Tech: everyday gadgets, internet &amp; security

Ethan ClarkeRead the article

How to Secure an Ubuntu VPS With UFW, Fail2ban and SSH

Harden an Ubuntu VPS with tested SSH keys, carefully staged UFW rules, and a verified Fail2ban jail while preserving a reliable emergency access path.

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Map your access paths before changing rules
Create and test key-based access
Stage UFW without cutting off administration
Harden SSH only after the key test passes

Prevent DNS Leaks on Linux With Custom Network Setups

Configure Linux resolver ownership and VPN DNS routing, then verify UDP, TCP, IPv6, and browser behavior with repeatable tests and a redacted audit record.

Redis Object Cache for WooCommerce on Managed Hosting

Enable Redis object caching for WooCommerce safely, verify persistent cache hits, measure uncached request latency, and protect checkout from stale data.

Multi-Hop VPN Explained: When Is Double VPN Necessary?

Measure the real latency cost of multi-hop VPN routing, map which operator sees each connection, and decide whether a second hop improves your threat model.

Ravi DesaiRead the article

Cloudways vs VPS: The True Cost of Managing It Yourself

Compare managed hosting with a direct VPS by estimating traffic, backup transfer, maintenance hours, and recovery costs before choosing your setup.

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Define a comparable hosting workload
Inventory what each proposal actually includes
Measure traffic and backup movement
Price the hours that do not appear on invoices

Dedicated IP VPN for Secure SSH Access to Cloud Servers

Restrict cloud SSH access to a dedicated VPN address, validate firewall rules safely, and keep a tested recovery path before closing public access.

Fix PHP-FPM 504 Gateway Timeouts: Tune Worker Processes

Diagnose PHP-FPM queues and 504 errors, calculate a safe worker budget, inspect slow requests, and validate changes without exhausting server memory.

VPN Split Tunneling for Local Printers and NAS Access

Restore printer and NAS access while your VPN stays connected by checking subnets, adding precise local routes, and testing DNS and kill-switch rules.

Ethan ClarkeRead the article

Automated Server Backups to S3 Storage With Duplicati

Build encrypted offsite backups with Duplicati and S3-compatible storage, prepare consistent database exports, and verify recovery with a restore drill.

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Establish recovery targets and transfer capacity
Prepare an isolated storage destination
Produce consistent application data first
Configure Duplicati and a sustainable schedule

Bypassing DPI Firewalls on School and Office Networks

Diagnose school or office VPN blocks with approved tests, distinguish DNS and TLS failures, and request authorized access without hiding traffic.

Nginx vs Apache Performance on Shared Hosting

Benchmark Nginx and Apache fairly on shared hosting with matched workloads, repeatable timing checks, controlled load tests, and bottleneck diagnosis.

Ethan Clarke

WireGuard vs OpenVPN Speed on Low-Power Routers

Benchmark WireGuard and OpenVPN on a low-power router with repeatable throughput, CPU, latency, and transfer-time tests before choosing a protocol.