Linux

Install & Secure SSH on AlexHost VPS: Zero-Trust Setup in 2025 SSH = your only door to the server. Misconfigured = hacked in <5 min. AlexHost’s VPS with NVMe and DDoS protection gives you root access, 1 Gbps port —perfect for hardened SSH. In this article, we’ll walk you through how to install and configure […]

Bash scripting is a powerful way to automate tasks, manage system operations, and perform complex operations in Linux. By writing Bash scripts, users can combine multiple commands into one script, saving time and reducing errors. Bash is the default shell in most Linux distributions, making it an essential tool for Linux administrators, developers, and enthusiasts. […]

The xargs command is a powerful utility in Unix/Linux systems that is used to build and execute commands using standard input. It takes input from a command or a file and passes it as arguments to another command. This is particularly useful when handling a large number of files, arguments, or data that need to […]

Node.js is a popular runtime environment that allows you to run JavaScript code on the server side. It is widely used for building scalable and high-performance web applications. This guide will walk you through the steps to install Node.js on Ubuntu 22.04. There are multiple ways to install Node.js on Ubuntu 22.04, including using the […]

Fix Images Not Loading on Your AlexHost Website Why tackle image issues on AlexHost? Broken images ruin user experience and SEO, making your site look unprofessional. AlexHost’s high-performance VPS and dedicated servers, with NVMe storage and root access, let you quickly diagnose and fix image loading problems for WordPress, e-commerce, or custom sites. This guide […]

SSH (Secure Shell) is a widely used protocol for securely accessing and managing remote servers over an encrypted connection. One of the most common tasks when working with SSH is copying files between your local machine and a remote server or between two remote servers. In this article, we’ll explore different ways to copy files […]

Install OpenJDK on Ubuntu 22.04 for Java Development on AlexHost VPS Why install OpenJDK on AlexHost? OpenJDK is a free, open-source Java SE implementation for building and running Java apps. AlexHost’s Ubuntu VPS with NVMe storage, LiteSpeed, root access, and DDoS protection provides a fast, secure platform for Java development. This guide covers installing OpenJDK […]

Edit the Hosts File: Your Local DNS Superpower What’s the hosts file, and why tweak it? The hosts file is your computer’s secret map, linking domain names (like example.com) straight to IP addresses without asking the internet’s DNS servers. It’s a quick fix for testing sites locally, blocking distractions, or dodging DNS glitches. Whether on […]

When working with text files between Windows and Linux systems, you may encounter issues due to differences in line endings. Windows uses a carriage return and line feed (CRLF) sequence (\r\n) to denote the end of a line, while Linux uses just a line feed (LF) (\n). This can lead to formatting problems and unexpected […]

Restarting services is a common task for system administrators and users managing Linux servers. Whether you need to apply changes to a configuration file, resolve issues, or simply refresh a service, doing so from the command line is efficient and effective. This article will guide you through the process of restarting services on various Linux […]