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How to Check and Free Up Disk Space on Linux
A full disk breaks databases, deploys and logins. Learn to find what's eating your space with df and du, and safely reclaim it — logs, caches and old kernels.
How to Tune Linux Performance for a Busy Server
When traffic climbs, defaults hold you back. Tune file limits, network buffers, sysctl parameters and services to squeeze more out of your VPS.
How to Self-Host Syncthing for File Sync
Syncthing keeps folders in sync across your devices with no cloud provider in between. Run it on a VPS as an always-on relay so devices sync even when they're not both online.
How to Self-Host Mastodon on a VPS
Start your own corner of the fediverse. This guide installs a Mastodon instance on a VPS with Docker and covers the email and storage decisions that trip people up.
How to Self-Host Ghost Blog on a VPS
Ghost is a fast, focused publishing platform with built-in memberships and newsletters. Install it on a VPS with Docker and HTTPS in under half an hour.
How to Self-Host Jellyfin (Media Server) on a VPS
A completely free, no-account media server. Install Jellyfin on a VPS with Docker, secure it with HTTPS, and stream your library to any device.
How to Self-Host Nextcloud on a VPS
For anyone who wants Dropbox-style file sync without the subscription or the snooping: install Nextcloud on your own VPS with Docker Compose and HTTPS.
How to Deploy a Discord Bot with Docker
Containerize your Discord bot with a Dockerfile and run it on a VPS: build the image, pass the token as an env var, and auto-restart with a restart policy.
How to Migrate WordPress to a New VPS
Moving WordPress to a new VPS without downtime is straightforward if you do it in the right order. This guide walks the manual method and the low-risk cutover.
How to Speed Up WordPress on a VPS with Caching
Layered caching is the single biggest WordPress speed win. This guide sets up page cache, Redis object cache and OPcache on your VPS — with the commands.
Best VPS for Docker
Running containers in production? Here's how to choose a VPS that handles Docker well — kernel and virtualization requirements, sizing, and storage that won't bite you.
Best VPS for Node.js Apps
Deploying an Express, Next.js or NestJS app? Here's how to choose a VPS that runs Node reliably in production — sizing, process management and the features that matter.
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