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Domains

Expiring domain names are snapped up by bots: renew in time

When a domain name leaves quarantine, an entire industry is standing by to register it within a second and sell it back to you. How drop-catching works, what risks come with it, and how to prevent it.

Lars · 14 September 2026

Valheim

Valheim 1.0 is here: why now is the perfect time to start again

Valheim 1.0 is finally here. Discover what changed since Early Access and why now is the perfect time to start a fresh world with your own Valheim server.

Julian · 09 September 2026

Hosting

Unmetered dedicated servers: when bandwidth is your product

Streaming, CDN nodes, mirrors and downloads do not hit a wall at your processor, but at your traffic allowance. What unmetered actually means, what it is best for, and when you do not need it.

Lars · 07 September 2026

Domains

Domain name in quarantine: what it means and how to get it back

Is your domain name in quarantine? Your site is down, but you have not lost it yet. We explain what quarantine is, how long it lasts per extension, what it costs to recover your domain and how to prevent it.

Lars · 31 August 2026

Colocation

Colocation in Amsterdam: your own server somewhere it belongs

Your own hardware in an ISO 27001 datacenter in Amsterdam, with backup power, a redundant network and remote hands. Why colocation is ideal for offsite backups, and what you can get at Etheron.

Lars · 28 August 2026

SMART data straight onto a label: how we mapped our SSD stock

A drawer full of loose SSDs and no idea how much life was left in them. We built a tool that reads the SMART data and prints a health label right away, barcode included. The code is open source on GitHub.

Lars · 27 August 2026

Minecraft

When does 26.3 come out?

Mojang is working on the third game drop of 2026: Java Edition 26.3. It brings a new autumn forest, a complete new wood set, abandoned camps and a solid pile of furniture. Here is everything that is…

Julian · 25 August 2026

Hosting

SLA options at Etheron Hosting: choose the support level that fits you

From hobby project to business-critical server: with the SLA options at Etheron Hosting, you choose exactly the support level that fits your situation. We take you through all five levels and explain why an SLA matters so much.

Lars · 22 August 2026

Hosting

Moving to Etheron Hosting: how to switch smoothly

Switching to Etheron Hosting is easier than you think. We take you through it step by step: from backups and domain transfers to our migration service that takes the move off your hands.

Lars · 15 August 2026

Hosting

Digital sovereignty: why it matters where your data lives

Digital sovereignty is the big topic in the European cloud world in 2026. We explain in plain terms what the GDPR and the American CLOUD Act mean for your data, and why hosting with a Dutch provider is a smart choice.

Lars · 08 August 2026

Hosting

VPS or dedicated server: which one is right for you?

Torn between a VPS and a dedicated server? We lay out the differences in performance, isolation, cost, and scalability, so you know exactly which server fits your project.

Lars · 01 August 2026

Etheron Hosting year in review: relocating, growing, and investing in the future

Etheron Hosting has taken major steps this year. We moved to new datacenters, integrated multiple parties and customers, made our infrastructure faster and larger, and delivered stable platforms for…

Lars · 01 December 2025

Etheron Q4: Relocation, dedicated servers and more..

Server Relocation. The web hosting and VPS services of Etheron have been relocated to NorthC. This move is aimed at guaranteeing our clients reliable service and high uptime. NorthC is renowned for…

Julian · 02 January 2025