Python

How to safely install Python and Python3 on Ubuntu

Learn the best ways to install Python on Ubuntu. This guide covers how to install pip, pyenv, and Anaconda on Ubuntu to safely manage your Python 3 versions.

Guide

How to Update npm: 6 Ways for Linux, Windows, and Mac

Learn how to update npm on Linux, Windows, and Mac, and why it matters. Check your npm version, update for a specific Node.js version, and more.

On the importance of SSL in LEMP/LAMP environments

The huge growth in SSL/TLS adoption overshadows a concerning fact: almost a third of popular internet sites don't have adequate SSL security. Find out how to set up properly configured SSL in minutes.

Web hosting

How to fix Nginx 504 gateway timeout errors

How to diagnose and fix the nginx 504 gateway timeout error, from caching and timeout configuration to network and performance issues.

Linux

How to encode and decode base64 in the Linux terminal

This guide will walk through the basics of base64 in Linux, including how it works, how to encode and decode it, and some real world examples relevant to VPS server use.

RDP

How to keep your remote desktop session alive

Keep your RDP session alive by adjusting RDP timeout settings and ensuring you can exit RDP without logging off the user.

Announcement

Now available: 10 Gbps Amsterdam VPS servers

A new Amsterdam data center location delivers a host of new hardware and significant upgrades to network speeds.

VPNs

Are free VPNs safe? Here's what the research says

Is it really so risky to use a free VPN? We explore why companies offer free VPNs and what the research says about their security.

VPNs

The best VPNs for streaming in 2025, tested

We tested six of the most commonly recommended VPNs for streaming to determine which one is the best for your needs.

Guide

How to change MAC address on Windows and Linux

Changing your MAC address can help to enhance your online privacy and allow you to bypass content restrictions. Here's how do it on Windows and Linux.

VPN

How to use BitLaunch VPN

This guide covers how to create a BitLaunch VPN in your control panel, as well as distribute tunnels via QR code and config file.

Introducing BitLaunch VPN Beta

We’re excited to announce BitLaunch VPN, a new service that brings fast, multi-region WireGuard VPN functionality to the BitLaunch platform. BitLaunch VPN allows you to deploy your own private

Guide

Favicon not showing? Here's how to add a favicon in HTML the right way

We cover how to add a favicon in HTML correctly, as well as common issues such as caching, MIME type, and favicons not showing in Google search.

Linux

Linux CLI: 5 ways to get file size in bytes

Knowing how to check file sizes in Linux is a key skill. It's easy enough to find the info gigabytes or megabytes — this guide will instead cover retrieving file size in bytes.

RDP

The 6 Best RDP Clients for Linux in 2025

While we can't make the decision of RDP client for you, this guide will provide clarity on what the options are and how they differ, allowing you to make an informed choice.

Privacy

What is a privacy policy, and how do you understand one?

Understand what a privacy policy is and how companies are collecting and using your data.

Privacy

The 11 best DNS servers for privacy in 2025

We round up the best DNS servers for privacy, outlining their logging policies, hosting countries, security features, and more.

RDP

How to Remote Desktop from Linux to Windows [Quick Guide]

Remote Desktop is a Microsoft-created protocol, but that does not mean you can't use it on Linux. This quick guide will show you how to RDP from Linux to Windows in just a minute or two.

Guide

How to install PyTorch on Linux and Windows

Learn to install PyTorch using Docker, as well as with and without a venv on Windows and Linux.

Announcement

How we deal with abuse on the BitLaunch platform

Preventing malicious activity is a challenge every host faces, but particularly privacy-focused ones. Here's what BitLaunch does to stop it.

Guide

How to use the grep command in Linux

Unlock the full potential of the grep command in Linux. Explore options, syntax, and advanced techniques for text search mastery.

Privacy

TikTok's Uncertain Future & Why Users are Turning to VPNs

What to expect from TikTok after its temporary shutdown and how users might use VPNs to circumvent a ban.

Guide

How to add a user to Sudoers on Ubuntu, Debian, and CentOS

Learn to grant users sudo privileges or access to specific sudo commands across Ubuntu, Debian, and CentOS.

Guide

What is the best Android emulator in 2025?

For many, installing an Android emulator on their system is a no-brainer. The problem comes in knowing which providers are trustworthy, which are full of ads, and which have the best performance and feature set.

Guide

MySQL: How to allow remote access to your database

Learn how to configure MySQL and your firewall to enable secure, remote connections to your database.