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Nginx Reverse Proxy on Ubuntu 24.04 and Debian 13: proxy_pass Setup
Configure nginx as a reverse proxy with proxy_pass, Host and X-Forwarded headers, WebSockets and upload limits. Tested on Ubuntu 24.04, with 502 and 413 fixes.
How to Install phpMyAdmin on Ubuntu 24.04 (Apache and MariaDB)
Install phpMyAdmin on Ubuntu 24.04 with Apache and MariaDB, avoid the root access-denied error with a dedicated admin user, and…
rsync Backup on Debian 13 and Ubuntu: Commands and Examples
Back up folders with rsync on Debian 13, Debian 12 and Ubuntu: dry runs, excludes, safe --delete, link-dest snapshots, SSH…
How to Check CPU Usage and Info on Debian 13 and 12
Check CPU cores and usage on Debian 13 and 12: read the load average against your core count, find the…
How to Check Memory Usage on Debian 13 and 12 (free, vmstat, ps)
Check RAM and swap on Debian 13 and 12 with free -h, read the available column, find the process using…
How to Check Disk Space on Debian 13 and 12 (df, du, ncdu)
Check disk space on Debian 13 and 12 with df, find large directories and files with du, find and ncdu,…
How to Check Open Ports on Debian 13 and 12
List listening ports on Debian 13 and 12 with ss -tulnp, find the program on a port, check what is…
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13 steps from a fresh install to a secure, monitored server that hosts your site. Tested on Debian 13, 12 and Ubuntu 24.04.
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How to Find Your IP Address on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone
An IP address is a unique numeric label assigned to every device on a network. It identifies your hardware, enables…
How to Uninstall Apps on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android
Different operating systems use different methods to uninstall apps. Knowing the right steps saves time and ensures applications are fully…
What is Synology NAS? Introduction, DSM Overview, and Setup Guide
Synology NAS is a dedicated network-attached storage device that runs DiskStation Manager (DSM), a browser-accessible operating system built on Linux.…
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