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Self-Host Termix on a VPS: Open-Source Termius Alternative
Install Termix on a VPS: SSH terminal, SFTP files, Docker and metrics for all your servers in the browser. Open source, no subscription.
PHP2Shell: patch CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619
PHP2Shell: two critical PHP flaws exploitable without an account. Patched versions, update commands per system and temporary mitigations.
How to Self-Host TREK on a VPS
Deploy TREK on a VPS: open-source self-hosted project manager with Kanban boards, milestones and team management, no SaaS subscription required.
Postman Alternatives: Bruno and Hoppscotch on VPS
Postman removed free team workspaces in March 2026. Migrate to Bruno or self-hosted Hoppscotch in under an hour without losing your collections.
Rybbit: the self-hosted PostHog alternative on VPS
PostHog deprecated its Community Edition. Rybbit, Apache-2.0 licensed, installs in 30 minutes on a VPS and covers the same use cases without the constraints.
Self-hosted vs SaaS: the real 3-year TCO for agencies
73% of SaaS vendors raised prices in H1 2026, +14.2% on average. Build a 3-year TCO for self-hosting vs SaaS and make the case for migration to your clients.
Connect a domain to Vercel, Netlify, Wix or Shopify
Point your domain at your site on Vercel, Netlify, Wix or Shopify: which A and CNAME records to create, why to leave the proxy off, and how to check.
How to self-host Vane (ex-Perplexica) on a VPS
Deploy Vane (ex-Perplexica) on a VPS: self-hosted AI search engine with bundled SearXNG, your LLM of choice, and no data sent to third parties.
From your free website to your own domain name
Is your free website ready? Choose a domain name, order hosting, check everything, publish it under your own address, then let people know.
Free pro website for an artisan, consultant or coach
Artisan, consultant or coach: what to say, how to write it, and how to build, share and later publish a free pro website on your own domain.
Free website or full website: which one to start with?
A free website made with “Build my website” or a website on your own domain? Uses, limits, budget and a decision guide to get started.
Free restaurant or café website: template, content and going live
Restaurant, café, bakery: pick a template, write your menu, hours and directions, then share your free showcase website.