Newsgroup Reviews Guide to Usenet Block Accounts
Comments OffUnderstanding Usenet block accounts is no easy task as newsgroup providers market them differently. Learn more about block plans and services that offer non-expiring, yearly and monthly blocks. To us a block Usenet plan inherently includes a non-expiring block of gigs that you pay for once and use until it is gone. Then if you [...]
Why Pay More than $10 a Month for Usenet Access?
Comments OffThe question “Why should I pay more than $10 a month for Usenet access?” comes up quite often now a days. We’ve joined in on the discussion in forums like DSL Reports and field lots of emails on the topic. The person posing the question is typically new to Usenet or a customer of a [...]
Cake Repairing PAR2 Files
Comments OffLast weekend we had a couple occasions to celebrate. How better to celebrate than with pizza, beer, cookie cakes and a few other goodies. The pizza, beer and goodies worked out just fine. The cookies….could have used some help. Can we get some cake repairing PAR 2 files please. Cake #1 – Welcome Home Granted [...]
Help Fixing Usenet News Server Connectivity Issues
Comments OffIt can be very frustrating when you pick up the phone, turn on the TV or try to hit the Internet and have issues. The same holds true for Usenet service but there are a few simple steps you can take to fix common news server problems. Here are 7 easy steps to help troubleshoot [...]
College Football Newsgroups – Teams & Conferences
Comments OffWhy not follow your favorite college football team with other Usenet enthusiasts? Does your team have its own newsgroup? If not get one started. Newsgroups are a great way to share your opinion and hear from other college football fans who follow the same team or conference. Read our Beginnier’s Guide to Newsgroups to learn [...]
Google Groups vs Traditional Usenet Newsgroups
Comments OffWe get the occasional email asking which is better – Google Groups or traditional Usenet newsgroup access. Should you join Google Groups or look at traditional Usenet providers? The answer really depends on what you are trying to accomplish. In 2001 Google purchased Deja News and in doing so acquired a search engine to access [...]
Slyck Video Tutorials
Comments OffSlyck has been a trusted source for Usenet information for a long time. We have enjoyed their featured articles and forum discussions. Earlier this year Slyck released a series of video guides to help those new to Usenet learn the ropes. They are still in the process of adding new content and we will add [...]
