GuidesHow to schedule tasks with cron
A clear, practical guide to scheduling jobs with cron. You'll edit your crontab, understand the five time fields, automate a real backup script with logging, and fix the errors that trip people up.
SecurityHow to protect SSH with Fail2ban
Bots hammer port 22 all day long. Here's how to set up Fail2ban and a few sshd tweaks that ban brute force attackers and keep you from locking yourself out.
GuidesHow to choose a hosting provider without getting burned
A buyer's guide to picking a host based on what actually matters: real hardware, network quality, included protection, honest support, and a free trial.
GuidesHow to monitor your server and catch problems early
Set up just enough monitoring that your server tells you when something is wrong, from uptime checks and panel graphs to Discord alerts and sensible thresholds.
GuidesHow to self-host a status page with Uptime Kuma
Run your own monitoring with Uptime Kuma. This guide covers installing it with Docker or Node, watching sites and game servers, wiring up Discord and email alerts, publishing a status page, and securing it behind Nginx with HTTPS.
GuidesA simple backup routine that will save your server
A backup routine simple enough to actually keep going. What to save, how often, where to store it, and the one step almost everyone skips: testing your restore.
SecurityHow to set up automatic security updates on a Linux server
Learn how to make a Linux server patch its own security holes automatically, with real config for unattended-upgrades and dnf-automatic plus safe reboot windows.
SecuritySSH keys and firewalls: locking down a Linux server
Swap password logins for SSH keys and set up a basic ufw firewall, step by step, without accidentally locking yourself out of your own server.
GuidesThe essential Linux command line guide for server owners
The Linux commands that actually matter when you run a server, explained plainly with real examples you can copy and try. Includes a handy cheat sheet at the end.
SecurityBasic server security everyone should do on day one
A new server is wide open until you lock it down. Here is the short, do it once checklist we run through on every fresh box, from SSH keys to backups.
HostingHow to set up Redis for caching
Set up Redis as a cache the right way. Install it, secure it with a password and a memory cap, test from the command line, and wire up a cache-aside pattern in Node or Python.
SecurityDDoS protection for game servers, explained simply
What DDoS attacks really are, why small game servers get hit, and the simple habits plus host features that keep your players online.
HostingCPU, RAM, disk and bandwidth: what hosting specs really mean
A plain English guide to the numbers on a hosting plan, so you know which specs actually matter for game servers, websites and databases.
HostingHow to point a domain name to your server
A beginner friendly walkthrough for pointing a domain at your server's IP. Covers A, AAAA, CNAME and SRV records, TTL, the Minecraft no-port trick, and verifying it all with dig and nslookup.
HostingPractical ways to speed up a WordPress site
Most slow WordPress sites come down to a few fixable things. Here are the speed fixes that actually help, ordered by how much difference they make.
HostingHow to set up a MariaDB database on Linux
A practical, step by step guide to installing MariaDB on a Linux server, securing it, and creating a database with its own user. Covers local versus remote access, the bind-address, firewall rules, and backups.
HostingHow to host a small website for free, and when to upgrade
Get a small site online for nothing using free static or WordPress starter plans, and learn the honest signs it is time to start paying.
HostingHow to deploy a Python Flask app with Gunicorn and Nginx
Move your Flask app off the development server. This guide runs it under Gunicorn as a managed systemd service behind Nginx, so it survives crashes and reboots.
HostingYour first VPS: what to do after you log in
A first day roadmap for a brand new VPS, from connecting over SSH to locking it down with keys, a firewall and a clean snapshot.
HostingHow to deploy a Node.js app on a VPS
A complete walkthrough for putting a Node.js app into production on your own VPS. You'll use Git, nvm, pm2, Nginx, and free Let's Encrypt SSL.
HostingWhy NVMe storage makes a real difference for servers
Disk type quietly shapes how your server feels. Here's what NVMe really does, where it helps with worlds, bots and backups, and where it won't.
