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Bare Metal Server vs Cloud
Bare Metal vs Cloud: Key Differences Explained

Learn how bare metal and cloud differ, and why bare metal is making a comeback for performance-driven workloads.

June 18, 2025

8 Mins read

Bare Metal vs Dedicated Servers: Similar, But Not the Same

Bare metal vs dedicated servers are often treated as interchangeable—but are they truly identical? This expert breakdown explores where they…

June 16, 2025

10 Mins read

10 Best DNS Servers For Gaming In 2025
The 10 Best DNS Servers for Gaming to Reduce Lag and Increase Speed in 2025

Online gaming has become more competitive and immersive in 2025. Esports has exploded into a billion-dollar industry, attracting millions of…

February 20, 2025

5 Mins read

Operating Systems

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Check Memory Usage Linux
How to Check Memory Usage in Linux – 6 Quick Ways

Memory management is a vital aspect of keeping a Linux system running smoothly. Whether you’re a system administrator, a developer,…

September 19, 2024

8 Mins read

How to Install Etcher on Ubuntu In 2 Easy Methods

balenaEtcher, a free and open-source utility, simplifies preparing bootable USB drives and SD cards. This tool stands out for its…

April 19, 2024

4 Mins read

Useradd vs Adduser
Useradd vs Adduser Explained: A Detailed Breakdown

Key Takeaways Useradd is a low-level Linux command for basic user account creation. Adduser is a more user-friendly, interactive alternative…

April 4, 2024

16 Mins read

Miscellaneous

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Uniqode vs QRCodeChimp
Uniqode vs QRCodeChimp: An exhaustive review

TL;DR Uniqode offers 20+ types of customizable QR Codes focusing on efficiency, security, scalability, and team collaboration features. QRCodeChimp provides…

July 23, 2024

7 Mins read

Horizontal vs Vertical Scaling
Horizontal vs Vertical Scaling: Key Differences

Key Takeaways Scalability is crucial for businesses to handle increasing demands and ensure optimal performance. Horizontal scaling adds more nodes/instances.…

May 29, 2024

10 Mins read

crontab reboot
Crontab Reboot: How to Schedule Jobs for Automatic Execution at System Startup

Ease of automation is one of the reasons sysadmins and users opt for Linux as their preferred operating system for…

January 25, 2024

5 Mins read

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