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Latest updates, feature announcements, and security news from Panelica.
Self-Host Gitea: A Lightweight GitHub Alternative on Your Server
Set up Gitea as your private Git hosting platform. Lightweight, fast, and feature-rich — perfect for teams who want full control over their source code.
Read MoreHow to Block Bad Bots: Protect Your Server from Scrapers
Stop bad bots from scraping your content and wasting server resources. Block them with user-agent filtering, rate limiting, CAPTCHAs, and WAF rules.
Read MoreHow to Convert .htaccess Rules to Nginx Configuration
Migrating from Apache to Nginx? Convert your .htaccess rewrite rules, redirects, and security settings to Nginx configuration with this practical guide.
Read MoreHow to Manage Disk Space: du, df, ncdu, and LVM Basics
Running out of disk space? Learn to find large files, clean up safely, and manage storage with du, df, ncdu, and LVM on Ubuntu servers.
Read MoreSelf-Host Nextcloud: Your Own Private Cloud Storage in 10 Minutes
Deploy your own private cloud storage with Nextcloud. Complete guide covering Docker setup, reverse proxy, SSL, storage configuration, and optimization.
Read MoreTwo-Factor Authentication (2FA) for SSH, Web Apps, and Panels
Add two-factor authentication to SSH, web applications, and control panels using TOTP, hardware keys, and backup codes for maximum account security.
Read More.htaccess Guide: Redirects, Security, and Performance for Apache
Master .htaccess for Apache: URL redirects, rewrite rules, security headers, hotlink protection, caching, and performance optimization with real examples.
Read MoreEnvironment Variables on Linux: Set, Export, Persist, and Secure
Complete guide to Linux environment variables: set, export, persist across reboots, use in scripts, and secure sensitive values like API keys.
Read MoreDDoS Protection: How Attacks Work and How to Defend Your Server
Understand DDoS attack types and defend your server with rate limiting, firewalls, Cloudflare, fail2ban, and kernel-level mitigations. Complete guide.
Read MoreDocker Security Best Practices: Rootless, Read-Only, and Scanning
Secure your Docker containers: run rootless, use read-only filesystems, scan images for vulnerabilities, and follow the principle of least privilege.
Read MorePHP Performance Tuning: OPcache, php.ini, and PHP-FPM Optimization
Boost PHP performance by 10x with OPcache tuning, optimal php.ini settings, PHP-FPM pool configuration, and JIT compilation for maximum throughput.
Read MoreHow to Add Swap Space on Ubuntu: Fix Out of Memory Crashes
Stop OOM kills on your Ubuntu server. Step-by-step guide to creating swap files, tuning swappiness, and monitoring memory usage effectively.
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