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22.07.2025
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What is Docker and How It Works: A Simple Guide for Developers

Docker allows you to create lightweight, isolated containers where your application runs reliably — whether on your laptop, a test server, or in the cloud.

21.07.2025
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What is Hosting Overselling and How It Affects Websites

Overselling in hosting means that a provider sells more resources (CPU, RAM, disk space) than physically available on the server. For example, if a server has 100 GB of memory but plans are sold that total 200 GB — that’s overselling.

18.07.2025
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What Cloudflare is, how it works and what it's for

Cloudflare isn’t just another tool from the world of web technologies. It’s more like an invisible backstage assistant: millions of websites rely on it every day to load faster, stay online, and be a little safer from attacks.

17.07.2025
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How e-mail works: SMTP, POP3 and IMAP protocols

Email is more than just a familiar communication tool: behind every “send” and “receive” is a complex system of protocols that ensure messages are delivered anywhere in the world.

16.07.2025
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What are the differences between FTP, FTPS and SFTP protocols?

File transfer protocols are the foundation of working with any server. They enable users to upload websites, manage content, and maintain backups.

Today, there are enough tools on the Internet that help you keep your privacy. Some of them are open source, some are not, but the point is the same: you can work with files without worrying about security. If your goal is to send a large file and make sure no one intercepts it on the way, you have options. Here are 4 proven ways to transfer such files safely and conveniently:

21.03.2025
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Review of Kew: A Console Music Player for Linux

The terminal allows users to perform many non-standard tasks, including playing music. One tool for this is Kew, a compact audio player written in C. It takes up less than 1 MB, consumes minimal RAM, and supports playlist management.

20.03.2025
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Superfile: An Innovative File Manager for the Linux Terminal

Linux users who prefer working in the terminal know how crucial it is to have a convenient and functional file manager. Despite the abundance of available solutions today, not all of them combine modern design, ease of use, and simplicity. This is where Superfile comes into play—a next-generation file manager that offers an optimal balance between ergonomics, functionality, and aesthetics.

In this article, we’ll take an in-depth look at what Superfile is, what problems it solves, and why it might become your primary tool for managing files in the terminal.

24.02.2025
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14 Tiling Window Managers for Linux

Tiling window managers offer a convenient alternative to traditional graphical environments by automatically arranging windows without overlapping. This allows for maximum screen space utilization and simplifies multitasking. Instead of the usual mouse-driven interaction, everything is controlled via keyboard shortcuts, speeding up workflow and making the system more responsive.

Thanks to their lightweight nature and flexible customization, tiling window managers are especially popular among programmers, system administrators, and minimalism enthusiasts. They consume fewer resources, run faster, and are better suited for widescreen displays. However, this approach requires some adjustment—lack of conventional window control buttons and the need for manual configuration might deter beginners. Nevertheless, for those open to experimentation, tiling window managers provide a completely new level of comfort and productivity.

In this article, we will explore 14 of the most popular options.

07.02.2025
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Ignition — A Modern Tool for Managing Autostart Applications in Linux

Adding or removing programs, commands, and scripts from autostart in Ubuntu is quite simple. You just need to open the Startup Applications utility, click "Add"—and you're done. However, despite its functionality, Ubuntu's default utility is not as user-friendly as similar tools in other systems.