NNTP Pipelining Is Now Live on All NewsDemon Servers
NewsDemon now supports NNTP pipelining across all server regions. If your download speeds have ever been capped by latency instead of bandwidth, this is the fix.
NewsDemon Now Accepts iDEAL and SEPA Bank Transfers
NewsDemon now accepts iDEAL and SEPA bank transfers at checkout. European customers can pay directly from their bank account without needing a credit card or PayPal.
NewsDemon Deploys Post-Quantum Encryption on All NNTP Servers
NewsDemon has rolled out post-quantum key exchange (X25519MLKEM768) across all NNTP servers. Your Usenet traffic is now protected against both current and future quantum computing threats.
NewsDemon Supports Federal Employees During the U.S. Government Shutdown
If the U.S. government shutdown has you stuck waiting, don’t worry — your Usenet access won’t stop. NewsDemon is giving free account extensions to verified federal workers and contractors affected by the shutdown. All...
Why are Usenet downloads faster than WWW downloads
The perception that Usenet downloads are faster than standard web downloads is rooted in the way Usenet servers operate, the protocol they use, and their historical development. However, it's essential to note that this...
Usenet and Software Development: The Unsung Hero of Open-Source Distribution and Collaboration
In today's digital age, platforms like GitHub, GitLab, and Stack Overflow have become synonymous with software development, but many may not be aware of Usenet's integral role in shaping the collaborative landscape of...
Unraveling the Technical Infrastructure of Usenet: The Architecture Behind the First Online Community
Before the rise of social media giants like Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit, Usenet was the primary platform for online discussions and information collaborating. Created in 1979 by Tom Truscott and Jim Ellis, two...
Usenet in Popular Culture: A Deep Dive into its On-Screen Portrayals and Reality
The rise of the Internet brought about a plethora of changes in how we communicate, consume content, and interact with technology. While most people are familiar with the dominant platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and...
The Future of Free Speech Online: How Usenet's Anonymity and Uncensored Nature Offers a Refuge from Modern Social Media Censorship
The landscape of social media has evolved dramatically over the years, with major platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit becoming more stringent on their community guidelines and censorship policies. While many...
Reddit and Usenet: Tracing the Foundations of Modern Social Media to a Pre-Web Legacy
Reddit, often referred to as "the front page of the Internet," has become one of the most popular social media platforms, boasting over 400 million active users as of 2021. While Reddit is widely recognized as a...
Why are Usenet downloads faster than WWW downloads?
The perception that Usenet downloads are faster than standard web downloads is rooted in the way Usenet servers operate, the protocol they use, and their historical development. However, it's essential to note that this...
The Great Renaming
The Great Renaming: Usenet's Pivotal Moment of Reorganization In the vast tapestry of internet history, Usenet stands as one of the foundational blocks. Before the graphical interface of web browsers, social media, and...
NewsDemon 2022 Black Friday Specials and Giveaway
Be sure to check out our Black Friday Specials and win your chance for our Grand Prize giveaways on Friday, November 25!
New NewsDemon West Coast Server Location
Expanding our availability for our members to have the fastest access to our Usenet server locations, NewsDemon is proud to announce the inclusion of our new West Coast Server. us-west.newsdemon.com The new West Coast...
Security Certificate Issue
Recently, the Let's Encrypt root certificate has expired. This is one of the first major digital certificates to expire since the advent of the internet. Therefore, there is no precedent for how to solve the problem...