results by clicking on the header above any column.  For example we sorted by the date.  The results pane details the name of the post along with file size, date, poster and newsgroup.  You will also notice some icons just above the results.  Those let you filter the results by file type.

Filter options include:

  • Everything
  • Video
  • Audio
  • Documents
  • ISO Images
  • Software
  • Images

Once you find the desired content you can start downloading with a simple double click.  No need to save off an NZB file or do anything else.  Double clicking the name will queue the file and start the download.

At this point the Newshosting client is doing the work in the background.  If you would like to view the download progress click on the ‘Transfer’ image at the top of the reader.  Doing so will display the download queue.  In this case you can see the Ubuntu parts being downloaded.  As well as a performance graph to the bottom left.  We are on a 25 mbps connection.  At 3.26 MB/s the Newshosting newsreader maxed our connection.  We could still browse the Internet but if you would rather leave more bandwidth for other activities the reader will let you limit the connection speed.  We prefer really fast downloads and Newshosting always delivers on speed.

For our Ubuntu test download the Newshosting client took care of the rest.  After downloading the archive it automatically extracted the ISO file into a target folder named for our Ubuntu title.  I doubt it needed repair but if so Newshosting would automatically take care of that as well.  All of which is done in the background.  You can find the desired content and the Newshosting client will take it from there.

Since the Newshosting reader just launched I’m sure our review just scratches the surface of the features in the client.  So far we’ve really enjoyed the client and look forward to bringing you more details in the future.

Here’s a quick summary of some of the Usenet browser features:

  • Usenet search engines – Newshosting, Binsearch, Nzbindex, Nfonews
  • File preview, thumbnail views (shown below)
  • Automatically extract files – auto un-rar
  • Automatically repair damaged archives – auto par
  • Sort groups by file type – audio, video, images, etc.
  • Read NFO files inside client when provided
  • Supports text and binary groups
  • Post directly to text groups

We’ll end our Newshosting client review with a screenshot of the thumbnail image previews.  Again for testing purposes we chose our search criteria.  In this case ‘Lamborghini’.  As you can see we chose the ‘images’ tab and Newshosting presented our results in thumbnail view.  Depending on your search criteria you could easily have hundreds if not thousands of image previews.

Here are a few tips and tricks for the Newshosting client:

  • Enable SSL – by default the Newhosting client is set to standard connection on port 119.  For privacy purposes and perhaps to avoid throttling by some ISP’s we suggest you switch over to SSL..  To do so click on Options – Settings.  Then go to the connection tab.  Click the ‘Prefer SSL connections if available’ checkbox and choose port 443.  This isn’t a must but we prefer our privacy both on the Internet via a Personal VPN service and on Usenet via SSL.
  • Delete Private Data – again go to Options – Settings.  Then the General tab.  This is purely a personal preference.  We like to delete private data on application exit.  You can choose whether or not to delete search history, favorites, download history and bookmarks.
  • Auto Shutdown – when downloading you can queue up several selections and click the ‘auto shutdown’ button at the top of the screen and walk away.
  • Right click – we noticed that using the right mouse button opens up lots of options in the reader.  So wherever you happen to be right click and see what options are available.  This presents some nice shortcuts and additional benefits of the client.

Sign up for one of our Newshosting NH Unlimited specials ($9.99 a month or $99.99 a year) or a free trial and enjoy the Newshosting newsreader beta!  Let us know what you think of the new client – @NewsgroupRevs

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Join the Newshosting Usenet Client Beta

August 9, 2011 by

Those who follow our blog regularly might be thinking “What Newshosting newsreader?”.  Fair enough as Newshosting hadn’t announced plans to develop a Usenet client.  Yet today they are launching a Newshosting newsgroup reader.  As with other new clients the Newshosting reader will start in a beta testing phase.  We’re very excited to share that anyone who signs up for the NGR Newshoting NH Unlimited specials ($9.99 a month or $99.99 a year) will gain immediate access to the newsreader beta.  Thanks to the Newshosting team!

We’ve had a chance to spend a little time with the Newshosting newsreader and can tell you that it’s by far the best ‘beta’ client we’ve had the pleasure of testing.  You can read our Newshosting client review (first impressions) to learn more about the reader.  We will also be covering the new Usenet client in more detail in a hands-on review.  So stay tuned as we’ll take you on a guided tour of the newsreader tomorrow.

In the meantime sign up for one of our NGR Newshosting specials ($9.99 a month or $99.99 a year) and test the new Usenet client.  The newsreader is provided free of charge to new members.  Quite a value!  Simply sign up for access, log into the Newshosting control panel and click on the “Download the Beta Version Newshosting Newsgroup Reader” link.  The client is available to download for Windows, Mac and Linux systems.

