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How to Set Up a Headless Factorio Server on a VPS
Run a Factorio headless server the right way: direct download (no SteamCMD needed), port 34197, mod syncing, and why this is the game where RAM barely matters.
Palworld Dedicated Server Requirements (RAM & CPU)
Palworld is unusually memory-hungry. Here's the RAM and CPU you actually need by player count, why the number keeps climbing, and how to plan for it.
Best VPS for Minecraft Server Hosting: What to Look For
A no-hype buyer's guide to picking a VPS that runs a smooth Minecraft server — the specs that actually matter and how to size a plan for your player count.
Best Aikar JVM Flags for a Minecraft Server
Aikar's JVM flags tune Java's garbage collector for Minecraft, smoothing out stutter. Here's the full flag set and how to use it.
How to Set Up a Minecraft Java Edition Server
A step-by-step guide to running your own always-on Minecraft: Java Edition server on a Linux VPS — from Java to Paper, ports and 24/7 uptime.
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