Self-Hosted Cloud Storage: What It Is and How It Works
Self hosted cloud storage: how it works, four tools compared (Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, Syncthing) and the work you take on.
Nextcloud Server: What It Needs and What to Run It On
How big should a Nextcloud server be? The manual's RAM figures, its 100-user band, what to back up and what to run it on.
Nextcloud vs Google Drive: When Does Self-Hosting Pay Off?
Nextcloud vs Google Drive: a €120 server costs less than 9 Workspace Standard seats. Compare cost, control and the work you take on.
What Is HLS? HTTP Live Streaming Explained
What is HLS? A plain-English guide with real m3u8 playlists: how segments work, why delay happens and why it scales.
PeerTube Hosting: What It Needs and What to Run It On
PeerTube hosting: the FAQ says 200 viewers per Gbit/s, but its test served 1,000. Why, and what server to run it on.
RTMP vs HLS: Which Protocol Fits Your Live Stream?
RTMP vs HLS compared: why HLS sits at least three segments behind live, what plays in browsers, and when to use both.
PHP Vulnerability: What PHP2Shell Is and How to Patch It
The PHP vulnerability PHP2Shell allows unauthenticated code execution. Fixed versions, risk by setup and how to patch.
What Is RTMP? Real-Time Messaging Protocol Explained
What is RTMP? How a live stream travels from OBS to YouTube, why the protocol outlived Flash, and what Enhanced RTMP adds: HEVC and AV1.
Nginx RTMP Server: How to Set It Up and What to Run It On
Set up an Nginx RTMP server, lock it down (the module has no TLS) and size the server. One 1 Gbps port serves about 166 viewers at 6 Mbps.
Hardware Transcoder: GPU, ASIC or CPU? How to Compare Them
The same GPU shows up as 16 or 60 streams depending on the source. How to compare a hardware transcoder on streams, quality and cost.