HostingShared hosting vs a VPS: which one do you need?
Not sure whether you need shared hosting or a VPS? Here is a plain English breakdown of what each one gives you, what you give up, and how to pick.
Game ServersWhy server location matters and how to pick one
Where you host your server quietly shapes how it feels to play. Here is how distance turns into latency and how to pick a region your players will thank you for.
SecurityHow to get a free SSL certificate with Let's Encrypt
A step by step guide to securing your site with a free Let's Encrypt certificate using Certbot and Nginx. Issue it in two minutes and let it renew itself.
Game ServersHow to reduce latency on your game server
High ping is the most common server complaint, and most of it is fixable. Here's how to tell ping from server lag, find the cause, and cut the delay you can actually control.
HostingHow to set up an Nginx reverse proxy
Put Nginx in front of your local apps so visitors reach them on a real domain over port 80. This guide covers proxy_pass, the headers that matter, WebSockets, multiple sites, and the fixes for common errors.
Game ServersPlanning a Rust wipe schedule that keeps players around
Your wipe schedule decides who plays on your Rust server and how long they stay. Here is how to pick a cadence, announce it clearly, and automate it.
HostingHow to install WordPress manually on a VPS
Skip the one-click installer and set up WordPress yourself on a Linux VPS. This guide walks through Nginx, MariaDB, PHP-FPM, the wp-config file, permissions and a working Nginx server block.
Game ServersHow much RAM does a game server actually need?
Sensible RAM guidance per game and the common myths. Why more memory past a point won't speed up your server, and how to tell a RAM problem from a CPU one.
Game ServersGetting started with your own Rust server
New to hosting a Rust server? Here is what actually matters: how RAM scales with map size and players, picking a seed, planning wipes, adding Oxide plugins, and keeping performance steady all week.
Game ServersHow to set up a Satisfactory dedicated server
A full walkthrough for hosting a Satisfactory dedicated server on Linux. Install it with SteamCMD, claim it in game, open the ports, and keep your factory backed up around the clock.
Discord BotsKeeping your Discord bot token and secrets safe
Your bot token is the one secret that matters most. Here's how to keep it out of your code, store it safely, and handle a leak fast if one ever happens.
Game ServersHow to set up an ARK Survival Ascended server
A full step by step guide to running your own ARK Survival Ascended dedicated server on Linux, with the right hardware, ports, rates, mods, and backups.
Discord BotsMoving your Discord bot to slash commands
A practical guide to switching your Discord bot from message prefix commands to slash commands, with working examples in both discord.py and discord.js.
Game ServersHow to host a Project Zomboid dedicated server
A full walkthrough for running a Project Zomboid dedicated server on Linux. Install with SteamCMD, set the admin password and memory, open the right ports, add mods, and keep your saves safe.
Discord BotsHow to make your first Discord bot
A friendly walkthrough for total beginners: create the app, grab your token safely, set intents, invite the bot, and get a working command in Python or JavaScript.
Game ServersHow to set up a Terraria dedicated server
A friendly walkthrough for hosting your own Terraria server so friends can join any time. Covers vanilla setup, TShock, running it headless, and backups.
Discord BotsCommon reasons Discord bots crash, and how to stop it
Discord bots usually crash for the same handful of reasons. Here's what actually breaks them, from unhandled errors to memory leaks, and the fixes that keep your bot online.
Discord BotsPython or JavaScript for your Discord bot?
A fair, no flame war comparison of discord.py and discord.js, covering library maturity, async style, memory use on cheap hosting, slash commands, and why the language you already know usually wins.
Game ServersHow to host a Palworld dedicated server
A full walkthrough for hosting a stable Palworld dedicated server, from SteamCMD install to performance flags, admin and RCON, and automatic save backups.
Discord BotsHow to keep a Discord bot online 24/7
Leaving your home PC on isn't a real plan. Here's how to keep a Discord bot online 24/7 with a VPS, pm2 or systemd, auto restarts, and a token kept safely out of Git.
