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NZBs.org Review

Fri, 18 May 2012 21:54:21 +0000

NZBs.org is one of the most popular NZB sites that exist on the Internet according to Alexa.com. The only problem you will have is getting an invite. This is a very hard to do even existing members currently are unable to give out invitation. There...

What is NewzNab?

Fri, 11 May 2012 22:36:34 +0000

If you've ever wanted to run your own USENET indexing site, NewsNab may be what you're looking for. An open source solution that is, as described by some users, a clone of Nzbs.org, it allows the creation of a USENET index on even a modest server....

Austria Government Facing Reaction to EU Data Retention Drive

Thu, 03 May 2012 18:59:02 +0000

While controversial bills on their way through Congress in the United States have been quashed by citizen uprisings, lobbying by the United States and United Kingdom in Europe resulted in the European Data Retention Directive. Adopted in 2006, this...

SABNZBD Has a New Beta Version Available

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:51:49 +0000

SABNZBD, a popular software option for downloading binaries from USENET newsgroups, has just released a new beta onto the market. SABNZBD version 0.7.0 has several new features that users may find very convenient and that may make it easier for...

What is CISPA and How Does it Affect USENET Users?

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:37:41 +0000

It seems to have become almost routine for bills to be introduced into Congress that seek to break down the barriers between private companies and law enforcement online. Sometimes the justification is piracy, as in the cases of PIPA and SOPA. In...

Merlin’s Portal Gone for Good

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:41:35 +0000

For many years, Merlin's Portal was one of the most popular destinations on the Internet for USENET users. This NZB site had a rather large following that kept it alive. Like many sites, however, the following was partially centered on what the site...

Easynews Has Several Announcements – 1330 Days Of Retention And More

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:48:44 +0000

The folks at Easynews have been quite busy in the last few weeks preparing their latest improvements and announcements. The main improvement they expressed was the extension of their retention by 55 days to a total of 1330 days of retention for...

Newsbin Rolls Out Android Version Soon

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:33:56 +0000

Newsbin will be rolling out an update for their popular newsreader very soon, according to their Facebook page. Users who have lamented not being able to hit the USENET newsgroups on their Android devices will soon have much to celebrate. The...

UK to Monitor Email, Web and Phone Traffic

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:13:12 +0000

If you're using the USENET system in the UK, you can anticipate that there may be other eyes watching what you're doing and who you're talking to on the service. According to a report in ZDNet, the UK intelligence agency GCHQ will soon be monitoring...

Popular Newsreader Now Has Free Version

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:34:16 +0000

If you've been using the Alt.Binz newsreader, there's now a free version on the market. If you're thinking about switching to a new reader, this may provide you with just the reason to do so. This new version has most of the features that make Alt...