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Read our latest blog posts below:
12/1/2024
IPv4 vs. IPv6 - What's the Difference, and Is Either Better?
Learn all about IP addresses and the advantages and limitations of both IPv4 and IPv6.
11/25/2024
What is Docker and Docker Compose? A Beginner's Guide to Containerization
Learn how Docker and Docker Compose make development and self-hosting easier than ever.
11/23/2024
How to Self-Host Documentation and Wikis with Wiki.js
Learn how to self-host Wiki.js, a modern open-source documentation/wiki solution, on Linux using Docker Compose. We'll guide you through the process step by step.
11/22/2024
How to Protect Your Linux Server from Brute Force Attacks with Fail2Ban
Learn how to protect your Linux server from brute force attacks using Fail2Ban. This guide covers installation and configuration steps for both Debian-derived and RHEL-derived systems.
11/21/2024
How to Easily Set Up a Firewall on Debian with Uncomplicated Firewall (UFW)
Learn how to secure your Debian servers using UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall). Perfect for both beginners and experienced administrators looking to simplify their firewall management.
11/20/2024
The 7 Best Linux Firewalls as of 2025
Here are the best Linux firewalls right now (from beginner-friendly to extremely sophisticated).
11/19/2024
cPanel vs. DirectAdmin in 2025 - What’s the Better Web Hosting Control Panel?
cPanel seems to be an increasingly controversial choice of web hosting control panel, but is DirectAdmin truly ready to compete? Let's compare the two and find out.
11/18/2024
What Are the Best Self-Hosted Password Managers in 2025?
Comparing the 7 best self-hosted password managers available in 2024.
11/17/2024
How To Easily Launch a New WooCommerce Store in 2025 (Beginner Friendly)
WooCommerce is an incredible eCommerce platform, and it can be much easier than you think to launch a new store (you don't have to be a Linux guru). Let us show you how.
11/9/2024
7 Quick and Easy Ways to Secure SSH on a Linux Server
Learn how to secure your Linux server's SSH access with seven essential security measures, including key-based authentication, two-factor authentication, firewall configuration, and more.
11/8/2024
How to Install Linux, Apache, MariaDB, and PHP (LAMP Stack) on Debian and Ubuntu
Learn step-by-step how to install and configure the LAMP stack on Debian and Ubuntu systems.