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How to Install V Rising Mods (BepInEx)
A clear step-by-step guide to installing V Rising mods with BepInEx: set up the loader, drop mods into plugins, and keep clients in sync.
Best V Rising Mods for 2026
From KindredCommands to Bloodcraft RPG progression, these are the V Rising mods worth running on your 2026 server, plus where to get them.
How to Install 7 Days to Die Mods (EAC Off)
Install 7 Days to Die mods correctly: use the Mods folder (no Workshop), turn EAC off for code overhauls, and make every client match the server.
Best 7 Days to Die Overhaul Mods for 2026
The best 7 Days to Die overhaul mods for 2026: Darkness Falls, Undead Legacy, War3zuk AIO, Ravenhearst, and The Wasteland, plus server tools.
Best Minecraft Plugins for 2026 (Paper/Spigot)
The essential Paper and Spigot plugins for 2026: permissions, anti-grief, cross-play, Discord integration, live maps, and performance tools.
How to Self-Host a Status Page for Your Services
Give users a public status page that shows what's up, what's down and why. Build one for free with Uptime Kuma on a VPS.
How to Self-Host a Matrix/Synapse Chat Server
Own your chat with a Matrix Synapse homeserver. Install it on a VPS with Docker, wire up HTTPS and federation, and connect with the Element app.
How to Self-Host Uptime Kuma for Monitoring
A gorgeous, self-hosted uptime monitor. Install Uptime Kuma with Docker and get instant alerts when a site or service goes down.
Game Server Specs Explained: CPU, RAM and Bandwidth
Understand what actually matters when sizing a game server: single-thread CPU, RAM per player, storage speed, and upload bandwidth — with real rules of thumb.
How to Host Multiple Game Servers on One VPS
Run several game servers on a single VPS without them clashing: separate users, unique ports, systemd services, resource limits, and a clean firewall.
How to Run a Telegram Bot 24/7 on a VPS
Deploy a Telegram bot on a Linux VPS and keep it online 24/7: Python or Node, polling vs webhooks, a safe token, and a systemd service that auto-restarts.
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.
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