What is PostgreSQL? Key features, use cases, and benefits explained
Jul 04, 2025 Every modern app deals with data – this could be in the form of user account info and tracked order details, or it could be powering product searches or visitor…
How to install PHP on Ubuntu with Apache or Nginx
Jul 01, 2025 PHP is a server-side scripting language used to build dynamic websites and web applications. It’s at the core of platforms like WordPress and Laravel, powering millions of sites worldwide. PHP…
Web application security: What it is and how it works
Jun 23, 2025 Jordana A. Web application security (Web AppSec) is the proactive protection of your web app from threats like data breaches and unauthorized access. It helps catch security gaps developers might…
How to sell furniture online: A comprehensive guide to launching your business
Jun 13, 2025 Jordana A. 13min Read Selling furniture online is a smart and cost-effective way to start your own business and reach customers no matter where they are. To get started, you’ll…
How to create a personal brand website with a .icu domain on Hostinger
Jun 06, 2025 Jordana A. 10min Read A personal brand website is a dedicated platform to showcase your skills, share personal experiences, and tell your story. Whether you’re a freelancer, an entrepreneur, or…
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…
MySQL Performance: Stop hoarding. Drop unused MySQL databases
Recently, I supported a client with solving MySQL performance issues. There were several areas where MySQL performance issues were addressed. One issue, however, that was overlooked before our communications was that of keeping…
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…
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…
How to use WordPress: A complete guide to build a WordPress website
Nov 26, 2024 Jordana A. 21min Read You’ve chosen WordPress to build your website because it’s free, versatile, and highly flexible, thanks to its open-source nature. But there’s a catch: WordPress is known…
100 Top Observability Tools (+ Server Monitoring and APM solutions)
Looking for application monitoring and observability solutions? On this page, I’ve listed the top application performance monitoring (APM), infrastructure monitoring, and observability solutions to date. The listings are updated periodically as APM and…
How to install CyberPanel? Using a VPS template and manually
Nov 18, 2024 CyberPanel provides a graphical interface and various features to streamline Linux virtual private server (VPS) management. However, setting up this web hosting control panel might be tricky for beginners since…
How to conduct affiliate marketing keyword research for better content strategy
Nov 06, 2024 Jordana A. 12min Read Becoming a successful affiliate marketer takes more than just writing blog posts and stuffing them with links. To drive consistent sales from those links, your content…
Upgrade to PHP 8: After 4 years, only 37% of PHP websites use it!
Two years ago, one of our Linux community members discussed some reasons behind the slow adoption to upgrade to PHP 8. One member stated that it’s due to PHP compatibility issues across new…
Monitoring PHP Performance and Diagnosing Bottlenecks
As one of the most widely used scripting languages for web development, PHP is known for its flexibility and ease of use. However, with complex applications and increasing traffic, PHP performance can sometimes…
Redmine tutorial: Starting and streamlining project management
Sep 19, 2024 Ariffud M. 11min Read Redmine is a versatile, open-source project management tool that helps teams simplify processes and improve collaboration. It offers powerful features like time tracking, customizable workflows, and…
MySQL Performance Tuning: Tips, Scripts and Tools
MySQLTuner supports Galera Cluster, TokuDB, Performance schema, Linux OS metrics, InnoDB, MyISAM, Aria, etc. – MySQLTuner on Github. You cannot replace Professional MySQL tuning with scripts. Scripts serve as essential guides, sometimes spot-on,…
MariaDB Server to Become Default Database in cPanel | cPanel
Keep an eye out for more updates and new documentation soon. Additionally, this reflects our commitment to ensuring a server’s lifecycle predictability in order to maintain the highest possible performance of any cPanel…