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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 …

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 …

Do you want to download multiple files from a Linux server? Or maybe you want to store the logs to comply with regulations? In either case, you should compress the files into a RAR archive. In this post, we will show you how to create and extract RAR archives in Linux. But before we get …

If you’ve ever used a command line interface to access a computer, then you may have noticed a name at the start of each line – the system hostname: Have you ever wondered what it is, and why it’s there? If so then you’re in the right place. In this post, you will learn everything …

In this article we’ll be explaining what these terms mean, why they’re important, and answering a common question – how to list Linux users and groups in Ubuntu with the command prompt. It doesn’t take long once you’ve dived into Linux systems before you encounter words such as ‘root’ and ‘sudo’, which aren’t at first …

Redis has long been one of the most admired in-memory databases – fast, flexible, and widely adopted across modern applications. In 2024, however, the company behind Redis moved the project away from its long-standing open source roots, triggering widespread concern in the developer community and sparking forks like Valkey. In May 2025, Redis reversed course. …

Building a modern web application from scratch can feel like trying to build a car by hand. But what if you had a high-end assembly line and a team of expert engineers ready to help you? You can do this by using Laravel. Laravel has become the gold standard for web development because it turns …

Out of the top one million websites globally, 293,000 are powered by WordPress. And with 500+ new WordPress sites built every single day, it’s fair to say it’s a popular choice as a CMS. In fact, as of July 2023, WordPress holds a 64.2% market share of CMS sites. One of the factors that makes …

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 …