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Paper vs Spigot vs Purpur: Which Minecraft Server Should You Run?
Paper, Spigot, and Purpur are the three server software choices for plugin-based Minecraft. Here's what each does and which to pick.
Shared hosting vs VPS for a growing site
Your site is getting traffic and shared hosting is straining. Here's how to know when it's time to move to a VPS — and how to make the jump.
Do I need a dedicated IP? An honest answer
Dedicated IPs get oversold. Here's when one genuinely helps — mail, SSL, control — and when a shared IP is perfectly fine for your project.
.com vs .io vs .dev vs .gg: choosing a TLD
The ending of your domain sends a signal. Here's an honest comparison of the popular TLDs — what they suit, what they cost, and the trade-offs.
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