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How to improve your VPS server

A quick guide which will show you how you can optimize your VPS in order to increase performance, and to also protect your server from unwanted entry or attacks. This how-to will include multiple functions, what they do, and how to install/configure said functions on an Ubuntu or Debian VPS.

Howtos July 23, 2025

How to manually set up Debian on a VPS

This how-to will quickly teach you how you can install Debian with it's default packages onto your VPS. Most hosting providers offer this installation as a feature during your purchase of a VPS, however, for some KVM VPS packages this may need to be manual. We will go over how to mount a Debian ISO, and then some basic configurations when Debian is installed.

Howtos July 21, 2025

EU Watchdog Controversy, McDonald’s Data Exposure & xAI API Leak

This week, digital oversight (or the lack thereof) took center stage. The European Commission stands accused of pushing its own pick for the EU’s top privacy cop. McDonald’s managed to guard 64 million job applications with the world’s worst password. And over at Elon Musk’s xAI, a controversial staffer casually leaked access to dozens of experimental AI models.

News July 18, 2025

All you need to know about VPS Servers - Benefits & Use Cases

A Virtual Private Server, more commonly known as a VPS server, is recognized to act as a dedicated server within a shared hosting environment. Due to this, it would offer the extensive resources of a dedicated server while being as affordable as shared hosting.

General July 16, 2025

Why anonymity matters when purchasing from Server Providers

Being anonymous refers to the act of being cloaked by shadows online. Nobody would know who you are in this state, giving you endless freedom to explore the web safely.

General July 14, 2025

AI in the Courtroom, Alexa Under Fire & France Targets Musk’s X

This week’s legal developments underscore a growing global reckoning with the unchecked power of tech giants and the ethical challenges of integrating AI into our legal systems. As regulators step up scrutiny and lawsuits mount, one thing is clear: the lines between innovation, privacy, and accountability are being redrawn.

News July 11, 2025