Why Small VPSs Feel Slower Than They Used To
Servers aren’t what they used to be. If you’ve spun up a small VPS (Virtual Private Server) recently and felt underwhelmed by its snappiness, you’re not alone. A basic 1-core CPU with 1…
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Why Your Linux Server “Looks Idle” but “Feels” Slow
Servers can sometimes appear idle yet still perform sluggishly. This scenario is common across web hosting servers, database servers, VPS or cloud instances, or even containerized workloads. In all mainstream Linux distributions, the…
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How to Keep ConfigServer Firewall (CSF) Running After the Shutdown
Update: CSF Project Status (January 2026) – Since the original publication of this article, there have been key developments in how ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF) is maintained following the shutdown of Way to…
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Why server health monitoring is non-negotiable for enterprise success
What if your servers crashed during your biggest sales event of the year? For enterprise IT leaders, that’s not a dramatic opening it’s a recurring risk. A few minutes of downtime can stall…
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What is organic traffic and how it works
Jan 09, 2026 Ariffud M. Summarize with: Organic traffic is the stream of visitors who land on your website by clicking unpaid search results on search engines like Google, Bing, or Yahoo. For…
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How many websites are there? Key statistics and growth trends
Dec 24, 2025 Daniela C. Summarize with: The number of websites in the world changes every second, with new domains going live, older sites disappearing, and millions sitting inactive – and the pace…
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What is Linux iowait? (Explained With Examples)
iowait (wait, wa, %iowait, wait%, or I/O wait) is often displayed by command-line Linux system monitoring tools such as top, sar, atop, and others. On its own, it’s one of many performance stats that…
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Choosing a Network Switch – 6 Essential Tips
Choosing a switch can feel deceptively simple, until slow file transfers, port shortages, and similar unexpected upgrade costs remind you otherwise. Before you click “Buy,” it helps to step back and look at…
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Guide to Optimizing PHP for High Traffic Sites
Note: This article serves as an overview and index, connecting you to previous detailed PHP optimization articles. For comprehensive insights on each topic, please follow the provided links to previous articles under the…
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CDN Benchmarking: How to Compare the Performance of Different CDNs
Content delivery networks (CDNs) are crucial in ensuring fast and reliable access to digital content across the globe. With numerous CDNs on the market, the ability to compare their performance effectively is essential…
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Raspberry Pi Reliability Has a Storage Problem
Raspberry Pi board has earned its reputation as one of the most versatile and capable single-board computers ever made. From home labs, to kiosks and lightweight infrastructure, the hardware itself is rarely the…
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How AI became essential for website creation: Tools and challenges for 2026
Dec 24, 2025 Daniela C. Summarize with: ChatGPT reached 700 million weekly active users by July 2025, with web development professionals making up a significant portion of active adopters. This represents the fastest…
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9 Most Stable Linux “Rolling Release” Distributions
Choosing a rolling release Linux distribution means you get the latest software without having to reinstall the OS. But not all Linux rolling releases are created equal in terms of stability. Hopefully, this…
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Immutable Linux Distros: Are They Right for You? Take the Test.
Like the amber in “Jurassic Park,” immutable Linux distros safeguard the core system. Here’s a story about how I, like many of you, have been using Linux for a very long time. I’ve…
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Linux Desktop: Do we need better Workspace Management?
In my earlier article, “Linux: We Need Tiling Desktop Environments,” I advocated for more desktop environments with built-in tiling features. That article sparked valuable discussion in the comments section, and recently the topic…
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16 best minimum viable product examples
Dec 12, 2025 Larassatti D. Summarize with: A minimum viable product (MVP) is the simplest version of a product, designed to validate a business idea and gather feedback from early users. Startups rely…
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Self-hosted Projects That Earn (Make money from your Home lab)
If you run a home lab long enough, this realization eventually hits you: a lot of your hardware spends more time idle than working. Servers sized for future growth, machines you planned to…
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Are Claude Skills just glorified prompts? I tested them, and here’s my honest opinion
Dec 12, 2025 Ariffud M. Summarize with: When Anthropic announced Agent Skills, my first thought was: “So… are these just prompts saved in a folder? Is this a real feature or clever marketing?”…
