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Managed or unmanaged VPS: which one is right for you?
The difference between a managed and an unmanaged VPS is not only about price. It is about how much technical responsibility you want to take on. Here is how to decide.
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How to set up a competitive CS 1.6 server with AMX Mod X from scratch
A step-by-step guide to a Counter-Strike 1.6 server with AMX Mod X, admin commands and the right settings for matches.
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How to set up a CS2 practice server: bots, grenades and Workshop maps
A dedicated practice server lets you train properly: grenade lineups, spray control, retakes. Here is how to configure one correctly.
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Paper, Spigot, Forge or Fabric: which Minecraft server software should you use?
Four main options with completely different purposes. Picking the wrong one wastes time and causes problems. Here is how to choose correctly from the start.
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Ping or FPS: which one matters more in your game?
Players argue about this endlessly. The honest answer depends on the game and on what you are trying to fix. Here is how to think about it clearly.
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Server backup strategy: why "it won't happen to me" is a mistake
Everyone who lost data without a backup said the same thing before it happened. Here is a practical backup strategy that actually works.
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How to choose a good name for your game server
Your server name is the first thing players see in the browser list. A bad name costs you players before they even join. Here is what works.
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Why run your own web hosting on a VPS instead of shared hosting?
Shared hosting is cheap until it is not: slow neighbours, no control, no root access. A Storage VPS changes the maths completely. Here is when it makes sense.
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How to build your own web hosting on a VPS, from A to Z
A complete guide to a multi-site VPS: Nginx, PHP, MariaDB and free SSL with automatic renewal, installed and configured by hand, step by step.
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