Tutorials
Step-by-step guides for your cloud servers: installs, configuration and best practices.
How to install Redis and use it as a cache
Speed up your app with Redis: install, secure and use it as a cache or message broker.
Updated 10/23/2026DatabasesHow to set up replication in PostgreSQL
Set up a standby (replica) that copies your PostgreSQL data in real time, for redundancy and distributed reads.
Updated 10/23/2026DatabasesHow to automate database backups with cron
Schedule daily MySQL or PostgreSQL backups with cron, with automatic retention, and send them to a Backup Box.
Updated 10/23/2026BackupHow to back up a WordPress site, step by step
A complete WordPress backup: the files (wp-content) and the database, plus how to send it all to a Backup Box mounted as an extra disk.
Updated 10/23/2026DatabasesHow to install and secure MySQL on Ubuntu
Install MySQL or MariaDB on your VPS and secure it properly: root password, removing test accounts and controlled access.
Updated 10/23/2026DatabasesHow to create a MySQL user and grant privileges
Create dedicated MySQL users per application and grant exactly the privileges needed, step by step.
Updated 10/23/2026BackupHow to mount a Backup Box on Windows and share it with users
Mount a Backup Box as a network drive on Windows via SMB and share it with your team: common storage, accessible like a normal disk.
Updated 10/23/2026DatabasesHow to optimize MySQL performance
Basic settings for a fast MySQL: buffer pool, indexes, slow queries and how much RAM you need.
Updated 10/23/2026DatabasesHow to install and secure PostgreSQL on Ubuntu
Install the most advanced open-source database and configure it safely: password, scram-sha-256 authentication and controlled access.
Updated 10/23/2026ComparisonsRustDesk vs TeamViewer vs AnyDesk: full comparison
A direct comparison of RustDesk, TeamViewer and AnyDesk: pricing model, self-hosting, privacy, platforms and when each is worth it.
Updated 10/23/2026BackupHow to back up a MongoDB database, step by step
A complete MongoDB backup guide: mongodump, cron automation and how to send copies to a Backup Box mounted as an extra disk.
Updated 10/23/2026BackupHow to back up a Laravel application, step by step
A complete Laravel backup: code, .env, storage and database, plus how to send it all to a Backup Box mounted as an extra disk.
Updated 10/23/2026