Things I Stopped Self-Hosting (And Why Cloud Won in My Home Lab)
In this video, I share the real-world services I stopped self-hosting in my home lab and we look at why cloud or managed solutions ultimately made more sense for me…
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DevOps Guide For Installing Docker on Windows Server (2016, 2019, & 2022)
Get-Service docker Check the Docker CLI: Run the following command to verify that the docker command is available in your system’s PATH. Suggested read: Self-Hosting Docker vs Cloud-Based Docker Legacy…
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How & Why You Should Remove Unused WordPress Plugins
This guide explains why they cause problems and shows you how to safely remove them.Unused WordPress plugins can slow your site down and weaken your security, even when they’re deactivated….
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FOSS Weekly #26.01: Distros of 2026, Terminal Customization, CachyOS Server Edition and More Linux Stuff
We have a list of interesting new distributions that may see bigger userbase in 2026. Please note that this list deliberately excludes newer versions of established distros like Ubuntu 26.04,…
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How To Install phpMyAdmin Easily Using RunCloud
Note: in RunCloud, we use MariaDB for your database. It is an enhanced drop-in replacement for MySQL, made by the original developers of MySQL with the promise of maintaining ongoing…
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Debian Embraces Chinese LoongArch Processors with Official Loong64 Support
Suggested Read 📖: 13 Interesting Distributions Based on Debian LinuxThe progress has been pretty quick. The first buildd built 300 packages in just the first night. The team expected the…
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WordPress Permalinks Not Working Here is the Easy Fix
Your .htaccess file should have 644 permissions.After changing the setting, the file list should refresh, and your .htaccess file will now be visible.In RunCloud, you can fix this in seconds…
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How to Transfer a Domain to a New Registrar Without Downtime
The Domain transfer process is governed by ICANN (the organization that manages domain policies) to protect you from domain theft, which is why it isn’t instant and can take anywhere…
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Linux Apps Without Distro Lock-In? Explore This Lesser Known Snap and Flatpak Alternative
Package Forge (PkgForge) is a new project with a narrower mission: deliver truly distro-independent portable applications that run the same way across systems. In other words:And even if portability were…
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How to Deploy Supabase to Hetzner, UpCloud & More
If you are a developer who needs a professional workflow, RunCloud provides features such as Git integration for atomic deployments, creating a smooth CI/CD pipeline directly from your repository.Let’s get…
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How to Reduce the Impact of Third-Party Code (With/Without Plugins)
The usual culprit is third-party scripts adding hidden delays.Verdict: USE SPARINGLY. Turn these scripts on when you are actively running a specific test (like analyzing a new landing page), gather your…
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Sipeed KVM has a hidden microphone! Toilet Cameras were a bad idea – Talking Heads Ep.412
Thanks to Meter for sponsoring today’s episode. If you’re interested in learning more about how Meter can help with your IT Infrastructure, go to https://meter.com/craftcomputing to book a demo today….
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Swiss Data Protection Group Says US Cloud Giants Can’t Meet Privacy Standards
The cloud computing space is dominated by a handful of Big Tech players. Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud together control a large portion of the global cloud…
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How to Easily Find Your DNS Server IP Address in Linux
Why would you do this? How to Find the Current DNS Server in Linux dig @8.8.8.8 runcloud.io If you want a simpler way to manage Linux servers and avoid repetitive…
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“Less Bugfixing Noise”: Last Kernel Release of 2025 is Here and it Could be an LTS
Btrfs gets a nice speed boost for read-heavy workflows. The file system avoids locking contention when searching checksums, cutting sync times from minutes to seconds in some cases. Initial support…
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15 Docker Containers That Will Instantly Improve Your Home Lab (2025 Guide)
If you want to level up your home lab fast, running the right Docker containers is one of the easiest ways to do it. In this video I walk through…
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How to Fix the WordPress White Screen of Death (Step by Step)
If /wp-admin is also blank, you must use FTP or a file manager to access your site’s files. By renaming the active theme or plugin folders within the /wp-content/ directory,…
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How to Host Professional Email with Greatmail
DNS propagation usually completes within a few minutes, but can take up to 24 hours depending on your domain registrar or DNS provider.You can track progress using a DNS-checking tool…
