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Cloud Storage on Your VPS: Nextcloud vs. Google Drive

Greetings, friends!In 2026, the question of "where to store your files" is no longer just a choice of a user-friendly interface. The continuous price hikes for Google One subscriptions, strict restric...

Databases on a diet: why your MySQL is slowing down and how to fix it

Greetings, friends!Are you familiar with this scenario: you rented an excellent server, the CPU usage isn't even at 20%, the network works perfectly, but your website or web application takes a treach...

GrayLog Who needs it and why is it needed at work?

Greetings, friends!Imagine a typical scenario: you don't just have one server running in your infrastructure, but five, ten, or several dozen. They host Nginx web servers, databases, backend Docker co...

SSL certificates in 2026: Why pay if you have Let's Encrypt?

Greetings, friends!If you administer websites, you have surely noticed how much the internet security landscape has changed. About ten years ago, a commercial SSL certificate was purchased for 3–5 y...

Saving resources: how to get the most out of a cheap VPS?

Greetings, friends!Anyone who has ever used servers understands the following situation: you have a small pet project, a Telegram bot, a VPN, or a scraper, and you don't want to buy a powerful machine...