As many customers of SmallWeb might already know, one of the main goals in 2020 is to upgrade most if not all locations to use NVMe storage. This idea was polled on Twitter back in February. (This year has gone really fast). Although I don’t decide things purely based on Twitter polls, it was good…
How to Install and Configure DirectAdmin on a VPS
Looking to join the DirectAdmin community? This post will guide you through the easy process of installing and configuring DirectAdmin on a Virtual Private Server (VPS) including some additional security tips and usage examples. This guide will take approximately 10-15 minutes to read. Feel free to bookmark it! 1 – Introduction to DirectAdmin DirectAdmin is…
Staying “Small” While Keeping The “Quality”
Yet again we have come to another time for big decisions. As you might know, I recently split my DirectAdmin offering in to two brands. The original SmallWeb, and it’s bigger brother HostQuality. This idea came upon me late last year when I launched a project called “Cloud2Z”. Obviously, it needed a better name. The…
Hosting Providers That Offer Free DirectAdmin
Want to get started with DirectAdmin but you’re on a budget? Don’t worry. This post will highlight some server providers that offer a DirectAdmin license free of charge with their services and a few that offer it so cheap that it practically is free. I’ve used all of the hosts mentioned in this post and…
All of the Google Apps That I’ve Replaced
In the beginning of 2020 I set myself a target to largely reduce the reliance I have on Google and their services. It’s now over half way through the year and I thought I’d document my progress, what apps I’ve replaced and my experiences with their alternatives. So in no particular order, let’s get to…