Tech Reviews & Deployment Guides for SysAdmins
Alex H As a SysAdmin, I usually focus on encryption protocols and firewalls. But at home, my “clients” (my wife and my 8-year-old daughter) don’t care about AES-256 encryption. They just want to know: “Why can’t I watch ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ on Netflix?” The answer, as many of you know, is Geo-Blocking. Netflix shows different content depending … Read more
I have a confession: I haven’t used a third-party antivirus for years. Why? Because traditional antivirus software (like Norton or McAfee) has become “bloatware.” They constantly nag you with pop-ups, slow down your boot time, and eat up 30% of your CPU just to run a background scan. For a long time, I just relied … Read more
As a System Administrator, I spend 12 hours a day online. I manage servers on Vultr, secure SSH connections, and deploy WordPress sites. For years, I relied on free browser extensions to block ads. But recently, I audited my browser’s network activity and realized a harsh truth: If the product is free, you are the … Read more
Stop paying for overpriced shared hosting. If you have followed my previous guide on deploying a Vultr High-Frequency server, you already have a machine that is 10x faster than traditional hosting. Now, we need to install a control panel to manage your websites. For 2026, I do not recommend cPanel (too expensive) or CyberPanel (too … Read more
Deploying a high-performance server on Vultr is the first step. Securing it with SSH hardening and a VPN is the second. But how do you know if your website or application is truly accessible to users in London, Tokyo, or New York without any regional blocks? Standard VPNs use datacenter IPs which are often flagged … Read more
You just deployed a new high-frequency server on Vultr. It’s fast, it’s powerful, and it’s currently completely naked on the internet. Within minutes of a server going live, bots will start scanning its IP address looking for open ports and weak passwords. As a System Administrator, I follow a strict “First 15 Minutes” protocol for … Read more
As a system administrator managing multiple production servers, domain registration is something I deal with regularly. Registering a domain name should be simple, transparent, and cheap. Unfortunately, the industry is full of traps. Many popular registrars lure you in with a $0.99 first-year price, only to hit you with a $20+ renewal fee the next … Read more
Transparency: This guide is based on real-world testing. I may earn a commission if you purchase through the links below, at no extra cost to you. ⚡️ Quick Summary (TL;DR) 👉 [Claim $300 Free Credit on Vultr (Limited Time)] Why I Ran This Benchmark Many VPS providers claim to offer “fast NVMe storage”, but in … Read more
Transparency: This guide is based on real 2026 benchmarks. I may earn a commission if you purchase through the links below, at no extra cost to you. Introduction As a System Administrator, I’ve tested countless hosting providers. For critical projects—whether it’s a WordPress site, a Docker container, or a private cloud—you need a sweet spot: … Read more