Docker Alternative: Podman on Linux
This article is inspired by our LinuxCommunity.io forum discussion thread (thanks to users @tmick and @shybry747 for the feedback). Let’s walk through what Podman is and how to use it as a Docker…
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How to Install Docker on Linux and Run Your First Container
Docker is a platform for packaging and running applications in isolated units called containers. Each container bundles an application together with its libraries and dependencies, sharing the host’s Linux kernel instead of a…
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Best low-memory Linux Server Distros for < 1GB deployments
Running Linux servers on under 1 GB of RAM (think 512 MB or even 256 MB) can be challenging, but it’s absolutely feasible with the right distro choice. I’ve found that using ultra-lightweight…
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How to create a Black Friday email marketing strategy
Oct 14, 2025 Jordana A. Summarize with: Black Friday email marketing is a focused strategy to promote sales through emails during the year’s biggest shopping event. It’s a planned series of emails designed…
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Windows 11 vs Linux: A Year Later, I’m Switching Back
About a year ago, I set up a dual-boot system to test whether Windows 11 could replace Linux as my primary work environment. I wanted to see how well Windows handled daily tasks,…
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How to optimize your content for AI search results
Sep 18, 2025 Aris S. & Matleena S. AI search optimization is the practice of adapting your content and technical SEO so generative AI systems – like ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews –…
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Linux benchmark scripts and tools
This list of Linux benchmark scripts and tools should prove helpful for quick performance checks of CPU, storage, memory, and network on Linux servers and VPS. Check each script before running it from…
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Reddit SEO guide: How to use Reddit to boost visibility and rankings
Sep 23, 2025 Matleena S. & Aris S. Reddit SEO is the practice of using Reddit to improve website visibility in search engine result pages (SERPs), attract organic traffic, and build brand authority….
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How to send emails from your web server with PHPMailer
Sep 23, 2025 Matleena S. Email is essential for websites. It handles everything from password resets to customer inquiries. The PHP mail() function can send simple messages, but it often fails to deliver…
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Choosing the Best Linux Server Distro 2026
Choosing a Linux server distribution for your projects can be a daunting task, especially with the many options available. This guide aims to simplify your decision-making process by highlighting the key features and…
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Linux top: Here’s how to customize it
The top command (referred to below as Linux top) is a command on Unix and Unix-like systems such as Linux, which provides a dynamic real-time overview of a running system. It can display system…
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Tar Command in Linux with Examples
The tar command (short for Tape Archive) is one of the most widely used utilities in Linux for archiving multiple files and directories into a single file (an archive). It’s commonly used for…
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Raspberry Pi Not Booting: How to Repair Micro SD Card
I have a Raspberry Pi 4 (2 GB RAM) that’s been running my UniFi Network Controller for about four years without issues. Yesterday it was unresponsive and would not boot at all. The…
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10 best vibe coding tools
Sep 05, 2025 16min Read Building an app no longer requires exceptional coding skills. Vibe coding represents a shift from traditional line-by-line programming to conversational development, where you describe what you want to…
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Linux Performance: Almost Always Add Swap Space – Part 2: ZRAM
In the previous article, we looked at how swap space, particularly swapping, can severely slow down Linux performance. We then tweaked Linux kernel parameters to better use server memory and avoid heavy swapping….
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I was wrong! zswap IS better than zram
Rule of thumb / TL;DR:If your system only uses swap occasionally and keeping swap demand within ~20–30% of your physical RAM as zram is enough, ZRAM is the simpler and more effective option….
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8 best web hosting for small business websites
Aug 22, 2025 Web hosting is the service that makes your website accessible on the internet. For small businesses, choosing the right hosting provider is critical – it affects your site’s speed, security,…
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Website load time and speed statistics in 2025
Aug 18, 2025 Jordana A. Website load time has a major impact on user engagement, trust, and conversions from the first second, making it particularly crucial in ecommerce. The industry benchmark for load…
