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NextCloud is a self-hosted productivity platform that offers industry-leading, on-premise content collaboration functionality. It’s an alternative to Dropbox or Google Drive, but with the advantage that it can be installed on your own server, ensuring that your data remains under your control. You can use NextCloud to share and collaborate on documents, send and receive …

Want to launch your dream online shop without draining your budget? This guide will explore the top free e-commerce platforms and compare features such as: We’ll help you navigate the world of free plans, from simple website builders with drag-and-drop functionality to robust e-commerce solutions that offer inventory management, marketing automation, and even abandoned cart recovery. Learn …

Not having a strong web presence is like not existing at all. Your website is your storefront, your portfolio, and your voice. Controlling how search engine crawlers discover and interact with it is crucial for its success. In this guide, we will discuss the robots.txt file, a critical tool for managing your WordPress robots.txt file and …

Looking for reliable web hosting that won’t break the bank in 2025? We’ve analyzed and compared the top 8 affordable hosting providers to help you make an informed decision. From shared hosting plans starting at just $2.99/month to scalable cloud solutions, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about budget-friendly hosting options that don’t compromise …

Are you confused between different backup types, wondering which strategy offers the best protection for your valuable data? Deciding between incremental and differential backup, or even where a full vs. incremental vs. differential backup fits into your plan, can be confusing. Understanding the differences between data backup strategies is essential for implementing backup best practices. …

Website speed matters – if your site loads slowly, people will leave. GTmetrix is a common tool for checking website performance, but it’s not the only one. This post examines different ways to test your website’s performance, including exploring several GTmetrix alternatives we recommend considering. We’ll also cover options if you’re looking for a free website performance …

If you send emails from your Linux server, you’ll need a Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) to process them, but choosing the right one can feel like navigating a complex technological labyrinth. There are a few popular MTAs available in the market: Postfix, Exim, and Sendmail. However, selecting the right one can be challenging, as each has …

Disk, partitions, ext4, mkfs, /dev/sda, filesystem – these are common keywords when working with Linux servers, but what do they really mean? Managing storage is a fundamental aspect of server administration, and it can initially seem intimidating. Terms like formatting, mounting, partition table (GPT, MBR), and choosing the right file system type (NTFS, FAT32, exFAT) can …

Open access to your wp-admin directory and wp-login.php makes it a prime target for brute-force attacks and unauthorized access. By whitelisting specific IP addresses and implementing WordPress admin access control, you can effectively stop hackers, block automated bots, and significantly reduce failed login attempts. This WordPress tutorial will show you how to restrict WordPress admin access …