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Game servers · 4 min read ·

How to Configure a FiveM Server (server.cfg Explained)

A line-by-line guide to the FiveM server.cfg file: endpoints, hostname, maxclients, resources, convars, RCON, and the license key — with safe examples.

Game servers · 4 min read ·

How to Set Up a Garry's Mod Server on a VPS

Install and run a dedicated Garry's Mod server on a Linux VPS with SteamCMD, set your gamemode and map, and keep it online with systemd.

Tutorials · 5 min read ·

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.

Comparisons · 5 min read ·

Managed vs Unmanaged VPS: Which Should You Choose?

The difference is who handles the server admin — and it changes the price, your workload and your control. Here's how to decide which suits you.

VPS · 5 min read ·

Best Cheap VPS Hosting: What to Look For

Cheap and reliable aren't opposites — if you know what to check. Here's how to spot genuine value in a budget VPS and avoid the traps that make cheap hosting expensive.

Game servers · 5 min read ·

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.

Game servers · 5 min read ·

How to Change Difficulty and Game Rules on a Minecraft Server

Difficulty and game rules shape how your Minecraft server plays. Here's how to change them via server.properties and the /gamerule command.

Networking · 5 min read ·

How to Add a Custom Domain to a Minecraft Server

Give players a memorable address like play.yourserver.com instead of a raw IP. Here's how to point a domain at a Minecraft server.

Game servers · 5 min read ·

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.

Tutorials · 4 min read ·

How to Create a systemd Service for Your App

Turn any script or server into a managed service: a systemd unit file that starts on boot, restarts on crash, and logs to journald.

Tutorials · 4 min read ·

How to Deploy a Flask App with Gunicorn and Nginx

Take a Flask app to production on Ubuntu 24.04: a virtualenv, Gunicorn as the WSGI server, a systemd service, and an Nginx reverse proxy.

Tutorials · 4 min read ·

How to Install Redis on a VPS

Install Redis on Ubuntu 24.04, turn on a password and persistence, and use it as a cache or session store for your app.

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