Game ServersHow to set up a Valheim dedicated server
A complete walkthrough for running a Valheim dedicated server that stays online, restarts on a crash, and backs up your worlds automatically.
MinecraftWhitelists, ops and permissions: keeping your Minecraft server in order
A plain guide to controlling who joins your Minecraft server and who can do what, covering whitelists, op levels, LuckPerms groups, CoreProtect rollbacks, and bans.
Discord BotsAdding buttons, menus and modals to your Discord bot
A hands-on guide to adding interactive buttons, drop-down select menus and pop-up modals to a Discord bot, shown in both discord.py and discord.js.
MinecraftHow to add mods to a Minecraft server
A plain guide to running a modded Minecraft server, covering Fabric versus Forge, matching versions, the mods folder, client setup, reading logs, and performance mods like Lithium and Starlight.
MinecraftEvery server.properties setting that actually matters
A plain walkthrough of the server.properties settings a normal Minecraft owner should actually understand, with sensible values and the ones you can safely ignore.
Discord BotsOrganizing a discord.py bot with cogs
Tired of scrolling through one huge bot.py file? This tutorial shows you how to split a discord.py bot into cogs with a clean folder layout, auto-loading, shared config, and live reloads.
MinecraftThe plugins worth installing on a new Minecraft server
A no nonsense starter plugin set for a new Paper or Spigot server, covering permissions, anti grief, utilities, performance and backups, plus how to install them safely.
Discord BotsHow to dockerize and deploy a Discord bot
Package your Discord bot into a Docker image and run it on a VPS with auto restart, a database, and the token kept out of your code. Works for Python and Node bots.
MinecraftPaper, Spigot, Fabric or vanilla: which Minecraft server should you run?
An honest, plain English comparison of vanilla, CraftBukkit, Spigot, Paper, Fabric and Forge, so you can pick the right Minecraft server jar the first time.
Discord BotsStoring Discord bot data with a database
Stop losing data on every restart. Set up real storage for your Discord bot, from SQLite for small projects to PostgreSQL when you scale.
MinecraftWhy your Minecraft server lags, and how to actually fix it
Minecraft lag comes in three flavors that get confused all the time. Here's how to tell server TPS apart from FPS and ping, find the real cause, and fix it today.
Discord BotsHow to build a Discord moderation bot
A hands-on guide to building a Discord moderation bot with kick, ban, timeout and warn commands, shown in both discord.py and discord.js.
MinecraftHow to set up your first Minecraft server
A plain, friendly walkthrough to run a Minecraft server for friends, covering RAM, Java, the EULA, server.properties, port forwarding, ops, whitelists and your first backup.
MinecraftHow to set up a Minecraft Bedrock dedicated server
Run your own Minecraft Bedrock Edition server for phone, console, and Windows players. A clear, followable guide from download to first join.
MinecraftBuilding a Minecraft economy with Vault and EssentialsX
Build a real in game economy on your Paper or Spigot server using free plugins. Currency, balances, player payments and working shops, explained step by step.
MinecraftHow to migrate your Minecraft server to a new host
A clear, step-by-step guide to migrating a Java Minecraft server to a new host. Back up, copy the right files, match versions, update DNS, and test before you announce.
MinecraftLuckPerms permissions tutorial: ranks, groups and prefixes
A practical LuckPerms tutorial for Minecraft servers. Set up ranks, groups, inheritance, prefixes, tracks and per world permissions, with a troubleshooting section.
MinecraftSetting up a Minecraft server network with Velocity
Run a lobby, survival and minigames server as one network. This step by step guide covers installing Velocity, modern forwarding, and switching servers in game.
MinecraftHow to make a modded Minecraft server with Forge
A full step-by-step guide to running a Forge modded Minecraft server, from a CurseForge modpack server pack to the right Java version, RAM, and server.properties tweaks.