Systemd Timers: Alternative to cron on Linux
Scheduling recurring tasks is one of those things every Linux user eventually needs to do. For decades, cron was the only real option. It is still everywhere, still works, and still makes sense…
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Top 15 software prototyping tools: Key features and pricing
Apr 10, 2026 / Simon L. / 14min read Summarize with: Software prototyping is one of the most effective ways to reduce development risk, test usability early, and get stakeholders aligned before committing…
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How to choose a domain name for an ecommerce store
Apr 08, 2026 / 10min read Summarize with: A domain name is the web address people type to visit your store, like freshbloomflowers.com. It shows up in search results, on social media, and…
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Why Linux Servers Slow Down: R, S, D, Z and T Process States Explained
Monitoring dashboards occasionally indicate low CPU utilization (e.g., 22%) and ample free memory, yet applications may exhibit sluggishness and increased response times. This common discrepancy in Linux environments often stems from process states…
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Top 10 best European hosting providers: Key features and pricing
Mar 31, 2026 15min Read Summarize with: Choosing the best European hosting provider isn’t just about uptime – it’s about where your data is stored and how fast your website loads for visitors…
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Linux Server Setup – Part 1: A Beginner’s Guide
Setting up a Linux server is one of the best ways to learn Linux and server management hands-on. Linux servers offer unmatched flexibility, performance, and control for hosting services, running applications, supporting production…
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What does .in domain mean, and how to register it?
Mar 20, 2026 Summarize with: The .in domain name is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for India, part of the global Domain Name System (DNS) that organizes website addresses by country and purpose….
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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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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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Securing Linux with SELinux (or AppArmor)
SELinux and AppArmor have been around for many years, but are still essential for maintaining a secure Linux environment. This article will cover how to set them up and troubleshoot these mandatory access…
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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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OpenClaw best practices for safe and reliable usage
Feb 13, 2026 Summarize with: OpenClaw best practices help you run AI agents safely in production environments by reducing risk, limiting unintended actions, and preventing your server from becoming an attack surface. Because…
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OpenClaw security: A checklist for securing a local AI agent
Feb 06, 2026 Larassatti D. 12min Read Summarize with: Securing OpenClaw matters more than securing a typical chatbot because it’s an AI agent that can take real actions on your behalf. It can…
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VPS IOPS vs. Latency: Why NVMe Benchmarks Lie
Every VPS provider loves to advertise NVMe storage. It sounds fast on paper and is usually a noticeable upgrade over older disk (HDD) and traditional SSD storage. The problem is that those IOPS…
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How to set up Moltbot on a private server
Jan 28, 2026 Summarize with: Setting up Moltbot (formerly known as Clawdbot) on a private server involves preparing your VPS (Virtual Private Server) environment, cloning the Moltbot repository, running the Docker setup script,…
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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…
