Articles & Guides

Let's Encrypt Free SSL in 2026: Setup, Renewal and Shorter Certificates

How to get a free Let's Encrypt certificate on shared hosting or a VPS, why certificate lifetimes are dropping to 45 days, and the mistakes that break renewals.

CentOS vs Ubuntu: Choosing a Server OS After CentOS Linux Ended

CentOS Linux is gone, so the real question is Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux or Rocky Linux. How they compare on support length and tooling, which to pick for a VPS, and how to get off CentOS 7.

Docker Hosting: Where to Run Containers and How to Do It Safely

Where to run Docker containers, how much server you need, and a safe setup from a blank VPS to a working HTTPS app, including the firewall gap that catches most people out.

How 25 Gbps of DDoS Protection Lost to a 2.4 Gbit/s Attack

Every hosting plan lists DDoS protection. The phrase covers everything from a bandwidth safeguard that filters nothing to real scrubbing, and even the expensive tier will not save an edge that is not ready for the residue.

How to Run an Email Server on a VPS (and Whether You Should)

What it takes to run your own email server on a VPS in 2026: the DNS records Gmail and Outlook check, which mail software to use and how much RAM it needs, and how to keep your mail out of spam folders.

24/7 Hosting Support: A Human or a Bot?

VPS Hosting vs Dedicated Hosting: Which One Do You Need?

A VPS is a slice of a server, a dedicated server is the whole machine. How they differ on performance, isolation, control and cost, with real prices and the signs you have outgrown a VPS.

How to Buy a VPS With Crypto Without Handing Over Your ID

How to buy a VPS with crypto in seven steps, whether to pay in Bitcoin or Monero, and the common mistakes that stall payments or quietly link the server back to you.

Hosting Outside Germany Solves Less Than You Think

German site owners are asking whether to move their hosting abroad. For most of them the honest answer is no, and understanding why points at where the real exposure sits.