sed Command in Linux: with Real Examples
If you’ve spent any time on the Linux command line, you’ve probably seen the sed command used in a one-liner and thought “I should learn that properly.” Most people pick it up piecemeal,…
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Cloudflare with Discourse: Setup Guide (WAF & Security Rules)
I run a Discourse forum behind Cloudflare, and getting the WAF rules right took more trial and error than I expected. Discourse is a Ruby on Rails application that most people self-host in…
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Best European domain registrars: Top 8 providers compared
Mar 13, 2026 13min Read Summarize with: Choosing a European domain registrar largely comes down to compliance and access to local domain markets. Providers based in the European Union (EU) comply with the…
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How to create community forum with AI
Mar 05, 2026 Dainius K. Summarize with: A community forum web app allows users to post questions, share ideas, and participate in discussions in a structured space. Instead of scattered conversations across social…
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Reduce Disk Writes on Debian & Ubuntu (Server & Desktop)
Every write to disk costs something, whether it’s wearing down an SSD, slowing I/O on a busy server, or draining battery on a laptop. One of the biggest offenders is logging. Between systemd-journald,…
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8 types of web applications
Feb 23, 2026 Summarize with: Web applications are the digital tools you rely on every day to work, communicate, shop, and manage information directly through a browser. From email and online banking to…
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Dewedda.com – A weather side project for where I live
I’ve been spending the past month or so working on a hobby project I started last year, a weather and hurricane tracking site built for the Eastern Caribbean. I figured it was worth…
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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…