Here are a few screenshots from the Newshosting Usenet client:

Newshosting client – Ubuntu search

Newshosting client – Ubuntu download

Newshosting client – Lamborghini images

Stay tuned for lots more coverage of Newshosting’s new client.  Can’t wait until tomorrow to see the Newhsosting client?  Sign up ($9.99 a month or $99.99 a year) and enjoy the Newshosting newsreader beta!  Let us know what you think of the new client – @NewsgroupRevs

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Newshosting Crosses 1,000 Days Binary Retention

May 12, 2011 by

May is the month of 1,000 day celebrations.  With leading Usenet providers including Newshosting, UseNetServer, Astraweb, Giganews and more reaching (and exceeding) 1,000 days of binary retention.  Newshosting gets to tip it’s glass today as they have crossed the 1,000 day mark.  Newshosting members now enjoy 1,000 days of binaries.  With binary retention continuing to grow on a daily basis.  New members can take advantage of our NGR specials including unlimited Usenet access for $9.99 a month or $99 a year.

The Newshosting NH unlimited offer is hard to beat.  It includes the same NH Unlimited plan (unlimited Usenet, 30 connections, free SSL) that retails for $14.95 a month for just $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year.   Visit our Newshosting special offer page for more details.

Let’s take a look at some of Newshosting’s NH Unlimited features:
– $9.99/mo. unlimited Usenet for life!
– $99.99/yr. unlimited Usenet for life!
– 1,000 days of binary retention
– Unlimited downloads
– Uncapped speed
– Free SSL encryption
– 1,000 days of text retention
– 30 concurrent connections
– 99%+ completion rate
– 100,000+ newsgroups
– US and European news servers
– 24/7 tech support

Read our review of Newshosting to learn more or sign up for $9.99 unlimited Usenet and enjoy!

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The Usenet Retention Race Is Too Close to Call

April 14, 2011 by

We’ve been covering the binary retention race for a long time now.  Long enough to write retention update posts in our sleep.  Early on Giganews was the clear leader.  Now we’re nearing 1,000 days and several top Usenet providers are within 10 days of each other.  Hard to believe that after 2+ years the binary retention race might very well end in a draw.  Bringing Usenet fans the benefit of years of binary newsgroup posts for less than they use to pay for a few weeks of retention.  In fact Newsgroup Reviews visitors can enjoy $10 unlimited Usenet access from leading providers including UseNetServer, Newshosting, NewsDemon and Astraweb.

Earlier today UseNetServer, Newshosting and Easynews announced retention increases.  The number is very notable.  As all three Usenet providers are now at 972 days of binary retention and growing.  Why is the 972 number notable?  Because it’s one day higher than Astraweb who is currently at 971 days.  It is also only 8 days behind Giganews who is at 980 days.  UseNetServer and Newshosting both offer $10 unlimited accounts versus the $25-$35 for Giganews.  Given the difference in price and latest retention updates we expect Newshosting and UseNetServer will be home to a lot of new members in the months to come.

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Newshosting Plan Customizer : Find The Best Usenet Plan

February 28, 2011 by

Considering which Usenet provider and account type to choose for accessing newsgroups can be difficult.  Especially for those new to Usenet.  Newshosting has created a new tool you might find helpful.  The NH Plan Customizer.  By answering 5 simple questions Newshosting can help you find the right Usenet account to meet your needs.  Distinguishing the features of their Lite, Unlimited and XL Powerpack Usenet plans.

In a moment we’re going to take a closer look at the five questions included in the NH Plan Customizer.  First though let’s review all of Newshosting’s Usenet offerings.

Newshosting Usenet Plans

  • XL Powerpack – unlimited Usenet + 60 connections + free SSL + free Easynews web-based Usenet
  • Unlimited – unlimited Usenet + 30 connections + free SSL
  • Lite – 50 GB a month with rollover gigs + 30 connections + free SSL

Comparing Newshosting Accounts

  • XL Powerpack is the best value for those who also like web-based Usenet access.  The free Easynews account is worth $10 a month and supports PC, Mac, iPhone and Android mobile devices.
  • Newshosting’s Unlimited account is the best value (especially with the current Newshosting $9.99 and $99 specials).  Unless your sitting on a huge Internet pipe pay no attention to the fewer connections.  We easily saturate a 50 Mbps connection with fewer than 30 connections.
  • Lite account users either know their usage or want something to get started in Usenet.  Since 50 GB plus rollover gigs is quite a bit for a lot of new users.

Newshosting’s NH Plan Customizer

Now let’s take a look at the five questions behind the NH Plan Customizer and see how Newshosting is using the responses to help perspective customers find the right Usenet account to meet their needs.

1. Would you like to be able to search, preview, view and download files straight from your web browser?

This one is pretty straight forward.  Those who want to search, preview, view and download via web browser will prefer the XL Powerpack plan since it includes a free Easynews account.

