In an era where businesses and teams depend heavily on documentation, having a reliable knowledge base is no longer optional; it’s essential. While cloud-based tools like Confluence, Notion, or GitBook are popular, they often come with high subscription costs, vendor lock-in, and limited customization. If you prefer full control, privacy, and scalability, self-hosting your knowledge […]
When it comes to building web applications, one of the most common debates is whether to stick with plain PHP or use a modern framework like Laravel. Both approaches have their strengths, weaknesses, and ideal use cases. Choosing between them largely depends on the type of project you’re working on, your development team’s experience, and […]
WooCommerce is one of the most popular eCommerce platforms available today, offering flexibility and deep integration with WordPress. However, it isn’t always the perfect solution for every business. Depending on your technical expertise, hosting requirements, and scalability needs, you may find that another platform better suits your online store. In this guide, we’ll explore eight […]
Managing a Virtual Private Server (VPS) can be straightforward if you choose the right control panel. While powerful options like cPanel and Plesk are available, they often come with significant system requirements and licensing fees. Lightweight control panels are the best option for VPS users who have limited resources or want a more efficient solution. […]
Node.js is one of the most widely used backend JavaScript runtimes, and PostgreSQL is a robust, open-source relational database. Building scalable and effective web applications is possible when you combine these two. We will show you how to install PostgreSQL, create a Node.js project, and link your application to a PostgreSQL database on Ubuntu 20.04. […]
Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT have become incredibly popular—but what if you could run your own AI model on your own terms? Thanks to open-source models and projects like Ollama, self-hosting your own ChatGPT-like assistant is easier than ever. In this guide, we’ll see how to set up Ollama on a VPS so you […]
You may have noticed I have been writing a fair bit of content for RackNerd so I thought some of you may want to know a bit of my background. Well, here it goes… My name is Dave Cooper, I am from Auckland, New Zealand and started in my IT career 15 years ago when […]
