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How to Point a Subdomain to a Different App or Port
Run several apps on one VPS, each on its own subdomain — api.yourdomain.com, app.yourdomain.com — using a reverse proxy. DNS plus the Nginx and Caddy configs.
How to Set Up DNS on GoDaddy for a VPS
Point a GoDaddy domain at your VPS with the right A and CNAME records. Clear steps through GoDaddy's DNS Management panel, including its @ and Nameserver quirks.
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.
How to Build a Website with AI on Nxeon
You don't need to hand-code a site anymore. Here's how to use AI tooling on a Nxeon VPS to build and deploy a real website — from prompt to live, on your own server.
VPS vs Dedicated Server: Which Do You Need?
A VPS gives you dedicated resources at a fraction of the cost — but a dedicated server has its place. Here's an honest comparison to help you choose the right one.
VPS vs Cloud Hosting: What's the Difference?
The terms overlap and marketing muddies them further. Here's a plain-English comparison of VPS and cloud hosting, and how to tell which one you actually need.
Best VPS for a Small Business Website
Your business site is your storefront — it shouldn't share a slow, oversold server. Here's how to choose a VPS that's fast, reliable and professional without overspending.
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.
Shared Hosting vs VPS: Which One Do You Actually Need?
A no-nonsense breakdown of when shared hosting is the right call, when to jump to a VPS, and how to avoid paying for power you won't use.
VPS vs shared hosting: which do you need?
Shared hosting is cheap and simple; a VPS gives you real resources and root access. Here's how to tell which one your project actually calls for.
Vibe coding: build websites and apps with no code on a VPS
Describe what you want in plain English and let AI build it, run it, and put it online — all on a server you own. Here's how vibe coding on a VPS works.
Do I need a dedicated IP? An honest answer
Dedicated IPs get oversold. Here's when one genuinely helps — mail, SSL, control — and when a shared IP is perfectly fine for your project.
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