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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The AI browser trade-off: What’s the real cost of convenience?
Jan 07, 2026 Larassatti D. 13min Read Summarize with: AI browsers are the latest result of the shift toward agentic AI. They can summarize content, compare products, check out items, fill forms, and…
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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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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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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?”…
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ThinkPad Laptops with Linux Guide (2026)
ThinkPad laptops have become synonymous with reliability and innovation in the tech world. As a Linux enthusiast, you understand the importance of selecting the right laptop for your projects, work, and other professional…
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AI in the Workplace: 16 Ways to Stay Ahead in 2026 & Beyond!
As we stand on the brink of 2024, 2025, 2026 AI has already established itself as an essential collaborator in the workplace. The relationship between humans and AI is growing, moving beyond just…
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Cloudflare outage on Nov 18, 2025 – Waking up to a broken internet
Cloudflare is one of those companies most people never think about, yet on mornings like this it suddenly becomes the main character. Its network sits in front of millions of sites, speeding them…
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5 best Drupal hosting providers for speed, security, and scalability
Nov 10, 2025 Leonardus N. Summarize with: Drupal hosting refers to web hosting solutions optimized for websites built with the Drupal content management system (CMS). Designed for developers and businesses that need flexibility,…
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Firewalla Gold Plus vs. Ubiquiti UDM Pro Max
In the market for a multi‑gigabit firewall/router, two names come up repeatedly: Firewalla Gold Plus and Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro Max (UDM Pro Max). Both cost around $600 USD, sit at or near…
