This guide explains how to install and use CurlFtpFS on CentOS and Debian/Ubuntu systems to mount an FTP server as a local directory for data backup purposes.
A comprehensive review of Namecheap shared hosting, highlighting its low introductory pricing, Cpanel features, and network performance for international users.
A comprehensive review of Linode's Fremont data center in the US West Coast, analyzing network latency, packet loss, routing paths, I/O performance, and pricing opti...
WGestures is a lightweight Windows utility that enables global mouse gestures across all applications, featuring preset gestures, corner triggers, and minimal memory...
A step by step guide to enabling and configuring WordPress multisite mode using subdirectories, including necessary code modifications for wp config.php and .htacces...
This article explains how to configure the ngx cache purge module in Nginx to clear cache for a self hosted CDN, including compilation, configuration, and automatic ...
This article explains how to use Google Authenticator for two factor authentication, including download links for Android and iOS, data backup strategies using passw...
A step by step guide to installing and configuring Lsyncd on CentOS 7 to achieve real time file synchronization between servers using inotify and rsync.
A comprehensive review of Pzea's Japan VPS service, highlighting its KVM architecture, direct connection to mainland China, high pricing, and suitability for legitim...
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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