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Practical step-by-step tutorials on Windows, server setup, web development, AI integration, and custom software — written by engineers who build production systems every day.

Server Setup10 min

How to Install OpenClaw on Ubuntu EC2 (AWS)

Step-by-step guide to installing and configuring OpenClaw on an Ubuntu EC2 instance on AWS — from launching the instance to running your first agent.

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Server Setup8 min

How to Install OpenClaw on a DigitalOcean Droplet

A complete guide to installing OpenClaw on DigitalOcean — choosing the right Droplet size, configuring the firewall, installing dependencies, and keeping the agent running.

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Server Setup8 min

How to Set Up Nginx as a Reverse Proxy on Ubuntu

A reverse proxy lets Nginx sit in front of your Node.js, Python, or any app running on a local port and serve it securely on port 80/443 with SSL. This guide covers the full setup.

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Server Setup7 min

How to Set Up PM2 for Node.js in Production

PM2 is the standard process manager for Node.js in production. This guide covers installation, starting apps, auto-restart on crash, cluster mode for multi-core CPUs, log management, and startup on reboot.

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Server Setup9 min

How to Secure an Ubuntu Server — Initial Setup Checklist

A fresh Ubuntu server is open by default. This guide covers the essential first steps: creating a sudo user, disabling root SSH, configuring UFW, setting up fail2ban, and hardening SSH.

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Server Setup10 min

How to Deploy a Next.js App to Ubuntu (EC2 or VPS) with PM2 and Nginx

Deploy your Next.js application to a production Ubuntu server — build it, run it with PM2, serve it through Nginx with SSL, and set up automatic deployments.

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Server Setup7 min

How to Install and Configure PostgreSQL on Ubuntu

Install PostgreSQL on Ubuntu, create your first database and user, configure remote access, and secure it for production use.

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Server Setup6 min

How to Install Docker on Ubuntu (The Right Way)

Install Docker Engine on Ubuntu from the official Docker repository — not the outdated snap or apt package. This guide covers installation, post-install setup, and running your first container.

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Server Setup8 min

How to Dockerize a Node.js Application

Package your Node.js app into a Docker container — write a production-ready Dockerfile, build the image, run it locally, and push it to Docker Hub or a private registry.

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Server Setup8 min

How to Use Docker Compose to Run Multi-Container Apps

Docker Compose lets you define and run multi-container apps (app server + database + Redis + etc.) with a single command. This guide covers writing a compose file, common service patterns, and production tips.

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Server Setup9 min

How to Set Up GitHub Actions for CI/CD

GitHub Actions automates your test, build, and deploy pipeline on every push. This guide covers writing your first workflow, running tests on PRs, building Docker images, and deploying to a server.

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Server Setup7 min

How to Install and Use Redis on Ubuntu

Redis is an in-memory data store used for caching, sessions, rate limiting, and queues. This guide covers installation, basic data structures, connecting from Node.js, and production configuration.

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Server Setup8 min

Linux Command Line Basics Every Developer Needs

The essential Linux commands for developers — navigating files, permissions, processes, logs, networking, and text manipulation. A practical reference, not a textbook.

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Server Setup6 min

How to Set Up and Manage Cron Jobs on Linux

Cron is the standard Linux scheduler for running commands at set intervals. This guide covers crontab syntax, common schedules, best practices for reliable cron jobs, and debugging when they fail.

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Server Setup5 min

How to Add Swap Space on Ubuntu

Swap space prevents your server from running out of memory and crashing. This guide covers creating a swap file, sizing it correctly, making it permanent across reboots, and tuning swappiness.

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