Secure DNS for Enhanced Internet Privacy
Secure DNS for Enhanced Internet Privacy What Is Secure DNS? Secure DNS (Smart DNS) is a privacy feature included with the VPN offered in select Newshosting plans. It replaces your Internet provider’s DNS with a secure, encrypted resolver that prevents third-party monitoring and redirection of your Internet activit…
Will My VPN Always Use Different IP Addresses?
Will My VPN Always Use Different IP Addresses? IP Rotation with Every Connection Yes. The Newshosting VPN is configured to assign a different IP address each time you connect. This setup improves performance and enhances anonymity across the Web and your Usenet activity. Why Newshosting Chooses Premium IP Addresse…
Threat Protection Setup for the Newshosting VPN
Threat Protection Setup for the Newshosting VPN What Is Threat Protection? Threat Protection is a feature of the Newshosting VPN that blocks malicious sites, trackers, and other online dangers. It helps protect your device while browsing the Web or accessing Usenet Indexers. How to Set Up Threat Protection * O…
How Message IDs Help Identify Usenet Articles
How Message IDs Help Identify Usenet Articles A Message ID is a unique identifier attached to every article posted to Usenet. It functions much like an email header and is globally unique across all newsgroups. This makes it one of the most reliable ways to reference or locate a specific article. The format typic…
Should I Share My Newshosting Usenet Account?
Should I Share My Newshosting Usenet Account? Sharing your Newshosting Usenet account may seem convenient, but it comes with several complications. Usenet providers like Newshosting use authentication systems that monitor simultaneous connections and IP addresses. When multiple users access the same account from dif…
Troubleshooting Error 11004: Connecting to news.newshosting.com
Troubleshooting Error 11004: Connecting to news.newshosting.com If your newsreader returns Error 11004 while trying to connect to news.newshosting.com , it typically indicates a DNS issue. Here's how to resolve it: 1. Verify the Server Address Double-check that you're using the correct server address: news.newsh…
Understanding Usenet Headers
Understanding Usenet Headers Usenet headers contain the information needed to organize and search through newsgroups. Each article posted to a newsgroup includes a header that holds metadata like the subject, date, author, and unique article ID. Headers are useful for identifying available articles in a group wit…
How to Add a Newshosting Server in GrabIt
How to Add a Newshosting Server in GrabIt Adding a Newshosting server in GrabIt is a straightforward process. GrabIt makes it easy to connect to a Usenet provider by entering your server credentials and preferences directly into the application. Steps to Add the Server: * Open GrabIt. * In the left panel, righ…
Adjusting Maximum Connections in GrabIt
Adjusting Maximum Connections in GrabIt Using the right number of server connections in GrabIt can improve performance and connection stability. If you're using Newshosting, adjusting this setting is simple. How to Change the Maximum Number of Connections in GrabIt * Open GrabIt. * In the left-hand panel, right-…
Newsbin Interface and Feature Reference
Newsbin Interface and Feature Reference This guide outlines the layout and behavior of the Newsbin interface for Newshosting users. It references all major panes, toolbars, and internal features available within version 6.60 of Newsbin. Main Interface Elements * Title Bar : Displays program name, build number, an…
