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Secure Shell (SSH) is a widely used protocol for secure communication over an insecure network. This application layer protocol is extremely popular and allows users to remotely manage the operating system. SSH key pairs provide a secure and convenient way to authenticate and log into remote servers without using passwords. Two important commands for managing […]

The pushd and popd commands are specialized tools that allow users to efficiently manage the directory stack on Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. Despite their great utility and power, these commands are often underutilized and not as well-known as other directory navigation commands. The pushd command allows the user to change the current working […]

Navigate and Manage Files Like a Pro on AlexHost Linux VPS Why master Linux CLI navigation? Command-line tools like cat, less, and tail are your superpowers for managing files on a Linux VPS hosted by AlexHost. With full root access and blazing-fast SSDs, AlexHost provides the perfect environment to zip through files, monitor logs, or […]

Nginx is a high-performance open source web server. It is a very popular software designed to process HTTP requests from clients (e.g. web browsers) and provide them with web pages and other content. Installing Nginx is very simple and is based on just one command. Enter the following command to easily install this web server: […]

Linux is renowned for its versatility and power, making it one of the most popular and widely adopted operating systems among developers, system administrators, and power users across the globe. Its open-source nature and strong community support have contributed to its continuous evolution and improvement, positioning it as a reliable choice for everything from personal […]

Configuring a specific operating system on a virtual server is a key element in ensuring its efficiency and security. In this article, we will look not only at the actual possibility of reinstalling the OS, but also look at several reasons why it is important and convenient to carefully configure a specific OS on a […]

Secure Your AlexHost Credentials: Lock Down Your VPS or Hosting Account Why secure your AlexHost credentials? When you activate a service like AlexHost’s shared, LiteSpeed, VPS, or dedicated server, you receive an email with your control panel username and password. This email, while convenient, is a potential security risk if it falls into the wrong […]

AlexHost provides a guide to installing WordPress. WordPress remains one of the most popular platforms for creating websites, and installing this powerful tool on shared hosting and LiteSpeed using cPanel and Softaculous makes the process as convenient and efficient as possible. In this article, we will walk through the steps to install WordPress via Softaculous […]

Yarn is a powerful package manager for JavaScript designed to make dependency management simpler and more efficient. Originally developed by Facebook, it became popular due to its speed and reliability compared to other package managers such as npm (Node Package Manager). In this article, you’ll learn how to install Yarn on Linux, how to use […]

Linux terminal hotkeys (keyboard shortcuts) can significantly enhance productivity by letting you perform common actions quickly without relying on the mouse. This article covers essential terminal shortcuts, what they do, and how they can improve your command-line workflow. 1. Basic Terminal Hotkeys 1.1. Navigation Shortcuts Ctrl + A: Move the cursor to the beginning of […]