Servers RabbitMQ and message brokers When building web applications, there are many different tools that developers can use to optimise performance. One important group of tools are message brokers, such as RabbitMQ. But what is... read more
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Servers CentOS vs Debian vs Ubuntu: Which is the best Linux distribution? When it comes to choosing between operating systems, it’s usually a choice between Windows and Linux. While Windows has been the most popular choice for a number of years... read more
Cloud What are neural networks? Artificial intelligence has moved a long way past the deadly robot networks from pop culture. In fact, AI technology now controls many aspects of our lives, both online and offline.... read more
Cloud What is a hypervisor? So, you’ve heard the term, but exactly what is a hypervisor server? A form of technology that enables virtualised services, a hypervisor is also known as virtual machine managers/... read more
Cloud What is Apache Tomcat? Apache Tomcat, also known as just Tomcat, Apache Tomcat Server, or Tomcat Server, proves to be a popular choice for web developers building and maintaining dynamic websites and applications based... read more
Cloud Hosting your own CS2 server In September 2023, the highly popular first-person shooter game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) was updated and replaced by Counter-Strike 2 (CS2). Despite concerns about the removal of CS:GO... read more
Digital Collaboration in business Although many people might prefer their own solitary approach to working, even when working in an office, a collaborative workplace environment has been proven to lead to a more productive... read more
Security How to secure your WordPress site WordPress is the world’s most popular website platform. Providing a solid baseline that can be further enhanced with thousands of community-sourced plugins, it can do almost everything you can... read more
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Cloud Self-managed vs outsourced virtualisation There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to host something yourself or use a service from a hosting provider. When it comes to server virtualisation, both the cost... read more
Security The importance of two-factor authentication While a strong password can help keep your account safe, it’s not a means to an end. With two-factor authentication, you can add an extra layer of security to... read more
Cloud Remote server control: RDP or KVM? When it comes to controlling a server, it’s important to have access from anywhere; whether stuck in traffic or working from home, servers can be controlled from wherever you... read more
