A comprehensive guide on building a WordPress website using Amazon Lightsail, covering account registration, instance creation, SSH access, static IP configuration, ...
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A comprehensive guide on purchasing and using ClubSim Hong Kong SIM cards, covering physical card and eSIM options, activation steps, shipping via Tiptrans, and cost...
A comprehensive review of PandaRemit, a fast and low cost cross border remittance tool for Chinese users, covering its features, fees, real world transfer tests, and...
A comprehensive review of Shouqianba's aggregated payment tools, covering the application process, required documents, fee structures, settlement times, and user exp...
A comprehensive guide to opening physical bank accounts in Hong Kong, detailing the requirements, processes, and experiences for Nanyang Commercial Bank, China Merch...
A comprehensive guide to opening virtual bank accounts in Hong Kong, covering ZA Bank, livi, Airstar Bank, and Ant Bank, including requirements, application steps, a...
A personal travel experience sharing a one day trip from Chengdu to Hong Kong in September, covering essential preparations, transportation options, mobile data solu...
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xiaoz
I have been writing at xiaoz blog since 2013, sharing practical notes on Linux, Docker, programming, WordPress, and useful tools.
My background spans hosting support, cloud support, Linux operations, and PHP development. I have been working independently since 2022.
I enjoy building reliable web products with PHP, Golang, Python, Vue, and the infrastructure around them, from servers and databases to domains, CDN, and SEO. Most posts here come from real projects and personal experience.
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