So I decided to move to a new Mastodon server (also known as an instance) that had terms better suitable for one of our foreign language blogs. It is really amazing that a migration function even exists in a social media service. Normally services do everything they can to lock … Read >
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How to upgrade to Debian 11, plus tips for troubleshooting
A major new release of Debian Linux operating system is a big deal for a vast number of organizations and individuals who run Linux servers and PCs. Debian is the base software for many other Linux distributions, making its reach far wider than it seems. Debian is well documented and … Read >
What kind of computer I need for installing Nextcloud software, and having a self-hosted system
Nextcloud is a powerful open source software product that individuals, small businesses and large public organizations use, for instance, for sharing data and documents, for collaborating on projects, and for attending online meetings. If you have never used anything like it, the concept may seem somewhat complex. In addition, installing … Read >
What did we lose and gain when we moved to Nextcloud?
Many small organizations, individuals, and freelancers use cloud services, like Google Drive and Docs, Dropbox, Microsoft Live and OneDrive, or Apple iCloud because they are easy and low cost or free to use. Why would anyone want to make an effort and set up a self-hosted server, such as Nextcloud… Read >
What is Nextcloud Hub and how is it different from Nextcloud cloud server software
Nextcloud is an open source software package for organizations and individuals who want to host their own secure cloud services. With additional downloadable applications, Nextcloud has more functionality than, for instance, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive and Docs. When Nextcloud version 18 was announced, its name was changed to Nextcloud … Read >
WordPress news summary: how to explain WordPress, essential Linux security tips, maintenance release
News about WordPress software, Linux and security
What Exactly is WordPress, Explained for Beginners
If we think about all those internet users who happily access Facebook and Twitter but don’t know the difference between WordPress and Snapchat, it maybe difficult to explain what … Read >
Upgrade to Nextcloud version 17
Open source cloud server Nextcloud development team has released version 17 of the software. We decided to upgrade our Nextcloud 16 system to version 17, and document the required steps while doing it. Here is a guide you can follow if you have an older version of Nextcloud installation that … Read >
How to install Nextcloud 17 cloud server software on Debian Linux
This how-to guide covers the manual installation and configuration of Nextcloud 17 software so that you can run its out-of-the-box functionality. You can add more functionality, like cache, extra security, and applications after the basic installation is up and running. Nextcloud can be used as a personal, secure cloud server. … Read >
How to configure Awstats web statistics for multiple sites managed by one Apache server
Awstats is a web traffic analytics software package that collects statistical data about visitors of a web site. It inserts data into a database so that it is easy to view historical statistics and compare it to today’s numbers. A web server, such as Apache, continuously writes log files that … Read >
The do’s and dont’s when setting up a self-hosted WordPress site
Installing a basic WordPress system really is a straightforward task, but configuring it to survive unexpected technical problems and inevitable hacking attempts requires some planning.
If you have decided to get all the features that WordPress software has and perhaps tweak the system a bit, or you simply want … Read >