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The Ultimate Self-Hosted Wiki Comparison - DokuWiki, Wiki.js, and BookStack

3/25/2024

The Ultimate Self-Hosted Wiki Comparison - DokuWiki, Wiki.js, and BookStack

A self-hosted wiki makes storing and sharing knowledge much easier. But which one is right for you?

Choosing Between MySQL and MariaDB - A Comprehensive Guide Including Setup Instructions

3/21/2024

Choosing Between MySQL and MariaDB - A Comprehensive Guide Including Setup Instructions

Learn the differences between MySQL and MariaDB and how to set up a database with either.

How To Easily Setup a Minecraft Server With Pterodactyl Panel

3/4/2024

How To Easily Setup a Minecraft Server With Pterodactyl Panel

Pterodactyl Panel makes the setup and administration of Minecraft servers a breeze. Here's a step-by-step guide for getting it installed and ready to go.

How To Setup Apache Guacamole for Clientless Remote Desktop Access That Works via Web Browser

3/1/2024

How To Setup Apache Guacamole for Clientless Remote Desktop Access That Works via Web Browser

Learn how you can use Apache Guacamole for clientless remote desktop access that conveniently works anywhere, anytime.

Rocket.Chat vs. Mattermost - What’s the Best Self-Hosted Slack Alternative?

2/20/2024

Rocket.Chat vs. Mattermost - What’s the Best Self-Hosted Slack Alternative?

If you're ready to break free from Slack's subscription shackles and self-host your team's chat instead, you'll love this blog post.

How to Setup Uptime Kuma, the Ultimate Self-Hosted Uptime Monitor

2/19/2024

How to Setup Uptime Kuma, the Ultimate Self-Hosted Uptime Monitor

If you're looking to monitor the uptime of a website or application, Uptime Kuma is one of the best options available. Here's why, and how to set it up.

Choosing the Best Web Server in 2024 - Comparing Apache, NGINX, LiteSpeed, OpenLiteSpeed, and Caddy

2/5/2024

Choosing the Best Web Server in 2024 - Comparing Apache, NGINX, LiteSpeed, OpenLiteSpeed, and Caddy

Selecting the right web server for your website is crucial, but with tons of options out there like Apache, NGINX, LiteSpeed, OpenLiteSpeed, and Caddy, the choice can be rather difficult. Let us help you with that.

Pi-hole and WireGuard - How to Host Your Own DNS-based Ad Blocker (Works at Home and Remotely)

1/31/2024

Pi-hole and WireGuard - How to Host Your Own DNS-based Ad Blocker (Works at Home and Remotely)

Learn how to create an ad-free internet experience on all your devices with our guide on setting up Pi-hole and WireGuard. Say goodbye to ads and hello to privacy and speed!

Simplifying VPN Setup - An Introduction to WireGuard Easy for Self-Hosted VPNs

1/30/2024

Simplifying VPN Setup - An Introduction to WireGuard Easy for Self-Hosted VPNs

It doesn't have to be a pain to self-host your own VPN. With WireGuard Easy, you'll have an incredibly simple way to securely set up and configure your very own WireGuard VPN. Here's how.

The 10 Best Linux Desktop Environments (2024 Update)

1/29/2024

The 10 Best Linux Desktop Environments (2024 Update)

The best part about Linux is that you can customize everything... but, that also comes with a lot of difficult choices, such as which desktop environment to use. Let us help you with that decision.

How To Install NoMachine on Linux for the Perfect Remote Desktop Experience (Even Better Than Windows RDP)

1/3/2024

How To Install NoMachine on Linux for the Perfect Remote Desktop Experience (Even Better Than Windows RDP)

It's extremely nice to have a remote desktop for work, but not everyone wants to rely on the most common solution - Windows. It's an expensive resource hog. Here's a better alternative...