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8/22/2026
Anycast Explained: How One IP Address Can Live in Multiple Places at Once
Anycast lets a single IP address be announced from many locations at once, routing users to the nearest one automatically. Here's how it actually works, where it's used, and what it takes to run it yourself.
8/22/2026
Docker vs. Podman: Which Container Engine Should You Use in 2026?
Docker built the container ecosystem, but Podman has become a serious daemonless alternative. Here's how they actually differ, with real commands, and which one fits your setup.
8/22/2026
How to Self-Host ntfy for Mobile Push Notifications
ntfy is a simple, open-source notification service you can run yourself. Here's how to self-host it, lock it down, and start sending push notifications straight to your phone from your own scripts and services.
8/22/2026
What Is SQLite, and When Is It Enough Instead of a Full Database Server?
SQLite runs as a single file with no server process at all, and it handles far more real-world workloads than people assume. Here's how it works, when it's genuinely enough, and how to migrate later if you outgrow it.
7/24/2026
Init vs. systemd: What's the Difference and Why It Matters
Every Linux system boots with the help of an init system, but the one running on your server today looks nothing like the one from a decade ago. Here's what actually separates traditional SysV init from systemd, and why it matters for how you manage services.
7/24/2026
Namespaces and Control Groups (cgroups): How Linux Isolation Works
Linux namespaces and cgroups are the two kernel features that make containers possible, one hides what a process can see, the other limits what it can use. Here's how they actually work under the hood.
7/24/2026
What Are the Different Types of Shells in Linux?
Bash isn't the only shell on Linux. Here's a breakdown of the most common shell types, sh, bash, dash, zsh, ksh, csh/tcsh, and fish, what each is actually built for, and how to check or switch which one you're running.
7/24/2026
What Is Bash (Bourne Again Shell)?
Bash is the command-line shell and scripting language that runs behind most Linux (and more) systems and servers. Here's what it does, where it came from, and how to start using it.
6/24/2026
Is There Any One Location Best for Hosting?
There's no single best place in the world to host your servers, but there is a best place for your project. Here's how location shapes speed, compliance, and reliability, and how to pick the right one.
6/24/2026
How Do You Obtain Your Own IP Addresses?
Getting your own IP addresses can mean going straight to a Regional Internet Registry for next to nothing, or paying to lease or buy space on the open market. Here's how each route works, what it costs, and which one actually fits your situation.
6/24/2026
IP Address Prices in 2026: What the Market Data Tells Us
IPv4 prices went through one of the sharpest corrections on record in 2025, and 2026 is showing the first real signs of a turnaround. Here's what the latest market data says an IP address actually costs this year, and what's driving the numbers.