Tutorials

Step-by-step guides for your cloud servers: installs, configuration and best practices.

Backup

How to mount a Backup Box on Windows and share it with users

Mount a Backup Box as a network drive on Windows via SMB and share it with your team: common storage, accessible like a normal disk.

Updated 10/16/2026
Backup

How to back up a WordPress site, step by step

A complete WordPress backup: the files (wp-content) and the database, plus how to send it all to a Backup Box mounted as an extra disk.

Updated 10/16/2026
Backup

How to back up a PostgreSQL database, step by step

A complete PostgreSQL backup guide: pg_dump, cron automation and how to send copies to a Backup Box mounted as an extra disk.

Updated 10/16/2026
Comparisons

RustDesk as an AnyDesk alternative: all the benefits

RustDesk offers fast remote access like AnyDesk, but open-source and self-hosted: no per-device subscription and with the data in your infrastructure.

Updated 10/16/2026
Comparisons

RustDesk vs TeamViewer vs AnyDesk: full comparison

A direct comparison of RustDesk, TeamViewer and AnyDesk: pricing model, self-hosting, privacy, platforms and when each is worth it.

Updated 10/16/2026
Comparisons

RustDesk as a TeamViewer alternative: all the benefits

RustDesk gives you remote control like TeamViewer, but open-source and on your own server: no expensive licenses and no "commercial use detected" blocks.

Updated 10/16/2026
Comparisons

Open-source alternatives to paid Microsoft products

Microsoft 365, Teams, Power BI, Power Automate, Dynamics: for each there is an open-source alternative you run on your own server, with no per-user licenses.

Updated 10/16/2026
Guides

How to make your own Minecraft server (and play with friends)

Start a Minecraft server in minutes with a one-click install, invite your friends and control everything: version, mods and settings.

Updated 10/16/2026
Comparisons

VPS vs shared hosting vs cloud: which to choose

The real differences between shared hosting, a VPS and cloud, so you can choose correctly based on your project and budget.

Updated 10/16/2026
Guides

How to run your own ChatGPT on a VPS

Run local AI models or a ChatGPT-style interface on your own server, with private data and no per-user monthly subscription.

Updated 10/16/2026
Comparisons

Hourly vs monthly VPS billing: when each makes sense

Hourly billing gives you flexibility, monthly gives predictability. Here is how to choose based on how you use the server.

Updated 10/16/2026
Guides

The best VPS for WordPress: which plan to choose

How much CPU, RAM and disk you need for a fast WordPress site, based on traffic, plus how to install it with one click.

Updated 10/16/2026