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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 …

Cloud hosting or VPS hosting? If you’re needing to have your website hosted on the internet, you may be overwhelmed at the choices available. Two popular choices for web hosting include cloud hosting and VPS hosting – but what is the difference, and which should you choose? In this post, we will explain what cloud hosting …

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. …

In this post, we’re going to take a look at a vital part of the email system, called the Mail Transfer Agent, sometimes referred to as “mail delivery agent” or even “mail transport agent“. We will discuss what the mail transfer agent is, the advantages of using the mail transfer agent, and finally take a …

PHP and SQL are two of the most commonly used tools in web development. PHP is a server-side scripting language that is used to create dynamic web pages, while SQL is a database management system that is used to store and retrieve data. You don’t need to be a Linux expert to manage your servers …

When it comes to monitoring system resources on Linux, htop has been the go-to tool for many administrators and developers alike. Its simple interface and real-time metrics have made it a staple in the toolkit of those who prefer a comprehensive overview of their system’s performance. You might already know about htop, a great tool …

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 …

Are you tired of seeing the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error appear when you’re just trying to surf the web? In this post, we will share helpful tips for troubleshooting the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN error and discuss some easy fixes. But first, let’s learn more about this cryptic error and why it occurs. What is the DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN Error? The DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN …

MariaDB and MySQL – which one should you choose? Both are widely used for different applications in web development, and so in this post we will provide a detailed analysis and comparison of both MySQL and MariaDB to help you decide which one is better suited for your needs. Let’s dive right in! What is …