What is AlmaLinux?

What is AlmaLinux?

CentOS was the most popular operating system (OS) based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) for server environments. Now it’s dead… sort of. In December 2021 Red Hat phased out CentOS and repurposed it into what is now known as CentOS Stream. Instead of being a stand-alone production OS, it became an upstream platform (read: development proving ground) to test updates before pushing stable changes to Enterprise Linux. This pivot worried the CentOS community enough to spark the birth of multiple distributions built for the sole purpose of replacing CentOS.

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6 cPanel Alternatives

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Many Linux users have been looking for a CentOS replacement since the news of CentOS 8 coming to an end emerged in early 2021. Similarly, many managed VPS users have switched to Cloud Server (unmanaged) Hosting following the price increase in cPanel hosting plans recently. Below we’ll cover some of the most popular, stable cPanel alternatives available for Linux systems.

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What is a Form Factor in Computers?

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While it is helpful to understand the internal components of a computer such as the CPU, GPU, and motherboard, it is also helpful to understand the various types of form factors used for modern computer systems. The form factor describes the overall shape and size of a computer or server and generally relates to the overall function of the device. In this article we will explore various computer form factors and discuss their uses. 

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PSUs: Understanding Computer Power Supply Units

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One of the key components of any computer system is the power supply unit, also known as the PSU. This component provides power to the rest of the computer, including any installed peripherals such as graphics cards and additional hard drives. In this article we will discuss the role of power supply units as well as the importance of finding the correct unit for your computer. 

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What are Motherboards?

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In addition to a CPU and a GPU, one of the most important pieces of computer hardware is the motherboard. If the CPU can be considered the computer’s brain, then the motherboard is the central nervous system of the computer. This crucial component connects all of the various computer hardware elements and allows them to communicate with each other. In this article, we will explore the purpose of motherboards and discuss a few common types of motherboards. 

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How to Get the Most Secure Cloud Storage

How to Get the Most Secure Cloud Storage

Are you considering getting cloud storage for your digital documents? There’s nothing safer than holding your important documents in a locked safe in your home. However, these days you have all sorts of important digital documents that you cannot put in a safe. All of these documents are sitting somewhere out on the world wide web. And often, you will need to share them with others.

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How to Become an SEO Specialist

How to Become an SEO Specialist

If you like spending time optimizing web pages for the internet, then you might have a calling as an SEO specialist.

In this article, we will cover what an SEO specialist is and what they do, as well as the skills needed to perform well in the role. We will also take a look at an average SEO specialist salary and tell you how to become an SEO specialist. 

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The Complete Professional Email Etiquette Guide

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When it comes to writing emails, the etiquette involved in producing those messages will depend on the culture, purpose, and target audience for your email.  Professional email etiquette is more than just how you write, send, or create content for emails. It also includes behaviors that will help prevent issues that can affect more than just your target audience. Using good email etiquette will make you be a more efficient and professional communicator.

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Free CentOS Alternatives

6 CentOS Alternatives

CentOS 8 is no longer supported as of December 2021. Those using Linux cloud servers may have already switched to Debian or Ubuntu to get ahead of the change. But what about those who need a free Red Hat-based distribution for essential software or just prefer YUM? Here are six CentOS alternatives that may fill that hole.

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WordPress State of the Word 2021: Highlights and More

WordPress State of the Word 2021: Highlights and More

The WordPress project’s 2021 annual State of the Word address was delivered on December 14 to a live studio audience in New York City. 

The State of the Word is the annual keynote address delivered by the WordPress project’s co-founder, Matt Mullenweg. Every year, the event allows WordPress users to gather and reflect on the project’s progress as well as the future of open source. 

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Professional Email Templates For Your Business

Professional email templates

Without email templates, you will need to compose the same messages over and over again. And often, your energy and time may detract from the quality of your message. Having a good set of reusable email templates will make sure you put forth the highest quality, most concise business messages. Below, you’ll find out why you should use professional email templates, and you’ll get some examples you can use right away.

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4 Ways A Professional Email Address Can Help Drive Sales

4 Ways A Professional Email Address Can Help Drive Sales

A professional email address is something you need no matter what kind of business you run.

Whether you want to reinforce your brand, build trust with your client base, or just appear more professional to potential prospective customers, a professional email address offers a plethora of benefits for you and your business.

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WordPress Hosting vs WordPress VPS: Which is Right for You?

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If you are new to WordPress, or an experienced WordPress administrator, it’s important that you choose the type of web hosting that’s best for you and your business. InMotion Hosting offers both a WordPress Hosting plan on WordPress-optimized shared servers and a Managed WordPress Hosting. Below we will look at what the plans have in common, the key differences between the plans, and some guidelines to help you decide which plan best fits your needs.

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4 Best WordPress Popup Plugins (Free)

4 Best WordPress Popup Plugins (Free)

WordPress popup plugins can be an easy way to help collect leads and drive conversions, but they are not all made the same. 

When it comes to popups, the goal is to effectively target your customers without annoying them or pushing them away. And as far as plugins are concerned, you want one that’s useful, reliable, and worth your time. 

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