Tips & Tricks

Seeing “This site can’t provide a secure connection” with the ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR message can stop you in your tracks. For developers, agencies, or site owners, it’s more than an inconvenience – it can mean downtime, lost visitors, and support tickets piling up. This guide explains what the error means, why it happens, and how to fix it …

Are you tired of unresponsive programs, resource-hogging applications, or rogue processes slowing your Linux system down? While knowing how to kill a process on Linux from the command line is a fundamental skill for any Linux user, the story doesn’t end with a simple kill command. What if you can’t find the process ID (PID)? …

Few WordPress errors are as frustrating as seeing the message “Error Establishing a Database Connection.” It instantly takes your site offline, blocks both visitors and admins, and can cause serious downtime if not resolved quickly. This error occurs when WordPress cannot connect to your MySQL database, where all your posts, pages, and settings are stored. …

On Linux, disk space can disappear fast. This guide shows you how to spot the biggest files and directories quickly, understand size mismatches, and free up space safely. How Do You Check Disk Usage With Built-In Linux Tools? In Linux Bash, you have several built-in utilities and commands that you can use to check and …

Deleting a large directory with thousands of files in Linux can be slow or even fail with basic commands. Whether you’re cleaning up old logs, project files, or datasets, knowing the right commands makes the process faster and more reliable. In this guide, we’ll show you how to delete directories with thousands of files in …

Whether installing new software, following an online tutorial, or troubleshooting an issue, one of the first questions you’ll face is, “What version of Ubuntu are you running?” Your operating system details are necessary for managing your system’s health and functionality. The version number of your operating system determines which applications and Personal Package Archives (PPAs) …

Server migration doesn’t have to be stressful. Whether you’re upgrading hardware, switching providers, or changing location, the process should be strategic, not risky. Server migrations are necessary for any growing application to move to more powerful hardware, a better network, or a more strategic geographic location. However, this migration often requires some downtime to move things …

Running into the “HTTP error” when uploading images to WordPress is frustrating, especially when everything else seems to be working fine. There’s no detail in the message, no hint at the cause, and no obvious fix. It could be a plugin conflict, a server setting, or something else entirely. This quick guide walks you through …

Is your application slow? Are users complaining about lag? This slowdown might be because your MySQL server is struggling under the weight of a long-running or problematic database query. When your WordPress site or web application relies heavily on its database (and most do!), a single poorly performing query can have a massive impact. Although many …