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10/1/2025
What Is Rclone and How Do You Use It?
Learn what Rclone is and why it's a go-to tool for managing files across different cloud storage services. This guide covers the basics of installation, configuration, and common commands to get you started.
9/20/2025
FTP vs. SFTP - What’s the Difference and Which One Should You Use?
Learn the key differences between FTP and SFTP, two common protocols for transferring files. We'll cover security, functionality, and help you decide which one is right for your needs.
9/15/2025
What Is SSH and How Does It Work?
Learn what SSH (Secure Shell) is, how it provides encrypted communication for managing servers remotely, and why it replaced older protocols like Telnet. This guide covers the basics of its cryptographic handshake and how to connect.
9/10/2025
Debian 12 'Bookworm' vs. Debian 13 'Trixie' - What's the Difference and How to Upgrade
Explore the key differences between Debian 12 "Bookworm" and the new Debian 13 "Trixie," from updated packages to new security features. Our guide walks you through the upgrade process step-by-step.
9/6/2025
What Is CloudLinux and How Do You Install It?
Learn what CloudLinux OS is and why it's a popular choice for shared hosting environments. We'll cover its key features like LVE and CageFS and walk you through the installation process.
9/5/2025
What Is HestiaCP and How Do You Install It on Debian and Ubuntu?
Learn what Hestia Control Panel is and why it's a popular open-source choice for managing web servers. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing HestiaCP on Debian and Ubuntu.
9/3/2025
How to Check Your CPU Information in Linux
Learn the essential command-line tools for checking your CPU details in Linux. We'll cover everything from simple commands like `lscpu` to more detailed files like `/proc/cpuinfo`.
9/2/2025
How to List Installed Packages in Linux
Managing software is a fundamental aspect of using Linux. This guide walks you through various command-line tools to list all the packages currently installed on your system.
9/1/2025
DokuWiki - What It Is and How to Install It
DokuWiki is a lightweight, self‑hosted wiki that stores pages in plain text files, so you don’t need a database. This guide explains what it does well and walks you through a clean install on Ubuntu or Debian with Nginx or Apache.
8/7/2025
What Is htop and How Does It Work?
htop is an interactive tool that helps you monitor your Linux server’s performance in real-time. Here's how to use it.
8/6/2025
How Is htop Different from top?
top and htop are two of the most common ways to monitor Linux system resources, but what's really the difference?