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Sep 11, 2025

Want to convert percentages to fractions? Add Roman numerals? You'd be surprised some of the things Google Sheets can do!goog

I Didn't Know It Could Do That! Cool Google Sheets Tricks You Haven't Seen Before

So How Exactly Do You Learn About Security Issues on Your VPS?

Sep 10, 2025

If you're a sysadmin - and if you've got a VPS, you are - how do you learn about new security threats?

So How Exactly Do You Learn About Security Issues on Your VPS?

Providers: Grow Your Business in 2025 - Partner with LowEndBox for FREE Advertising!

Sep 09, 2025

If you're looking for new ways to reach your audience and don't have the budget for expensive AdWords campaigns or big advertising campaigns where you're competing head on with giant corporations, why not partner with LowEndBox and let us take your brand to the next level.

Providers: Grow Your Business in 2025 - Partner with LowEndBox for FREE Advertising!

Boost Your Chances to Win a Synology NAS, Meta Ray-Bans, a Quest 3 VR, or Dedicated Server Service for a Year in ColoCrossing's Fabulous Fall Giveaway!

Sep 08, 2025

Welcome to Fall! Community provider ColoCrossing is hosting a giveaway for our readers. You can win a Synology NAS, Meta Ray-Bans, a Quest VR, and more. Plus they have some really good deals for us! Check out this post to see how you can get some bonus entries.

Polybius: The Most Dangerous Arcade Game Ever Made. A Deep Dive Into Some Arcade Lore

Sep 07, 2025

In 1981, the coinop arcade video game era was in its golden age. And no game was more advanced than Polybius. But then one night, all the Polybius games disappeared suddenly. What happened?

Polybius: The Most Dangerous Arcade Game Ever Made. A Deep Dive Into Some Arcade Lore

The Search for a Good Web Hosting Joke: Why AI Humor is Like a Human Toddler's, and the One Savagely Funny Joke ChatGPT Told Me That Will Get It Sued

Sep 06, 2025

Have you heard any good web hosting jokes? I haven't. I tried to find some.

The Search for a Good Web Hosting Joke: Why AI Humor is Like a Human Toddler's, and the One Savagely Funny Joke ChatGPT Told Me That Will Get It Sued

No More "server1" Hostnames! 10 Naming Standards That Will Mark You as a Lovable Lunatic

Sep 05, 2025

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Naming servers is one of the underrated dark arts of sysadmin life. Don't use something lame like "server1" or some clever encapsulation of prod vs. test and a four-digit number. Spice up your virtual life with a few of our suggestions.

Running a Gopher Server on a VPS: Retro Internet with Modern Tools!

Sep 04, 2025

Gopher was all the rage in the early 90s before the World Wide Web took over. Let's take a look at this old school protocol and get a Gopher server running on a modern system.x

Running a Gopher Server on a VPS: Retro Internet with Modern Tools!

Do You Need BGP? Probably Not, But Here’s What It Is and Why It Matters

Sep 03, 2025

What the heck is BGP and why should you care? Is it relevant to your day-to-day computing? Yes, but it may be a bit more involved than you need.

Do You Need BGP? Probably Not, But Here’s What It Is and Why It Matters

Put Your Idlers to Work for a Good Cause! What To Do With All That Spare Horsepower You Have Lying Around

Sep 02, 2025

Admit it - you bought systems you're not using. We've all done it! You see a good deal and can't resist. Or you have a grand vision for a vast digital empire but it never quite seems to get done (yet!). What do you do with all the spare LowEndBoxes you have lying around? Other than tracking them with MyIdlers, of course. There's a number of things you could consider doing with them to make the world a better place.

Put Your Idlers to Work for a Good Cause! What To Do With All That Spare Horsepower You Have Lying Around

Win a Synology NAS, Meta Ray-Bans, a Quest 3 VR, or Dedicated Server Service for a Year: ColoCrossing's Fabulous Fall Giveaway Has Started!

Sep 01, 2025