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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 Install and Secure MySQL on Ubuntu
Install MySQL 8 on Ubuntu 24.04, lock it down with mysql_secure_installation, and create an app database and user the right way.

How to Install Docker on Ubuntu 24.04
Install Docker Engine the official way on Ubuntu 24.04, run it without sudo, and verify with hello-world. Clean, current commands.
How to run Docker on a VPS
Docker packages apps into portable containers. Learn to install Docker and Compose on a VPS, run your first container, and deploy a multi-service app.
How to deploy a Next.js app on a VPS
Self-host Next.js on your own server for full control and predictable cost. Learn to build, run with PM2, reverse-proxy with Nginx, and add HTTPS.
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