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Are you tired of unresponsive programs, resource-hogging applications, or rogue processes slowing your Linux system? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll talk about various techniques you can use to kill, force kill, and terminate processes in Ubuntu, Fedora, and other Linux distributions. Whether you’re troubleshooting a stubborn process, ending a runaway job, or simply …

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If you’re running a WordPress website, these statistics make startling reading and underline just how critical it is to take WordPress security seriously and keep up to date with the latest advice. Fortunately, that’s what we’re going to do right now. Securing your WordPress website is essential, but how can you achieve this effectively? This is …

If you’re involved with managing servers, then you’ll already be aware of how little servers offer as far as user interfaces are concerned. Most of the work necessitates the use of the command line interface. When monitoring servers, you often need to track multiple things simultaneously, such as disk usage, network, CPU temperatures, etc. While …

Have you ever found yourself scratching your head, wondering why your buddy can’t access your site while you can access it just fine? Chances are, your Fail2Ban rules might have blocked them. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there! In this guide, we’ll explain Fail2Ban and how it works under the hood. This information will help you …

DNS cache is crucial in speeding up internet access and improving browsing experiences by storing recent domain name lookups and their corresponding IP addresses. Clearing this cache periodically can enhance your browsing speed and resolve connectivity issues. Modern operating systems generally cache DNS lookup results and IP addresses to process requests more quickly. Whenever you …

Hostnames and domain names – even if you don’t know the difference (yet!), one thing is for sure: https://142.250.279.1174…is not as easy to remember as: google.com…yet as far as a computer is concerned, they’re both the same thing, and typing either of them into your browser’s address bar will take you to the right page. …

In this post, we will discuss some of the best SMTP servers that you can use for marketing emails in 2024. But first, let’s briefly answer the question – what exactly is an SMTP server? If you want to start an online business then you will need to send emails to your customers, but which …

You’ve probably encountered CAPTCHA at some point while browsing the web. It’s that annoying test that asks you to prove you’re human by solving a puzzle, typing some letters, or clicking on some images. Captcha is supposed to protect your website from spam and abuse, but it can also drive away your visitors and customers. …

As cyber threats evolve, we constantly hear new terms for attacks such as DoS, DDoS, and DrDoS, but many people find it confusing to understand the differences between them. In this post, we will help you understand each type of attack, how they affect your network, and how they are different from one another. We’ll …

When managing your servers, you will often need to use the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol, but sometimes you might see a “Connection Refused” message. If so, then don’t worry, because in this post we will explain five ways to fix the SSH connection refused error – as well as answering some of the frequently asked questions …

Leaking customer data is never a good look for a business – in addition to the damage to your business’s reputation, it can result in serious legal penalties. In this post, we will discuss some ways to protect your VPS from an attacker, but first let’s understand what a VPS is. What Is a Virtual …

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the process of installing WordPress on an Ubuntu server using the Apache web server. This setup, often referred to as a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), is a time-tested method for hosting WordPress sites. We’ll cover everything from preparing your Ubuntu server and installing the necessary …

Are you launching a new WordPress site? If yes, then making the decision to install WordPress on Docker makes a great deal of sense. Why use Docker for running a WordPress website? You’re obviously looking at how to install WordPress on Docker, but it’s worth being fully aware of why this is a good idea. …

WordPress is a popular and powerful content management system that powers millions of websites around the world. For that reason, and to ensure security, compatibility, and performance remain excellent, official updates are released on a regular basis. This is why keeping your WordPress version up to date is crucial for the security, performance, and functionality …

Do you develop Laravel projects regularly? If so, you might eventually forget what version you used while developing the application. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting with Laravel, knowing how to quickly and accurately determine your project’s version is essential. This comprehensive guide will walk you through various methods to check your Laravel …

If you build and manage multiple web applications, then you are probably already using Git to manage and track your source code. Although Git is extremely useful in tracking the code, it can make the deployment process a little tricky, especially if you are working with a big team on a project with multiple branches. …

Have you heard of Laravel, the most popular and powerful PHP framework in the world? According to the latest statistics, Laravel is still leading the PHP frameworks market in 2024. But why is Laravel so popular and widely used? What makes it different from other web development tools? And how can you get started with …

Are you launching a new WordPress site? If yes, then making the decision to install WordPress on Docker makes a great deal of sense. Why use Docker for running a WordPress website? You’re obviously looking at how to install WordPress on Docker, but it’s worth being fully aware of why this is a good idea. …

With a quarter of all businesses relying on Docker (according to this Datadog study) and over 20% of web hosts running it – Docker’s containerization architecture is tried, tested, and relied upon from startup to enterprise. At RunCloud, we’re pleased to announce that we are now rolling out support for Docker, making it easier for …

Docker is one of the most popular tools used by software developers, as it makes it easy to create, deploy, and run applications by using containers. By using containers, developers can package up an application with all of the parts it needs, such as libraries and other dependencies, and ship it all out as one …

Navigating through Git can sometimes be challenging, especially when you need to undo changes or revert to a previous state. Understanding the various Git commands is important whether you want to revert the last commit, restore a previous commit, or change a commit message. Commands such as git revert, git revert HEAD, and git revert …

You might know how to build a Next.js application, but do you know how to deploy it on a server? If your answer is no, then you’ve come to the right place. Next.js allows you to build a fast website, but the big question is: where to deploy your Next.js app? There are lots of …

When working with networking services, you might encounter networking ports on Linux. But have you ever wondered what these ports are? In this post, we will explain everything you need to know about networking ports in Linux, including how different networking protocols (TCP and UDP) use these ports. We will also show you how to …

If you build and manage multiple web applications, then you are probably already using Git to manage and track your source code. Although Git is extremely useful in tracking the code, it can make the deployment process a little tricky, especially if you are working with a big team on a project with multiple branches. …

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the process of installing WordPress on an Ubuntu server using the Apache web server. This setup, often referred to as a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), is a time-tested method for hosting WordPress sites. We’ll cover everything from preparing your Ubuntu server and installing the necessary …

Are you looking for a simple but thorough guide on how to set up a Ubuntu Mail Server? Look no further! Dive into our step-by-step guide on ‘How to Install Ubuntu Mail Server‘ and unlock the secrets to mastering your own email server today! In this post we will walk you through the steps of installing …