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12/18/2023
How To Route Your Docker Containers Through a VPN (Gluetun Guide)
Docker is an incredibly convenient tool for self-hosting your favorite applications. But what if you just want one of your containers routed through a VPN and not all? Here's the easiest way to do just that.
12/12/2023
YunoHost - The Easiest Way To Self-Host Your Favorite Apps (Set It Up Within 15-Minutes)
Managing all of your applications individually can be a bit of a pain. That said, YunoHost can help simplify your self-hosting experience. Let me explain more...
11/24/2023
WordPress vs. Ghost - What’s the Right CMS for You in 2024?
WordPress has been on top of the CMS game for years now, but with viable competitors like Ghost starting to gain traction... is it time to make the switch yet? Or is WordPress still king?
11/19/2023
How To Install Ghost on Ubuntu 22.04 - A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Your New Blog
While WordPress has reigned king for quite a while in terms of content management systems, Ghost is catching on quickly for good reason. Here's why, and how to install it.
11/11/2023
WooCommerce vs. Shopify - Choosing the Right E-commerce Platform for Your Business
There is never been a better time to start an e-commerce brand. The industry is booming, and you'll consistently see two platforms mentioned - WooCommerce, and Shopify. But what's the right platform for your brand? Let's find out.
10/30/2023
Top 5 Free Web Hosting Control Panels
Free does not have to be a bad thing. In fact, every single one of these top 5 free control panels could compete with paid options like cPanel or DirectAdmin. Let me expand on that thought...
10/17/2023
How to Install cPanel on AlmaLinux 9 - A Step-by-Step Guide
Guide to effortlessly install cPanel on AlmaLinux, enhancing your web hosting with stability and efficiency.
10/7/2023
How To Install WP-CLI on Debian 12 and Setup a New WordPress Website via SSH
WP-CLI further streamlines WordPress management on Debian, simplifying tasks through command line instructions.
10/1/2023
xTom's Data Centers - Choosing the Right Location for Your Website, Application, or Business
xTom offers global solutions with high-performance data centers, ensuring reliability, speed, and compliance for various operational needs.
9/25/2023
Here Are the Fastest Mirrors To Download Debian, Ubuntu, and More of Your Favorite Open Source Projects
As xTom has grown throughout the years as an Infrastructure as a Service provider, it's been important for us to invest some of our resources back into supporting a free and open source internet.
9/7/2023
VPS vs. Dedicated Servers - A Comprehensive Comparison
In the ever-evolving world of hosting, understanding these distinctions can empower you to make an informed decision that aligns with your hosting requirements.