How to build an online course platform
Jun 03, 2025 Matleena S. When I first set out to build an online course platform, I won’t lie – it felt a bit overwhelming. First of all, I didn’t know how to…
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How to set up the LGTM stack for end-to-end observability
May 30, 2025 Ariffud M. 11min Read The LGTM stack – consisting of Loki for logs, Grafana for visualization, Tempo for tracing, and Mimir for metrics – is an open-source observability suite developed…
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sudo command in Linux with examples
The sudo command in Linux is one of the most important and widely used commands for managing system permissions. It allows you to run a command as the superuser, giving you elevated privileges…
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iotop command in Linux w/ examples.
This iotop command guide follows my previous 90 Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins article. As time allows, I will continue to publish articles on the 90+ commands geared toward Linux sysadmins…
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The best Firebase alternatives in 2025
May 22, 2025 10min Read Firebase provides comprehensive tools that help you develop and deploy applications more easily. It mainly streamlines the backend setup process by providing pre-configured services like databases and authentication…
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Diagnosing Swap Usage with smem on Linux
If you’ve ever looked at your server and wondered why it’s using swap even though plenty of RAM is available, you’re not alone. This is a common scenario on Linux systems, and it…
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MySQL Performance Schema
When it comes to database performance monitoring and optimization, MySQL offers a powerful tool called Performance Schema. This versatile instrument provides invaluable insights into the inner workings of your MySQL database, enabling you…
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WooCommerce hooks: What they are and how to use them
May 13, 2025 Larassatti D. WooCommerce is well-known for its flexibility, especially when it comes to making code-level customizations. One feature that makes this possible is WooCommerce hooks – small pieces of code…
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Ecommerce marketing budget: Plan for success
May 09, 2025 11min Read If you’re running an ecommerce business, you know that marketing is the lifeblood of your brand. But the big question is: how much should you spend on marketing,…
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Top 20 automation trends for 2025
May 06, 2025 Once a niche effort, automation has now become a business priority. Not only does it streamline operations – it has also proven effective in improving product quality and even customer…
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Complete Guide to Speculative Loading in WordPress
WordPress 6.8 introduced a highly requested feature: Speculative Loading. But what exactly is it, and how does it affect your website? In simple terms, and in WordPress specifically, it’s a technique that makes…
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Building an LLM-Optimized Linux Server on a Budget
As advancements in machine learning continue to accelerate and evolve, more individuals and small organizations are exploring how to run language models (LLMs) like DeepSeek, LLaMA, Qwen and others on their home servers. This…
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DeepSeek Local: How to Self-Host DeepSeek (Privacy and Control)
By following this guide, you will be able to successfully self-host your preferred DeepSeek model on a home lab or home office server, harnessing the potential of these AI models in a private and…
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Install DeepSeek on Linux in 3 Minutes
DeepSeek, founded in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, is a Chinese artificial intelligence company that develops open-source large language models (LLMs). Their flagship model, DeepSeek-R1, is gaining popularity for its advanced reasoning capabilities, with…
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Recommended Cloudflare Performance and Security Settings (Guide)
Cloudflare is a great tool for website performance and security. They have a whole suite of tools to help with performance and security and are a staple in millions of DevOps professional’s toolbox….
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10 best v0 by Vercel alternatives to build web apps
Apr 25, 2025 Ariffud M. 10min Read v0 by Vercel is an AI tool that turns natural language prompts into production-ready React and Tailwind CSS code. It streamlines the process of building user…
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pfSense: Optimizing PHP-FPM for Long-Term Web UI Performance
I’m sharing these PHP-FPM tweaks for pfSense publicly to solicit feedback and help anyone exploring similar optimizations. There may be more efficient methods or edge cases I haven’t covered. I welcome any suggestions,…
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B2C ecommerce: Your ultimate guide to online success
Apr 24, 2025 Jordana A. 12min Read B2C ecommerce, or business-to-consumer ecommerce, involves selling products or services directly to individual customers online. The numbers speak volumes: Statista projects global retail ecommerce sales to…