2. How often do you download files?

This question could help determine whether the user is better off with a metered account (Lite) or one of the unlimited options (Unlimited and XL Powerpack).

3. Would you like your Usenet experience to be private and completely secure?

It seems the answer to this question is covered in all three Newshosting account types.  Since XL Powerpack, Unlimited and Lite plans now include free SSL encryption.

4. Does your internet service provider ever throttle your internet speed?

If your ISP throttles your speed or shapes traffic based on common news server ports (119 and 563) Newshosting can help with alternate ports (443 secure and 23, 25, 80, 3128 standard).

5. How long do you plan to access the Usenet? (You receive discounts for 6 months or more usage)

Newshosting offers 6 month and annual term discounts.  Save up to $50 on a year of XL Powerpack or $25 on Unlimited.  Of course don’t forget about the NH Unlimited $9.99 deal.

Conclusion

Newshosting’s NH Plan Customizer is a good resource for users seeking advice on the best Usenet plan.  Read our Newshosting review to learn more about the Usenet service or take advantage of their special offer featuring $9.99 NH Unlimited Usenet access.  The discount is recurring for the life of the account.

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Newshosting Review : 2012 Editors Choice

January 29, 2011 by

Congratulations to Newshosting for taking home a Newsgroup Reviews (NGR) 2012 Editors Choice award.  We’ve enjoyed Newshosting for years now.  With high-quality newsgroup servers in both the US and Europe.  Last year Newshosting is running a great promotion.  Offering their lowest price ever.  The $9.99 Usenet special helped Newshosting earn a spot in our list of the best Usenet providers.  NGR visitors can enjoy NH unlimited Usenet access and their free newsreader with Usenet search for just $9.99 a month or $99 a year.

Newhosting first made our award list in 2011 when they rolled out the best discount ever for their service.  Offering unlimited newsgroup access with 30 connections and free 256-bit SSL encryption for only $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year. Since then they also released a new Usenet client that is available free for all members.  A great addition!  Newshosting has been around a long time and is known for quality and reliability.

Newshosting offers 1,250+ days of binary retention along with 1,400 days of text posts.  Subscribers enjoy unlimited Usenet access, Newshosting Usenet client, 256-bit SSL, uncapped speed and 24/7 support.  Take advantage of the Newshosting $9.99/mo. and $99.99/yr. unlimited Usenet specials.

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Newshosting Increases Binary Retention to 810 Days

January 27, 2011 by

Newshosting recently made some major updates to their popular Usenet service.  First increasing binary retention to 810 days.  Followed by an exceptional offer – NH unlimited Usenet access for $9.99 a month.

The Newshosting retention comes just a month after the service upgraded to 760 days.  At this pace Astraweb and Giganews might be within reach soon.  As each are currently less than 100 days ahead.

The Newshosting NH unlimited offer is hard to beat.  It includes the same NH Unlimited plan (unlimited Usenet, 30 connections, free SSL) that retails for $14.95 a month for just $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year.   Visit our Newshosting special offer page for more details.

Let’s take a look at some of Newshosting’s NH Unlimited features:
– $9.99/mo. unlimited Usenet for life!
– $99.99/yr. unlimited Usenet for life!
– Unlimited downloads
– Uncapped speed
– Free SSL encryption
– 810+ days of binary retention
– 1,000 days of text retention
– 30 concurrent connections
– 99%+ completion rate
– 100,000+ newsgroups
– US and European news servers
– 24/7 tech support

Read our review of Newshosting to learn more or sign up for $9.99 unlimited Usenet and enjoy!

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Newshosting $9.99 Unlimited Usenet Special

January 21, 2011 by

Newshosting is offering NGR visitors unlimited Usenet access + free SSL for $9.99 a month or $99 a year.  This lifetime discount is available to all new customers.  Enjoy the savings for the life of your account.

The Newshosting NH unlimited offer is a great deal for new customers.  For our visitors they offer the same NH Unlimited plan (unlimited Usenet, 30 connections, free SSL) that retails for $14.95 a month for $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year.   Visit our Newshosting special offer page for more details.

Let’s take a look at some of Newshosting’s NH Unlimited features:
– $9.99/mo. unlimited Usenet for life!
– $99.99/yr. unlimited Usenet for life!
– Unlimited downloads
– Unlimited speed
– Free Newshosting Usenet client
– Free Usenet search engine
– Free 256-bit SSL encryption
– 1,200+ days of binary retention
– 1,200+ days of text retention
– 99%+ completion rate
– 100,000+ newsgroups
– 30 simultaneous connections
– News servers in the US and Europe
– 24/7 tech support

Read our Newshosting review to learn more or sign up for $9.99 unlimited Usenet and enjoy!

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