RAR Archives Explained for Tweaknews Users
RAR Archives Explained for Tweaknews Users A RAR archive is a type of compressed packaging used to combine and compress multiple articles into a single, structured unit. On Usenet, large sets of articles are often organized into multi-part RAR archives , which split data into numbered segments (e.g., .part01.r…
Finding Your Usenet Articles in UsenetWire
Finding Your Usenet Articles in UsenetWire UsenetWire is preconfigured for use with Tweaknews and stores accessed articles in a specific folder defined during setup. To locate this folder: * Open UsenetWire. * Go to Settings from the main menu. * Choose the Downloads section. * Review the path listed unde…
Parity Files - PAR2
Parity Files - PAR2 Because of restrictions amongst Usenet servers, articles containing a file can often be a maximum of 50 Megabytes. Binary articles bigger than 50 MB are therefore broken onto pieces so they can be distributed on Usenet while obeying the limits. Your client downloads all the different pieces and '…
How Usenet Newsgroups Are Structured
How Usenet Newsgroups Are Structured A Structured Network of Topics Usenet is built around newsgroups , which are organized into a logical hierarchy. These groups function like categorized forums, each focused on a specific topic. Instead of relying on tags or algorithms, Usenet follows a defined naming convention…
How to Get Support
How to Get Support We offer support in Dutch and English, and all email messages are handled as soon as possible. You can reach our support team here .
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Why Does Error 10061 Occur?
Why Does Error 10061 Occur? It typically appears when a server blocks a connection request. The cause is often related to your network configuration or security tools. * Change the Port Number Tweaknews supports multiple ports: SSL: 563, 443 Non-SSL: 119, 80, 81, 8080 Use a different one if your current …
Account Usage
Account Usage If you need to know your account expiration date, or want to know what the usage of your block account is, please go to the account usage page .
Possible Solutions for Slow Speeds
Possible Solutions for Slow Speeds If your Usenet connection seems slower than expected, there are several factors to consider. Below are some adjustments that may help improve performance. 1. Try Using a VPN If your Internet provider is throttling Usenet traffic, you may experience reduced speeds. Using a VPN c…
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SSL (Encrypted Usenet)
SSL (Encrypted Usenet) In Usenet, the username and password data is sent without encryption (unsafe); when using public networks such as WiFi, or even your own network, you can configure Secure Socket Layer (SSL) from within your news client to encrypt your traffic (safe). SSL requires connection via the following p…
Resolving Error 11001 When Using Tweaknews
Resolving Error 11001 When Using Tweaknews Error 11001 means the Tweaknews server could not be located. This is usually a DNS lookup issue or a local software conflict. Verify Your Server Address Use the correct server address: * news.tweaknews.eu * SSL Ports: 563 and 443 Try Alternate Ports If 563 fails, use …
